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TODAY

The YMCA in Newport Beach, 2300 University Drive, will start

offering sessions of Hatha yoga and meditation Fridays from 9:30 to

11 a.m. and Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $60 for eight

sessions. Discounted rates will be offered to full-facility YMCA

members. Information: (949) 413-9642.

SATURDAY

Macy’s South Coast Plaza, Seventeen magazine and actors from the

soap opera “Passions” will team up to help girls achieve the perfect

look for the new school year at 2 p.m. in the Macy’s Women’s store.

Customers can also pick up a special gift with any purchase of $75 or

more, plus a free gift bag compliments of Seventeen magazine.

Reservations: (714) 556-0611, ext. 4231.

The second Festival of Children’s opening ceremony will start at

11 a.m. at South Coast Plaza. Free events will take place every

weekend in September. Information: (714) 546-0110.

TUESDAY

A free seminar, “Solutions for Sciatica,” will be held from 6:30

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

reservations, call (800) 595-MOMS.

WEDNESDAY

The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce will host a breakfast buffet

at the Daily Grill in Fashion Island from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. as its

Newport Networking event for September. The cost is $17 for Chamber

members with a reservation and $21 at the door for members and

potential members. Information: (949) 729-4400.

Speak Up Newport will hold its monthly general membership meeting

at the Newport Beach Tennis Club, 2601 Eastbluff Drive. Snacks will

be served starting at 5:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 6 p.m.

This month’s topic is: “The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce -- The

City’s Greatest Ally.” Information: (949) 729-4400.