{"id":226956,"date":"2026-03-19T14:10:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T14:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/226956\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T14:10:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T14:10:10","slug":"movie-screenings-and-educational-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/226956\/","title":{"rendered":"Movie Screenings and Educational Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

Consider attending a food preservation demo<\/a> or learning to grow summer vegetables<\/a> at the Laguna Beach Library.<\/p>\n

For those interested in catching a free movie, watch<\/a> a screening of \u201cThe Devil Wears Prada\u201d this Saturday at the Fountain Valley Library, or take the kids to see<\/a> \u201cZootopia 2\u201d at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library on Sunday.<\/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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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

You can also bookmark the Voice of OC calendar 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

North Orange County<\/p>\n

Youth Literacy Workshop<\/p>\n

Youth are welcome to work on creative activities<\/a> that test reading, writing and reflection skills with Troy High School volunteers at the Fullerton Public Library\u2019s main branch.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The program is intended for students from 3rd through 7th grade. No registration required.<\/p>\n

When: March 21, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 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<\/p>\n

Food Preservation Demo<\/p>\n

\"\"The flourishing orchard at George Key Ranch Historic Park in Placentia on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Credit: CARISSA NELSON, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Attend a demonstration<\/a> on basic canning techniques to make homemade strawberry kiwi jam at the Key Ranch Historic Park.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The program will meet near the historic home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Registration<\/a> is required due to limited on-site parking.<\/p>\n

When: March 21, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 625 W. Bastanchury Rd., Placentia, CA 92870<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact George Key Ranch Historic Park at keyranch@ocparks.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Teen \u2018Zine Workshop<\/p>\n

Teenagers are welcome to a \u2018zine workshop<\/a> at the Anaheim Public Library\u2019s central branch, where they will learn to create a \u201cdisappearing\u201d page made with a unique folding technique.<\/p>\n

Registration<\/a> is encouraged.<\/p>\n

When: March 21, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 500 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 765-1880<\/p>\n

Central Orange County<\/p>\n

Play Ukulele<\/p>\n

Ages 16+ are invited to practice songs on the ukulele<\/a> at the Orange Public Library\u2019s central branch. Attendees may check out a ukulele from the library with a library card or call the Adult Reference Desk at (714) 288-2410 to place a hold on a kit.<\/p>\n

From 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the library will host a session for beginners. All levels are welcome to the second session from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

When: March 21, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 407 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92866<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 288-2400<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Devil Wears Prada\u201d Movie Screening<\/p>\n

Adults and teens are welcome to watch<\/a> the 2006 movie \u201cThe Devil Wears Prada\u201d at the Fountain Valley Library. No registration required.<\/p>\n

When: March 21, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 17635 Los Alamos St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 962-1324<\/p>\n

Fitness Hike<\/p>\n

Embark on a fitness hike<\/a> through the Weir Canyon back country. The trail features multiple steep climbs and descents.<\/p>\n

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

When: March 22, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 2 Irvine Park Rd., Orange, CA 92869<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

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

Coastal Orange County<\/p>\n

Gardening Talk<\/p>\n

\"\"The One Seed community garden harvest on Sept. 23, 2023. Credit: ERIKA TAYLOR, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Learn how to grow summer vegetables<\/a> during an educational talk at the Laguna Beach Library.<\/p>\n

When: March 21, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 363 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 497-1733\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wildflower Hike<\/p>\n

Learn about what flowers are in bloom around Newport Bay during a 2.5-mile hike<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

When: March 22, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 2301 University Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact Resource Specialist Emma Boulter at emma.boulter@ocparks.com or call (657) 692-5401<\/p>\n

Family-Friendly Movie<\/p>\n

Enjoy viewing a screening<\/a> of\u00a0 \u201cZootopia 2\u201d as a family at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library.<\/p>\n

When: March 22, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 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

South Orange County<\/p>\n

Wilderness Access Day<\/p>\n

\"\"One of the trails cutting through the Red Rock Wilderness open space on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Credit: MAXIMO SANTANA, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Explore the Red Rocks Wilderness during a self-guided access day<\/a>. Attendees will be able to hike on a trail network more than 8 miles long with a scenic overlook that offers views of the nearby Black Star Canyon Wilderness, Irvine Lake and Santiago Canyon.<\/p>\n

When: March 21, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Augustine Staging Area, 5524 Santiago Canyon Road, Silverado, CA<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

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

Cross Stitch Workshop<\/p>\n

Learn cross stitch<\/a> using embroidery floss, Aida cloth and a tapestry needle at the Library of the Canyons. All supplies provided.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: March 21, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 7531 Santiago Canyon Rd., Silverado, CA 92676<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 855-8072<\/p>\n

Mobile Observatory<\/p>\n

Visit the Science Heads Mobile Observatory<\/a> at the El Toro Library to see rare views of the Sun. Learn about the Sun and its effects here on Earth from an official NASA Solar System Ambassador on-site.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: March 21, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 24672 Raymond Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 855-8173<\/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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