Around Newport in 3 Minutes: Monday, Nov. 2

Published November 2, 2026

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NEWPORT BEACH | AROUND NEWPORT IN 3 MINUTES | NOVEMBER 2, 2026

The week ahead brings a Civil Service Board meeting Monday, a canceled Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission meeting Tuesday and a Planning Commission meeting Thursday. Residents can also plan for library programs, a free Corona del Mar wildlife-art showcase and Sunday’s classical concert.

Week ahead

City boards and commissions are the main civic activity this week. The Civil Service Board meets Monday, the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled, and the Planning Commission meets Thursday. The City Council meets Tuesday, Nov. 10; detailed coverage appears separately in City Council Watch.

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board meets today at 5 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Drive. The meeting is open to the public; residents who want to follow the board’s work can attend in person through the City’s official meeting listing.

Parks meeting canceled

Tuesday’s Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission meeting has been canceled. The meeting had been scheduled for 5 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive, so residents should not plan to attend or submit comments for that canceled session.

Library programs today and Tuesday

Today, Art Space at Central runs from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., for children ages 8 to 11. No registration is required, and materials are provided while supplies last; children must be accompanied by an adult. Tuesday’s Storytellers Writing Workshop 2.0 runs from 5 to 7 p.m. and is limited to students invited after completing the first Storytellers series.

Planning Commission Thursday

The Planning Commission meets Thursday at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Drive. The City has posted the meeting listing and agenda materials for residents who want to review the proposals or participate in public comment.

Susan Orlean at Witte Hall

Thursday, Nov. 5, 7–8:30 p.m. · Witte Lecture Hall, 998 Avocado Ave. · $40 general admission. The Library Foundation presents author Susan Orlean discussing her memoir, “Joyride.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; tickets are available through the Library Foundation, with the box office closing at 2 p.m. Thursday.

Wildlife art in Corona del Mar

Saturday, Nov. 7, 3:30–5:30 p.m. · Kerckhoff Marine Laboratory, Corona del Mar · Free; registration required. Wildlife Jewels will show collaborative paintings inspired by Newport Beach wildlife, with a guided laboratory tour, hands-on painting and a People’s Choice award. Space is limited, so reserve a spot through the organizer.

Sunday Musicale

Sunday, Nov. 8, 3–4 p.m. · Witte Lecture Hall, 998 Avocado Ave. · Free. The Newport Beach Public Library presents the Webern String Quartet for ages 12 and up. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.; seating is first come, first served and limited to room capacity.