Orange County Calendar

TODAY

Farmers market: The Fullerton Certified Farmers market offers fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs, honey, fish, flowers, plants and bread. 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Independence Park, 801 W. Valencia Drive, Fullerton. (714) 871-5304 or www.cityoffullerton.com

Laguna Woods: City Council meeting. 2 p.m. 24264 El Toro Road. (949) 639-0500 or www.lagunawoodscity.org

Magic show: Magician John Abrams presents the "Amazing Animal Magic Show" for all ages. 3:30-4:15 p.m. Free. Taft Library, 740 E. Taft Ave., Orange. (714) 288-2436 or www.cityoforange.org

Aliso Viejo: City Council meeting. 7 p.m. 12 Journey. (949) 425-2505 or www.ci.aliso-viejo.ca.us

THURSDAY

Hike: A strenuous and fast-paced 3.5-mile fitness hike with naturalist Helen Flanagan. Reservation suggested. 9-11 a.m. Free. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve, Laguna Canyon Road and 73 Toll Road, Laguna Beach. (949) 923-2235 or www.lagunacanyon.org

Lecture: Larry Maurer discusses the flowering of popular music driven by immigration and industrialization in "1900-America's Pop Century Begins." 1 p.m. $7-$9. Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (714) 567-3600

Puppet show: The Frank Haynes Marionettes present a puppet show for all ages. 3:30-4:15 p.m. Free. Orange Main Library and History Center, 407 E. Chapman Ave. (714) 288-2420 or www.cityoforange.net

Foster care: Couples or individuals interested in foster or adoptive parenting can obtain information and ask questions. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Family Resource Center, 695 Madison Ave., Brea. (714) 990-7150 or www.ci.brea.ca.us

Dance: Students from the Focus Dance Center showcase a variety of performances in "Focus Dance 2008." 7 p.m. $17. Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive. (949) 854-4646 or www.thebarclay.org

Film: “E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial” is projected on the back wall of the Fox Theater. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. 8 p.m. Free. Fox Fullerton Theater, Harbor Blvd. and Chapman Avenue. (714) 870-0069 or www.foxfullerton.org

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


 
 
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