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Calendar as of Sept. 30, 2013


OC International Auto Show
Oct. 3-6
Hundreds of cars will be display. Check out the newest rides and sit in the driver seat and check the latest in-car technology. Adults $12, seniors $8, children 12 and under free. Oct. 3, 4-10 p.m., Oct. 4, noon-10 p.m., Oct. 5, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., and Oct. 6, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, Calif. Information: www.AutoShowOC.com











Over head view of the auto show. Photo by Ryan Bernstein.


Knott’s Scary Farm
Oct. 3- Nov. 2
The annual Scare fest. The park will transform to be your worst nightmare where monsters and goblins roam the park after dark. Tickets starting at $38. Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, Calif. Information: https://www.knotts.com/haunt



2013 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo
Oct. 5-6
The Off-Road Expo comes to Southern California showcasing hundreds of the hottest off-road vehicles. The event includes an exhibition race track and fair attendees can jump behind the wheel of a new 4×4 Toyota truck. Advance tickets are online at http://www.offroadexpo.com/ $10 for adults and $5 for child 6-12. Tickets at gate: $14 for adults and $5 for child 6-12. Saturday Oct. 5 9-6 p.m. Sunday Oct. 6 9-5 p.m. Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, Calif. Information: (317) 236-6515 or http://www.offroadexpo.com/



Miss Garden Grove and Miss Garden Grove Teen pageants
Oct. 12
The 55th annual Miss Garden Grove Pageant and the 11th annual Miss Garden Grove Teen pageants will be held. The winner of the pageant will move on to compete in Miss California and later on have a chance to compete for Miss America. $20 general admission. Marriott Suites Hotel, 12015 Harbor Blvd. Garden Grove, Calif. Information: Stacy Margolin  (714) 342-6510 or e-mail  [email protected] Visit http://www.missgardengrove.org/



Indie Fest USA Film Festival 2013
Oct. 24-26
Thursday Oct. 24 is opening night and would feature an outdoor party. Live music and food samples with many activities. Free screening of films from Hispanic filmmakers. Friday Oct. 25 is a classic car show with a drive-in movie theme. Saturday Oct. 26 is the last night with an Asian theme. Traditional food and activities with special screenings of films by Asian filmmakers and students. Tickets are on sale at http://www.indiefestusa.com/ for $8 general admission. Location varies based on events. Information:  http://www.indiefestusa.com/



Oktoberfest
Through Oct. 27
German food, beer and ambiance. Adults $5. 18 and under and active duty are free. 6 p.m.-midnight. Phoenix Club, 1340 S. Sanderson Ave., Anaheim, Calif. Information: http://www.thephoenixclub.com/oktoberfest/



Mickey’s Halloween Party
Through Oct. 31
The annual Disneyland’s Halloween party. Come in with costumes and go trick-or-treating around the theme park with many of Mickey’s friends. Tickets starting at $59. Disneyland, 1313 S. Harbor Drive, Anaheim, Calif. Information: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/disneyland/mickeys-halloween-party/



Basic Computer Class
Tuesdays through Dec. 17
Learn the basics on how to use a computer. Vietnamese tutors are available upon request. Free. 6:30 p.m. Tully Community Branch Library, 880 Tully Road, San Jose, Calif. Information: (408) 808-3030.


 


Calligraphy in Vietnamese
Mondays through Dec. 30
Learn the calligraphy technique. Students are to provide class material. Free. 3-5 p.m. Tully Community Branch Library, 880 Tully Road, San Jose, Calif. Information: (408) 808-3030.


 


Reading to the Children in Vietnamese
Saturdays through Dec. 28
Volunteer readers will read in the children’s area. Children have one-on-one interactions with the readers and choose which stories to be read. Free. 10:30 a.m.Bascom Library and Community Center, 1000 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, Calif. Information: (408) 808-3077.


 


‘Reduce, Reuse, Re-imagine’
Through Feb. 2, 2014
In this art exhibit, viewers can see how artists transform unwanted items into a masterpiece work of art. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. De Saisset Museum, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, Calif. Information: http://www.scu.edu/desaisset/exhibitions/Reduce.cfm


 


Grief Support Group
Thursdays
The Grief Share Support Group is for mothers who have lost children of any age. The group meets every Thursday evening. 12831 Olive St., Garden Grove, Calif. Information: (714) 892-1520 or (714) 343-7516.


 


Farmers Market
Sundays
Vendors sell fresh produce and other food items. 9 am.-2 pm. Free. Main Street between Garden Grove Boulevard and Acacia Parkway, Garden Grove, Calif. Information: Lee at (562) 498-6048 or (562) 499-9299.

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