PLANNING AHEAD

LECTURE

See a demonstration of the traditional art of Japanese flower arranging. Today. 1 to 5 p.m. Newport Beach Public Library. Free. (949) 717-3870.

BENEFIT

Santa Maria House and Helping Hands celebrate Christmas in July with a dinner. Today. 1 to 6 p.m. Santa Maria House, Long Beach. (562) 624-2342.

O.C. FAIR

Chris LeDoux performs at the O.C. Fair. Today. 7 and 9 p.m. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. $2-$6; $2-$4 for parking. (714) 708-3247.

SLIDE SHOW

Norma Kershaw, art historian and archeologist, presents a slide lecture. Today. 3:30 p.m. Irvine Water District building. Free. (949) 581-4702.

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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. Book and author events run in this section on Wednesday. Garden events and clubs are in Saturday’s Home Design.