Orange County calendar of events
Today
Health: Community groups, nonprofit organizations and health-based agencies provide information and screenings. 3-7 p.m. Santa Ana Certified Farmers Market, Bush and 3rd streets. (714) 542-9392 or www.grainproject.org.
Children’s books: Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County holds a children’s book sale. Through Fri. 1 Federation Way, Suite 200, Irvine. (949) 435-3400.
Thursday
Art of connecting: Connect better with others through nonverbal cues, listening and empathy. 7 p.m. Newport Beach Public Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. (949) 717-3800 or www.newportbeachlibrary.org.
Tea party: The Fullerton branch of the Needlework Guild of America presents an Ingathering Tea featuring entertainment, fall centerpieces and clothing on display. 2-4 p.m. Fullerton Joint Union High School District Board Room, 1051 W. Bastanchury Road. (714) 871-1471.
Telephone help: Residents who are deaf, hard of hearing, speech disabled, blind or have low vision, cognitive impairments or restricted mobility are eligible for equipment from the California Telephone Access Program. Qualifications for the program will be explained. 10 a.m.-noon. Cypress Senior Center, 9031 Grindlay St. (714) 229-2005.
Candidates speak: Candidates for three seats on the Westminster School District Board of Trustees answer questions during a community forum. 7-9 p.m. Stacey Intermediate/Clegg Elementary School, 6311 Larchwood Drive, Huntington Beach. (714) 890-3505.
Film screening: “Maquilapolis,” a documentary by Sergio De La Torre and Vicki Funari, examines working conditions in Tijuana factories. 7:30 p.m. Free. Orange County Museum of Art, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 759-1122 or www.ocma.net
Friday
Craftsmanship: Classes on cabinetmaking, saw-blade sharpening and more will be presented by craftsman at the Woodworking Show. Adults, $9; children, 12 and younger, free (admission good for three days). noon-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Orange County Fair & Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. (310) 477-8521 or www.thewoodworkingshows.com.
Cheap books: Friends of the Newport Beach Library holds a used-book sale. Hardcover books, $2; paperbacks, $1. Proceeds go to the library system. Members, today 1-4 p.m.; public, Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 1000 Avocado Ave. (949) 759-9667.
Handmade items: Hand-blown glass, ceramics, jewelry, porcelain dolls will be available at the Irvine Fine Arts Center’s annual Holiday Faire. 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission, $2; children 12 and under, free. 14321 Yale Ave. (949) 724-6880 or www.irvinefinearts.org.
Benefit concert: The Sweet Repose, Mariane Keith and Boris Smile perform to raise funds for Caitlin Rose Cutt’s heart procedure. 8 p.m. $5. Coast 2 Coast Skating Rink, 5555 McFadden Ave., Huntington Beach. (714) 901-2629.
Flu shots: The county offers free flu shots at three county locations. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Golden West College, 15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach; Cal State Fullerton, 800 N. State College Blvd.; Saddleback Valley Community Church, 1 Saddleback Parkway, Lake Forest. (714) 834-2178.
Family event: St. John’s Lutheran Church and School of Orange holds its annual Family Festival featuring craft vendors, rides, a car show, chili cook-off and more. 4-9:30 p.m. Free admission. 154 S. Shaffer St. (714) 288-4400 or www.stjohnsorange.org
Saturday
Day of the Dead: “Mexican Day of the Dead Family Festival: Celebration of Life” is a two-day event featuring music, dance, traditional art and food. $8. Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (714) 567-3670 or www.bowers.org
Computer help: The Orange Apple Computer Club meets to discuss Macintosh computers. Free. 8 a.m.-noon. Orange Coast College’s Chemistry Building, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. (949) 770-1865.
Sunday
Concert: “Les Amis Musicalles, a flute and string trio, performs. Free. 3-4:30 p.m. Laguna College of Arts & Design, 2222 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. www.lagunabeachlive.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.
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