The week ahead in Orange County
Today
Dinner Fundraiser: The Boys and Girls Clubs of Anaheim will hold its annual dinner and auction at the Disneyland Hotel. The gala will raise funds for the “motel kids” outreach program. 6 p.m. $150 per person. 1150 Magic Way. Information: (714) 491-3617.
Egg Art: The Orange County Natural History Museum will conduct a workshop on American Indian Egg Art, including symbolism, painting techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own egg. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration required. $10-$15 per person. $20-$30 per family of four. 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel. Information: (949) 831-3287.
Self Defense: The National Hapkido Center will present a self-defense class for women. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Free. 10885 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos. Information and registration: (562)430-5263.
Run and Walk: Seal Beach will hold its 28th annual walk/run from 7:45 to 10 a.m. Races will include a 5/10K run, a 5K walk and a 1K run for kids. Races begin on 1st Street near Marina Drive. Registration forms available at the Police Department, at www.sealbeachrun.com, or on race day at the Marina Community Center, 151 Marina Drive. Information: (562) 799-4160.
Multicultural Fair: Sage Hill School of Newport Beach will hold its third annual multicultural community fair on the campus from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food, art, and entertainment from various cultures will be presented. $5. 20402 Newport Coast Drive. Information: (949) 219-0100.
Springtime at the Zoo: The Orange County Zoo will celebrate spring with sheep-shearing demonstrations, wool spinning and weaving, children’s crafts and face-painting. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Age 6 and over, $1; under 5, free. Orange County Zoo, 1 Irvine Park Road. Information: (714) 973-6846.
Sunday
Springfest Parade: The Seal Beach Seaside Lions Club will sponsor the 24th annual Springfest Parade and family fun day. The event will feature a parade, the Easter Bunny, a live concert, games, moon bounce and food. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Main Street and Electric Avenue. Information: (562) 431-4631.
Wednesday
Asian Pacific Heritage: Asian Pacific heritage month will kick off at Cal State Fullerton with a lecture by Cindy Tran on Vietnamese boat people. at noon in Langsdorf Hall, Room 308. A lecture at 5 p.m. by Trangdai Tranguyen on Vietnamese American oral history will be in Humanities-Social Sciences building, Room 124. Free. 2555 E. Nutwood Ave. Information: (714) 278-2414.
Safety Fair: Garden Grove will host a safety fair and open house where visitors can tour the traveling Energy Star bus, hosted by Southern California Edison. Displays, giveaways, and information on building and consumer safety will also be available. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. 11222 Acacia Parkway. Information: (714) 741-5307.
April 10
Egg Hunt: Los Alamitos will hold its annual Easter egg hunt. Two- to 7-year-olds can hunt for plastic eggs filled with goodies. Children should bring a basket or sack. Free. 10 a.m. Little Cottonwood Park, 4000 Farquhar Ave. Information: (562) 430-1073.
Farmers Market: The San Clemente Certified Village Farmers Market will be held rain or shine and will feature fruits, vegetables and spring flowers. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. 200 block of Avenida del Mar. Information: (949) 361-0735.
Charity Concert: Local musicians will hold an old-school metal concert to benefit the Cure Autism Now Foundation. 8 p.m. to 1:15 a.m. Donations suggested. Hoagy Barmichael’s Club, 3905 Campus Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (323) 549-0500 or www.cureautismnow.com.
Egg-Citement: Easter celebration at Tanager Park will feature pony rides, guided train tours, arts and crafts, and an exotic petting zoo. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Free. 1780 Hummingbird Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 540-7355.
Source: The Orange County calendar is compiled by Philip Le and Jessica Zuchero. Submit items two weeks in advance to ocdesk@latimes.com or by fax to (714) 966-7711.
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