{"id":144738,"date":"2026-01-22T14:30:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/144738\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T14:30:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:30:08","slug":"movie-screenings-and-wilderness-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/144738\/","title":{"rendered":"Movie Screenings and Wilderness Access"},"content":{"rendered":"

Consider attending a screening<\/a> of \u201cArthur\u201d at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library or attend a computer basics class<\/a> in Mission Viejo this weekend.<\/p>\n

For those looking to get outdoors, embark on a self-guided hike through the Saddleback Wilderness on an access day<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This is just a handful of the many free events and activities happening throughout Orange County \u2013 funded by public tax dollars.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

CHECK OUT OUR FULL CALENDAR HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

Every week, Voice of OC reporters work hard to help residents stay connected to upcoming civic events, putting locals in a position to save tax dollars and hold leaders accountable.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You can cut through the noise every morning by reading the free Voice of OC daily email newsletter<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sign up here.<\/a><\/p>\n

You can also bookmark the Voice of OC calendar<\/a> to stay ahead of key civic meetings impacting your quality of life during the week.\u00a0<\/p>\n

That same kind of watchdog reporting now fuels a vibrant weekend calendar, choc full of free public services and assets your tax dollars finance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here are a few noteworthy free events happening this weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Coastal Orange County<\/p>\n

Movie at the Library<\/p>\n

\"\"Inside the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library on April 28, 2024. Credit: ERIKA TAYLOR, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Enjoy a screening<\/a> of the 1981 comedy film \u201cArthur\u201d at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library.<\/p>\n

When: January 25, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 1855 Park Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library (949) 646-8845<\/p>\n

Board Games<\/p>\n

Take the kids to play board games<\/a> at the Newport Beach Public Library\u2019s Central branch.<\/p>\n

When: January 24, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92660<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 717-3800<\/p>\n

Dungeons & Dragons Club<\/p>\n

Teenagers are welcome to the Oak View Library to play Dungeons & Dragons<\/a>, a tabletop roleplaying game.<\/p>\n

When: January 24, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 17251 Oak Ln., Huntington Beach, Ca 92647<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 375-5068<\/p>\n

Central Orange County<\/p>\n

Wilderness Access Day<\/p>\n

\"\"Mission Viejo resident Laurie Ha , 41, (right) and a friend finish hiking one of the newly opened trails at Saddleback Wilderness, part of OC Parks\u2019 Irvine Ranch Open Space in Orange, Calif. on Satuday, April 8, 2023. (CREDIT:Jack Sundblad\/VOICE OF OC)<\/p>\n

Hike 3.3 miles of trails in the Saddleback Wilderness during a scheduled access day<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

No registration is required, but access<\/a> is first-come, first-served until parking capacity is reached.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: January 24, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 3081 Santiago Canyon Road, Orange, CA 92869<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the Irvine Ranch Conservancy at info@irconservancy.org<\/a> or visit letsgooutside.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Vietnamese Bilingual Storytime<\/p>\n

Take the kids to a family storytime<\/a> featuring songs and stories in Vietnamese at the Westminster Library.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: January 24, 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 8180 13th St., Westminster, CA 92683<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 893-5057<\/p>\n

Sunset Fitness Hike<\/p>\n

\"\"Hicks Haul Road on April 10, 2024. Credit: ERIKA TAYLOR, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Enjoy panoramic views of Orange County on a fitness hike<\/a> at sunset through Hicks Haul Road, West Loma and Shoestring trails.<\/p>\n

Registration<\/a> is required.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: January 24, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 11911 Hicks Haul Rd., Irvine, CA 92602<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the Irvine Ranch Conservancy at irvineranchopenspace@ocparks.com<\/p>\n

South Orange County<\/p>\n

Mobile Library Visit<\/p>\n

Access information and some library resources during a mobile library visit<\/a> to the Soka Performing Arts Center.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: January 25, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the mobile library at (714) 566-2708<\/p>\n

Computer Basics<\/p>\n

Adults and seniors are welcome to the Mission Viejo Library Tech Center for a lesson on computer basics<\/a>, like email setup and USB navigation.<\/p>\n

When: January 25, 10:00 a.m.. to 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 100 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 452-8343 or libraryprograms@cityofmissionviejo.org<\/p>\n

Persian Culture Talk<\/p>\n

Attend a talk<\/a> on Shahnameh, or \u201cThe Book of Kings,\u201d a Persian epic composed by the poet Ferdowsi over a thousand years ago at the Rancho Santa Margarita Library.<\/p>\n

When: January 24, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 30902 La Promesa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 459-6094<\/p>\n

North Orange County<\/p>\n

Fiber Arts<\/p>\n

Work on fiber arts projects<\/a> \u2013 including crochet, embroidery, knitting and cross stitch \u2013 in a group at the Fullerton Public Library\u2019s main branch. All experience levels are welcome.<\/p>\n

When: January 24, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA, US, 92832<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 738-6326 or info@fullertonlibrary.org<\/p>\n

Diorama Craft<\/p>\n

Adults are invited to work on a winter diorama<\/a> at the Brea Library. All materials will be provided while supplies last.<\/p>\n

Registration is required.<\/p>\n

When: January 17, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 1 Civic Center Cir., Brea, CA 92821<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 671-1722<\/p>\n

Lego Mania<\/p>\n

Take the kids to play with LEGO bricks<\/a> at the Yorba Linda Public Library.<\/p>\n

When: January 24, 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 4852 Lakeview Ave., Yorba Linda, CA 92886<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 777-2873<\/p>\n

If you know of a free public agency event that the Voice of OC should be aware of, send an email to etaylor@voiceofoc.org<\/p>\n

For more events, please refer to the Voice of OC Calendar.<\/p>\n

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