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1. Jewels here, jewels there, jewels everywhere. A Gem Faire will be

held Friday through Sunday at the Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair

Drive, Costa Mesa. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in Building 12. $4 for adults, $3

for seniors 62 and older and free for children 12 and younger.

Information: (760) 747-9215.

2. Can cats compete? Find out at the International Cat Show, sponsored

by the Cat Fanciers’ Assn. to determine the top cat in the world. It will

will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Orange County

Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The event will continue from 9

a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. $7 for adults, $5 for children, seniors and

military personnel. Free for children younger than 6 with an adult.

Information: (619) 267-0787.

3. Yes, Peter Pan’s in town. Cathy Rigby, who stars in the Broadway

musical “Peter Pan,” will appear in costume and sign autographs from 3 to

5 p.m. Saturday at Fashion Island, 905 Newport Center Drive, Newport

Beach. Information: (949) 760-8400.