Consider attending a seed workshop at the Brea Library or an open sewing workshop at the San Clemente Library this Saturday.
For those interested in early OC history,consider visiting Founders’ Park in Anaheim this weekend.
These are just a handful of the many free events and activities happening throughout Orange County – funded by public tax dollars.
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Here are a few noteworthy free events happening this weekend.
North Orange County
Founders’ Park Open House
Learn about the history of the City of Anaheim during a visit to Founders’ Park, where Orange County’s oldest museum is located. The museum, known as the Mother Colony House, was home to “the father of Anaheim” and one of the first homes constructed during the city’s founding in 1857.
When: April 4, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 400 North West St., Anaheim, CA 92805
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Founder’s Park at (714) 765-1700
Seed Workshop
Learn how and when to plant seeds available in the Brea seed library during a demo with a UC Master Gardener. They will explain the best soil to plant them in, and participants will start their own seeds to take home.
This program is intended for ages 8 and up.
Registration is required. Please email ocpl.brea@occr.ocgov.com to register or call (714) 671-1722 to register.
When: April 4, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 1 Civic Center Cir., Brea, CA 92821
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 671-1722
Bilingual Storytime
Take your children to a storytime in Spanish and English at the Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library.
When: April 4, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: 12700 Montecito Rd., Seal Beach, CA 90740
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (562) 430-1048
Coastal Orange County
Sewing Class
Attend an open sewing workshop at the San Clemente Library. Attendees may create a monthly project selected by the library or bring their own projects.
No experience with sewing is necessary. All supplies provided for the library’s monthly project.
Registration is required. Call the library or visit the service desk to sign up.
When: April 4, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 492-3493
Poetry Contest
Submit a poem to the 28th Annual John Gardiner Community Poetry Contest through the Laguna Beach Library.
The poem must be no more than 25 lines of text with a limit of 230 words, speaking to the contest’s theme is “Unexpected Encounters.”
Poems may be submitted within the body of an email to Laguna Beach Library at ocpl.lagunabeach@occr.ocgov.com. In your email, include your name, phone number and category — grade level or “Adult.”
Entries are accepted from April 1-30. Prizes up to $150 in gift certificates will be awarded across five age groups.
When: April 1-30
Where: 363 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 497-1733
South Orange County
Mesa Loop Exploration Day
Enjoy panoramic views of Black Star Canyon, Limestone Canyon and the Cleveland National Forest during an exploration day at Mesa Loop, a 2.5-mile trail extending behind the Library of the Canyons through an oak woodland grove.
Stop in to the library for a craft and free seed packets.
When: April 4, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: 7531 Santiago Cyn Rd, Silverado, CA 92676
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the Irvine Ranch Conservancy at info@irconservancy.org or visit letsgooutside.org
Wilderness Access Day
Explore Limestone Canyon on a wilderness access day. Trails vary in distance and difficulty level, with choices ranging from one-hour walks to 15-mile cardio treks.
Preregistration is required.
When: April 4, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Augustine Staging Area, 5524 Santiago Canyon Rd., Silverado, CA 92676
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the Irvine Ranch Conservancy at info@irconservancy.org or visit letsgooutside.org
Central Orange County
Talk on Stress
Check out a book on reducing stress and join a discussion group on the topic at the Cypress Library. Attendees will make scented beads to use in mindful breathing exercises.
The program is intended for adults age 18 and older.
When: April 4, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 5331 Orange Ave., Cypress, CA 90630
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 826-0350
Dungeons and Dragons
Teenagers grades 6-12 are welcome to the Orange Public Library to play Dungeons & Dragons, a tabletop roleplaying game.
Registration is required.
When: April 4, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: 407 E Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92866
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 288-2400
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