The week ahead in Orange County

Saturday

Pier Paddle: The Huntington Beach Longboard Crew will play host at the annual event in which longboard surfers race around the pier. Participants need to bring their own boards. 8 a.m. Huntington Beach Pier. $5 donation to paddle; free to spectators. www.hblongboardcrew.org

Pier Plunge: The fifth annual Plaza Plunge will be held on the Huntington Beach Pier. Plunge into the new year with other jumpers and hundreds of onlookers. 10 a.m., rain or shine. Suggested donation of $10 receives a certificate of achievement and goodie bag; a $20 donation receives a beach towel. (714) 457-2757

Peace Celebration: The sixth annual celebration will take place at Shepherd of the Hills United Church of Christ/Disciples of Christ Church. “Practicing Peace and the Interconnectedness of All Life,” will be the theme. 10 a.m. 30121 Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel. (949) 661-3087

Sunday

Procession of Lights: The annual procession is presented by the Huntington Beach Interfaith Council. People of all faiths are invited to a candlelight walk. 2 p.m. Huntington Beach Pier Plaza. Free. (714) 914-9797

Monday

Swearing In: State Chief Justice Ronald M. George will administer the oath of office to 44 Orange County Superior Court judges on the steps of the Old County Courthouse. In case of rain, the ceremony will be in the historic third-floor courtroom. 8:15 a.m. 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana. (714) 834-7623

Wednesday

Photographer Tribute: A 70-minute slide presentation reflecting the 50-year photographic journey of Costa Mesa resident Jerry Muller. 7:30 p.m. Rogers Senior Center. 1706 Orange Ave., Huntington Beach. Free. (714) 962-0263

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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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