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TODAY

A Great Decisions discussion of “International Food Wars: Growing

Controversies” led by John Benner 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.

An opera and singing discussion led by local voice teacher

Patricia Shanks will be held at 8 p.m. at Alta Coffee, 506 31st St.,

Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 723-4473.

WEDNESDAY

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.