Orange County calendar
TODAY
Theater: "A Piece of My Heart" interweaves the story of six female veterans who gather at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Call for showtimes. $12.50-$15. Fullerton College's Bronwyn Dodson Theatre, 321 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton. (714) 992-7433
Theater: The "music-telling" ensemble Tales & Scales presents "The Pied Piper," featuring instrumental music and creative movement. 1 p.m. $14-$19. Samueli Theater, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 556-2787 or www.ocpac.org
E-waste pickup: Safely dispose of unwanted and nonfunctioning electronic equipment. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Chapman University, Hashinger Science Parking Lot, East Palm and North Center Street, Orange. (562) 627-1910 or www.ca-recycle.com
Christmas fair: The Celtic Christmas Faire includes Celtic bands, dancers, shepherding, workshops and a marketplace. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $12-$15. Soka University Recreation Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo. (562) 500-3551 or www.occelticfestival.com
Fiction panel: Sisters in Crime mystery writers Douglas Lyle and Aileen Baron present 'Stop! You're Killing Me!' a light-hearted look at murder and mayhem in fiction. 2 p.m. Free. El Toro Library, 24672 Raymond Way, Lake Forest. (949) 855-8173
Concert: The Orange County Women's Chorus presents "Sing It, Sister! Six Centuries of 'Girl Groups.' " 3 p.m. $12-$15. Newport Harbor Lutheran Church, 798 Dover Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 451-8590 or www.ocwomenschorus.org
Concert: Orange Coast College's Symphony and Chorale present a "Messiah" singalong. 3 p.m. $10. Robert B. Moore Theatre, Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. (714) 432-5880 or www.occtickets.com
Hanukkah fair: Chanukah Wonderland includes magic and puppet shows, a gift shop, edible sand art, carnival booths and a toy drive. 1-4 p.m. $10. Hyatt Regency, 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach. (949) 721-9800 or www.jewishnewport.com
MONDAYBake sale: The 25th annual Christmas Boutique and Bake Sale features crafts and other activities. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, 900 W. La Habra Blvd., La Habra. (714) 871-5382
Nature: Learn about "Magnificent Mammals" in a parent and child playtime program. Call for reservations. 10 a.m. $5. Environmental Nature Center, 1601 16th St., Newport Beach. (949) 645-8489 or www.encenter.org
