PLANNING AHEAD

RIGHT TOOLS

The Laguna Beach Garden Club discusses garden tools at 10 a.m. today at the Neighborhood Congregational Church . (949) 497-9051.

PARADE

Wednesday may be St. Patrick’s Day, but the South Bay Parade takes place at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hermosa Beach City Hall. (310) 374-1365.

GARDENING

A winter bulb festival is at 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday at the UCI Arboretum on UC Irvine’s North Campus. $2. (949) 824-5833.

WHALE WATCHING

The American Cetacean Society presents the 21st Around Catalina Island Cruise on Saturday. The trip begins in San Pedro. $40. (310) 548-7821.

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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.