Orange County calendar of events

Today

Christmas event: “Christmas at the Mission” features choirs, caroling and a Nativity scene. Free admission beginning 5:30 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway. (949) 234-1317.

Holiday luncheon: The Orange County Republican Women Federated holds its annual Holiday Fantasy Luncheon. Proceeds will benefit the organization’s outreach programs and scholarships. Doubletree Hotel, 100 The City Drive, Orange. Doors open 10:30 a.m. for boutique; luncheon starts at noon. $45. Reservations required: (714) 633-1384.

Health lecture: Public healthcare specialist Dr. Gabriella Miotto speaks on the medical aspects of AIDS as it pertains to women and children. $4 suggested donation. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aliso Viejo Library, 1 Journey. (949) 360-1730.

Snowfall: A children’s snow hill, petting zoo, entertainment, vendors and a visit from Santa will be featured during Buena Park’s Kandy Kaneland and Kraft Faire. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ehlers Community Center, 8150 Knott Ave. (714) 236-3860.

Holiday fair: Books, gift items, holiday baskets, baked goods and more will be available for purchase. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fountain Valley Library, 17635 Los Alamos St. (714) 968-9196.

Family Winterfest: Eighteen tons of snow, train rides and holiday crafts. 4-8 p.m. Atlantis Play Center, 13630 Atlantis Way, Garden Grove. Tickets are limited and can be purchased at City Hall, 11222 Acacia Parkway. (714) 741-5200.

Christmas decorations: The Victorian celebration features turn-of-the-century decorations, quilt displays, weaving and spinning demonstrations, strolling carolers and holiday craft-making. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Heritage Hill Historical Park, 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest. (949) 923-2230.

‘Joyful Jingles’: The holiday concert features Voces Master Chorale at Irvine Valley College performing masterworks. Free; limited seating. 2-4 p.m. Irvine Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza. (949) 724-6000 or www.cityofirvine.org/35th.

Cat show: More than 225 pedigreed cats and a household pet competition. Cat-related merchandise available for purchase. Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $7; seniors, children 6- to 12-years old and military, $5; children younger than 6, free. Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. (858) 455-9390.

Gallery show: The Shaar Gallery continues its 20th anniversary celebration with a holiday show featuring additional new paintings. Today and Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 484 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. (949) 497-7289.

Sunday

Symphony concert: Orange Coast College’s Symphony Orchestra and Chorus hold a “Messiah” sing-along. 3 p.m. $10. Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. (714) 432-5880 or www.occtickets.com.

Classical concert: The Orange County Youth Symphony Orchestra performs works by Bach, Beethoven and John Williams, and a Disney tune. 4 p.m. Adults, $10; students and seniors, $5. Chapman University Auditorium, 1 University Drive, Orange. (714) 744-7927 or www.ocyso.org.

Tree lighting: Orange holds its annual ceremony and candlelight choir procession. 3:30 p.m. Old Towne Orange Plaza, Glassell Street and Chapman Avenue. (714) 744-7278 or www.cityoforange.org.

Ongoing

Toy campaign: Garden Grove firefighters have teamed up with counterparts across Southern California in the Spark of Love toy campaign for underprivileged kids. Toys may be dropped off at the following Garden Grove fire stations: 11301 Acacia Parkway, 11805 Gilbert St., 12132 Trask Ave., 12191 Valley View St., 12751 Western Ave., 12111 Chapman Ave. and 14162 Forsyth Lane. (714) 741-5600.

Cultural experience: “Millard Sheets in Mexico, 1932-1942” explores the trips the artist made. Through Jan. 21. Adults, $10; seniors and students, $8; children 12 and younger, free. Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 494-8971 or

www.lagunaartmuseum.org.

Holiday theater: “Hope for the Holiday,” a play by Nicole Curtis, tells the story of obstacles faced by a family during the Great Depression. $16. Weekends through Dec. 17. Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. STAGEStheatre, 400 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. (714) 525-4484 or www.stagesoc.org

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The Orange County calendar is compiled by Yvonne Villarreal. Submit items two weeks in advance to ocdesk@latimes.com or by fax to (714) 966-7711.