POLITICAL CALENDAR

SEPTEMBERSATURDAY: There will be a grand opening of Newport Harbor Republican Women headquarters with guest Rep. Dana Rohrabacher. The event will run from 4 to 7 p.m. at 400 W. Coast Highway in Newport Beach. RSVP to Lee Frodsham at (949) 837-0278 or by e-mail at [email protected].

27: Newport Beach City Council candidates will be on the hot seat again as the West Newport Beach Assn. holds a forum from 7 to 9 p.m. The first hour will cover districts 1, 3 and 4, and the second hour will be devoted to districts 5, 6 and 7. The forum will be in the City Council chambers, 3300 Newport Blvd., and will be televised.

Call (714) 556-0800 for information.

29: The Costa Mesa Senior Center will hold a City Council candidates’ forum at 12:45 p.m. at 695 W. 19th St.

OCTOBER3: The Orange County’s Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse will hold a reception and luncheon with guest state Sen. Tom McClintock, who is running for lieutenant governor. The reception begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch at noon at the Center Club, 650 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. The cost is $55 with reservations (includes valet parking) or $65 at the door, if available. For reservations and information, call (714) 259-8400 or e-mail maryann@mary annmaloney.com. This educational activity provides one hour of Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit.

10: A reception will be held for Orange County Treasurer-Elect Chriss Street with guest Supervisor-Elect John Moorlach, the former county treasurer. The event will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Balboa Bay Club, 1211 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Call Julie Paule for more information at (951) 325-8040.