Spooky Skate Contest, Firebird Ballet and Cake Decorating

Here is a look ahead to events and happenings in Laguna Niguel-Dana Point and Orange County for Monday, Oct. 7. 

1. Laguna Niguel hosts an all-day Haunted Skate Contest Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. at the skate park, 27745 Alicia Pkwy. Competitions will be held all day, with prizes for first, second and third-place winners. Bring a costume for extra points. The $20 entry free comes with a free t-shirt while supplies last.
2. Want to learn some cake decorating tips? A beginners class will be taught at the Laguna Niguel Sea Country Senior Center Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Cost is $29 plus $30 for materials. Get details here.
3. The Firebird ballet will be held Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Irvine Barclay Theater, 4242 Campus Dr. Scored by Igor Stravinsky, this Russian folk tale tells about a magical, glowing bird and a prince who enters an evil and magical world. Tickets are $40 for adults, $37 for seniors and $30 for children. Info: (949) 854-4646.
4. Jax Bicycle Center in Laguna Niguel hosts a breast cancer ride Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jax says 100 percent of the $30 registration fee goes to the Breast Cancer Research Fund. Info: 949-262-7287 x100
5. Want to see what new birds are migrating in the fall to South Orange County? The Irvine Ranch Conservancy invites anyone interested to the Orchard Hills Trailhead for a free three-hour bird watch on Friday starting at 8 a.m. Register here.