Chill
Nov. 22-Jan. 5
There is a chill front coming to the Queen Mary. The Ice Kingdom returns with larger than life ice sculptors, other attractions includes an outdoor ice skating rink and holiday village. Tickets: $34.95 adults and $19.95 child. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy. Long Beach, Calif. Information: http://www.queenmary.com/chill/
Village Christmas Craft Fair
Nov. 23
The Village Christmas Craft Fair will feature vendors selling unique, hand-made items, a free gift for the first 100 customers, raffle-drawings throughout the day, a kids’ activity corner for ages 3-9 and a car wash fundraiser – get your car washed while you shop! Free. 9-3 p.m. Village Bible Church, 12671 Buaro St. Garden Grove, Calif. Information: contact Sarah Ailes, (786) 567-8287 or [email protected]
‘Picnic’
Through Nov. 23
The plot of the play takes place during Labor Day weekend, when two widows are interested in the same man and a love triangle ensues. General admission, $20; seniors, $18; and children and students with identification $10. 8 p.m. Westminster Community Theater, 7272 Maple St., Westminster, Calif. Information: http://www.wctstage.org/Flyers/13SeasonFlyer.pdf
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec. 2
We will light the tree, sing carols, restock the “food closets” for the needy, and of course…be visited by Santa Claus himself. Please join the City in this joyful holiday event. 6 p.m. Westminster Civic Center Sunken Gardens, 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, Calif. Information: http://www.westminster-ca.gov/depts/cs/events/default.asp
Tree Lighting Celebration
Dec. 3
Presented by the City of Garden Grove and the Garden Grove Community Foundation, the event features live entertainment and holiday refreshments, culminating with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus along with a spectacular tree lighting and a flurry of winter snow. 6:30- 7:30 p.m. The Village Green Clock Tower, corner of Euclid and Main St., Garden Grove, Calif. Information: (714) 741-5280
Nutcracker Christmas
Dec. 7
Holiday Street Fair held at the Center Street Promenade. The celebration includes a tree lighting ceremony, snow area, free craft activities and train rides for children, entertainment, food and a visit from some special guests. The event is sponsored by the Downtown Anaheim Merchants Association, the Nutcracker Holiday Committee, the City of Anaheim and the Anaheim Community Foundation. Free. 10-7 p.m. Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St., Anaheim, Calif. Information: (714) 956-3586 or http://www.downtownanaheim.com/tree-lighting
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec. 7
The event will feature live entertainment, pictures with Santa, games, crafts, food vendors, a firework show, and much more! 4:30- 8 p.m. Fountain Valley Recreation Center and Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, Calif. Information: (714) 839-8611
Disney On Ice: Rockin’ Ever After
Dec. 17-22
Disney characters come to life on the ice. The characters will perform to the music from some of Disney‘s hottest movies. Tickets go on sale Nov. 3. $75. Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, Calif. Information: http://hondacenter.com/EventDetails.aspx?EventDateTimeID=1103
Basic Computer Class
Tuesdays through Dec. 17
Learn the basics of how to use a computer. Vietnamese tutors are available upon request. Free. 6:30 p.m. Tully Community Branch Library, 880 Tully Road, San Jose, Calif. Information: (408) 808-3030.
Reading to Children in Vietnamese
Saturdays through Dec. 28
Volunteer readers will read in the children’s area. Children have one-on-one interactions with the readers and choose which stories to be read. Free. 10:30 a.m. Bascom Library and Community Center, 1000 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, Calif. Information: (408) 808-3077.
Calligraphy in Vietnamese
Mondays through Dec. 30
Learn the calligraphy technique. Students must provide class materials. Free. 3-5 p.m. Tully Community Branch Library, 880 Tully Road, San Jose, Calif. Information: (408) 808-3030.
‘Reduce, Reuse, Re-imagine’
Through Feb. 2, 2014
In this art exhibit, viewers can see how artists transform unwanted items into a masterpiece work of art. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. De Saisset Museum, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, Calif. Information: http://www.scu.edu/desaisset/exhibitions/Reduce.cfm
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.
