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TODAY
Registration for the 2005
. The Youth Flag Football program for boys and girls ages 8 to 13
starts on Sept. 26 and ends on Dec. 3. The program provides community
kids the opportunity to participate in a noncompetitive flag football
league. Participants will learn the basics, 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-served basis and will fill up fast. Information:
(714) 754-5158.
A sun skincare fair is being sponsored by Millennium Medical Spa
for Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Week. Skin cancer affects one
in five Americans; find out all you need to know about how to protect
yourself and your loved ones from the burning days of summer. Doors
will be open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 4341 Birch
St., suite 101, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 863-1667 or
http://www .weightlossandskincare.com.
WEDNESDAY
"Summertime and the living is -- SAFE" will be the topic at this
month's Speak Up Newport meeting. The Newport Beach Police Department
will give a presentation about summertime safety tips with video of
past July 4th's at the beaches and special safety procedures in
effect for the Fourth of July. Questions and answers will follow the
presentation. The meeting will be held at 5 p.m. at the Newport Beach
Yacht Club, 1099 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949)
224-2266.
Balboa Bay Republican women are holding a special event to honor
the 2005 scholarship recipients, featuring guest speaker Michael D.
Cipaldi, at 11 a.m. at the Balboa Bay Club and Resort, 1221 Coast
Highway West, Newport Beach. Cost is $25. Information: (949)
759-8514.
THURSDAY
A free bone density screening, hosted by "Better Nutrition"
magazine, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mother's Market, 225
17th St. East, Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 631-4741.
FRIDAY
Join the Assistance League of Newport-Mesa as it celebrates 65
years of service from 4 to 5 p.m. at the League's headquarters. A
brief ceremony will include comments by past presidents, agency
partners and former clients. The event will conclude with champagne
