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TODAY
"Summer Nights at the Cove," featuring live music, children's
entertainment and food sampling, is held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays
through Aug. 26 at Crystal Cove Promenade, East Coast Highway and
Crystal Heights Drive, Newport Beach. Information: http://www.Shop
TheIrvineCompany.com.
FRIDAY
A gem, jewelry and bead show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in
Building 12 and the Parade of Products at the Orange County Fair &
Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Admission is $5 for
adults and free for children 12 and under. Information: (503)
252-8300 or http://www.gem faire.com.
The American Cancer Society's Discovery Shop will hold a
semi-annual, storewide 50% off clearance sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
today and Saturday at 2600 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar.
Volunteers and donations are also needed. Information: (949)
640-4777.
SATURDAY
Serenity Village, which mentors and supports needy Orange County
children, will hold a Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 275
Albert Place, Costa Mesa. All proceeds will benefit Serenity
Village's year-round "motel children" outreach and mentoring program.
Information: (949) 643-9942.
Orange Coast College Extended Education is sponsoring "How to
Become a Notary Public" from 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Orange Coast
College, 2701 Fairview Road. Registration is $95 (additional $45 at
class for state certificate). Information:(714) 432-5880, option 1.
Intermediate plein air painting is an outdoor course for ages 8
and up that runs from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $20 (materials
included) and registration is required. Information: (949) 923-2275.
Orange Coast College Extended Education is sponsoring "Best
Locations to Invest, Live, Work, Play, Have a Second Home and Retire"
seminar. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview
Road. Registration is $69 per person, $99 per couple. Information:
(714) 432-5880, option 1.
Chevy Madness, featuring cars, trucks, manufacturers, vendors and
apparel, is held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orange County Fair &
Exposition Center's Festival Fields and Arlington Fields, 88 Fair
Drive, Costa Mesa. Admission is $10 for adults, while tickets are $5
