Orange County calendar of events

Today

Craftsmanship: Classes in cabinetmaking and saw-blade sharpening will be presented by craftsmen at the Woodworking Show. Adults, $9; children, 12 and younger, free. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Orange County Fair & Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. (310) 477-8521 or www.thewoodworkingshows.com

Cheap books: Friends of the Newport Beach Library holds a used-book sale. Hardcover, $2; paperbacks, $1. Proceeds go to the library system. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 1000 Avocado Ave. (949) 759-9667.

Handmade items: Hand-blown glass, ceramics, jewelry and porcelain dolls will be available at the Irvine Fine Arts Center’s annual Holiday Faire. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission, $2; children 12 and under, free. 14321 Yale Ave. (949) 724-6880 or www.irvinefinearts.org.

Family event: St. John’s Lutheran Church and School of Orange holds its annual Family Festival featuring craft vendors, rides, a car show, chili cook-off and more. 4-9:30 p.m. Free admission. 154 S. Shaffer St. (714) 288-4400 or www.stjohnsorange.org

Day of the Dead: “Mexican Day of the Dead Family Festival: Celebration of Life” is a two-day event featuring music, dance, traditional art and food. $8. Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (714) 567-3670 or www.bowers.org

Computer help: The Orange Apple Computer Club meets to discuss Macintosh computers. Free.

8 a.m.-noon. Orange Coast College’s chemistry building, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. (949) 770-1865.

Artist showcase: Local artists working in such media as ceramics, photography and painting are featured at the Artists’ Showcase. Free. 5 p.m. RVCA Gallery, 919 Sunset Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 754-5300.

Flu shots: A free flu shot clinic for those 60 and over. People allergic to eggs or experiencing fevers should not receive the shot. 9 a.m.-noon. Curbside service available for disabled participants starting at 10 a.m. San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino del Avion. (949) 493-5911.

Open house: Learn about international adoption and humanitarian programs. 2-5 p.m. Dillon International, 18001 Irvine Blvd., Suite 101, Tustin. (714) 734-8600.

Sunday

Concert: Les Amis Musicalles, a flute and string trio, performs. Free. 3-4:30 p.m. Laguna College of Arts & Design, 2222 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. www.lagunabeachlive.org

Family Concert: Pianist Judy Huang performs. 2 p.m. Free. Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda. (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonlibrary.org

Monday

Los Alamitos: City Council meeting. 7 p.m. Council Chambers, 3191 Katella Ave. (562) 431-3538.

Mission Viejo: City Council meeting. 5 p.m. Council Chambers, 200 Civic Center. (949) 470-3052.

Santa Ana: City Council meeting. 6 p.m. Police Community Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza. (714) 647-5200.

Tustin: City Council meeting. 7 p.m. Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. (714) 573-3025.

College choices: College Night 2006 features more than 100 representatives of colleges and military academies. Workshops on financial planning and other topics offered. 7-9 p.m. Foothill High, 19251 Dodge Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 730-7339.

Economic lecture: Janet Yellen, head of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, speaks on “The Changing Landscape of Economic Inequality.” 4 p.m. Free. UC Irvine’s Beckman Center, 1 Campus Dr. (949) 824-2904.

Tuesday

Election night: Join local candidates for up-to-the-minute election results and a live cablecast of candidate interviews. 8:30 p.m. Garden Grove Community Center, 11300 Stanford Ave. (714) 741-5040.

Group meeting: The Orange County Insulin Pump Group holds a panel discussion featuring users of the two continuos glucose monitors that have been approved for patient use. Western Medical Center, 1001 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana. 7 p.m. Free. (714) 969-5012.

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The Orange County calendar is compiled by Yvonne Villarreal. Submit items two weeks in advance to [email protected] or by fax to (714) 966-7711.

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