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Santa Ana calendar: April 4 to 11

  

BY HAROLD PIERCE / CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Santa Ana calendar: April 4 to 11

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LIBRERIA MARTINEZ HOSTS AUTHOR SIMON SILVA

Libreria Martinez de Chapman University hosts author and artist Simon Silva on Friday. Silva travels the nation delivering seminars and workshops encouraging students and educators to use art as a form of communication. In his book, “Cultivate a CrEaTiVe Mind: A Guide to Regain Creative Confidence,” Silva writes about recognizing creativity through personal anecdotes, exercises and reflective questions. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at 216 N. Broadway. Information: 714-973-7900

SEE A MIDNIGHT SCREENING OF ‘A CLOCKWORK ORANGE’

The Frida Cinema presents a near-midnight screening of Stanley Kubrick’s film “A Clockwork Orange,” on Saturday. The 1971 science fiction cult classic tells the story of a violent juvenile who is brainwashed into complacency as part of a government experiment. The screening begins at 11:55 p.m. General admission is $10, and $8 for those dressed as one of the film’s iconic Droogs. The Frida Cinema is at 305 E. Fourth St. Information: thefridacinema.org

WOMEN’S GROUP SPONSORS WRITE-IN EVENT

Women For: Orange County, a nonpartisan women’s group, is sponsoring the 29th annual Great American Write-In from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Delhi Center, 505 E. Central Ave. Attendees will visit various tables and send letters to government and corporate decision-makers in the hopes of bringing about constructive change. Organizations and advocacy groups will also give information on education, health care, human and civil rights, and the environment. Information: womenfororangecounty.org

ART WALK TAKES PLACE SATURDAY

Saturday night marks the city’s monthly Art Walk, during which the Artists Village and the East End come alive with art, music and food options. To find out what the Cal State Fullerton Central Art Center is up to, visit grandcentralartcenter.com; to find out what’s on tap in the East End, visit eastendsantaana.com.

AUTHOR CECILIA VELASTEGUI TO VISIT LIBRERIA MARTINEZ

Author and world traveler Cecilia Velastegui visits Libreria Martinez de Chapman University Saturday. The Ecuador-born author has traveled to more than 60 countries while writing four books, including her first children’s picture book, “Olinguito Speaks Up.” The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 216 N. Broadway. Information: 714-973-7900

PRESERVATION SOCIETY HOSTS MAD HATTER PARTY

Learn what it really means to be “mad as a hatter” Saturday during the Mad Hatter Party hosted by the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite hat for a celebration of Lewis Carroll’s classic books while enjoying tea and treats in the Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum’s backyard gazebo. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for K-12 students. The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. at 120 Civic Center Drive West. Information: santaanahistory.com

LEARN BEST IRRIGATION TACTICS FOR NATIVE PLANTS

Learn how to water drought-tolerant plants Saturday at the Back to Natives Nursery at Santiago Park. The workshop covers how to modify an existing irrigation system for drought tolerant plants, which types of sprinklers are best for native plants, and developing a watering schedule. The event runs from 10 a.m. to noon at 600 E. Memory Lane. Cost is $5. Information: 949-509-4787

HERITAGE MUSEUM OFFERS SANTA ANA RESIDENTS FREE ADMISSION

Santa Ana residents receive free admission to the Heritage Museum of Orange County on Sunday. The cultural and natural history center is located on about 11 acres and includes the city’s only freshwater marsh, a working blacksmith shop, and extensive orchards and gardens. The museum is at 3101 W. Harvard St., and is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: 714-540-0404

CLINIC TO OFFER PET VACCINATIONS

Vet Care Vaccination Services offers low-cost pet vaccinations, flea control and a microchip clinic Saturday. Cats and dogs can be tested for heartworm and leukemia. Physical exams are $25 and microchips insertion is $45. The clinic runs from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Planet Grooming, 2239 W. 1st St. Information: 714-972-0600

VISIT BOWERS MUSEUM FOR FREE ON SUNDAY

Admission to Bowers Museum is free on Sunday. Visitors can see “Soulful Creatures,” an exhibit exploring the mummification of ancient Egyptian animals, or check out 5,000-year-old Chinese artifacts. Children can step into art and recreate famous paintings at the Kidseum. Bowers is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is at 2002 N. Main St. Information: bowers.org

DATING WORKSHOP TARGETS BABY BOOMERS

Single baby boomers looking for love can find out if online dating is the solution Tuesday. Inter Valley Health Plan Medicare Information and Vitality Center hosts a class focusing on empowering those older than 55 to delve into online dating. To reserve a spot, call 800-251-8191, ext. 503. The class begins at 10 a.m. at 2022 E. 17th St.

TRACE YOUR FAMILY GENEAOLOGY

Trace your family tree Wednesday at Inter Valley Health Plan Medicare Information and Vitality Center. A representative from Orange County Family Search will discuss how to find long-lost relatives on the Internet and which databases to tap for information. To reserve a spot for the free seminar, call 800-251-8191, ext. 503. The class begins at 10 a.m. at 2022 E. 17th St.

VICTIMS’ RIGHTS MARCH ON APRIL 11

Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas leads the sixth annual Victims’ Rights March and Rally on April 11. The rally honors victims of criminal acts. The march begins at 9:30 a.m. at the OCDA’s office at 401 E. Civic Center Dr. Information: 714-347-8543

- Harold Pierce

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