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TODAY

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.

Learn about the plant communities of California while enjoying the

beauty of the Environmental Nature Center. A free, one-hour tour will

be offered at noon at 1601 E. 16th St. in Newport Beach. Bring a sack

lunch for an optional picnic and wear closed-toed shoes. For more

information, call (949) 645-8489.

The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host a “90 Minute

Breakfast Boost” from 7 to 8:45 a.m. at the Costa Mesa Country Club,

1701 Golf Course Drive, Costa Mesa. Prepaid reservations cost $13 and

$18 at the door. For information and reservations, call (714)

885-9090.

FRIDAY

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.

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.

SATURDAY

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 will present “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.

MONDAY

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.

TUESDAY

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.

The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host a “Business After

Hour Mixer” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Karl Strauss Brewery

Restaurant, 901 South Coast Drive. Free for members and cost is $10

for potential members. For more information, call (714) 885-9090.

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.

During “Strategies for Investing in Today’s Market,” internet

stock analyst Tom Taulli will discuss various investment strategies

at 7 p.m. at The Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave.,

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

The monthly “Career Networking Resource” meeting sponsored by St.

Andrews Presbyterian Church for those who are unemployed, will be

held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach.

Free. For more information, call (949) 574-2236.

FEB. 28

Baja Fresh will donate 15% of all sales to Share Our Selves, a

nonprofit agency serving low-income families, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

through March 2. Flier is required for the donation, download the

flier at www.shareourselves.org or call (949) 642-3451 for more

information.

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.

The public is invited to view “The American Cowboy,” an exhibit of

dramatically lighted photographs by Howard Folsom, on display through

April 30 at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. For

more information, call (949) 717-3816.

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.