BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

OCC anniversary exhibit opens Feb. 2

Orange Coast College’s 60th anniversary art exhibit will open Friday, Feb. 2.

The exhibit, in the new Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion, features a number of artifacts from OCC’s history, including posters, photographs, books and more. The centerpiece of the show is “Activities of the Gremlins,” murals painted on the school grounds during World War II.

From 5 to 9 p.m., the gallery will hold an opening reception for the show, which runs through April 19. The reception will also serve as a dedication for the gallery, which finished construction at the end of last year.

Call (714) 432-5738 for more information.

Lunch series lecture on menopause relief

As part of the “Women in Health” lunch series offered by the American Heart Assn., nurse practitioner Nancy Siskowic will present “Hot Flash: Options in Menopause” at the Balboa Bay Club and Resort Thursday.

The lecture will present information to assist women undergoing the hormonal fluctuations that occur during menopause, and the symptoms they trigger -- such as hot flashes, mood swings and insomnia.

The series focuses on a range of women’s health issues and seeks to offer new choices for women looking to better their health and their lives.

This week’s luncheon will be at The Balboa Bay Club and Resort, 1221 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach. The cost is $30.

For more information, visit www.americanheart.org.