The week ahead in Orange County

Today

Archeology of Ethiopia: Kathryn Bard of Boston University will lecture on her experiences on Bieta Giyorgis Hill as detailed in National Geographic. 1:30 to 3 p.m. $5. Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (714) 567-3649 or www.bowers.org

Monday

Presidents Day: Visitors to the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace will be greeted by actors portraying Presidents Washington and Lincoln. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd. (714) 993-5075

Tuesday

Volunteer Orientation: The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation will hold a volunteer orientation at the organization’s Orange County office. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free. 3191-A Airport Loop Drive, Costa Mesa. Information and reservations: (714) 957-9157, Ext. 30.

Wednesday

World Affairs Council: Rep. Ed Royce, chairman of the subcommittee on international terrorism and nonproliferation, will speak about U.S. interests in Africa. Event will begin with a 6 p.m. reception followed by dinner and presentation. Members, $48; non-members, $60; students, $35. Irvine Marriott Hotel, 1800 Von Karman Ave., Irvine. Information and reservations: (949) 253-5751 or www.worldaffairscouncil.org

Car Seat Safety: The Garden Grove Mothers’ Club will host a car seat safety and information day. Village Green Park, at Euclid Street and Stanford Avenue. 10 a.m. to noon. (714) 703-3313

Thursday

Mayor’s Breakfast: The Garden Grove’s Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will be held at the Community Meeting Center. $25. 11300 Stanford Ave. 7 a.m. (714) 741-5026

Feb. 26

Walk in the Park: The Friends of Fairview Park Committee will host a free guided tour of the Costa Mesa park. The hike will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the picnic shelter on the west side of Placentia Avenue. (714) 754-5698

All You Can Eat: The Cypress Rotary Club will hold its annual “All You Can Eat” spaghetti dinner at the Cypress Senior Center. Proceeds will benefit youth and senior organizations. $5. 3 to 6 p.m. 9031 Grindlay St. (714) 229-2005

Walk for Cancer: The 25th annual Race on the Base at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos will feature a 5K walk in cooperation with the Cancer Support Foundation. Registration information: (562) 594-9977

Art Workshop: The Brea Gallery will present the Children’s Art workshop “Drawn to California.” Students 6 to 12 years old will create drawings that depict why people come to California. 10:30 a.m. to noon. 1 Civic Center Circle. $5. (714) 990-7730

Bulb Festival: The UC Irvine arboretum will host “Prelude to Spring,” the annual Winter Bulb Festival. Plants from the nursery will be available for purchase. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $2. The arboretum is south of Campus Drive and Jamboree Road on the campus’ north side. (949) 824-5833

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

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