PLANNING AHEAD

SHIPS

Volunteer to serve on a tall ship during its annual summer cruises. Orange County Marine Institute. Every Saturday. 9 a.m. $10. (949) 496-2274.

COFFEEHOUSE

Grab a hot cup of joe and listen to folk-pop performed by Carol Martini at Rutabegorz, Irvine. 7 tonight. (949) 722-1444.

AUTHOR

T. Jefferson Parker discusses his latest Orange County-set thriller, “The Blue Hour,” at 7 p.m. June 29. Barnes & Noble, Irvine. (714) 508-9707.

INTERNET

Parents and kids learn to navigate the Internet. 6:30 p.m., Wednesday. South Orange County Family Resource Center. $5. (949) 364-0500.

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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.