Around Town: UC Irvine to host public seminar on coronavirus
A seminar Monday evening titled “2019 Novel Coronavirus: Current State of Knowledge and Public Health Response” will feature a panel of experts from UC Irvine as well as Dr. Matt Zahn, medical director for the Orange County Health Care Agency’s Division of Epidemiology & Assessment.
The free public event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Doheny Rooms at the UCI Student Center, 531 Pereira Drive, Irvine. Parking will be available for $13 in the Student Center parking structure.
The coronavirus, which originated in China, has spread to more than 20 countries, including the United States, and led the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency. More than 500 deaths have been attributed to the virus, nearly all in mainland China.
Sanghyuk Shin, assistant professor of nursing and director of UCI’s Infectious Disease Science Initiative, will lead the panel of UCI experts, including Michael Buchmeier, professor of infectious diseases and associate director of the Center for Virus Research; Dr. Albert Chang, medical director at the Student Health Center; Dr. Shruti Gohil, assistant professor of infectious diseases and associate medical director of epidemiology and infection prevention; and Volodymyr Minin, a professor of statistics.
For more information, visit infectiousdiseaseinitiative.uci.edu.
UCI is top UC campus for in-state freshman applications
For the second year in a row, UC Irvine is the most popular University of California campus among applicants from California high schools, according to a news release.
A total of 72,391 in-state freshmen applied to attend UCI this fall, up 2,000 from last year, according to the university.
“Additionally, UCI was the top choice for first-generation college students and those from low-income families and underrepresented groups, also for the second consecutive year,” the university said.
“These outstanding numbers are a testament to our success in advancing our mission,” Chancellor Howard Gillman said in a statement. “We exist to provide the best education possible to the people of our state, regardless of their circumstances. I am grateful to the thousands of my UCI colleagues who every day work hard to help fulfill the dreams of our students.”
When also factoring in the number of out-of-state and international student applications, UCI placed second in the UC system, behind UCLA.
H.B. dental office to provide free care for kids Friday
A Huntington Beach dental office is offering free dental services to children Friday.
AltaMed Medical and Dental Group at 8041 Newman Ave. is participating in the “Give Kids a Smile” initiative from the American Dental Assn.
Services will be provided from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children also will receive a free toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, balloons and teeth-brushing timer.
Train show rolls into O.C. fairgrounds for the weekend
The Great Train Show will stop at the OC Fair & Event Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The show features model trains, accessories, collectible toys, exhibits and seminars.
Admission to both days is $11. Tickets for Sunday only are $10. Children younger than 11 are admitted free.
Parking is $10 at the Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
For more information and to buy tickets, visit trainshow.com/costamesa.
Teen dating violence prevention conference Saturday
Human Options will present the fifth annual Love Shouldn’t Hurt Conference on Saturday in Costa Mesa, an event designed to prevent teen dating violence and promote healthy relationships.
The free conference will run from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Early College High School, 2990 Mesa Verde Drive East. Check-in and breakfast will begin at 9 a.m. Lunch also will be provided.
For more information and to register, visit humanoptions.org/events or call (949) 764-8100.
Huntington Beach library to open Makerspace
Looking for a place to explore virtual reality, laser engraving and 3-D printing in Huntington Beach? Soon you’ll have to look no further than the Huntington Beach Public Library’s Makerspace.
The Makerspace, which will open Saturday with an event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., also will be equipped with a green screen, a Cricut Maker for die cutting, a LittleBits Code Kit for experimenting with coding, and sewing equipment including sewing machines, a serger and a button maker.
The Makerspace is housed at the Central Library at 7111 Talbert Ave.
Valentine’s activities set at Lido Marina Village
Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach will host Valentine’s Day-themed events for children and families from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Activities will include a cookie decorating station, Valentine’s Day crafts and live music.
In addition, Alison Bernier Photography will be onsite taking photos from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No reservations are required.
Lido Marina Village is at 3434 Via Lido.
‘Light After the War’ author to speak in Laguna and Newport
Anita Abriel, author of “The Light After the War,” will discuss and sign copies of the book at 4 p.m. Sunday at Laguna Beach Books, 1200 S. Coast Hwy.
Abriel, who lives in Dana Point, also will appear at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave.
Admission to both events is free.
“The Light After the War” chronicles the journey of two young women from Hungary who escape from a train headed for the Auschwitz concentration camp and spend the rest of World War II hiding on an Austrian farm. Their quest for a better life after the war takes them from Italy to Ellis Island to South America and finally Australia. The book is inspired by Abriel’s mother’s story of survival during World War II.
2 seminars on new voting procedures to be held in Newport
Two free seminars about new voting procedures in Orange County will be held in Newport Beach ahead of California’s March 3 primary election.
The League of Women Voters is presenting a seminar at 11 a.m. Monday at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave.
The Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce, as part of its “Good Morning CdM” series, will present a seminar starting at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 13 at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, 1601 Bayside Drive.
The events will discuss changes resulting from the state Voter’s Choice Act of 2016, including the earlier primary date, vote-by-mail ballots for all registered voters in Orange County, vote centers and ballot drop boxes.
YCMA hosts child internet safety workshop
The YMCA of Orange County will hold a parents’ workshop about safe internet use for children at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
The free class will be at Moffett Elementary School, 8800 Burlcrest Drive, Huntington Beach.
For more information and to register, visit ymcaoc.org/esports.
Women’s financial success seminar set for Tuesday
The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce will present a seminar Tuesday to promote women’s financial success and retirement planning.
The class will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Red O Restaurant, 143 Newport Center Drive.
Registration is $35 for chamber members and $45 for non-members. Lunch is included.
For registration and more information, visit newportbeach.com.
Jazz concerts to play through April in Laguna Beach
Seven-degrees in Laguna Beach is hosting a series of jazz concerts starting next week.
The series starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday with drummer Peter Erskine. Other performers will be Black Market Reverie on Feb. 26, vocalist Barbara Morrison on March 11, the Danilo Lozano Group on March 25, Laura and Louis Rohl on April 8 and the Kathleen Grace Quartet on April 15.
Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door or $180 for the full season.
For more information, menus and tickets, visit lagunabeachlive.squarespace.com.
Fundraising drive to help area nonprofits
The Newport Beach-based Orange County Community Foundation will hold “Love Is,” a donation drive Wednesday whose proceeds will benefit healthy teenage relationships in Orange County.
The goal is to raise $135,000 for various nonprofits, including the Orange County Women’s Health Project, Human Options, Casa de la Familia and Laura’s House.
To give online, visit love-is-giving-day.ocnonprofitcentral.org.
Doric String Quartet to play in Costa Mesa
The Doric String Quartet will play Feb. 13 at the Samueli Theater at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa.
The concert will begin at 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $29 and are available at scfta.org, at the box office at 600 Town Center Drive or by calling (714) 556-2787.
Have tea with authors at H.B. library
An authors’ tea event is set for 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Huntington Beach Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave.
It includes tea, treats and an interactive program with authors Ellen Byron, Anne Louise Bannon and Naomi Hirahara.
Tickets are $25 for Friends of the Library members and $30 for non-members.
Registration is available at fotlhb.com. For more information, call (714) 375-8429.
Waymakers to present wine-tasting fundraiser in Surf City
Waymakers, a nonprofit that operates the Huntington Beach Youth Shelter, will have a wine-tasting fundraising event Feb. 13 at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Admission to “Love Grows by Giving” is $100. The gala starts at 5:30 p.m. and includes food pairings, live music and auctions.
For more information and to register, visit waymakersoc.org or call (714) 842-6600.
‘Rat Pack’ show coming to Laguna Playhouse
The Laguna Playhouse will host “Direct From Las Vegas: The Pack is Back,” a tribute to legendary “Rat Pack” entertainers Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr., from Feb. 13 to 16.
Sinatra is played by Sebastian Anzaldo, Martin by Andy DiMino and Davis by Lambus Dean.
Tickets start at $56. The playhouse is at 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach.
For show times, tickets and more information, visit lagunaplayhouse.com.
Vanguard University names new dean of professional studies
Vanguard University in Costa Mesa has named Renea Brathwaite as dean of professional studies, according to a news release.
Brathwaite previously served as dean of graduate and professional education at North Central University, Vanguard’s sister school in Minnesota.
Brathwaite received a Ph.D. in theology from Regent University. He has more than 15 years’ experience in higher education.
Costa Mesa man recognized by Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire has name a Costa Mesa man as one of two Orange County 2020 Big of the Year winners.
Kyle Cormier has been matched with his “Little Brother,” Zahir, since 2017.
The award is given to volunteers who “have demonstrated significant impact in the lives of their Littles, evidenced by each child’s academic, behavioral and social-emotional progress,” according to a news release.
Newport gets state grant to help get rid of derelict boats
A $175,000 state grant will be used to remove and dispose of abandoned, wrecked or damaged vessels in Newport Harbor, according to the city of Newport Beach.
The grant, awarded under the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange, or SAVE, program, is intended to clear harbors and other waterways of derelict vessels and other hazards that may impede navigation or threaten water quality, according to a news release.
With a previous SAVE grant of $125,000, the city was able to fund the removal of 25 such vessels, said Harbormaster Kurt Borsting. The new funding will augment those efforts through September 2021, he said.
The grant “will greatly improve our ability to keep Newport Harbor free of hazardous vessels that present a public safety or pollution concern to the community,” Borsting said in a statement. “The Harbor Department is very grateful to the state for awarding these funds.”
A portion of the funds will be used for a vessel turn-in program designed to encourage owners to surrender unwanted boats that might otherwise become environmental or safety concerns.
For more information about the vessel turn-in program, call the Newport Beach Harbor Department at (949) 270-8159.
‘Nature Rx’ program coming to Sherman Library
Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar will host Donald Rakow, an assistant horticulture professor at Cornell University, on Feb. 14. He will discuss “nature Rx” programs to help improve college students’ mental health.
The class will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $30 for Sherman Library members and $40 for non-members.
The facility is at 2647 E. Coast Hwy. For more information, visit thesherman.org.
H.B. youth arts academy to perform rock concert
The Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts will present three showings of “Playlist 2020,” a contemporary rock concert, on Feb. 14 and 15 at Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St.
Performances will begin at 7 p.m. each day, with an additional matinee at 2 p.m. Feb. 15. Tickets are $22 for general admission and $16 for students and senior citizens.
For tickets and more information, visit hbapa.org/see.
Updates
9:08 a.m. Feb. 7, 2020: This article originally stated that UC Irvine was third among University of California campuses in overall applications for fall 2020. The university issued an update Friday saying UCI actually was second.
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