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TODAY
Rep. Christopher Cox (R-Newport Beach) meets with the Newport Harbor
Republican Women for a luncheon and speech at the Newport Beach Country
Club.
Cox will be discussing his report on alleged Chinese espionage, U.S.
defense policy and his stance on the proposed airport at El Toro.
The cost for the lunch, which begins at 11:30, is $20 per person. The
club is located at 1600 E. Coast Highway. For more information, call
(949) 759-3086.
Merrill Lynch is holding a seminar on estate planning at noon and at 6
p.m. at the Center Club, 650 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
The event, which will be presented by senior financial consultants Dean
Jackson and Jeff Russell, will focus on how to implement unique
strategies to avoid or eliminate paying the IRS when wealth transfers
from one generation to another.
Lunch or dinner will be served. For more information, call (714)
429-2801.
SATURDAY
The Scooter Series Hunter/Jumper Show will be held at the Orange County
Fairgrounds today and Sept. 5. The event will take place at the
Equestrian Center. For more information, call (714) 708-1662.
Mariners Church Christian Singles will host a tour of the Getty Museum.
Travel by luxury bus, make new friends and enjoy the museum and gardens
for $18. The bus leaves the Mariners parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and
returning at 3:30 p.m. Sunday is the last day to register. To register or
for more information, call (714) 536-4863.
The Mars & Venus Counseling Center is holding a Mars & Venus Relationship
Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday at 2900 Bristol St., Ste. J,
in Costa Mesa.
The workshop will focus on communication skills and understanding
differences between men and women.
Cost is $30 and a workbook is included. For more information, (714)
850-1689.
The American Legion Post 291 Newport Harbor is hosting a beach party from
noon to 6:30 p.m. at 215 15th St., Balboa Peninsula.
Bar-B-Que food items and refreshments will be available for purchase. The
event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (949)
673-5070.
SUNDAY
West Coast Trade Shows is presenting a Pokemon, Beanie Baby and
Collectibles Expo from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3131 S. Bristol St., Costa
Mesa.
Cost is $1. Children 7 and under are free. Parking is free. For more
information, call (714) 545-6270.
WEDNESDAY
