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92626; by e-mail to [email protected]; by fax

to (714) 966-4667; or by calling (714) 966-4625. Include the time,

date and location of the event, as well as a contact phone number.

SEPT. 17 - OCT. 22

Project Playhouse, a six-week event with elaborate kid-size

playhouses on display and sold at public auction, will be held at

Fashion Island Center in Newport Beach. All the playhouses will be on

display, with village tours on the weekend and an open house Sept.

17. The auction is scheduled for Oct. 22. Information: (949) 553-9510

or o7www.projectplayhouse.org. f7

SEPT. 27

Little Naturalists -- Down by the Pond, a parent and child

playtime with a pond theme, is scheduled from 10 to 11 a.m. at the

Environmental Nature Center, 1601 16th St., Newport Beach. For

children ages 3 to 5. Cost is $5. Information: (949) 645-8489.

An artist’s reception for Adele Crawford, whose work is on display

at the Newport Beach Central Library through Oct. 31, is scheduled to

begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room at the Central

Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Crawford’s collection

includes colorful landscapes and beach scenes. Information: (949)

717-3870.

A free seminar on whole-body detoxification, featuring Albert

Trujillo, is scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225

East 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 631-4741.

SEPT. 29

A free seminar on back-to-school health tools, featuring clinical

nutritionist Steve Holmes, is scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at

Mother’s Market, 225 East 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information: (949)

631-4741.

A 40th Anniversary Concert in the Park -- As part of UC Irvine’s

40th anniversary celebration, the university and the City of Irvine

will host a concert in the park with the Fabulous Thunderbirds. The

event is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on the Commencement Lawn at

Aldrich Park, UC Irvine campus. Admission and parking after 4 p.m.

are free. Bring blankets and beach chairs. Information: (949)

824-5252.

SEPT. 29 - OCT. 1

The Sugar Plum Arts and Crafts Festival is scheduled from 10 a.m.

to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in

building #10 at the Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa

Mesa. Information: (562) 598-0857 or o7www.sugarplumcrafts.com.

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OCT. 1

The 3rd Annual Habitat for Humanity “Building on a Dream” Gala is

scheduled from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Palm Garden Ballroom at the

Four Seasons Hotel, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. The gala

will raise funds to build more affordable ownership homes for

hardworking, low-income families. Information: (714) 434-6200, ext. 0

or o7www.habitatoc.org.

f7Eileen Fisher is hosting a special day of shopping from 12 to 5

p.m. -- 10% of proceeds benefit the Orange County affiliate of the

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Light refreshments will be

served. Enjoy $25 off and a gift with purchase, while supplies last.

Enter a raffle to win special prizes, including a $200 gift

certificate to the store. Eileen Fisher is located in South Coast

Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 437-3111.

Newport Harbor High School’s 19th Annual Harbor Heritage Run, a

family-friendly community event to raise funds for the school, is

expected to have more than 1,000 runners participating in a 2K and a

5K race, as well as the Kids Klassic Races for children ages 5 to 7

and 8 to 10. There will also be a Fitness Fair and loads of live

entertainment from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Newport Harbor High School

Stadium, 600 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 515-6611.

OCT. 2

The “Let’s Do Launch” Beach Party, the centennial kick-off event

featuring music by the Beach Boys, is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5

p.m. at the Newport Dunes, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. There

will also be games, volleyball, bounce houses, hula hoops, a dunk

tank, boat rides, exhibits, dancing, food and beverages. Tickets cost

$15. Information: (949) 718-1856 or o7www.newportbeach100.com.

f7The 2nd Annual Orange County Children’s Book Festival -- an

event designed for children from preschool through high school,

featuring dozens of authors, illustrators, exhibitors, and activities

-- is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Orange Coast College,

2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Admission is free. Information: (714)

432-5707.

OCT. 4

The All American Boys Chorus, a local nonprofit organization, is

holding its recruitment information night at 7:15 p.m. at the Orange

County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The event is to inform

parents and boys ages 8 to 10 who are interested in learning about

the many benefits of the choir’s vocal music program. There is no

charge for membership, and no previous musical training is required.

Information: (714) 708-1670 or o7www.allamerican boyschorus.org.

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OCT. 8

The Hoag Sandpipers’ 9th Annual Benefit Concert will feature pop

music group the Association -- known for 1960s hits such as

“Cherish,” “Never My Love,” “Along Comes Mary” and “Windy.” The

event, which raises money for the Patty & George Hoag Cancer Center,

is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with a VIP dinner beginning at 5

p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Outdoor Amphitheater, 1107 Jamboree Road,

Newport Beach. General admission is $55, VIP $150. Information: (949)

764-7212.

“Broadway Our Way,” a cabaret-style show featuring the Newport

Harbor High School’s Theatre Arts Department students, is raising

money for the department to help fund productions and activities. The

evening will include a silent auction before the show and a dessert

buffet following the show. The event is scheduled to begin at 6:30

p.m. at the Oasis Senior Center, 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar.

Tickets are $10 to $20. Information: (949) 852-9548.

“Ocean in Motion,” an interactive program by the Ocean Institute

of Dana Point, will be presented by the Newport Beach Public Library.

The program is geared for all ages and focuses on how to be a good

steward of the ocean and its inhabitants by presenting an opportunity

for up-close encounters with a variety of live sea creatures --

including sea cucumbers, sea stars, urchins, hermit crabs and more.

There will also be crafts for children, refreshments and displays.

The program is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. at the Balboa Branch

Library 100 East Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. Information: (949)

644-3076 or o7www.newportbeachlibrary.org.

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OCT. 9

“A Musical Journey” with the Azzoni Duo -- featuring pianist

Christine Azzoni Dow and violinist, Sandra Azzoni Wood, performing

selections from Vivaldi, Beethoven, Chopin and Kreisler. The concert

is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. at the Newport Beach Central Library,

1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Admission is free. Information:

(949) 717-3800 or o7www.newportbeachlibrary.orgf7.

ONGOING

The Thursday Morning Women’s Club is seeking new members to join

for fun and friendship. Monthly entertainment luncheons, bridge,

golf, walkers, arts and crafts are just some of the exciting things

featured in this club. Information: (714) 546-2244.

Cocaine Anonymous meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in suite J of the

Center for Spiritual Discovery, 2850 Mesa Verde Dr. East, Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 754-7399.

A “Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement” workshop will

be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 16 at Orange Coast

College’s Science Room 169, and from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through

Nov. 11 at the college’s Business Education Room 102, 2701 Fairview

Road, Costa Mesa. The cost is $69. Information: (714) 432-5880 or

o7https://f7o7www.occtickets.comf7.

The Inter-generational Troupe of Actors workshop meets from 3:15

to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse, 611 Hamilton

St., Costa Mesa. The free workshop is comprised of people of all ages

who want to perform and study drama. Interviews are required.

Information: (714) 841-1733 or o7www.friendsofoasis.org/

tsplayersf7.

The Newport Beach Cake Decorating Club meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays

at the Versailles Apartments, Hospital Road and Superior Avenue.

Information: (949) 650-1332.

The Newport Beach Spanish Club meets at 1 p.m. Mondays and

Saturdays at the Versailles Apartments, Hospital Road and Superior

Avenue. Information: (949) 650-1332.

“Storytime with Miss Kathy” begins at 10 a.m. Mondays at Borders,

1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 631-8661.

Champagne brunches are held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays at

the Sutton Place Hotel, 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Costa Mesa. The cost is

$39, plus tax and gratuity, and the price includes house champagne.

The champagne of the month is an additional $15. Information: (949)

476-2001.

“Friday Nights Unplugged” are held from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays

in the Sutton Place Hotel’s Trianon Lounge, 4500 MacArthur Blvd.,

Newport Beach. Gerald Ishibashi and guests perform weekly.

Information: (949) 476-2001.

A “Lobster Cookout” is held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays at The

Sutton Place Hotel’s Calypso Cafe, 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport

Beach. The cost is $55, plus tax and gratuity. Information: (949)

476-2001.

Private tutoring and English as a Second Language instruction is

available for K-12 and college students in the Newport-Mesa area.

Call for rates. Information: (949) 294-9462.

Alcoholics Anonymous men’s meetings are held at 8 p.m. Tuesdays at

the Costa Mesa Senior Center, 695 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa.

Information: (949) 645-2356.

The Newport Center Toastmaster’s Club can help you improve your

public speaking skills or polish your business presentations. Members

come from a variety of professional disciplines and backgrounds. The

group meets every Monday morning from 7 to 8:30 a.m. in the main

lobby conference room at 610 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach.

Guests are welcome. Information: (949) 480-0743 or

o7www.newportcenter

toastmasters.org.

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The Newport Beach Walking Club meets at the corner of Superior and

Hospital Road in Newport Beach at 9:15 a.m. Monday through Saturday

and 7 p.m. everyday. Information: (949) 650-1332.

The Newport-Mesa cribbage club meets on the second and fourth

Wednesdays of every month from 6:45 to 9 p.m. at Oasis Senior Center,

800 Marguerite Ave. in Corona del Mar. The cost is $2. Information:

(949) 646-5293.

The ACLU of Orange County meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of

every month at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1259 Victoria St.

in Costa Mesa. Each month’s meeting will feature a different speaker

on issues relating to the Bill of Rights. Information: (714)

957-6107.

Yoga classes will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to

12:40 p.m. for nine weeks at West Newport Community Center.

Registration is $54 for one class each week or $100 for two days a

week over nine weeks for Newport Beach residents. Others pay an

additional $5. Information: (949) 644-3151.

A variety of private, semi-private and group swim lessons will be

offered this summer at the Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center at Corona

del Mar High School. Options include one-on-one instruction on

Saturdays and a Monday-through-Thursday program for all ages and

levels. For session dates, times and costs, call (949) 644-3151, or

register in person at Newport Beach Recreation and Senior Services,

at 3300 Newport Blvd.

Professional and licensed soccer trainers with the All-England

Soccer Academy are available for one-on-one, small group and large

group training. Information: (949) 395-5103.

Jewish Family Service is sponsoring a teen support group for high

school students that meets Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Tarbut

V’Torah Upper School in Costa Mesa. For information or to register,

call (714) 445-4950. Preregistration is required to attend the group.

The First Page -- Fine Children’s Books, at 270 E. 17th St., No.

10 in Costa Mesa, offers free story time Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays

and Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; and Tuesdays and Thursdays

from 4 to 5 p.m. Information (949) 645-5437.

Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach offers wine tasting every

Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for $15 per person, featuring five

new wines each week. Information: (949) 721-1222.

Green Systems International shows you everything that you wanted

to know about orchids and repotting during a free seminar at 2 p.m.

every Saturday. An orchid and tropical plant sale is held from 9 a.m.

to 4 p.m. at the 20362 Birch St. facility. Information: (949)

756-1211.

Discover the secrets of Carbon Canyon Regional Park as you walk

through groves of beautiful Coastal Redwood trees every Saturday at

8:30 a.m. Parking is $4. Information: (714) 996-5252.