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The Alley Cats, a doo-wop band, will kick off Costa Mesa’s Concerts in

the Park series this year.

The concert is scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Shiffer Park,

3143 Bear St. Refreshments will be provided by Whole Foods Market, a

sponsor of the event.

The annual Concerts in the Park series will take place through Aug.

14. Each of the six free concerts will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

The schedule includes Ramon and the LA band, a variety band, on July

17 at Fairview Park, 2525 Placentia Ave.; Citizen Joe Band, a pop folk

rock group, on July 24 at Wakeham Park, 3400 Smalley St.; Sharpsounds, a

swing group, on July 31 at Balearic Park, 1975 Balearic Drive; Chico, a

variety group, on Aug. 7 at Lions Park, 570 W. 18th St.; and Cold Duck,

an eclectic band, on Aug. 14 at the Farm Sports Complex on Fairview Road

at Monitor Way.

Information: (714) 754-5654.

Event set for speedway at fairgrounds

The International Speedway is having its annual Coors Light 25 Lap

Classic at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Coors Light Arena in the Orange

County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.

Gates are scheduled to open at 5:30 p.m.

Prices for the event will be $3 for children between ages 6 and 12, $6

for senior citizens and children between 13 and 17 years old, $10 for

adults younger than 60 years old and free for children 5 years old and

younger.

Information: (949) 492-9933.