Taste & Tour
of Little Saigon
Sept. 18
An elegant evening discovering the delights of Little Saigon. Reception, including Vietnamese entertainment and refreshments, from 5-7 p.m., followed by a limousine tour of Little Saigon and a full-course meal from one of Little Saigon’s finest restaurants. Begins at Asian Garden Mall, 9200 Bolsa Ave., West-minster, Calif. To be placed on invitation list or for more information: (714) 898-9648.

Business Forum
Sept. 23
Grow your small business in high-speed rail and transportation. Learn how to gain a competitive advantage and access present and future transportation contracts. Topics include California high-speed rail and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Fiona Ma. Free. 8:30-10:30 a.m. California State Building, Milton Marks Auditorium, 455 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. Information: sbtrcsw@gmail.com

Full Moon
Autumn Festival
Sept. 20
An evening of entertainment. Children’s activities from 6-9 p.m. with free admission. From 9 p.m.-midnight is an autumn dance party with DJ Brian Luu. ($15 advance purchase or $20 at the door). Sponsored by the New Jersey Vietnamese American Community Association. VFW Hall, 1970 Woodbridge Ave., Edison N.J. Information: www.njvaca.org

Concert
Sept. 20
Features the music of Falling Moon and other bands. Fundraiser for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. 6:30 p.m. Free admission and parking. Angel Stadium, 2000 E. Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, Calif. For additional information: www.fallingmoonmusic.com.

‘It’s a Small World’
Sept. 21
Supporters and the public are invited to a fundraiser, billed as a special cultural evening and gourmet dinner to benefit the children of Vi?t Nam, hosted by the Project Vi?t Nam Foundation. Tickets: $75. 6-9 p.m. Royal Restaurant and Banquet, 9743 Bolsa Ave., Westminster, Calif. Information: (714) 641-0850 or www.pvnf.org

APEX Awards Gala
Sept. 27
The Asian Professional Exchange hosts the 15th Annual APEX Awards Gala. Theme: '"Aspire to Inspire."' Awards will recognize and honor prominent APIAs who are opening doors for more APIAs to rise as leaders in the community. 6-10 p.m. Tickets: $80 presale through Sept. 19 or $100 at the door. Omni Los Angeles Hotel, 251 S. Olive St., Los Angeles. Information and tickets: www.apex.org

Free Legal Clinic
Sept. 27
Focusing on issues of family law and domestic violence. Bilingual attorneys and/or interpreters will be available in Vietnamese, Chinese and Korean. Attendees can also hear a presentation from a staff attorney with the Orange County Superior Court’s Self-Help Center, about the free services available through the courts. Free. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 2323 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, Calif. For additional information: www.apalc.org or nnguyen@apalc.org or (714) 530-9155.

Autumn Moon Festival
Sept. 27
Eden Center hosts its first Autumn Moon Festival. Entertainment, contests, lantern-making workshops, story telling, face painting and exhibits. Free. 2-9:30 p.m. Eden Center, Wilson Boulevard at Seven Corners, Falls Church, Va. For additional information: www.edencenter.com, (703) 627-8688.

Wine Tasting Festival
& Benefit Auction
Sept. 27
33rd Annual Orange County Wine Tasting Festival & Benefit Auction, a Boys and Girls Clubs of Garden Grove fundraiser. The event brings in more than $100,000 a year for the organization. Will feature some of the world’s finest and most popular wines are featured each year. Tickets: $75-$85. KiwanisLand, 9840 Larson Ave., Garden Grove, Calif. For more information: (714) 530-0430 or www.ocwinefestival.com

Family Fitness Fest
Sept. 27
Join the celebration of health and well-being. Free. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Garden Grove Sports and Recreation Center, 13641 Deodara Drive, Garden Grove, Calif. Information: (714)741-5242 or (714) 741-5200 in Vietnamese.

Asia America
Symphony Awards
Sept. 28
The Asia America Symphony Association (AASA) and Guild will hold its annual Bravo Awards Gala recognizing Michael Paulo, Dr. Sanbo Sakaguchi and Coyle Reproductions, Inc., for their support of the Association and the Los Angeles community. The dinner is an annual fundraiser that benefits the association’s mission to promote music and cultural exchange by offering a broad variety of programs designed to educate and enrich the diverse communities of Southern California. 5 p.m. Tickets: $150, $300 and $500. Omni Los Angeles Hotel, 251 S. Olive St., Los Angeles. Information: (310) 377-8977 or www.asiaamericasymphony.org

Festival of Children
Through Sept. 28
Festival of Children celebrates its seventh anniversary, bringing together more than 60 children’s charities under one roof to showcase the work they’re doing in the community. Hundreds of cultural performances will take the stage to entertain and inspire children and their families. Weekends throughout September. South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, Calif.
For additional information: www.festivalofchildren.org or (877) 492-5437.

Disaster Preparedness
Oct. 1
The American Red Cross of Orange County is hosting its 24th Annual Disaster Preparedness Academy to provide information to the community regarding preparedness planning, mitigation, response skills and recovery operations for a crisis. Full day of 20 diverse workshops that address a variety of emergency and disaster-related topics including wildfires, earthquakes, evacuations and mass-casualty situations. Presentations from three key emergency preparedness experts: Lucy Jones, Ph.D., chief scientist, U.S. Geological Survey; Doug Watson, director, Security and Emergency Services, Disney-land Resort; and Scott Brown, battalion chief, Orange County Fire Authority. 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Pre-registration costs vary based on the type of group. Business cost is $170 and non-profit and government cost is $130. On-site registration is $195 for all groups. A group rate is available for registrants with five or more people. All prices are per person and include exhibit hall access, lunch and refreshments. Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, Calif. Information: www.oc-redcross.org or (714) 481-5300.

Networking Mixer
Oct. 2
APEX Orange County professional networking mixer. Meet other professionals. Free, but reservations required. 7-9 p.m. iLounge, 18912 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine, Calif. Information: leo@apex.org

Auto Show
Oct. 2-5
The latest automobiles and vehicle trends will be on display when more than 500 new cars, crossovers, SUVs, trucks and more roll into the 2009-model Orange County Auto Show. On display: alternative fuel vehicles, concept cars, exotics, pre-production models and interactive ride and drives. The Auto Show Underground will be filled with the latest in car personalization, aftermarket accessories, high-performance rides and motorcycles. Also a live Sugar Ray concert. Hours: Oct. 2 and 3, noon-10 p.m.; Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Oct. 5, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Cost: $10 adults, $6 for seniors (62 and older) and free for children 12 and under. Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, Calif. Tickets, discount coupons and more information: www.orangecountyautoshow.com

E-waste Collection
Oct. 3-4
E-waste is defined as any consumer electronic equipment that has reached its end of use, whether in full or non-working condition. Includes most electronics or electronic equipments with a cord or circuit board such as computer monitors, television sets, printers, and more. Car batteries also accepted. Free. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Westminster Mall, northwest parking lot between Macy’s and JCPenney, 1025 Westminster Mall, West-minster, Calif. Information: (714) 898-9648.