Morning Coffee: Mon., Mar. 8, 2010

Welcome! Here's the news of Newport-Mesa from the weekend gathered in one place for you. Check back often today for updates and the news as it happens.

• Couples rolls to four-stroke victory in Toshiba Classic.
• Check out the final leaderboard, including Tom Watson's final round 62.
• The Toshiba Classic was once again a success, raising $900,000 for Hoag Hospital.
• Sunny days are ahead with temps approaching 70.
• Local councils support proposal to say 'no' to state raid of local coffers.
• Pot supporters 'joint'ly protest at city hall.
• You can say aloha at John Wayne Airport again.
• Finance committee meets tonight. Money on their mind. Agenda.
• Cycling task force to review proposal for council. Agenda.
• On the other side of town, city planning commission meets. Agenda.

Courtesy of Newport-Mesa's best calendar (found in the Daily Voice); here's a look at what's on tap for the weekend, so go out and enjoy these activities!

Today - March 8 

Fundraiser for OC Skateboarding League and their family and friends at Newport Rib Company. Dine-in from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.; take-out from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Newport Rib Company will donate 20% of your entire bill to the OC Skateboarding League. Mention this fundraiser to the staff, and they will take care of the rest. For reservations, call (949) 631-2110 and tell them you're with the fundraiser evening. Newport Rib Company is located at 2196 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa.www.RibCompany.com

Winter Tent Sale at the Showplace South. Normally only open to the trade, the 45,000-square-foot showroom will be open to the general public for its spring sale (merchandise up to 80% off) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Here's just one example of the savings: fabric priced at $150 a yard will marked down as low as $5 a yard. You'll find top-of-the-line home and outdoor furniture, accessories, lamps, mirrors, fabric and more. Save thousands on these heirloom-quality offerings. Plus, delivery service is available. Continues through March 13. The Showplace South is located at 3020 Pullman St., Costa Mesa. (714) 549-1442.