Around Newport in 3 Minutes: Monday, Nov. 9

Published November 9, 2026

Share this story

NEWPORT BEACH | AROUND NEWPORT IN 3 MINUTES | NOVEMBER 9, 2026

Newport’s week includes a harbor discussion tonight, finance and arts meetings Thursday, a Civil Service Board meeting Friday and family programs at the library through Saturday. City officials are also warning residents to prepare now for unusually high king tides later this month.

King-tide preparations

The City is asking waterfront property owners and residents in flood-prone areas to inspect seawalls, protect garages and doorways, move vehicles and lithium-battery devices to higher ground, and keep sandbags ready. The next exceptionally high tides are expected Nov. 23-27 and Dec. 22-26, with water levels potentially at least 12 inches above October’s record high tide. Free prefilled sandbags are available at the Corporation Yard, 592 Superior Ave.; empty bags are available at fire stations and Lifeguard Headquarters, 70 Newport Pier. Read the City advisory.

Harbor mooring discussion tonight

A Harbor Stakeholder Meeting will focus on the Yacht Club Mooring Fields appraisal. Residents, mooring permit holders and other harbor users can attend or submit written questions and comments for the Harbor Commission’s consideration. Monday, Nov. 9, 5-7 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Drive · Cost: free. Written comments for the Harbor Commission should be submitted by 5 p.m. the day before its meeting. Meeting details.

Thursday city committees

The Finance Committee meets Thursday to consider its posted agenda; written comments are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday. The City Arts Commission meets later that day in the Central Library’s Small Conference Room. Thursday, Nov. 12, 3-5 p.m. Finance Committee · Civic Center Community Room · free; 5 p.m. Arts Commission · Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. · free. The City Council also meets Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m. Finance details and Arts Commission details.

Friday personnel hearing

The Civil Service Board has scheduled a special meeting at City Hall. The City’s calendar lists the meeting for Friday afternoon; residents who need the agenda or participation information should use the official meeting page. Friday, Nov. 13, 1 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Drive · Cost: free. Meeting details.

Veterans Day closure

All Newport Beach Public Library branches will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. The library’s online services remain available, and regular branch programming resumes afterward. Library information.

Tuesday crafts for young children

Children ages 3-8 can drop into the Central Library’s Children’s Room for open-ended art and craft activities. Materials are supplied while they last, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 4-5 p.m. · Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. · Cost: free; no registration. Program details.

Saturday family programs

The library has two Saturday options: Family Game Lab for children and families at Central from 1-3 p.m., and Creative Pages with author Kelly Yang at Witte Lecture Hall from 3-4:30 p.m. Kelly Yang’s event is for ages 8-11 and families, requires registration and adult accompaniment. Saturday, Nov. 14 · Central Library and Witte Lecture Hall, 998 Avocado Ave. · Cost: free; registration required for Kelly Yang. Saturday program listing.