The week ahead in Orange County
Today
Special Education: South County parents and educators are invited to the Making Connections Conference to learn ways to boost the potential of children in special education programs. 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. $20. Tesoro High School, 1 Tesoro Creek Road, Las Flores. Information: (949) 348-7615.
Car Show: The Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort will hold its CARe Show to raise awareness and money for a local adoption center. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. $25. San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino del Avion. Information: (949) 240-1735 or www.capoanimalrescue.com.
Family Arts: Irvine will present a day of Mardi Gras-themed workshops, music, entertainment and food at the annual Family Arts Day. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $3, kids under 2 are free. 14321 Yale Ave. Information: (949) 724-6880.
Multicultural Parade and Fair: The 25th Annual Orange County black history multicultural celebration will begin at 10 a.m. at Broadway and Washington Street in Santa Ana. The parade will include marching bands and floats. The cultural fair will be from noon to 4 p.m. at the Santa Ana Civic Center parking lot at Santa Ana Boulevard and Ross Street. The fair will include games, crafts, musical performances, vendors and food. Both events are free. Information: (949) 440-8943.
Tax Help: Irvine will be host to a free Tax Preparation Day for low-income and part-time workers who qualify for the federal earned income tax credit. 9 a.m. to noon. 1 Civic Center Plaza. Information: (949) 724-6650.
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Tuesday
Genetics Lecture: Nobel laureate James D. Watson will present his lecture Genetic Variability in Humans as part of the school of medicine’s Genetics Lecture Series. 7 p.m. Free. UCI Student Center, Crystal Cove Auditorium. Information: (949) 824-8202.
Car Seat Inspection: Trainers from the Buckle Up Task Force will be at the Brea Family Resource Center to conduct free inspections of child car seats from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations required. 695 E. Madison Way. Information/reservations: 1-800-870-7537.
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Thursday
Super Bowl Ads: The Orange County Ad Club will hold its fifth annual Super Bowl Commercial Review. A panel of advertising experts discuss the Super Bowl advertisements. $15 for preregistration, $20 at the door. Sports Club LA/Orange County. 1980 Main St., Irvine. Information: (949) 387-1721.
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February 12
Lincoln Celebration: Mission San Juan Capistrano will present its annual Lincoln Celebration on Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will include re-enactments of historic events and memorabilia. $6 adults, $5 seniors and $4 children ages 3-12. Information: (949) 234-1322.
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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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