November 9, 2007
Orange County calendar of events
Today
Lecture: NASA educator and astronaut Barbara Morgan shares her experiences on last summer's space shuttle mission. 9:30 a.m. Free. Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. www.orangecoastcollege.edu
Book sale: Friends of the Santa Ana Public Library holds a children's sale featuring books, videos and books-on-tape for 10-25 cents each. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Central Library, 26 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana. (714) 647-5250 or www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us
Veterans luncheon: The Greater Orange County Chapter of Blacks in Government presents a luncheon and tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen. Noon-2 p.m. $30. The Eagle's Nest Clubhouse, Navy Golf Course, 5660 Orangewood Ave., Los Alamitos. (714) 889-1453 or (562) 795-2172.
Talent show: All ages perform in Stanton's first talent show. 6-10 p.m. Free. Stanton Community/Civic Center, 7800 Katella Ave. (714) 379-9222 or www.ci.stanton.ca.us
Concert: Violinists Ernest Salem and Kathleen Winkler perform Leclair, Mozart, Bartok and Sarasate. 8 p.m. $15-$20. Meng Concert Hall, Cal State Fullerton Performing Arts Center, 800 N. State College Blvd. 657-278-3371 or www.fullerton.edu
Saturday
Health fair: Friends of the Children's Health Center hosts free low-cost vaccines, dental and diabetes screenings. 8 a.m.-noon. Institute of Healthcare Advancement's Barnett Center, 501 S. Idaho St., La Habra. (562) 690-0400.
Dog walk: Dogs of all shapes and sizes embark with their owners on a walk benefiting the Irvine Animal Care Center. 10-11 a.m. Free. Muttropolis, Fashion Island, 865 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 717-6888 or www.muttropolis.com
Plant sale: The annual fall clearance sale features summer and fall perennials. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. UC Irvine Arboretum, Campus Drive and Jamboree Road, Irvine. (949) 824-5833 or www.uci.edu
Doll show: California Doll Collectors holds its Holiday Show and Sale. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $1-$5. Garden Grove Community Center, 11300 Stanford, Garden Grove. (562) 596-6790/ (714) 528-0126.
Book signing: Laurel Long signs her latest book, "Hans Brinker," as well as "The Magic Nesting Doll" and "The Lady and the Lion." 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Lorson's Books & Prints, 141 W. Wilshire Ave., Fullerton. (714) 526-2523 or www.lorsonbooksandprints.com
Veterans celebration: "La Palma Celebrates Our Heroes" features a band revue, parade, vendors, food and activities. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Central Park, 7821 Walker St., La Palma. (714) 690-3350 or www.ci.la-palma.ca.us
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.
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