Santa at the Lake, Holiday Boutique and Free Flu Shots

Here is a look ahead to events and happenings in Mission Viejo and Orange County for Dec. 2-8.

1. Santa's returning to Lake Mission Viejo Saturday. The event starts at 4:30 p.m. and will include snow slides, hot chocolate, a 6:15 p.m. boat parade and music from the 1st Division Marine Band.
   
2. Santa will be sitting in for breakfast, brunch and dessert this week at the community center, 24932 Veterans Way. On Friday from 7-9 p.m., Santa will share dessert with guests. Then Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. breakfast will be served with Santa, followed by brunch from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Santa has to get his appetite up for all the Christmas milk and cookies, apparently). Plan to bring your own camera.
3. Bathgate Elementary hosts a holiday boutique Saturday starting at 9 a.m. Don't have a baby sitter? Kids corner provides games and crafts for kids. More than 30 vendors will be selling unique holiday gifts.
4. The Laguna Playhouse is performing A Christmas MemoryTuesday at 7:30 p.m. This holiday play tells the story of Buddy, his cousin Sook, little dog Queenie, and family as they fly kites, cook up fruitcake, and celebrate the season.
5. Free flu shots will be provided at the community center Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.