The week ahead in Orange County
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Today
Aviation Tour: The Santa Ana Historical Society will present “Soaring Over Orange County: Our Aviation History,” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fairhaven Memorial Park. $17, adults; $15, seniors; $12, children 10 and older. 1702 Fairhaven Ave., Santa Ana. Information: (714) 547-9645
Job Fair: Irvine’s Youth Employment Services will hold its 11th annual job fair from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lakeview Senior Center. Event is geared toward 16- to 25-year-olds. Free. 20 Lake Road. Information: (949) 724-6029
KidsFaire: KidsFaire, America’s Family Expo, will be held at the Orange County Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., today and Sunday. Event will include TV characters, puppet shows, interactive exhibits. Save $1 on admission by donating a book. $7, adults; $3, children 2 to 12. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: www.americasfamilyexpo.com or (866) 283-8600
Halloween Haunt: Placentia’s annual Halloween Haunt will be held at the Historic Bradford House from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and Oct. 29-30. Proceeds go toward Bradford House preservation and maintenance. $3. 136 Palm Circle. Information: (714) 993-2470 or www.bradfordhouse.com
Sunday
Day of the Dead: The Hispanic Arts Council of the Bowers Museum will celebrate the Day of the Dead from noon to 4 p.m. in the courtyard of the museum. Free. 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. Information: (714) 241-7527
Pumpkins & Pancakes: Court Appointed Special Advocates, a nonprofit group that helps abused, abandoned and neglected children, will hold a fundraiser from 8 to 11 a.m. Included will be a pancake breakfast, animal show, trick-or-treating and entertainment. Advance tickets: $20 per person, $15 for groups of 10 or more; $25 at the door. South Coast Plaza, Macy’s Home Store wing. Information: (714) 619-5151 or www.casaoc.org
Wings, Wheels & Rotors: The Professional Helicopter Pilots Assn. will hold Helicopter Awareness Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos. Event will include aircraft and helicopters on display, food, entertainment and aviation memorabilia. Free. Information: www.wwrexpo.com or (562) 598-6659.
Wednesday
Disability Awareness: Michael Hingson, a World Trade Center survivor and advocate for guide dogs, will be a keynote speaker for UCI’s Disability Awareness Week. Free. 7:30 p.m. Crystal Cove Auditorium, UCI Student Center. Information: (949) 824-7755.
Same-Sex Marriage: Cal State Fullerton will host a dialogue on same-sex marriage as part of its “Issues That Divide” series. Free. 7:30 p.m. Titan Student Union, Portola Pavilion. 2555 E. Nutwood Ave. Information: (714) 278-4854 or www.fullerton.edu/townhall/
Thursday
Treats in the Streets: The Treats in the Streets Festival in Old Towne Orange Plaza will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Children can trick-or-treat at Old Towne stores and participate in a costume parade. Free. Plaza is at Glassell Street and Chapman Avenue. Information: (714) 744-7278 or www.cityoforange.org
Oct. 30
Jack O’Lantern Jamboree: Garden Grove will hold its third annual Jack O’Lantern Jamboree from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Atlantis Play Center in Westminster. $4 per child, ages 3-11; $5, adults. 9301 Westminster Ave. Information: (714) 741-5200
Source: The Orange County calendar is compiled by Philip Le and Jessica Zuchero. Submit items two weeks in advance to [email protected] or by fax to (714) 966-7711.
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