The week ahead in Orange County
Today
Memorabilia auction: Wax figures of famous people, photos, statues and other memorabilia will be auctioned at the Movieland Wax Museum all day beginning at 9 a.m. 7711 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. (800) 532-5955.
Pet fundraiser: The Pet Project Foundation’s annual Wag-a-Thon fundraiser supports the care of animals at San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter. The event includes contests, vender booths and an appearance by the Disc Dogs of Southern California performing tricks. Admission $30; additional family members $3. 8:30 a.m. Dana Point Harbor Island, Harbor Drive and Island Way. (949) 369-0104 or www.petprojectfoundation.org.
Craft Faire: The Spring Fling Craft Faire will feature handcrafted items and commercial vendors selling jewelry, ceramics, paintings, crafts and more. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cypress Senior Center, 9031 Grindlay St. (714) 229-2005.
Wellness expo: The Wellness Expo hosted by Newhope Chiropractic will feature wellness specialists, food, prizes and train rides. Funds raised will support the local YMCA. Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 17220 Newhope St. (714) 556-6966 or www.newhopechiropractic.com.
Sunday
Astrology: The Friends of the Mission Viejo Library present “Astrology Makes Sense” in the library’s community room. The program features astrologer Purcell Stybr offering a scientist’s perspective on astrology. 2 p.m. Free. 100 Civic Center. (714) 830-7100, Ext. 4002, or www.cmvl.org.
Concert: Members of the Pacific Symphony will play at the historic Bradford House. Violinists Paul Manaster and Linda Owen, violist Cheryl Kohfeld and cellist Yao Zhao perform. Free. 3 p.m.; doors open at 2:30 p.m. 136 Palm Circle, Placentia. (714) 993-2470.
Fundraiser: Walk-a-Thon 2006 will benefit homeless families at the Thomas House shelter. All ages are encouraged to take part in the event at Mile Square Regional Park: South Lake. Registration: Adult, $20; youth, $10; family, $50. Registration begins at 8 a.m.; walk at 9 a.m. Euclid Street and Warner Avenue, Fountain Valley. (714) 775-5188.
Monday
Exhibit: “Gateway to Gold Mountain: An Immigration Experience” chronicles the story of massive Chinese immigration to the United States between 1910 and 1940 through Angel Island in San Francisco Bay. $3. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. (949) 498-2139 or www.casaromantica.org.
Tuesday
Speaker: Robyn McGee, author of “Hungry for More: A Keeping-it-Real Guide for Black Women on Weight and Body Image,” will speak as part of Women’s History Month at Cal State Fullerton. Free. Noon. University Hall, Room 205: State College Boulevard and Nutwood Avenue. (714) 278-7586.
Wednesday
Coping lecture: “Coping With Traumatic Life Events” features Roxane Cohen Silver, professor of psychology and social behavior at UC Irvine. She will discuss misconceptions regarding the process. 5:30 p.m. Reservations required. Langson Library, UC Irvine: West Peltason and Pereira drives. (949) 824-5300.
Thursday
Breakfast meeting: The Mystique of the Federal Reserve System will feature keynote speaker D. Linn Wiley, president and chief executive of Citizens Business Bank. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. 7:30 a.m. Los Coyotes Country Club, 8888 Los Coyotes Drive, Buena Park. (714) 871-3100.
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Source: 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.