Conference for Women to address environment, health

The third annual Orange County Conference for Women, a half-day event in Newport Beach set for Oct. 16, will offer panel discussions on health and environmentally friendly products, and keynote speaker Dr. Stephanie McClellan will talk about the complexity of women’s minds.

Newport Beach City Councilwoman Leslie Daigle created the conference in 2005 and spearheaded this year’s event.

Panelists include doctors, fitness experts and design professionals from the community.

The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Balboa Bay Club, 1221 W. Coast Hwy, Newport Beach. Tickets are $95 and sponsorship opportunities are available. For information or to register, visit www.ocwomen.org online or call (949) 548-2411.

— Alicia Robinson