Parents Seminar
Nov. 20
Topic: Bullying. Speaker is Robin Lewis, a violence-prevention educator who will focus on awareness, intervention and the prevention of bullying. Find out what constitutes bullying, the types of bullying, its causes and consequences, and measures to prevent bullying. In English with interpretation in Vietnamese, Spanish and Korean. Child care provided. Free, and open to all parents in the district. Information: (714) 663-6166.

Santa’s Arrival
and Tree Lighting
Nov. 20
Enjoy entertainment by the Orange County High School of the Arts, followed by Santa’s arrival and the lighting of the 96-foot tree in Town Center Park. The next morning, Santa will take his seat at South Coast Plaza. Free. 6 p.m. Town Center Park, 686 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, Calif. Information: (714) 435-2000.

Silent Auction
Nov. 20
Ends today. Donated items include famous-made handbags, Lenox china and Reed & Barton silver. Proceeds benefit seniors. Ends at 12:30 p.m. Westminster Senior Center, 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, Calif. Information: (714) 895-2878.

Social Services
Nov. 21
Sponsored by Project Homeless Connect 7. Housing assistance, job search and employment opportunities, health services and more. Free. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. South Hall, 4335 S. Market St., San Jose. For additional information: www.collabscc.org/phc/ or (408) 451-4001.

Tree Lighting
Ceremonies
Nov. 21 and 22
Fashion Island’s 115-foot Christmas tree will be a-dorned with more than 17,000 lights and ornaments. Accompanied by Santa’s arrival and a song-and-dance spectacular. 6 p.m. Free. Bloomingdale’s Courtyard, Fashion Island, Newport Beach, Calif. Information: (949) 721-2000.

Photo Exhibit
Nov. 22
'"Red Moo"' photography by Malia Cong. Images of Vi?t Nam plus more through the eyes of a young Vietnamese photographer. Appetizers and refreshments, live music. Reception: 4-6:30 p.m. Xanh Bistro, 16161 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, Calif. Information: www.xanhbistro.com or (714) 531-2030.

Auto Show
Nov. 22-29
51st Annual International Auto Show presented by AutoTrader.com featuring the 2009 model vehicles from the world’s major manufacturers. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; closes at 9 p.m. on final day. $8; children 12 and under free with adult. Moscone Convention Center, 747 Howard St., San Francisco. For more information: www.sfautoshow.com or (415) 331-4406.

Winter Family
Arts Day
Nov. 23
Create holiday-themed projects from around the world. Tour the 2008 California Biennial exhibit. Live performance by Vi?t Art Children’s Folk Music Group and Dragon Dancing Team, Ballet Folk-lorico Dancers, Native American dancers and more. Noon-4 p.m. Orange County Museum of Art, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, Calif. Information: (949) 759-1122 or www.ocma.net

The Science
of Gingerbread
Nov. 24-Jan. 4
Learn gingerbread facts, share the science of gingerbread and more. 10 a.m-5 p.m. Admission: adults $12.95; children (3-17) $9.95; 2 and under free. Discovery Science Center, 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana, Calif. Information: www.discoverycube.org or (714) 542-2823.

Christmas Train
Nov. 28-Dec. 23
Take an enchanting ride through historic Irvine Regional Park to meet Santa Claus. The train will leave from the train station and drop passengers off at Santa’s Village. Train boardings at 5, 6, 7 or 8 p.m. Nov. 28-30, Dec. 5-7 and Dec. 11-23. $8; free for 24 months and younger. No passes or tokens accepted. Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, Calif.
For more information: www.irvineparkrailroad.com or (714) 997-3968.

City Tree Lighting
Nov. 28
Kickoff to the holiday season and to Christmas in the Park. 5:30 p.m. Free. Caesar Chavez Park, South Market Street, San Jose. Information: www.christmasinthepark.com or (408) 995-6635.

Christmas in the Park
Nov. 28-Jan. 1
San Jose’s best-known holiday tradition, Christmas in the Park, is now in its 28th year. Stroll among 60 animated displays, hundreds of decorated trees and thousands of twinkling lights. Nightly entertainment by local schools and group. Draws more than 450,000 people to downtown San Jose during the four-week holiday season. 9 a.m.-midnight. Free. Caesar Chavez Park, South Market Street, San Jose. Information: www.christmasinthepark.com or (408) 995-6635.

Holiday Luncheon
Nov. 29
An invitation to celebrate the end of the year with a vegetarian lunch and entertainment. Free, but donations gratefully accepted. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Li?u Quán Buddhist Cultural Center, 1425 Clayton Road, San Jose. Reservations: Ivy Vuong at (408) 605-6366.

Exhibit
Through Nov. 30
'"Growing Up Asian in America"' features three colorful canvas panels showcasing winning art and essay entries. All entries were submitted by Asian American students from the Bay Area. Theme, inspired by the Beijing Summer Olympics, relates to students sharing their ideas on winning and losing. Free, during library hours. Evergreen Branch Library, 2635 Aborn Road, San Jose. Information: www.sjlibrary.org or (408) 808-3060.

Toy Drive
Dec. 1
'"Spark of Live"' Toy Drive for the holidays. Donate at any fire station in Garden Grove, Calif. Information: (714) 741-5600.

Tree Lighting
Dec. 2
Tree lighting celebration and a family friendly holiday event. 6:30 p.m. Village Green/Clock Tower, 12732 Main St., Garden Grove, Calif. Information: (714) 741-5200.

APA Toy Drive
Dec. 4
The Ninth Annual APA Community Holiday Toy Drive and Reception. Co-sponsored by APEX. APEX Bring a new toy valued at $15 (non-violent toys preferred) or donate $15 to the cause. Light refreshments, holiday spirit and good cheer to benefit local charities.6-9 p.m. Japanese American National Museum, 369 First St., Los Angeles. Information: www.apex.org

Holiday Art Sale
Dec. 4-6
Coastline Art Gallery’s annual sale will feature the sale of artwork produced by Coastline Community College students and local artists. Jewelry, ceramics, paintings and photographs. Time TBA. Coastline Art Gallery, 10156 Adams Ave., Huntington Beach, Calif. Information: www.coastline.edu or (714) 963-8475.

Motorcycle Show
Dec. 5-7
Visit the world of motorcycling with hundreds of the latest street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers, scooters and ATVs for both new and experienced riders. Several manufacturers will showcase new models and offer attendees an up-close look at the latest in fuel efficient transportation with more than 500 new vehicles that get 50-plus miles to the gallon. Dec. 5: 4-9 p.m.; Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $13 adults, $6 children. Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, Calif.

For more information: www.motorcycleshows.com

Christmas at
the Mission
Dec. 6
The official City ceremony and lighting of the San Juan Capistrano Christmas tree begins in Historic Towne Center Park, with a visit from Santa Claus, a live nativity presentation, merchant open house, music and more. Guests invited to attend the annual Christmas at the Mission Festival. Musical performers entertain guests as they enjoy the beauty of Mission San Juan Capistrano. 5:30-8 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Information: www.missionsjc.com or (949) 234-1300.

Open House
Dec. 7
At Westminster Chamber of Commerce. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Chamber Office, 14491 Beach Blvd., Westminster, Calif.

For more information: www.westminsterchamber.org or (714) 898-9648.

Job Searching
on the Internet
Dec. 10 and 17
Do you need help finding quality Web sites for job searching? Would you like help posting your resume to these job sites? Two-session class for adults with little or no computer experience who would like to learn how to use the Internet to help find a job. This class is limited to 10 students. Please sign up at the information desk. Tully Community Library, 880 Tully Road, San Jose. Information: www.sjlibrary.org or (408) 808-3030.