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BEAD SALE

The Bead Society of Orange County hosts a sale. Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (714) 828-8468.

ICE CREAM

Long Beach City College Foundation holds its Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social. Drake Park, Long Beach. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday. (562) 938-4134.

AUTHOR

Author Julia Alvarez will read and sign three of her books. Martinez Books and Art Gallery, 1110 N. Main St., Santa Ana. 7 tonight. (714) 973-7900.

POLITICS

Sen. Barbara Boxer speaks about the House and Senate. Step Up Women’s Network, West Hollywood. 5 p.m. Saturday. $50. (323) 651-5813.

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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.