Orange County calendar of events

Today

Fall fair: Music, crafts and games at the Fall Fair & Pumpkin Patch. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Environmental Nature Center, 1601 16th St., Newport Beach. (949) 645-8489.

Musical event: Concordia University’s Fall HymnFest 2006. $12; seniors and students, $10.

3 p.m. Concordia University Center for Worship and the Performing Arts, 1530 Concordia West, Irvine. (949) 854-8002, Ext. 1526.

Vintage cars: Shop for parts, win prizes and explore a collection of Volkswagen buses from 1952 to 1967. $2; children younger than 12, free. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St. (714) 374-7506.

Chorale concert: “Heart and Soul of America” features the Santiago Canyon College’s Orange Community Master Chorale and the Collegiate Choir performing folk songs and spirituals. $10.

4 p.m. First United Methodist Church of Orange, 161 S. Orange St. (714) 213-5859.

Monday

Teen input: San Juan Capistrano’s Youth Advisory Board invites teens to offer ideas for programs and activities they would like to see.

5 p.m. City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto. (949) 443-6392.

Genealogical program: Caroline Rober from the Genealogical Society of North Orange County speaks about local information resources. Free. 7 p.m. Placentia Library, 411 E. Chapman Ave. (714) 528-1906, Ext. 209.

Open house: The launch of a research program focused on cancer in children, adolescents and young adults. Dr. W. Archie Bleyer of the St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Ore., speaks. Free. 5-8 p.m. University Club at UC Irvine, West Peltason and Pereira drives. (949) 824-3008.

SAT prep: The Princeton Review offers a workshop on test-taking strategies and the college admission process. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. El Toro Branch Library, 24672 Raymond Way, Lake Forest. (949) 855-8173.

Foreign affairs: Stephan Haggard, professor of international relations and Pacific studies, lectures on the recent nuclear test in North Korea. Free. 5 p.m. Pauling building at UC Irvine, 1 Campus Drive. (949) 824-5011.

Cypress: City Council meeting.

7 p.m. Council chambers, 5275 Orange Ave. (714) 229-6685.

Seal Beach: City Council meeting. 7 p.m. Council chambers, 211 8th St. (562) 431-2527.

Tuesday

Early vote: Registered voters can cast their ballots early by visiting the county’s Early Voting Mobile at the quad on the Cal State Fullerton campus. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 800 N. State College Blvd. (714) 278-5188.

Buena Park: City Council meeting. 6 p.m. Council chambers, 6650 Beach Blvd. (714) 562-3754.

Garden Grove: City Council meeting. 6:30 p.m. Council chambers, 11300 Stanford Ave. (714) 741-5000.

Irvine: City Council meeting.

4 p.m. Council chambers, 1 Civic Center Plaza. (949) 724-6000.

Laguna Hills: City Council meeting. 7 p.m. Council chambers, 24035 El Toro Road. (949) 707-2610.

Newport Beach: City Council meeting. 7 p.m. 3300 Newport Blvd. (949) 644-3309.

Orange: City Council meeting.

7 p.m. Council chambers, 300 E. Chapman Ave. (714) 744-2211.

Stanton: City Council meeting. 6:30 p.m. Council chambers, 7800 Katella Ave. (714) 379-9222.

Villa Park: City Council meeting. 7:30 p.m. Council chambers, 17855 Santiago Blvd. (714) 998-1500.

Wednesday

Ovarian cancer: Board and general meeting of the Ovarian Cancer Orange County Alliance. Free. 6:30 p.m. Hoag Cancer Center, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. (714) 974-0697.

Proposition talk: Discussion of the state propositions on November’s ballot with the League of Women Voters North Orange County. $12. 11:30 a.m. Back Community Building, 201 N. Bradford, Placentia. (714) 254-7440.

Business workshop: Businesses located in or interested in relocating or expanding into the Santa Ana Enterprise or Empowerment Zone can learn about marketing tools, hiring credits, sales or use tax and more during the workshop and expo event. $25. 9:30 a.m. Westfield MainPlace, 2800 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (714) 647-6974.

Dana Point: City Council meeting. 6 p.m. Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo. (949) 248-3501.

Rancho Santa Margarita: City Council meeting. 7 p.m. Council chambers, 22112 El Paseo. (949) 635-1800.

Thursday

Trick or treat: The annual Orange festival includes a costume parade, monster-mash dancing, games, etc. 4-7 p.m. Old Towne Orange Plaza, Glassell Street and Chapman Avenue. (714) 744-7278 or www.cityoforange.org.

Different faiths: The role of women in Islam and the challenges of interfaith relations. Adults, $4; students and seniors, $3; children 6 to 12, $1. 6:30-8 p.m. Fullerton Museum Center, 301 N. Pomona Ave. (714) 738-6545.

Religion lecture: Amir Hussain gives a presentation on “Relationships Between Islam and Christianity.” Free. 7 p.m. St. Anselm’s Awareness Cafe, 13091 Galway St., Garden Grove. (714) 960-1215.

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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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