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to delight the entire family with music and lyrics of Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. Show times and ticket prices vary. Segerstrom Center for the Arts. (714) 556-2746. www.scfta.org


Sounds of Ancient Mexico in Stanton July 14: Kids learn about music from ancient Mexico with stories and crafts. Thursday, 4-5 p.m. Free. Stanton Library. (714) 898-3302. www. stanton.net/library.html


Teen Cartooning in Westminster July 14: Teens (12+) learn how to draw simple car- toons with Dave Boatman, a published cartoonist. Thursday, 3 p.m. Free. Westminster Library. (714) 893-5057. www.ocpl.org


• Air National Guard Band of the Southwest at Pearson Park Amphitheatre July 15: The Air National Guard Band of the South- west is stationed in Port Hueneme, CA under the command of Major Eric Patterson. The citizen airmen who make up the band have entertained troops and civilians all over the world and are giving a special performance for Pearson Park Amphithe- atre in Anaheim. Friday, 6:30 p.m. Free. (714) 765- 5274. www.anaheim.net/pearsontheatre


Animal Show in Lakewood July 15: Join the library for an afternoon with the Wild Life Co. Kids get up-close with a variety of animals and learn about them through stories. Fri- day, 4 p.m. Free. Nye Library, 6600 Del Amo Blvd. (562) 421-8497. www.colapublib.org


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Animals in My Backyard at the OC Zoo July 15: Kids (3-4) and their parent explore ani- mals that live in backyards. Friday, 10 a.m. $5. Registration required. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. (714) 973-6846. www.ocparks.com/oczoo


• Family Campfires in Long Beach July 15: See “June 17” for details.


• Family Fun Friday Night at the Children’s Museum at La Habra July 15: Who is Finn and where is he? The museum needs your keen eye and mystery solving skills to help find clues to Finn’s whereabouts! Finn is an im- portant member of the train staff. Finn has been with the conductor since he was little and traveled with him all over the US. Their next train trip is sched- uled soon and the conductor needs his partner/best friend. Can you please help them find Finn? Other activities during your adventure include making a yummy snack and craft too. Friday, 6-8 p.m. $10 per person; reservations required. 301 S. Euclid St., La Habra. (562) 905-9793. www.lhcm.org


Moonlit Marshmallows in Irvine July 15: Gather the family to make warm and gooey s’mores by a campfire. Each session runs one hour and includes open access to the nature trail plus s’more making and eating by the fire. Bring a flashlight. Also offered August 13. Friday, 7-8 p.m. or 8-9 p.m. $3 per person, adults must accompany kids. Preregistration required. One Sunnyhill Drive, Irvine. (949) 724-6738. www. irvineopenspace.org


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Night at the Mission Family Sleepover July 15-16: Parents and kids (6-12) can learn adobe brick and rope-making, take a flashlight tour through the mission and roast marshmallows over a campfire during a mission campout. Includes all crafts and activities, an evening snack, a pancake breakfast and admission. Friday, 5 p.m. - Saturday, 8 a.m. $50-65, preregistration required. San Juan Capistrano. (949) 234-1306. www.missionsjc.com


Orange County Fair 2011 Opening Day July 15: See page 11 for details.


“The Music Man” in Fullerton July 15-30: Young actors take the stage to perform the “The Music Man.” Friday, 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. $10. Fullerton High School’s Little Theater. (714) 671-1084. www.fcrtcompany.com


Story Time in the Garden at Rancho Los Alamitos July 15: Today, listen to “Fall - When Nature Grows.” See “July 6” for details.


Adopt-A-Wetland in Long Beach July 16: See “June 18” for details.


Alfredo’s Ultimate Beach Party in Long Beach July 16-17: Gather the family for a bike fun ride with three different courses, watch a roller derby exhibition, cheer on the beach-dude challenge, swim challenge, volleyball and other beach game competitions, see art from local artists, hear a band and a DJ, and enjoy food and beverage from Super Mex and Joe Jost’s, plus kids have a blast in the interactive fun zone. Then settle down and watch a movie on the beach. A portion of the pro- ceeds benefit Long Beach Partners of Parks. Sat- urday and Sunday, check website for times. Free to attend. Marina Green in Downtown Long Beach. www.alfredosbeachclub.com


B-Movies and Bad Science at NHM July 16: Join members of the museum’s his- tory and science departments for a lighthearted exploration of the “science” behind Hollywood’s creature features. You’ll discover what makes these creatures and plots implausible off screen, and see some of their “real life” counterparts from the museum’s collection. Visit the website for movie title. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Natural His- tory Museum, Los Angeles. (213) 763-DINO. www.nhm.org


Meet the Grunion at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium July 16: Predicted run, 10:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. See “June 17” for details.


Lakeshore Learning’s Free Saturday Workshops July 16: Today, create a splashy jellyfish. See “June 11” for details.


Expertise in working with gifted children and adults.


(714) 300-3163 www.counselorforthegiftedandtalented.com New SENG Parent Group starting September, 2011.


32 kidsguide summer calendar 2011 LCSW #27430


Twilight Canoe Tour of Upper Newport Bay July 16: See “June 18” for details.


• Family Campout in Lakewood July 16-17: Families (3-10) can camp out under the stars with a real campfire at Monte Verde Park.


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