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Mesa, CA 92627; by e-mail to [email protected]; by fax to (949)
646-4170; or by calling (949) 574-4298. Include the time, date and
location of the event, as well as a contact phone number.
FRIDAY
There will be a day-afterThanksgiving sale at the Orange County
Market Place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Orange County Fairgrounds.
Admission will be free. There will be an artisans’ and crafters’
corner, photos with Santa Claus and seasonal entertainment.
SATURDAY
The Orange County Colony of Mayflower Descendants will have its
annual Compact Day Luncheon at 10:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn 3131
South Bristol, Costa Mesa. Anyone who is descended from one of the 26
known heads of families can join. Information: (949) 548-6871,
https://www.ocmayflower.org.
As part of Spa Gregorie’s customer appreciation month, it will
have a customer comp day in which two clients will get their services
for free at 200 Newport Center Drive. Information and reservations:
(949) 644-6672.
SUNDAY
The Orange County Chapter of the Swedish Women’s Educational Assn.
will have its annual Swedish Christmas event, which promotes Swedish
traditions at 11 a.m. in the Costa Mesa Neighborhood community
center, 1845 Park Ave. The cost will be $2 for children younger than
15 and $5 for adults and older teenagers. Information: (949)
786-2734, https://www. chapters-swea.org/orangecounty.
As part of Spa Gregorie’s customer appreciation month, it will
have a Teens and Tweens Day at 200 Newport Center Drive. There will
be free skin care clinics and do-it-yourself foot treatments, masques
and hair masques, each for $5. Information and reservations: (949)
644-6672.
MONDAY
South Coast Plaza will have its 21st annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony
at 6 p.m. at Town Center Park, adjacent to the Westin South Coast
Plaza. The 90-foot white fir will be adorned by 15,000 lights. The
ceremony will feature the All American Boys Chorus and an appearance
by honorary emcee, Jennifer York from KTLA-TV.
A meeting in support of Democratic presidential candidate Wesley
K. Clark will be held at 7 p.m. at the Harp Inn, 130 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. Volunteers will share information and Clark’s positions
on key issues. Information: [email protected],
https://www.meetup.com.
A town hall meeting on homeland security will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
at Vanguard University’s Smith Hall Room 101, 55 Fair Drive.
Assemblyman Ken Maddox, Costa Mesa Councilmen Alan Mansoor and
Michael Scheafer, California National Guard Maj. Gen. Paul D. Monroe
Jr., Costa Fire Chief James M. Ellis and representatives from the
Orange County Sheriff’s Department, California Office of Emergency
Services and the FBI will be on hand.
WEDNESDAY
The Anti-SAT movement will hold a meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. in the
ASB room at Corona del Mar High School. There will be guest speakers,
an open forum for comments and questions, and an outline for
implementing educational reform. Students, parents, and teachers are
welcome to attend. Information: Amanda Rubenstein, (949) 719-1756.
DEC. 4
The Orange County Chapter of Childhelp USA will have a holiday
boutique and luncheon at 10 a.m. in the Hyatt Regency, 17900 Jamboree
Blvd., Irvine. For reservations contact Nancy Whitlock at (949)
548-4228.
The Chuck Jones Gallery in the Atrium Court of Fashion Island will
present an exhibition of art of the animated film “Dr. Seuss’ How the
Grinch Stole Christmas” with voice actress June Foray and animation
producer and director Phil Roman. The exhibition will be from 5 to
8:30 p.m. The gallery is at 401 Newport Center Drive. Information:
(949) 759-0758, https://www.chuckjones.com.
The Orange County Coalition for Youth will host “Let Your Voice Be
Heard” from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community
Center, 1845 Park, Costa Mesa. The event is to let youth voice their
concerns, talk about issues and to influence policy decisions.
Information: [email protected].
As part of Spa Gregorie’s customer appreciation month, it will
have a representative from B. Kamins on hand to perform mini-facials
and skin analysis from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The mini-facials cost $50
with a $20 coupon toward B. Kamins products purchase on the same day.
Information and reservations: (949) 644-6672.
DEC. 6
The Costa Mesa Men’s Club will sponsor the Fairview Developmental
Tournament benefiting Fairview Developmental Center at the Costa Mesa
Golf & Country Club. The entrance fee will be $70 today and $135 for
both days. Information: (949) 645-2886,(949) 903-9090
Waldorf School will present its Winter Festival from 3 to 6 p.m.
at 2350 Canyon Drive. There will be seasonal craft making, music,
theater and international food. There will be a nominal charge at the
gate. Information: (949) 574-7734.
The Angeletas Prayer Breakfast will be after the 8:30 a.m. mass at
Our Lady Queen of Angeles, 2046 Mar Vista Drive. The prayer breakfast
will feature guest speaker Madeline Tucci Tannehill, founder of
“Gary’s Place for Kids. There will be a poinsettia plant sale after
the breakfast. The breakfast is sponsored by the Casa Teresa Founders
Guild. The cost is a $15 donation. Information: (949) 640-0886.
The Cat Fanciers Assn. will have a championship and household pet
cat show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orange County Fair &
Exposition Center. The event will feature up to 225 of the world’s
finest pedigreed cats will be there along with rescue cats and
kittens looking for a home. Information: (858) 455-9390.
National University’s Center for Cultural and Ethnic Studies will
present “The Allure and Significance of Body Art from 10:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. at National University, 3390 Harbor Blvd. Information:
(714) 429-5408, [email protected].
Piecemakers’ annual Christmas Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There will be over 175 booths of top artists with unique handcrafted
items including live music, food and entertainment. Information:
(714) 641-3112, https://www.piecemakers.com.
DEC. 7
The Cat Fanciers Assn. will have a championship and household pet
cat show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orange County Fair & Exposition
Center. The event will feature up to 225 of the world’s finest
pedigreed cats will be there along with rescue cats and kittens
looking for a home. Information: (858) 455-9390.
Piecemakers’ annual Christmas Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dec. 6 and 7. There will be over 175 booths of top artists with
unique handcrafted items including live music, food and
entertainment. Information: (714) 641-3112,
https://www.piecemakers.com.
The Costa Mesa Men’s Club will sponsor the Fairview Developmental
Tournament benefiting Fairview Developmental Center at the Costa Mesa
Golf & Country Club. The entrance fee will be $75. Information: (949)
645-2886,(949) 903-9090
The seventh annual Balboa Island Walking Holiday Home Tour will
be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Balboa Island. Tickets cost $20.
Information: (949) 673-4280.
The city of Newport Beach’s 14th annual Winter Wonderland will
take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grant Howland Park, 5th Avenue
and Iris Avenue. There will be more than 30 tons of snow dumped onto
the grounds for the enjoyment of the community. There will be
activities such as winter carnival games along with Santa.
Information: (949) 644-3151.
DEC. 10
Body Design will offer a free seminar and demonstration on the
latest technology on cellulite treatments from 7 to 8 p.m. at 100
Newport Center Drive. The event is presented by Mary Dellene, a
massage therapist. Information and registration: (949) 722-3555,
Hoag Hospital will have an evening lung cancer support group
discussion about “Coping with the Holidays” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at
the Hoag Cancer Center, Conference Room A. Information (949)
760-5542.
DEC. 11
The Campus Colleagues of Orange Coast College will hold a luncheon
to raise funds for the OCC Disabled Students Center from 11 a.m. to 2
p.m. at OCC. There will be entertainment provided by Tyler Hoff and
Kiro Kiro, who will be playing with the Harry and Grace Steele
Children Center. The cost is $9.50 per person. Information:
DEC. 12
Fashion Island and Star 98.7 Radio will host a holiday toy drive
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bloomingdale’s Courtyard. Customers are
encouraged to drop off an unwrapped new toy to be placed under the
Fashion Island Christmas tree. Information: (949) 721-2000.
https://www.shopfashionisland. com.
The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy friends support group will meet
at 7 p.m. at Cocos, 2750 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. Information: (949)
650-1212, (714) 491-9400.
DEC. 21
Fashion Island will host its annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony at 3
p.m. at Bloomingdale’s Courtyard. The event will be hosted by Rabbi
Reuven Mintz of the Chabad Jewish Center in Newport Beach.
Information: (949) 721-2000, https://www.shopfashionisland. com.
DEC. 22
The Orange County Market Place will hold its Holiday Market Place
from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Orange County Fairgrounds. Admission
will be free. There will be artisans’ and crafters’ corner, photos
with Santa Claus and seasonal entertainment.
The Environmental Nature Center will present a Holiday Craft
Workshop in which participants can create their own special holiday
season gifts for family and friends using a variety of materials from
9 a.m. 3 p.m. The cost is $140 per student with a 10% discount for members. There will be a $25 materials fee. Information: (949)
645-8489.
DEC. 23
The Environmental Nature Center will present a Holiday Craft
Workshop in which participants can create their own special holiday
season gifts for family and friends using a variety of materials from
9 a.m. 3 p.m. The cost is $140 per student with a 10% discount for members. There will be a $25 materials fee. Information: (949)
645-8489.
DEC. 24
The Environmental Nature Center will present a Holiday Craft
Workshop in which participants can create their own special holiday
season gifts for family and friends using a variety of materials from
9 a.m. 3 p.m. The cost is $140 per student with a 10% discount for members. There will be a $25 materials fee. Information: (949)
645-8489.
DEC. 26
The Environmental Nature Center will present a Holiday Craft
Workshop in which participants can create their own special holiday
season gifts for family and friends using a variety of materials from
9 a.m. 3 p.m. The cost is $140 per student with a 10% discount for members. There will be a $25 materials fee. Information: (949)
645-8489.
ONGOING
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. at 610 Newport
Center Drive, Newport Beach. Validated parking is available in the
parking structure next to 24 Hour Fitness. Guests are welcome. For
more information, call (949) 721-5732.
Sole Comfort and Laura’s House have teamed up to help those in
need by collecting shoes from Dec. 1 through 31 at Sole Comfort,
Corona del Mar Plaza, 836 Avocado Ave. Laura’s House is committed to
ending the cycle of domestic violence and strengthening families.
Information: (949) 644-5939.
The Newport Beach Public Library is holding its holiday food drive
through Dec. 12. There will be Share Our Selves bins at the library
for donations of canned goods and non-perishables. Donations can be
dropped off during regular library hours: from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday through Thursday; from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday
and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Information: (949) 717-3801.
South Coast Plaza will have its Santa’s Village through Dec. 24 at
Carousel Court. Shoppers can make crafts at the Alpine Wood Shop,
Holiday Trimmings Shop and the Village Bake Shop. The cost varies per
craft. Information: (714) 435-2083, https://www.southcoastplaza.com.
South Coast Plaza will have its famous carousel transformed from
horses to Santa’s reindeer until Dec. 28. The cost for a ride is $1.
Information: (714) 435-2083, https://www.southcoastplaza.com.
South Coast Plaza will have Santa’s Express Train running through
Jan. 4 at the Crate & Barrel/Macy’s Home Store wing on Level 2.
Information: (714) 435-2083, https://www.southcoastplaza.com.
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.
Pastor Hein Austin leads a Bible study on “How to Become a
Contagious Christian” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 377 W. Wilson
St., No. 15 in Costa Mesa. All are welcome to come and meet new
friends. Information: (949) 722-7498.
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.
Macy’s in Costa Mesa invites Orange County nonprofit organizations
that provide services and programs to the HIV/AIDS community to apply
for participation in Macy’s South Coast Plaza’s Passport In Store
fund-raiser. This year’s event will be held on Oct. 4. To receive an
application to participate, call (714) 556-0611, ext. 4231.
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. For more information, call (949) 644-3151.
Costa Mesa’s Recreation Division will provide a three-hour theme
birthday party for up to 20 guests at the Balearic Community Center
weekdays from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 4 to 7
p.m. and Sundays from 4 to 7 p.m. Parties for children 5 to 12 will
consist of lunch/dinner, games, crafts, prizes, cake with ice cream
and supervision by staff. Parties cost $250 or $300. For more
information, call (714) 754-5158.
Five new wines will be served on Bayside Restaurant’s terrace
overlooking Newport Harbor every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The
cost is $15 per person. For more information, call (949) 721-1222.
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.
Children, teens and adults can now register for summer
recreational boating classes offered through Newport Beach Recreation
Services. Classes begin July 12. Fees vary. Call (949) 644-3151, or
visit the Newport Beach Recreation and Senior Services a 3300 Newport
Blvd. for more information.
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