72 HOURS

1. EVERYTHING BUT THE MEATBALLS

OCC presents “Return to Sweden,” the third in its series of “Armchair

Adventures,” at 7 p.m. today in the Robert B. Moore Theatre. The event

will feature television director Dale Johnson, who will describe his

recent trip to Sweden. Tickets are $6 to $9. OCC is at 2701 Fairview

Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5880.

2. AN OUTPOURING OF FLAPJACKS

Oasis Senior Center will hold a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m.

Saturday. The breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange

juice. The cost is $2 for adults and $1 for children. The center is at

800 Marguerite, Corona del Mar. For more information, call (949)

644-3244.

3. ALTERNATIVE MARKET

The First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa sponsors an Alternative

Christmas Market from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Representatives

from many charitable organizations will attend the event. For more

information, call (949) 548-7727.