The Week Ahead in Orange County
Today
Bird Walk: The Environmental Nature Center will present a bird walk with expert Maya Decker. 8 to 9:30 a.m. Free for members and $5 for nonmembers. 1601 16th St., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 645-8489.
Sunday
College Workshop: Barnes & Noble will offer a free “How to Pay for College” workshop. Students and parents will be given information on scholarships, grants and financial aid. 3 p.m. 791 S. Main St., Orange. Information: (714) 558-0028.
Blood Drive: An American Red Cross bloodmobile will be in the parking lot of the Congregation B’nai Tzedek in Fountain Valley from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Information: (714) 963-4611.
African Family Festival: The Bowers Kidseum will present a festival to celebrate Black History Month. Participants will experience traditional African dance and create cultural art projects. Noon to 4 p.m. $5. 1802 N. Main St., Santa Ana. Information: (714) 480-1522.
Monday
Hybrid Vehicle: Toyota will deliver a hydrogen-fueled hybrid SUV to UC Irvine at a luncheon to commemorate California’s “Hydrogen Highway.” 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hyatt Regency Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Road. Information: (949) 975-1234.
Tuesday
Renaming Ceremony: Orange County’s Head Start program will honor the memory of Evelyne Lobo Villegas by renaming the San Juan Capistrano Head Start School as Evelyne Lobo Villegas School. 10 a.m. 32204 Del Obispo St., San Juan Capistrano. Information: (714) 241-8920.
Thursday
Theft Prevention: A presentation on identity theft will be held by members of the local law enforcement communities. 7-9 p.m. Free. Crystal Cove Auditorium, UC Irvine Student Center. Information: (949) 824-7181.
Arts & Crafts: Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts Festival will be held at the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center. Vendors will be selling handcrafted items. Today and Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. OC Fair & Exposition Center, Building 10. Information: (562) 598-0857 or www.sugarplumcrafts.com.
March 6
Festival of Whales: The 33rd annual festival will include whale-watching excursions, a street fair and parade, tide pool tours and art exhibits. The event will take place in and around Dana Point Harbor. Information: (888) 440-4309 or www.festivalofwhales.com.
Santa Ana Zoo: The zoo will celebrate its 52nd birthday. The event at Prentice Park will feature a treasure hunt, arts and crafts, a bake sale by volunteer students. Entertainment will include live music and a dance performance by the Cambodian Family Dance group. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free for children 2 and younger, people with disabilities and zoo members; $3 for older children and $5 for adults. 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana. Information: (714) 953-8555 or www.santaanazoo.org.