The week ahead in Orange County

Today

Cars and chili: Hot Rodz of Irvine and Chili Challenge showcase custom and muscle cars, pre-1972 hotrods, and a chili cook-off. $5; children younger than 12 and active military personnel with identification, free. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Park Place in Irvine at Jamboree Road and Michelson Drive. (949) 660-9112 or www.hotrodzofirvine.com.

Fitness fair: The Lifelong Fitness Fair includes a climbing wall, a bike course and volleyball clinics. Free. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. El Morro Elementary School, 8681 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. (949) 497-7780 or www.lifelongfitnessfair.com.

Art fair: The Buena Park Cultural Art Faire has hands-on art activities and a variety of performances. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ehlers Recreation Center, 8150 Knott Ave. (714) 236-3867 or www.buenaparkfinearts.com.

Pet fair: The Orange County Animal Care Center hosts an event featuring dog training presentations, animal services and animals available for adoption. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 561 The City Drive South, Orange. (714) 935-6427.

Painting festival: The two-day “Fun with Chalk and Paint Festival” displays works by local artists, art workshops and entertainment. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo. (877) 932-4255 or www.funwithchalk.org.

Kid safety: Kids Day America International features fingerprinting and child identification cards, health screenings and information on fire prevention and drug abuse awareness. Free. Noon to 3 p.m. NewHope Chiropractic, 17220 Newhope St., Fountain Valley. (714) 556-6966.

Sunday

Movie day: “Sunday at the Movies” continues with “Monsoon Wedding.” $10. 1:30 p.m. Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (714) 567-3679 or www.bowers.org.

Dog lecture: Author Jan Fennell discusses how to communicate with dogs and shares her training methods. $50. Noon. Irvine Valley College, 5500 Irvine Center Drive. (949) 451-5555.

Festival: The May Festival features craft-making booths and a used-book sale. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Journey School, 23431 Knollwood, Aliso Viejo. (949) 448-7232 or www.journeyschool.net.

Israel celebration: Israel Expo celebrates the nation’s 58th birthday with food, wine, music, dance and more. 1 to 6 p.m. $7; children younger than 3, free. Tarbut V’Torah on the Samueli Jewish Campus, 5 Federation Way, Irvine. (949) 435-3484 or (714) 755-5555.

Mozart celebration: The Southern California Chamber Singers perform “Immortal Requiem” in celebration of the anniversary of the composer’s birth. 4 p.m. $15. 1010 W. 17th St., Santa Ana. (714) 628-4828.

Tuesday

Blood drive: Joint Forces Training Base holds a blood drive at the post’s headquarters. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 4522 Saratoga Ave., Los Alamitos. Appointments: (562) 795-2047.

Wednesday

Job workshop: Anaheim Job Service Office offers a workshop featuring effective promoting skills to increase your chances of getting hired. Free. 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Cypress Senior Center, 9031 Grindlay St. Reservations required: (714) 229-2005 or (714) 518-2315.

Oral history: Cal State Fullerton offers a program to discuss how to complete an oral history interview and the steps involved in transcription and preservation. Free. 9 a.m. to noon. Garden Grove Historical Society, 12147 Euclid St. Reservations required: (714) 530-8871.

Friday

Strawberry fest: The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival includes carnival rides, contests, entertainment and Memorial Day events. Through Monday. Friday: 1 to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Monday: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Village Green, between Main Street and Euclid Avenue. (714) 638-0981.

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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.