PLANNING AHEAD

WORKSHOP

Teaching children gentleness in a violent world will be discussed. Mariposa Women’s Center, Orange. 7 tonight. $10. (714) 547-6494.

DRAGON

Puppeteer-ventriloquist Nancy Mitchell presents “Sir George and the Dragon.” La Habra Library. 2 p.m. today. Free. (562) 694-0078.

FLOWERS

The Orange County Fuchsia Society presents its annual show and sale. Huntington Beach Mall. Friday-Sunday. (714) 897-2533.

CARTOONS

Editorial cartoonist Paul Conrad discusses his new book. Balboa Bay Club. Noon today. Tickets are $40; reservations required. (323) 256-7977.

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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.