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Free Tax-Exempt
Seminar for Nonprofits
Sept. 25
Presentations include: sales and use taxes for nonprofits; compliance regulations; recent developments in charity law, fundraising and employment taxes. Organized with help from the offices of Michelle Steel, member of the California State Board of Equalization; Rep. Dana Rohrabacher; State Sen. Tom Harman and Assemblyman Jim Silva. Huntington Beach Public Library, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, Calif. Information: (213) 593-1311.

Endorsement Mixer
Sept. 25
This event will allow Orange County Young Democrats members to listen to campaign messages from various local candidates, ask relevant questions and vote on who OCYD will officially endorse for the November elections. 7-10 p.m. $5 OCYD members/$15 non-members. Original Mike’s, 100 S. Main St., Santa Ana, Calif. Information: www.ocyd.net

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 more 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.

Wishland Family
Festival & Butterfly
Release
Sept. 27
Proceeds help to make a special '"wish"' to visit one of Southern California’s favorite attractions come true for terminally ill children. Carriage rides, petting zoo, inflatables, face painting, catered BBQ lunch, cotton candy, snow cones, old-fashioned races and picnic games. $10. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Canyon RV Park at Featherly, 91 Freeway at Gypsum Canyon Road. Information: (714) 881-0349.

Race for the Cure
Sept. 28
Komen Orange County Race for the Cure to raise money for breast-cancer research. Not too late to sign up for the 5K Run/Walk (7:30 a.m.), the one-mile Fun Walk (8 a.m.) or the Coed 5K Run/Walk (9:45 a.m.). Family activities also will take place during the races. Walk-in registration available Sept. 26 at Macy’s at The Shops at Mission Viejo (4-8 p.m.) or Sept. 27 at Macy’s Fashion Island (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) On race day, sign up next to the Pacific Life Building in Newport Center starting at 6:30 a.m. Races begin on Newport Center Drive at Santa Barbara Drive in Newport Beach, Calif. Information: www.ockomen.com

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 more information and schedule: www.festivalofchildren.org or (877) 492-5437.

Vietnamese
American Experience
Oct. 1
'"Creative Voices: Creative Minds: The Vietnamese American Experience."' A program that seeks to celebrate the cultural and artistic contributions of Vietnamese Americans. Designed to complement the exhibition '"Exit Saigon, Enter Little Saigon,"' produced by the Smithsonian. Guest speaker is Andrew Lam, an award-winning syndicated writer, a commentator on National Public Radio’s '"All Things Considered"' and author of '"Perfume Dreams: Reflections on the Vietnamese Diaspora."' 7 p.m. Free. Houston Community College, 3100 Main St., 1
st Floor, Houston. Reservations suggested. For more information: (713) 439-0265 or www.asiasociety.org/texas

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

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