Landlord Workshop
April 3
Learn about finding prospective tenants, renting property and more. Also learn about Fair Housing Laws. 3-5 p.m. Free. Garden Grove Community Meeting Center, 11300 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove, Calif. Information: http://www.fairhousingfoundation.com/.
Speakeasy at the Muck
April 4
Go back to the 1920s. The secret password is “orange juice” and have “coffee” featuring beer from a Fountain Valley brewery. Dress in your best 1920s outfit. 7:30 p.m. $20. The Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, Calif. Information: https://themuck.org/event-registration/?ee=119.
Vietnamese International Film Festival
April 4-7 & 11-14
The festival will screen short films and full-length movies on screens in Irvine, Los Angeles and Westminster, Calif. Information about movies, show times, and locations: http://www.vietfilmfest.com/.
Photo by Vietnamese International Film Festival
MS Walk
April 6
A two-mile walk at UCI to support research for multiple sclerosis. Registrations can be made via email, mail or phone. Check in 7:30 a.m. University of California, 13 Aldrich Hall, Room 5, Irvine, Calif. Information: (800) 486-6762.
‘Cinderella’
April 6-7
Huntington Beach’s oldest ballet company presents “Cinderella.” April 6 at 7 p.m. and April 7 at 2 p.m. $18 general admission; $14 seniors, students with ID and children under 12. Golden West College Mainstage Theater, 15744 Golden West St, Huntington Beach, Calif. Theater is off campus entrance H or I at Gothard Street and Center Avenue. Information: http://www.gwctheater.com or (714) 895-8150.
Rescue Roundup
April 7
Benefit for the Waggin Trails transport. Help find homes for the pets who are scheduled for euthanization because of the lack of space in shelters. $35 adults, $20 youths. Free parking off of Ellis Avenue, west of Goldenwest Street. Huntington Central Equestrian Center Red Barn, 18381 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, Calif. Information: http://www.waggintrails.org/ or (714) 328-8661.
CSUF Tech Breakfast
April 11
Dan Tunnicliff of Southern California Edison will present “Advanced Off-Grid Generation Technology and Utility Regulation” at the Cal State Fullerton College of Engineering and Computer Science Technology breakfast. CSUF is required to reduce energy consumptions, and how to accomplish that goal will be discussed. 7:30-9:30 a.m. $10; free to CSUF students, alumni, faculty and staff members, and ECS Affiliates. Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 2932 E. Nutwood Ave., Fullerton, Calif. Ticketa:: RSVP by April 8 at (657) 278-3362 or http://calendar.ecs.fullerton.edu/EventDetail.aspx?id=27
Doheny Wood
April 13
More than 150 classic wooden cars and surf wagons will be on display. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission; fee for parking. Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, Calif. Information: (714) 968-9798.
CERT Training Academy
April 13, 20 and 27
The City of Garden Grove is offering a Community Emergency Response Team Academy. Training includes: CPR, fire safety, terrorism and more. Must be at least 18. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. North Net Fire Training Center, 2400 E. Orangewood Ave., Anaheim, Calif. Information: (714) 741-5638 or email at [email protected]. Download application at www.cerg.gardengrovefire.org.
Swimming Lessons Registration
April 15-May 9
Registrations are based on first-come, first-served basis until full. Each session has eight, 40-minute lessons each Monday through Thursday for two weeks. $45. Register: www.ggparksandrec.com.
Spring Citrus Fair
April 18-21
Showcasing the history of the La Habra Valley. Entertainment, carnival rides, local food, exhibits and mascots. Free. La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce, 321 E. La Habra Blvd., La Habra, Calif. Information: (562) 697-1704.
2013 Spring Mixer
April 20
Project Viet Nam Foundation hosts the mixer. While networking, donate to the foundation, which supports medical projects in Viet Nam. Dress to impress (semi-formal) and bring lots of business cards to share. Light entertainment, finger food and drinks provided. 5:30-9:30 p.m. 17322 Murphy Ave., Irvine, Calif. Tickets: [email protected] or (949) 244-7028.
Indiana Jones Exhibit
Through April 21
Walk in the footsteps of Indiana Jones and discover the world of archaeology. The exhibit has props from the movie series and models provided by Lucasfilm Ltd. Archives. Games for children of all ages. Discovery Science Center, 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana, Calif. Information: http://www.discoverycube.org/indianajones/
Newport Beach Film Festival
April 25-May 2
Screening of several premieres and galas for a singular festival experience. Information: (949) 253-2880 or http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com/2013/.
Taste of Huntington Beach
April 28
Sample some of the local foods from local restaurants. Proceeds will benefit Huntington Beach Library. Noon to 4 p.m. Sports Complex, 18100 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, Calif. Information: (714) 375-5023.
Grief Support Group
Thursdays
The Grief Share Support Group is for mothers who have lost children of any age. The group meets every Thursday evening. 12831 Olive St., Garden Grove, Calif. Information: (714) 892-1520 or (714) 343-7516.
Farmers Market
Sundays
Vendors sell fresh produce and other food items. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Main Street between Garden Grove Boulevard and Acacia Parkway, Garden Grove, Calif. Information: Lee at (562) 498-6048 or (562) 499-9299.
