Steinbeck's birthday
John Steinbeck once said, "Man, unlike anything organic or inorganic in the universe, grows beyond his work, walks up the stairs of his concepts and emerges ahead of his accomplishments."
The feats of this famous author, whose 110th birthday would be Feb. 27, will be celebrated from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. next Sunday at the museum that bears his name in Salinas.
Festivities will include performances by Ballet Folklorico and the Youth Orchestra Salinas, along with children's activities, reading circles and birthday cake at the National Steinbeck Center, 1 Main St.
Admission is complimentary for anyone with a February birthday. For ticket prices and more information, go to www.steinbeck.org.
Octopus gets its week
Fans of the undersea world may celebrate Giant Pacific Octopus Week through Feb. 26 at the Aquarium of the Bay, the Embarcadero at Beach Street, San Francisco.
Activities include octopus trivia, informative talks about octopus and behind-the-scenes tours.
Admission is $16.95 for adults, $10 for children and seniors. To learn more, visit www.aquariumofthebay.org.
Pack it in
Holloway Travel Outfitters and PackingLight.com have scheduled a free class at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at 1150 Fulton Ave., Sacramento.
Participants will learn how to pack a carry-on suitcase for two months with ample clothing. There also will be discussion on foreign electricity, airport security regulations and travel clothing.
Reservations are requested by calling (916) 486-9170. For more information, visit www.PackingLight.com.
Russia cruise meeting
The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce will hold an informational meeting on a cruise trip in Russia scheduled for Sept. 2-12. Highlights include Moscow, Red Square, St. Petersburg and the Volga River.
The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the California Welcome Center Chamber of Commerce, 2085 Vine St., Suite 105, El Dorado Hills.
For more information, go to www.eldoradohillschamber.com.
Bomb Day lecture
The Chinese American Museum of Northern California will address the theme "Staking a Claim in Chinese American History" during its Bomb Day lecture series from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, part of the annual Bok Kai festival.
Admission to the museum at 232 First St., Marysville, is free. To view a video promoting the event, visit http://youtube/CthQsjpW-9U.
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Travelogue lists travel talks and events, as well as organized day trips with nominal costs up to $100. Send information to travel@sacbee.com. Priority will be given to events free to the public.
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