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* Send AROUND TOWN items to the Daily Pilot, 1375 Sunflower Ave.,

Costa Mesa, CA 92626; by e-mail to lindsay.sandham@ latimes.com; by

fax to (714) 966-4667; or by calling (714) 966-4625. Include the

time, date and location of the event, as well as a contact phone

number.

JUNE 6 -- SEPT. 23

Registration for the 2005 Youth Flag Football, for boys and girls

ages 8 to 13. The program starts on Sept. 26 and ends on Dec. 3. This

program provides youth in the community the opportunity to

participate in a noncompetitive Flag Football league. Participants

will learn the basics of Flag Football, meet new friends and have

fun. Register in person Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the

Balearic Community Center, 1975 Balearic Drive, Costa Mesa.

Registration closes on Sept. 23. Registration is taken on a

first-come, first-serve basis and will fill up fast. Information:

(714) 754-5158.

JUNE 27 -- AUG. 6

The 2005 Summer Playground Program is being offered at three

locations in Costa Mesa. The program is offered Monday through Friday

from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Balearic Community Center, Downtown

Recreation Center, and Wakeham Park. This is a free drop-in

recreational program, designed for children ages 6 to 12. Recreation

Leaders are available at each site to provide games, sports, arts and

crafts, and other fun summer activities in a safe and positive

environment. Some local fee-based excursions will be planned

throughout the summer. Children are not required to sign-in or out

and may come and go freely. Information: (714) 754-5158.

JUNE 27 -- SEPT. 2

Girls Incorporated of Orange County offers two summer programs to

teach girls to become strong, smart, and bold. The program for girls

4 1/2- to 12-years-old. The full-day program includes weekly field

trips and optional daily trips, plus age-appropriate classes

including economic literacy, science, math, computers, sports, arts

and crafts, cultural exploration, the Girls’ Bill of Rights, and

personal safety. A Eureka! Program us offered for girls entering the

7th, 8th and 9th grades, which gives girls the opportunity to enjoy a

sense of achievement and exposes them to economic literacy, science

and technology through fun, hands-on activities. Girls participate in

sports activities that promote teamwork and that challenge each girl

to give her best. Girls Inc. is located at 1815 Anaheim St., Costa

Mesa. There is a one-time $40 registration fee and a $100 weekly fee.

The registration fee for the Eureka! program is $25 and the program

fee is $175. Information: (949) 646-7181.

JULY 4

The Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort 4th of July Celebration

produces a spectacular seaside fireworks display in Orange County.

Each year promises to be the biggest in its 46 year history. There is

also an afternoon of fun and activities. Information: (800) 765-7661

or https://www.newportdunes.com.

Independence Day Family Celebration at Mariners Park will host the

33rd Annual 4th of July Celebration featuring carnival games, a craft

boutique, and activities for all ages organized by Barnaby the Clown.

Local restaurants will be on site selling their most popular dishes.

Information: (949) 644-3151.

JULY 6

“Hungry Animals” is the topic for Toddler Time, held from 10:30

a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center,

2301 University Drive, Newport Beach. For children ages 3 to 4. Cost

is $5. Pre-registration is required. Information: (949) 923-2275.

“The Special Inhabitants of the Back Bay,” a campfire program,

will be held from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Peter and Mary Muth

Interpretive Center, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach. For

children ages 8 and older. Cost is $4. Pre-registration is required.

Rain cancels. Information: (949) 923-2275.