The week ahead in Orange County

Today

Art exhibit: The Huntington Beach Central Library is holding its annual Huntington Beach Art League. The exhibit, which ends Feb. 28, will feature works from amateur and professional artists with varied themes. Free. 7111 Talbert Ave. Call (714) 847-2813 for exhibit hours.

Christmas shopping: The Christmas Market Place makes its way to the Orange County Fair and Exposition Center. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adults, $2;, children younger than 12, free. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. (949) 723-6660 or www.ocmarketplace.com

Storytelling: Bowers Museum’s Kidseum features storytelling every Saturday for ages 3 and up. 1:30 p.m. Museum members, free; nonmembers, $5. 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (714)567-3601

Sunday

Bilingual service: Crystal Cathedral will hold a bilingual service at 12:01 a.m. to herald Christmas Sunday. Another service will be at 10 a.m. 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000 or (714) 544-5679

Canoe tour: Join a trained naturalist for a guided canoe tour of Back Bay. The tour will last about two hours. 8:30 a.m. For ages 8 and up. $10. Meet at Upper Newport Bay. 600 Shellmaker Road, Newport Beach. (949) 923-2269

Monday

Festival: The Santa Ana Zoo presents the Holiday Lights Festival, featuring carolers, hot chocolate and an animal show. The festival will run through Saturday. Adults, $5; children, $3. 1801 E. Chestnut Ave. (714) 953-8555, Ext. 12, or www.santaanazoo.org

Exhibit: The Laguna Art Museum’s “Conceptual Photography From the Collection” examines Los Angeles’ involvement in challenging the purpose of photography. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $7; seniors, students, $5; children younger than 12, free. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 494-8971 or www.lagunaartmuseum.org

Tuesday

Lighting ceremony: Former Laguna Niguel Councilman Eddie Rose and Rabbi Mendy Paltiel will preside over Laguna Niguel’s 12th annual menorah-lighting ceremony in celebration of Hanukkah. 6:30 p.m. Crown Valley Community Park, on Crown Valley Parkway.

Wednesday

Hanukkah concert: Fashion Island joins the Chabad Jewish Center in presenting a free Hanukkah concert. Festivities include the lighting of the county’s largest menorah. 4 p.m. Bloomingdale’s courtyard, 701 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 721-9800 or www.jewishnewport.com

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Source: The Orange County calendar is compiled by Yvonne Villarreal. Submit items two weeks in advance to [email protected] or by fax to (714) 966-7711.

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