{"id":237538,"date":"2026-03-26T13:36:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/237538\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T13:36:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:36:09","slug":"cooking-demonstrations-and-movie-screenings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/237538\/","title":{"rendered":"Cooking Demonstrations and Movie Screenings"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Westminster Library\u2019s cooking demo this Saturday offers teens a chance to cook using hanami dango<\/a>, a traditional Japanese sweet made from skewered rice flour dumplings.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For those interested in watching a free movie this weekend, the Fullerton Public Library is showing<\/a> \u201cWicked: For Good\u201d on Saturday, and the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library is screening<\/a> \u201cTo Catch a Thief\u201d on Sunday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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

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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

Central Orange County<\/p>\n

Cooking Demo<\/p>\n

Teens are welcome to the Westminster Library to learn the basics of cooking with hanami dango<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

No registration required.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: March 28, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.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

Listen to Bagpipe Music<\/p>\n

Missed the bagpipe performance from earlier this month<\/a> at the Cypress Library? There is another chance to hear bagpipe music during a performance<\/a> at Garden Grove Chapman Library this Saturday.<\/p>\n

When: March 28, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 9182 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92841<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 539-2115<\/p>\n

Over 50 Tennis Group<\/p>\n

Intermediate and experienced tennis players over 50 years old are welcome to play matches in a group at the Woodbridge High School courts. .<\/p>\n

Registration<\/a> is required. The next session from April 4 to June 27 is also open for registration.<\/p>\n

When: March 28, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 2 Meadowbrook Irvine, CA 92604<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the Lakeview Senior Center at (949) 724-6900<\/p>\n

North Orange County<\/p>\n

\u201cWicked: For Good\u201d Screening<\/p>\n

Enjoy a screening<\/a> of the 2025 movie \u201cWicked: For Good\u201d at the Fullerton Public Library\u2019s main branch.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: March 28, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 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<\/p>\n

Butterfly Release<\/p>\n

Participate in a release of butterflies<\/a> at the East Anaheim Library. Attend a \u201crelease party\u201d after with butterfly-themed crafts and snacks.<\/p>\n

When: March 28, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 8201 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd., Anaheim, CA 92808<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 765-3887<\/p>\n

Fiber Arts Circle<\/p>\n

Work in a group on a project during the Placentia Library District\u2019s crochet and knitting circle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When: March 28, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 411 E. Chapman Ave., Placentia CA 92870<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 528-1906<\/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 1955 film \u201cTo Catch a Thief\u201d at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library.<\/p>\n

When: March 29, 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

Volunteer Newport Back Back Bay\u00a0<\/p>\n

Join Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve staff and volunteers in restoring OC\u2019s natural habitat<\/a>. Activities can include non-native plant removal, watering, trash cleanup and more.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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

When: March 28, 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<\/a> or (657) 692-5401<\/p>\n

Adult Craft\u00a0<\/p>\n

Work on a sun catcher craft<\/a> at the Dana Point Library in the company of other adults. All materials will be provided and no registration is required to attend.<\/p>\n

When: March 28, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 33841 Niguel Rd., Dana Point, CA 92629<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 496-5517<\/p>\n

South Orange County<\/p>\n

Volunteer Outdoors\u00a0<\/p>\n

Spend time assisting with stewardship activities<\/a> like removing weeds, hand watering, seed collecting and planting in Aliso & Wood Canyons<\/a> Wilderness Park.<\/p>\n

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

When: March 28, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 150 Cedarbrook, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact volunteer@lagunacanyon.org or dulce@lagunacanyon.org<\/p>\n

Open Sewing Lab<\/p>\n

Teens ages 14+ and adults are welcome to the Laguna Niguel Library\u2019s open sewing lab<\/a>. Receive support and inspiration for sewing projects.<\/p>\n

Participants are asked to register by emailing ocpl.lagunaniguel@occr.ocgov.com or by calling the library.<\/p>\n

When: March 28, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 30341 Crown Valley Pkwy., Laguna Niguel, CA 92677<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 249-5252<\/p>\n

Motivational Talk<\/p>\n

Learn how to deal with life\u2019s unknowns and the \u201cpower of possibility\u201d from a certified grief educator during a talk<\/a> at the Rancho Santa Margarita Library.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: March 28, 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 and to register, contact the library at (949) 459-6094<\/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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