The week ahead in Orange County

Today

Book Sale: The Friends of Newport Beach Library holds a used-book sale in the Friends Meeting Room at the central branch. Sales of books priced “a Buck a Bag,” benefit the library system. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1000 Avocado Ave. (949) 759-9667.

Book Sale: The Friends of Fullerton Public Library’s winter book sale continues through Sunday in the Osborne Auditorium. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. 353 W. Commonwealth Ave. (714) 738-6380.

Parade: The 26th annual Orange County Black History Multicultural Parade features marching bands and more. This year’s theme is Literacy: The Open Door. 10 a.m., Broadway and Civic Center Dr. (714) 879-7022.

Business Expo: More than one hundred small- and medium-size businesses and individuals seeking opportunities are showcased. $20. Registration: 9 a.m., event 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Atrium Hotel, 18700 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine. (949) 727-1211 or www.bizoppseries.com.

Sunday

Concert: The Fullerton Friends of Music presents the Parisii Quartet playing the music of Stravinsky, Beethoven, and Bartok. Free. 3:30. Sunny Hills High Performing Arts Center, 1801 Warburton Way, Fullerton. (714) 525-9504 or (714) 529-7758.

Exhibition: Landscape Confection, an exhibition on a broader perception of landscaping, opens at the Orange County Museum of Art. Through May 7. Adults, $10; students $8, children under 12, free. Thursdays free. 850 San Clemente Dr., Newport Beach. For museum hours, call (949) 759-1122 or www.ocma.net.

Tuesday

Forum: The Center of Orange County presents Crystal Methamphetamine, Sexual Addiction, and the Risk of Contracting HIV, to address methamphetamine abuse issues among gays. Dr. Neva Chauppette, licensed psychologist, moderates. 7 to 9 p.m. 12800 Garden Grove Blvd. Suite F, Garden Grove. (714) 534-0862 or www.thecenteroc.org.

Thursday

Education: Supt. Dennis Smith addresses the state of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. A discussion period follows. Free. 6 to 8 p.m. Yorba Linda City Council chambers, 4845 Casa Loma Ave. (714) 993-9537.

African American History: Joseph A. Bailey, writer and retired orthopedic surgeon, presents The Tree Concept of Assessing Black History for the Malcom-Martin Lecture Series. Free. 6 p.m. Cal State Fullerton Portola Pavilion, 800 N. State College Blvd. (714) 278-3230 or (714) 278-3238.

Friday

Flower Show: The annual Fascination of Orchids Show & Sale features vendors, workshops, exhibits, and seminars. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Adults, $3, children under 12 free. Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa. (949) 645-3112 or www.ocfair.com

Seminar: Registration ends for Energy Efficient Lighting Systems, a business seminar hosted by the Anaheim Public Utilities. Vendors will display energy-efficient lighting solutions. The seminar takes place Feb. 14, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free. Reservations are required. City Hall West, 201 S. Anaheim Blvd. (714) 765-4291.

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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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