{"id":248751,"date":"2026-04-02T17:34:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/248751\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T17:34:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:34:08","slug":"learn-about-history-seeds-and-sewing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/248751\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn About History, Seeds and Sewing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Consider attending a seed workshop<\/a> at the Brea Library or an open sewing workshop<\/a> at the San Clemente Library this Saturday.<\/p>\n

For those interested in early OC history,consider visiting Founders\u2019 Park<\/a> in Anaheim this weekend.<\/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

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<\/a> newsletter.\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

North Orange County<\/p>\n

Founders\u2019 Park Open House<\/p>\n

Learn about the history of the City of Anaheim during a visit to Founders\u2019 Park<\/a>, where Orange County\u2019s oldest museum is located. The museum, known as the Mother Colony House<\/a>, was home to \u201cthe father of Anaheim\u201d and one of the first homes constructed during the city\u2019s founding in 1857.<\/p>\n

When: April 4, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 400 North West St., Anaheim, CA 92805<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact Founder\u2019s Park at (714) 765-1700<\/p>\n

Seed Workshop<\/p>\n

Learn how and when to plant seeds available in the Brea seed library during a demo<\/a> with a UC Master Gardener. They will explain the best soil to plant them in, and participants will start their own seeds to take home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

This program is intended for ages 8 and up.<\/p>\n

Registration is required. Please email ocpl.brea@occr.ocgov.com to register or call (714) 671-1722 to register.<\/p>\n

When: April 4, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 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\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bilingual Storytime<\/p>\n

Take your children to a storytime<\/a> in Spanish and English at the Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: April 4, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 12700 Montecito Rd., Seal Beach, CA 90740<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (562) 430-1048<\/p>\n

Coastal Orange County<\/p>\n

Sewing Class<\/p>\n

Attend an open sewing workshop<\/a> at the San Clemente Library. Attendees may create a monthly project selected by the library or bring their own projects.<\/p>\n

No experience with sewing is necessary. All supplies provided for the library\u2019s monthly project.<\/p>\n

Registration is required. Call the library or visit the service desk to sign up.<\/p>\n

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

Where: 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 492-3493<\/p>\n

Poetry Contest<\/p>\n

Submit a poem to the 28th Annual John Gardiner Community Poetry Contest<\/a> through the Laguna Beach Library.<\/p>\n

The poem must be no more than 25 lines of text with a limit of 230 words, speaking to the contest\u2019s theme is \u201cUnexpected Encounters.\u201d<\/p>\n

Poems may be submitted within the body of an email to Laguna Beach Library at ocpl.lagunabeach@occr.ocgov.com. In your email, include your name, phone number and category \u2014 grade level or \u201cAdult.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Entries are accepted from April 1-30. Prizes up to $150 in gift certificates will be awarded across five age groups.<\/p>\n

When: April 1-30<\/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

South Orange County<\/p>\n

Mesa Loop Exploration Day<\/p>\n

Enjoy panoramic views of Black Star Canyon, Limestone Canyon and the Cleveland National Forest during an exploration day at Mesa Loop<\/a>, a 2.5-mile trail<\/a> extending behind the Library of the Canyons through an oak woodland grove.<\/p>\n

Stop in to the library for a craft and free seed packets.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: April 4, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 7531 Santiago Cyn Rd, Silverado, CA 92676<\/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

Wilderness Access Day<\/p>\n

\"\"Nature enthusiasts hike at Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Credit: CARISSA NELSON, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Explore Limestone Canyon on a wilderness access day<\/a>.\u00a0 Trails vary in distance and difficulty level, with choices ranging from one-hour walks to 15-mile cardio treks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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

When: April 4, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Augustine Staging Area, 5524 Santiago Canyon Rd., Silverado, CA 92676<\/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

Central Orange County<\/p>\n

Talk on Stress<\/p>\n

Check out a book on reducing stress and join a discussion group<\/a> on the topic at the Cypress Library. Attendees will make scented beads to use in mindful breathing exercises.<\/p>\n

The program is intended for adults age 18 and older.<\/p>\n

When: April 4, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 5331 Orange Ave., Cypress, CA 90630<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 826-0350<\/p>\n

Dungeons and Dragons<\/p>\n

Teenagers grades 6-12 are welcome to the Orange Public Library to play Dungeons & Dragons<\/a>, a tabletop roleplaying game.<\/p>\n

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

When: April 4, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 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

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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