PLANNING AHEAD

ICE CREAM

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream celebrates Free Cone Day from noon to 8 p.m. today at Alton Square, 5365 Alton Parkway in Irvine. (949) 733-2285.

DIVORCE

Patricia Packer and Ardis Freeman discuss divorce mediation at noon Wednesday at the Newport Beach Public Library. Free. (949) 717-3801.

POVERTY

Oscar Arias Sanchez speaks on “How Much Poverty Can Democracy Endure?” today at Chapman University. Free. (714) 628-7232.

HUMAN RIGHTS

The local group of Amnesty International discusses human rights in America at the University Park Branch Library, Irvine. (949) 459-9695.

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Health-related events and support groups are listed in Monday’s Health section. Lectures, social events and volunteer opportunities appear in this section on Tuesday. Books and author events run in this section on Wednesday. Garden events and clubs are in Saturday’s Home Design.