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TODAY

Newport Dunes Resort’s “Movies on the Beach” series offers “Robin

Hood” starting at dusk on the Newport sand. Parking costs $8 per car.

Campfires will also be available for s’mores. The resort is at 1131

Back Bay Drive. For more information, call (949) 729-DUNE.

Newcomers to the digital universe are invited to “Tools and

Tricks: Internet 101,” a free Internet workshop, at 10 a.m. at the

Newport Beach Central Library. The beginning-level overview will be

repeated at 9 a.m. July 19 at the Balboa branch. For more

information, call (949) 717-3816.

MONDAY

Funnyman Jeff Martin will put on a magic show at 10:30 a.m. at the

Newport Beach Central Library. Children entering first through sixth

grades are invited to the interactive program, which will be repeated

at 3 p.m. July 9 at the Mariners Branch and at 10:30 a.m. July 10 at

the Balboa Branch. For more information, call (949) 717-3816.

TUESDAY

The city of Newport Beach will present an official proclamation

recognizing the 50th anniversary of the 1953 National Jamboree at 7

p.m. The ceremony will be at council chambers at Newport Beach City

Hall. For more information, call (714) 546-4990, ext. 142.

“Protect your heart,” a free seminar, will be offered by Judith

Todero from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225 E. 17th St.,

Costa Mesa. To make reservations, call (800) 595-MOMS.

WEDNESDAY

Jet Set Introductions invites the public to an exclusive evening

to meet some of Orange County’s most eligible singles at its “Where

the Elite Meet” mixer from 6 to 9 p.m. at Brio Restaurant in Corona

del Mar. The cost is $75 per person. Wear cocktail attire. For

reservations, call (949) 233-6405 before July 2.

“Flemish Garden Style Designs” is the subject of a floral design

class to be taught at Sherman Library and Gardens in Corona del Mar

at 9 a.m. All materials are included in the $45 registration fee.

Pre-registration is required. For more information, call (949)

673-2261.

“Newport Networking” events are designed to provide networking

opportunities for businesspeople in Newport Beach. The improved

Newport Networking events will take place on the second Wednesday of

each month, and will alternate between a breakfast and a lunch.

July’s event is a breakfast, and will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

at the Daily Grill in Fashion Island. The cost is $17 with a

reservation, $21 at the door. For reservations or more information,

call (949) 729-4411.

Speak Up Newport will hold its monthly general membership meeting

at the Newport Beach Tennis Club, 2601 Eastbluff Drive. Food and

drinks will be served starting at 5:30 p.m., and the program will

begin at 6 p.m. This month’s topic is “Fourth of July -- Is the Party

Over?” Capt. Paul Henisey of the Newport Beach Police will give a

recap of the Fourth of July Neighborhood Enhancement Zones Ordinance

implementation. For more information, call (949) 729-4404.

Funnyman Jeff Martin will put on a magic show at 3 p.m. at the

Mariners Branch Library. Children entering first through sixth grades

are invited to the interactive program, which will be repeated at

10:30 a.m. July 10 at the Balboa Branch. For more information, call

(949) 717-3816.

THURSDAY

Funnyman Jeff Martin will put on a magic show at 10:30 a.m. at the

Balboa Branch Library. Children entering first through sixth grades

are invited to the interactive program. For more information, call

(949) 717-3816.

FRIDAY

The Community Action Fund of Planned Parenthood of Orange and San

Bernardino counties will honor Congresswomen Loretta and Linda

Sanchez with the Profile of Courage Award at the Pacific Club in

Newport Beach from 6 to 8 p.m. The evening is titled “Sisterhood is

Powerful.” For more information, call (714) 997-2155.

Inventors Forum, an Orange County-based nonprofit inventors’

support group, presents a seminar on “Getting Your Product

Manufactured” at 7:30 p.m. In Orange Coast College’s Science Lecture

Hall. Registration and networking begin at 7 p.m. The cost is $5 for

members, $15 for nonmembers. For more Information, call (714)

540-2491.

Newport Dunes Resort’s “Movies on the Beach” series offers “The

Wizard of Oz” starting at dusk on the Newport sand. Parking costs $8

per car. Campfires will also be available for s’mores. The resort is

at 1131 Back Bay Drive. For more information, call (949) 729-DUNE.

JULY 12

Newport Dunes Resort’s “Movies on the Beach” series offers “The

Emperor’s New Groove” starting at dusk on the Newport sand. Parking

costs $8 per car. Campfires will also be available for s’mores. The

resort is at 1131 Back Bay Drive. For more information, call (949)

729-DUNE.

JULY 14

Elements Music will offer a beginning course using a new

piano-keyboard method from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Vincent Jorgensen

Community Center at Mariners Park. Registration for the five-week

course is $105. For more information, call (949) 644-3151.

JULY 15

“Organic Insect Control,” a free seminar, will be offered from

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. To

make reservations, call (800) 595-MOMS.

JULY 16

“Your Mortgage and Money,” a free program on the process of

buying, selling or refinancing a home, will run from 7 to 9 p.m. in

the Vincent Jorgensen Center next to Mariners Branch Library. Local

author Randy Johnson will be guest author, launching “Meet the

Author,” a series featuring Orange County writers. For more

information, call (949) 717-3816.

JULY 18

Newport Dunes Resort’s “Movies on the Beach” series offers

“Newsies” starting at dusk on the Newport sand. Parking costs $8 per

car. Campfires will also be available for s’mores. The resort is at

1131 Back Bay Drive. For more information, call (949) 729-DUNE.

JULY 19

Newcomers to the digital universe are invited to “Tools and

Tricks: Internet 101,” a free Internet workshop, at 9 a.m. at the

Balboa branch of the Newport Beach Public Library. For more

information, call (949) 717-3816.

“Divorce: A New Beginning,” a workshop for men and women divorced

or getting divorced, is offered from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 180

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. The cost is $40. For more

information, call (949) 644-6435.

Newport Dunes Resort’s “Movies on the Beach” series offers “The

Sword and the Stone” starting at dusk on the Newport sand. Parking

costs $8 per car. Campfires will also be available for s’mores. The

resort is at 1131 Back Bay Drive. For more information, call (949)

729-DUNE.

JULY 23

A free seminar and book signing, “Asian Longevity Secrets,” will

be offered by author Ping Wu from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Mother’s Market,

225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. To make reservations, call (800)

595-MOMS.

JULY 24

The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Newport Sunset Networking

Mixer will be held aboard the Empress yacht of Pacific Avalon Yacht

Charters, 3404 Via Oporto No. 103, Newport Beach. The dockside event

from 5 to 7 p.m. will include hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar. The

mixer is free for members. Potential members pay $10. For more

information, call (949) 729-4400.

JULY 25

Newport Dunes Resort’s “Movies on the Beach” series offers

“Remember the Titans” starting at dusk on the Newport sand. Parking

costs $8 per car. Campfires will also be available for s’mores. The

resort is at 1131 Back Bay Drive. For more information, call (949)

729-DUNE.

JULY 26

Newport Dunes Resort’s “Movies on the Beach” series offers “Alice

in Wonderland” starting at dusk on the Newport sand. Parking costs $8

per car. Campfires will also be available for s’mores. The resort is

at 1131 Back Bay Drive. For more information, call (949) 729-DUNE.

JULY 27

The Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce is

proud to host the 68th annual Flight of the Lasers at 1 p.m. at the

Newport Harbor Yacht Club, 720 West Bay Ave., Newport Beach. Join

Laser enthusiasts of all ages as you sail to win prizes like best

costume, best decorated boat, first parent/child team, and first

married couple. For more information, call (949) 673-7730.

JULY 30

A free seminar, “Pet Nutrition Pawsibilities,” will be offered by

Coco’s Canine Cuisine from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225

E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. To make reservations, call (800) 595-MOMS.

ONGOING

Volunteer drivers are needed to help deliver nutritiously prepared

meals to homebound, frail or elderly clients incapable of shopping or

cooking for themselves through “Mobile Meals,” sponsored by

FISH-Harbor Area Inc. and Hoag Hospital. Call (949) 645-8050 for more

information.