Easter Bunny Breakfast
March 27
Pancake breakfast, crafts, egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny. Bring your cameras. 9-11 a.m. $7 adults and children 2 and older. Register early. Westminster Community Services Department, 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, Calif. Register in person or at www.activenet.active.com/westminster. Information: (714) 895-2860.

E-Waste Recycling
March 27-28
Accepting donations of unwanted electronic waste, including computer monitors, television sets, printers, scanners, toner cartridges, VCRs, cell phones, and other small portable devices. Proceeds from the event will benefit the PTA Playground Project. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Patton Elementary School, 6861 Santa Rita Ave., Garden Grove, Calif. Information: www.TheEcoBees.com.

Bubblefest XIV
March 27-April 11
The mysteries of bubbles are revealed as guests explore the science behind the colorful world of bubbles. Hands-on bubble activities demonstrate a bubble’s science and math principles (such as surface tension, elasticity, air pressure, molecular properties, and geometric properties), while Fan Yang’s Mega Bubble Show puts those theories to the ultimate test. Adults $19.95; children $16.95. Both include admission to the center and show. Discovery Science Center, 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana, Calif. Information: (714) 542-2823 or http://www.discoverycube.org/programs.aspx?q=74

Exhibit
March 27-July 25
“Secrets of the Silk Road” is an exhibition of 150 objects drawn from the rich collections of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum and the Xinjiang Institute of Archaeology in Urumqi, China. It reveals surprising details about the people who lived along the ancient Silk Road. Check Web site for hours and admission information. Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, Calif. Information: www.bowers.org

‘Nixon in China’
March 28
The world changed with President Nixon’s 1972 visit to China and the walls between East and West began to crumble. This historical event becomes a drama filled with riveting music, choruses and ballets. A live opera with nine principals, 12 dancers, 40 choristers and 50 orchestra musicians. March 20: 8 p.m. March 28: 4 p.m. Visit Web site for ticket information. Terrace Theater, Long Beach Performing Arts Center, 507 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Calif. Information: (562) 432-5934 or www.longbeachopera.org

Japanese Antique Show
March 31-April 4
Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques presents its annual spring Laguna Beach Antique Show. Features Japanese art, furniture, bronzes, ceramics, home decor, garden and textiles at warehouse prices. Also presented will be a collection of kimono stencils as well and a lecture on the subject. Check Web site for cost and schedule information. March 31: 5 -8 p.m.; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on remaining days. Canyon of the Arts, Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, Calif. Information:  (949) 374-9617 or www.kodo-arts.com

Blessing of the Animals
April 3
Bring your pets to be blessed. Cardinal Roger Mahony will bless the animals individually. This tradition in which we honor animals for their service to mankind dates back to the time of San Antonio de Abad. Music, traditional food and fun. El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, 26 Olvera St., Los Angeles. Information: (213) 485-8238 or www.calleolvera.com

‘Eggs-Cavation’
April 3
Join the Easter Bunny for a day of fun-filled activities including an egg hunt, games, and arts and crafts. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets at the recreation counter in City Hall, 11222 Acacia Parkway, Garden Grove, Calif., beginning March 22. Hunt at Atlantis Play Center, 13630 Atlantis Way, Garden Grove, Calif. Information: (714) 892-6015.

Spring Festival
April 3
Spring Festival and Monster Egg Hunt features art workshops and games for kids, face painting, performances in song and dance, arts and crafts fair, home and gallery tours, and a high school art exhibition.  Take part in the Easter Bunny egg hunt.  Food vendors will be available, or bring your own food and picnic at the park. Free. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, Calif.  Information: www.themuck.org or (714) 738-6595.

Tax Assistance
April 3 and 10
Get help filing your income taxes. Assistance available in Vietnamese. Free. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library, 1102 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose. Information: (408) 808-3075.

Stimulus Opportunities
April 6
Learn about opportunities for small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans and disabled people at the seminar “Stimulus Opportunities for Small Business.” Find out how to access stimulus dollars or how small businesses can work with the state and federal government to take part in “shovel-ready” projects. Designed for start-up entrepreneurs and growing small enterprises that either do not have or would like to grow relationships with government and corporate buyers. The program will feature panelists who can offer participants an up-to-date, insider’s perspective on what the buyers are looking for, if their business fits the government and corporate contracting standards, and how businesses can position themselves to have greater accessibility to stimulus dollars. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free but preregistration required. Irvine Marriott, 18000 Von Karman, Irvine, Calif. Registration/information: http://californiasbdc.org/stimulus or (714) 564-5200.

Tax Filing
Through April 9
Free tax preparation help is being offered for those with a household income less than $58,000 in 2009. Services are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Fridays through April 9. 9 a.m.-3p.m. Appointments required. Community Action Partnership of Orange County, 12640 Knott Street, Garden Grove, Calif. Information or appointments: (714)897-6670.

Literary Orange
April 10
Panel discussions, luncheon, book signings and sale. Speakers are Dean Koontz and Karen Joy Fowler.  More than 50 award-winning authors will participate on 15 panels covering a variety of genres including fiction, non-fiction, mystery, science fiction, journalism, romance, children’s books, graphic novels, memoirs, and poetry, along with new panels on OC noir, history and motivation. $60; $25 for students with ID. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. UC Irvine Student Center, Irvine, Calif. Information: www.literaryorange.org or (949) 824-4651.

Earth Day Celebration
April 10
Booths and games that explore the Bolsa Chica Wetlands. Marine animals, birds, opossums, raccoons, reptiles, wetland ecology, guided tours and more. Free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bolsa Chica Conservancy Interpretive Center, 3842 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, Calif. Information: (714) 846-1114 or www.bolsachica.org

Gardenfest
April 10
5th annual event hosted by the San Clemente Garden Club. Plant sale and garden flea market, exhibits demonstrating sustainable practices for your garden, contests and more. Free. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. San Clemente Community Center, Avenida Del Mar at Calle Seville, San Clemente, Calif. Information: www.sanclementegardenclub.com

Cherry Blossom Festival
April 10-11
Japanese music, dance, fashions, martial arts, health expo, children’s activities and more. Free. Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sunday: 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Little Tokyo, First Street at Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles. For more information: (626) 683-8243 or www.cherryblossomfestivalsocal.org

UCI Open House
April 17
The university’s 32nd annual open house is one of the campus’ oldest traditions. Games and rides for kids, academic information, classic car show, campus tram tours, Wayzgoose Medieval Faire with food booths, demonstrations, rides, games, two stages of entertainment and much more. General campus offices such as Housing, Admissions, and Financial Aid are also open. Events and parking free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; check Web site for specifics. UC Irvine Campus, Irvine, Calif. Information: (949) 824-5182 or www.students.uci.edu/celebrate

Earth Day
April 17
6th annual celebration sponsored by Soka Gakkai International USA. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Garden Grove Park, 8701 Westminster Blvd., Garden Grove, Calif. Information: rdebozi@sgi-usa.org.

Cherry Blossom Festival
April 17-18
13th annual festival features Japanese dancing, taiko drums, martial arts, tea ceremony, children’s activities and more. Free. Saturday: 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Barnes Park, 350 S. McPherrin Ave., Monterey Park, Calif. Information: (626) 307-1388 or www.ci.monterey-park.ca.us

Green Scene
April 17-18
About 100 exhibitors offering exotic plants, garden art and more. Master gardeners and horticulturists can answer your questions, and “garden talks” will offer landscape solutions. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $6; children under 12 free. Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton, Calif. For more information: www.fullertonarboretum.org

Spring Garden Show
April 22-25
More than 75 specialty garden vendors offering unusual and exotic plants, garden art, competition gardens and more. Free. Open during store hours. Crate and Barrel, South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, Calif. Information: www.springgardenshow.com

Film Festival
April 22-29
Annual Newport Beach Film Festival features independent and studio films, seminars, celebrities, fashion shows and more. Check Web site for times and locations. Information: www.newportbeachfilmfest.com

Home and Garden Tour
April 24-25
The Floral Park Neighborhood hosts its 18th annual Home and Garden Tour.  The Floral Park area has a variety of building styles including Beverly Hills Bungalow, Hacienda, Spanish Eclectic, Mediterranean Villa, Mission, Farmhouse, English Tudor, French Normandy, Colonial, Federal, Georgian, Cape Cod, California Ranch, Storybook and Art Deco, all within a few blocks of one other. The tree-lined streets of the neighborhood capture the spirit of a simpler time from a bygone era. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. (No high-heel shoes will be permitted in homes.) Tickets $25 by mail or online in advance; $30 on site at ticket booth. Flower Street and North Park Boulevard, Santa Ana, Calif. Information: (714) 648-0904 or www.floral-park.com

Festival of Books
April 24-25
Meet authors, visit booths and listen to panel discussions celebrating books. Free admission, but nominal fee to hear speakers and panels. Check Web site for ticket information. $10 parking. Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. UCLA campus, 405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles. Information: www.latimes.com/fob

Taste of Huntington Beach
April 25
A sampling of Huntington Beach cuisine and California wines, all in the name of charity. Samplings from such restaurants as Duke’s Huntington Beach, Aloha Grill, Bodai Tree, Chimayo at the Beach and more. Wineries and brewers in attendance will include Clos Du Bois, Brewbakers, Frei Brothers Reserve and many others. Noon-4 p.m. $55. Proceeds benefit the children’s wing of the Huntington Beach Library. Sports Complex, 18100 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, Calif. Information: (714) 375-5023 or www.hbrestaurants.com

Art Exhibit
Ongoing
Works selected from the Peabody Essex Museum collection of Chinese export watercolors, lacquer and porcelain called “Fish, Silk, Tea, Bamboo: Cultivating an Image of China.” Explores the artistic and cultural exchange between Asia and Europe during the 19th century featuring these natural motifs. Works depict Chinese landscapes, interiors, industry and people for Westerners hungry for images and objects from the East. Open Tuesday through Sunday and holiday Mondays. Admission: Adults $15; seniors $13; students $11. Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St., Salem, Mass. Information: (866) 745-1876 or www.pem.org

To submit items for consideration: 
E-mail: nv2@nguoivietweb.com 
Fax to: Calendar — Nguoi Viet 2 
at (714) 894-1381
Mail to: Calendar — Nguoi Viet 2
14771 Moran Street,  Westminster, CA 92683