October 30, 2007

Orange County calendar of events

Today

Story time: Story time for children 18 months to 3 years old includes simple stories, finger plays, rhythm band and language development techniques. 10:15-10:40 a.m. Free. Rancho Santa Margarita Library, 30902 La Promesa. (949) 459-6094or www.ocpl.org

Lecture: Student researcher Janice Salenga will discuss derivatives from the periwinkle flower that can be used in medicine. 4 p.m. Free. McCarthy Hall Room 238, 2555 Nutwood Ave., Fullerton 657-278-4253 or www.fullerton.edu

Lecture: Gabe Thompson, author of "Calling All Radicals: How Grassroots Organizers Can Help Save Our Democracy," speaks about student organizing and activism. 5 p.m. Free. Argyros Forum 207, Chapman University, 1 University Drive, Orange. (714) 997-6621 or www.chapman.edu

Street fair: Surf City Nights features a farmers market, street performers, restaurant sampling and sidewalk sales. 5-9 p.m. Free. 301 Main St., Huntington Beach. (714) 841-3034 or www.surfcityusa.com

Magic show: Children can come in costume and enjoy the Spooky Halloween Magic Show. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Free. El Modena Library, 380 S. Hewes St., Orange. (714) 288-2454 or www.cityoforange.org

Wednesday

Halloween: Huntington Beach's annual Halloween carnival. 5-8:30 p.m. Free. Downtown Huntington Beach, 301 Main St. (714) 969-0795 or www.surfcityusa.com

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

Los Angeles Times