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SATURDAY

A computer fair will be held at the Orange County Fair and

Expositions Center Building 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday.

Admission for adults is $5, for children younger than 10, free. For

more information, call (800) 800-5600.

The UC Irvine Arboretum’s annual Winter Orchid Show, “Prelude to

Spring,” will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the UCI Arboretum

on the UCI North Campus. Admission is $2 per person. Children and

members get in for free. For more information, call (949) 824-5833.

“An Evening of Ionesco,” featuring several short plays by Eugene

Ionesco, will be presented by OCC’s Repertory Theatre Company in the

Drama Lab Studio today, Sunday and Feb. 22 and 23. Show times are 8

p.m. Saturdays and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets cost $6 in advance,

$7 at the door. For more information, call (714) 432-5640, ext 1.

A workshop called “Divorce: A New Beginning” is being offered for

men and women in the process of divorcing or recently divorced. It

will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 180 Newport Center

Drive. For more information, call (949) 644-6435.

“Spring Lawn Care” will be discussed at Sherman Library and

Gardens in Corona del Mar at 9:30 a.m. Free. For more information,

call (949) 673-2261.

A seminar on “How to Start and Manage Your Business,” will be held

from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at National University, 3390 Harbor Blvd.,

Costa Mesa. The $40 fee includes materials. For more information,

call (714) 550-7369.

SUNDAY

The 60 and Better Dance Group will have its dance party from 1 to

5 p.m., starting with an hour of dance lessons, at the Holiday Inn,

3131 S. Bristol, Costa Mesa. There is a $10 admission charge. For

more information, call (949) 675-9708.

The public is invited to enjoy “Violin and Piano Classics.”

Violinist Larry Greenfield and pianist Susan Boettger will present a

free musicale at 3 p.m. at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000

Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

717-3816.

MONDAY

A Great Decisions discussion of “The U.S. and Nigeria: Thinking

Beyond Oil” is the fourth in an eight-week series on U.S. foreign

policy topics. The discussion will be led by Jay Welsh, who has lived

in Nigeria, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2100

Mar Vista, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 760-1691.

TUESDAY

“How to Send the Most Effective E-mails” is the subject for a

Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce business referral breakfast that

will take place at 7:30 a.m. at The Pacific Club, 4110 MacArthur

Blvd., Newport Beach. The cost is $17 for members with a reservation

and $22 for potential members at the door. For more information, call

(949) 729-4400.

Eleanor Cooney reads from and signs “Death in Slow Motion: My

Mother’s Descent into Alzheimer’s” at 6:30 p.m. at Book Soup South

Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Suite 2400, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 689-2665.

A free seminar called “Is Zing the Missing Link?” will be held

from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225 East 17th St., Costa

Mesa. For reservations, call (800) 595-MOMS.

WEDNESDAY

The Newport Beach Newcomers Assn. will present a fashion show of

the latest spring clothing and shoes. The show is 11 a.m. at the

Wyndham Hotel in Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949)

645-9922.

The Newport Rib Co. and FISH Harbor Area Inc. are holding a

fund-raising day at the restaurant. Twenty percent of the proceeds

will be donated to FISH to assist low-income families in Orange

County. The restaurant is at 2196 Harbor Blvd. For more information,

call (949) 515-3815, ext 231.

A free seminar called “Healing All-Stars” will be held from 6:30

to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225 East 17th St., Costa Mesa. For

reservations, call (800) 595-MOMS.

Ross King presents and signs “Michelangelo and the Pope’s Ceiling”

at 6:30 p.m. at Book Soup South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Suite

2400, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 689-2665.

Macy’s South Coast Plaza presents “Workshop Wednesdays: A Hands-on

Cooking Class Program” hosted by chef Alexx Guevara. The class is

from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. The cost,

including materials, is $30. For reserve a spot, call (818) 994-5075.

THURSDAY

The public is invited to meet Adeline Yen Mah, author of “Falling

Leaves,” “Chinese Cinderella” and “Watching the Tree,” at 7 p.m. at

the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

For more information, call (949) 717-3816.

FEB. 21

Global trend-tracker Jeremy Rifkin will present “Petroleum,

Politics and the Hydrogen Economy” at 7 p.m. at the Newport Beach

Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Tickets are $55,

including a buffet dinner. Register in advance by calling (866)

301-2411 or online at www.newportbeachlibrary.org.

FEB. 21

The Costa Mesa Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting at 11:15

a.m. at their clubhouse, 610 W. 18th St., Costa Mesa, with a luncheon

and entertainment. For more information, call (949) 642-1162.

FEB. 22

A workshop on “Understanding International Trade” will be held

from 9 a.m. to noon at National University, 3390 Harbor Blvd., Costa

Mesa. The $25 fee includes materials. For more information, call

(714) 550-7369.

Global trend tracker Jeremy Rifkin presents “Petroleum, Politics

and the Hydrogen Economy” at 2 p.m. at the Newport Beach Central

Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Tickets are $18, including

refreshments. Register in advance by calling (866) 301-2411 or online at www.newportbeachlibrary.org.

FEB. 24

A Great Decisions discussion of “International Food Wars: Growing

Controversies” is the fifth in an eight-week series on U.S. foreign

policy topics. The discussion will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St.

Mark Presbyterian Church, 2100 Mar Vista, Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 760-1691.

FEB. 25

Women Helping Women will host its annual open house from 4 to 8

p.m. The nonprofit organization serves over 2,000 women annually by

providing clothing to women in transition and seeking employment.

Refreshments will be served. The center is at 711 West 17th St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 423-0057.

A free seminar called “The Connection Between Inflammation and

Chronic Diseases” will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s

Market, 225 East 17th St., Costa Mesa. For reservations, call (800)

595-MOMS.

A workshop on “Marketing and Promotion” will be held from 9 a.m.

to noon at National University, 3390 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. The

$25 fee includes materials. For more information, call (714)

550-7369.

FEB. 26

A free seminar and book signing called “Anti-aging for Baby

Boomers and Beyond” will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s

Market, 225 East 17th St., Costa Mesa. For reservations, call (800)

595-MOMS.

FEB. 27

A free seminar called “Hormones, Rejuvenation, Nutrition and

Detoxification” will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Mother’s Market,

225 East 17th St., Costa Mesa. For reservations, call (800) 595-MOMS.

MARCH 1

The Malibu Cat Club is sponsoring a cat show from 11 a.m. to 5

p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Orange County

Fairgrounds, Exhibition Building 10, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.

Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for children and seniors. For more

information, call (909) 372-9079.

MARCH 2

The Spirit of Adoption presents “Room for One More.” Three

families share their experiences of opening their hearts and homes

from noon to 2 p.m. in the Stewart Lounge. Free. For more

information, call (949) 631-8758.

MARCH 3

A Great Decisions discussion of “China in Transition: Is Real

Change Imminent?” is the sixth in an eight-week series on U.S.

foreign policy topics. The discussion will be led by Diana Light from

7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2100 Mar Vista,

Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 760-1691.

MARCH 4

A free seminar called “A Natural Approach to Arthritis” will be

held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225 East 17th St.,

Costa Mesa. For reservations, call (800) 595-MOMS.

MARCH 5

“Not If But When” will feature a panel of earthquake experts

explaining fault lines, insurance and preparation advice for a major

earthquake. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the council

chambers at the Newport Beach City Hall. For more information, call

(949) 548-4966.

MARCH 10

A Great Decisions discussion of “Europe: State of the Union” is

the seventh in an eight-week series on U.S. foreign policy topics.

The discussion will be led by Ted Gielow from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St.

Mark Presbyterian Church, 2100 Mar Vista, Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 760-1691.

MARCH 11

A free seminar called “A Natural Approach to Vision and Hearing

Treatment” will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market,

225 East 17th St., Costa Mesa. For reservations, call (800) 595-MOMS.

MARCH 12

A free book signing and seminar called “The Mood Cure” by author

Julia Ross will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market,

225 East 17th St., Costa Mesa. For reservations, call (800) 595-MOMS.

MARCH 17

A Great Decisions discussion of “The Global Struggle for Women’s

Rights” is the last in an eight-week series on U.S. foreign policy

topics. The discussion will be led by Karen Speros from 7 to 8:30

p.m. at St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2100 Mar Vista, Newport Beach.

For more information, call (949) 760-1691.

MARCH 18

The Newport Harbor Orchid Society is hosting an orchid plant

auction from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the Neighborhood Community Center,

1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa. Free. For more information, call (949)

642-4148.

A free seminar called “The Role of Supplements in Fighting Cancer”

will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225 East 17th

St., Costa Mesa. For reservations, call (800) 595-MOMS.

MARCH 19

A free seminar called “Feng Shui for a Healing Home” will be held

from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225 East 17th St., Costa

Mesa. For reservations, call (800) 595-MOMS.

MARCH 25

A free spring cleaning workshop called “Detox and Cleansing Thru

Ayurveda” will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225

East 17th St., Costa Mesa. For reservations, call (800) 595-MOMS.

MARCH 26

A free spring cleaning seminar called “The Tao (Way) of Cleansing”

will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225 East 17th

St., Costa Mesa. For reservations, call (800) 595-MOMS.

ONGOING

Teens are invited to drop by the city of Costa Mesa Recreation

Center from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday for indoor and outdoor

sports and activities. The Center is at 1860 Anaheim Ave. For more

information, call (714) 327-7560.

The Newport Beach City Hall is displaying watercolor paintings by

Juan Casado, Ned Parsons, Raymond Otis and Jim Teegarden through

March 28 at 3300 Newport Blvd. For more information, call (949)

717-3870.

The Assn. of Business Services hosts a networking meeting that

deals with education connections from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the second

Tuesday of every month at the Holiday Inn at 3131 Bristol St., Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (949) 805-0011.

The Newport Beach Public Library hosts an hour of stories and

crafts for children in kindergarten through the second grade at the

Corona del Mar branch from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays. The library is at

420 Marigold Ave. For more information, call (949) 717-3800.

Free tours of the Orange County Performing Arts Center take guests

to the dressing rooms, performer’s lounge, backstage and on stage at

10:30 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at 600 Town Center Drive,

Costa Mesa. Group tours can be held by special arrangement. For more

information, call (714) 556-ARTS, ext. 833.

The Newport Beach Newcomers Club holds a general meeting on the

third Wednesday of every month. The organization is open to all women

residents in Newport Beach who have lived in the area fewer than five

years. For more information, call (949) 645-9922, or visit

newcomers-newportbeach.org.

Oasis Senior Center holds a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m.

on the second Saturday of every month. Breakfast includes pancakes,

sausage, coffee and orange juice for $3, $1 for children. The center

is at 800 Marguerite, Corona del Mar. For more information, call

(949) 644-3244.

Macy’s South Coast Plaza presents “Workshop Wednesdays: A Hands-on

Cooking Class Program” hosted by chef Alexx Guevara. The class is

held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.

The cost, including materials, is $30. To reserve a spot, call (818)

994-5075.

Yoga and rhythm, “Yogarhythmics” combines yoga, dance and fun. The

class is held from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays at 2850 Mesa Verde

Drive East, Suite 111, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

754-7399.

The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum offers the exhibit “Your

Majesty, There Is No Second: The America’s Cup 1851-2003” through

April 30. The museum is at 151 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Newport

Beach. Free admission. For more information, call (949) 673-7863.

Interfaith couples with one Jewish partner are invited to

participate in a discussion group at the Jewish Family Service of

Orange County office. The group is geared toward dealing with issues

between interfaith couples, such as raising children, observing

holidays, symbols in the home and relationships with extended

families. The cost for three sessions is $45 per couple.

Preregistration is required. Call to schedule date and time. The

office is at 250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. (714) 445-4950.

Women 50 and older can join a discussion group coordinated by

Jewish Family Services to address issues such as anxiety, depression,

relationships, loneliness and family. The group meets from 10 to

11:30 a.m. Mondays at the agency offices, 250 E. Baker St., Suite G,

Costa Mesa. Preregistration required. (714) 445-4950.

Friends of the Newport Beach Public Library Used Book Store are

asking for patrons to donate books to replenish the dwindling stock.

Books may be left at any of the three branch libraries -- Balboa,

Mariners, or Corona del Mar -- or in the book closet next to the

Friends Book Store, at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. All

hardcover and paperback donations, with the exception of magazines

and law books, will be accepted and are tax deductible. (949)

759-9667.