The week ahead in Orange County

Wednesday

World Affairs Council: Art Torres and Duf Sundheim, chairmen of the California Democratic and Republican parties, respectively, will participate in a question-and-answer luncheon. The cost is $40 for members of the World Affairs Council of Orange County, $48 for nonmembers, $30 for students. 11:30 a.m. Irvine Marriott Hotel, 18000 Von Karman Ave. Information: (949) 253-5751 or www.worldaffairscouncil.org.

Friday

Holiday Celebration: Dana Point Harbor merchants will open their doors to thank the community for years of support. Refreshments will be served, raffles will be held and Santa will visit and be available for photos. Free. 6 to 8 p.m. Dana Point Harbor between Jolly Roger and the Wind & Sea. Information: (949) 923-2255 or www.danapointharbor.com

Dec. 4

Christmas at the Mission: Mission San Juan Capistrano will present an evening of carols, refreshments and a life-size Nativity scene. Free. 5 p.m. 31414 El Camino Real. Information: (949) 234-1300 or www.missionsjc.com

Craft Fair: The Old World Village in Huntington Beach will hold a St. Nicholas Festival & Craft Fair. There will be raffles, prizes, arts and crafts, and food. Free. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 7561 Center Ave. Information: (714) 234-1102.

Victorian Christmas: Heritage Hill Historical Park will play host to a Victorian Christmas. The park’s historic buildings will be decorated in turn-of-the-century holiday finery, and docents will be in costumes of the era. Entertainment will include demonstrations, singing, dancing, live music, puppets and clowns. Adults, $4; children 3-12, $3. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest. Information: (949) 923-2230

Holiday Safety: The Cypress Police Department will hold a safety fair in the Warland Shopping Center. Members of the department will provide information and free fingerprinting for children. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 6816 Katella Ave., Cypress. Information: (714) 229-6619

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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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