Five free things to do in Orange County, Feb. 4-10

2018 is the Year of the Dog according to the Chinese calendar.
Sunday, Feb. 4
Itching to see what others think of that poem that’s been moldering away in your bottom drawer? Why not trot it out in a writer’s group? The Library Writer’s Circle meets twice a month (on the third Monday and first Sunday). They’re a share-and-feedback group and their members cover all genres and levels, from hobbyists to professionals. Feedback is thoughtful and sensitive. 1-3 p.m. Garden