Around Town: Costa Mesa chamber says ‘cheers’ to new Hennessey’s Tavern in Costa Mesa
Hennessey’s Tavern will celebrate its newest location in Costa Mesa with a ribbon-cutting ceremony 4 p.m. Thursday.
The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host the event, which comes about two weeks after the Irish-style restaurant first opened its doors at 1773 Newport Blvd.
For the record:
11:50 a.m. Jan. 21, 2020The item about Laguna Beach’s Downtown Action Plan originally stated incorrectly that the Jan. 24 informational meeting would run from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. It actually is scheduled for 7:30 to 9 a.m.
George Sabolick & the Wild Horse Band will perform later in the evening, starting at 9 p.m.
Upcoming Laguna Playhouse show is for the dogs
The Laguna Playhouse will present a production of “The Perfect Dog” Friday through Sunday.
The play, directed by Dylan Russell, is described as a “heartwarming musical about man’s best friend and their people.”
Tickets start at $18, plus fees. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday, and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, or to buy tickets, visit lagunaplayhouse.com. The playhouse is at 606 Laguna Canyon Road.
Learn to make floral jewelry at Sherman Library
Residents can learn how to turn flowers into fashion Saturday during a class at the Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Hwy. in Corona del Mar.
Dawn Mones will lead the class, which runs from 9 to 11 a.m. Registration starts at $60 for library members and $70 for non-members.
For more information, visit thesherman.org or call (949) 673-2261.
CdM senior center to host Parkinson’s conference
The Parkinson’s Foundation will host an educational conference in Corona del Mar on Saturday.
The free event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at the Oasis Senior Center, 801 Narcissus Ave., and provide information about the disease’s symptoms and more. Lunch will be provided
Registration is required and can be made by calling (800) 4PD-INFO or visiting parkinson.org/orangecounty.
Local artists, writers are centerpiece of new Laguna museum exhibition
The Laguna Art Museum and Laguna Beach’s literary laureate, Lojo Simon, are partnering to open a new exhibition Saturday.
“Word & Image in Dialogue” features art and literature by local artists and writers. Participating creatives will discuss their work during a Jan. 23 reception that starts at 6 p.m. The exhibition will be open through Jan. 26.
The museum is at 307 Cliff Drive. For more information, visit lagunaartmuseum.org.
Old World to host model and hobby expo
The Brewer Bros. Model Kit, Hobby & Toy Expo is scheduled Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Old World in Huntington Beach.
Activities will include a veterans symposium, military vehicles, historical re-enactment groups and model-making classes.
Tickets are $6 at the door and parking is free. Children ages 12 and under can attend for no charge. For more information and a schedule of events, visit oldworld.ws.
Old World is at 7561 Center Ave.
Volunteers sought for Huntington Dog Beach cleanup
The first in a series of weekend beach cleanups at Huntington Dog Beach, 100 Goldenwest St., will take place at 11 a.m. Sunday.
Other cleanups are scheduled on Jan. 26, Feb. 2, Feb. 9 and Feb. 16.
To register, visit dogbeach.org/beach-cleanup.
UCI to host Lunar New Year event Tuesday
UC Irvine will celebrate the Lunar New Year with an academic discussion, multicultural entertainment, artistic demonstrations, interactive workshops, a raffle, parades, food and a laser light show on Tuesday.
The event will run from 2 to 6:30 p.m. in the university’s Multipurpose Academic and Administrative Building and the plaza outside the Social and Behavioral Sciences Gateway.
Admission is free. Parking starts at $2 an hour.
For more information and the full schedule, visit socsci.uci.edu/files/announcements/200121_lny/2020.html.
Costa Mesa chamber to honor civic leaders
The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce will recognize civic leaders, as well as commemorate new chamber members and ambassador volunteers, during its Partners of Influence event on Jan. 22.
The event will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Fete the Venue, 3101 Red Hill Ave. in Costa Mesa.
Tickets start at $25 for chamber members. For more information, or to RSVP, visit costamesachamber.com/events.
Quintet to perform at Seven-Degrees
The John Jorgenson Quintet will play at Seven-Degrees in Laguna Beach on Jan. 22.
Tickets are $35 in advance, $55 with dinner or $40 at the door. The performance starts at 5 p.m.
Seven-Degrees is at 891 Laguna Canyon Road.
Laguna chamber to install new board members
The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce will install its 2020 board of directors on Jan. 23 at the Marine Room Tavern, 214 Ocean Ave.
The event starts at 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
Tickets start at $15 for chamber members and $20 for non-members. To register, visit lagunabeachchamber.org.
New skincare clinic coming to Newport
SkinSpirit, a skincare clinic, will hold a grand opening event for its new Newport Beach location on Jan. 23.
The event will run from 5 to 8 p.m. and include treatment specials.
The event will run from 5 to 8 p.m. and include treatment specials. RSVPs are required to attend and can be made by calling the clinic at (949) 688-5880 or visiting Eventbrite.com.
SkinSpirit is at 2135 Westcliff Drive. For more information, visit skinspirit.com.
Learn more about Laguna’s Downtown Action Plan
A consultant group will present information about Laguna Beach’s Downtown Action Plan on Jan. 24 from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
The meeting is at City Hall, 505 Forest Ave.
For more information, contact Assistant City Manager Shohreh Dupuis at sdupuis@lagunabeachcity.net.
Winter dance scheduled for seniors
A winter dance for those ages 55 and older is scheduled from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 24 at the Center at Founders Village, 17967 Bushard St. in Fountain Valley.
Tickets are $7. Call (714) 593-4446 for more information.
New wellness center coming to Newport
Mainspring Family Wellness will open the week of Jan. 27 in Newport Beach.
The center — at 501 Westcliff Drive, Suite 310 — was founded by Jenna Flowers, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Kristen Perlmutter, an educator and philanthropist.
For more information, visit mainspringfamilywellness.com.
Coastline’s cybersecurity program lauded by statewide group
The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges has awarded Coastline College’s cybersecurity program the Exemplary Program Award, according to a news release.
The Fountain Valley college’s program offers a 60-unit associate of science degree and several certificates.
“We are honored for Coastline College’s cybersecurity program to be selected to receive the 2020 Exemplary Program Award from the board of governors,” professor Tobi West, the department’s chairman, said in a statement. “We look forward to continuing these efforts to build the cyber workforce of tomorrow.”
H.B. mayor wants to recognize ‘unsung heroes’
Huntington Beach Mayor Lyn Semeta is looking for candidates to recognize as part of her new “Making a Difference in HB” awards.
The endeavor aims to applaud Surf City’s “unsung heroes” and “bring attention to the efforts of lesser-known volunteers who make a positive difference, often behind the scenes or without widespread recognition,” according to city officials.
For more information, official rules and nomination forms, visit huntingtonbeachca.gov/announcements or contact Julie Toledo at (714) 536-5577 or julie.toledo@surfcity-hb.org.
Sherman Library seeks new docents
Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar is seeking volunteers who are interested in serving as docents.
Orientation starts at 10 a.m. Jan. 30 at the facility, 2647 E. Coast Hwy. Classes, which cost $50, will begin Feb. 13 and run for nine weeks.
For more information, or to register, visit thesherman.org or call (949) 673-2261.
Children’s events coming to Costa Mesa center
South Coast Collection and the OC Mix in Costa Mesa will host a series of kids club events on the third Wednesday of each month.
Festivities will include books, crafts and live music. For more information about the events, visit instagram.com/socoandtheocmix. The center is at 3303 Hyland Ave.
New restaurant coming to Costa Mesa
A former In-N-Out Burger executive will open a restaurant in Costa Mesa later this year, according to a news release.
Kenwood’s Kitchen and Tap, the brainchild of Ken Kenwood, will be in the Shops at Mesa Verde, 1555 Adams Ave. The 4,000-square-foot facility will serve American comfort cuisine.
Updates
2:52 p.m. Jan. 17, 2020: This article was originally published at 12:31 p.m. Jan. 15 and has been updated with additional information.
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