Olive Oil Festival slated

The Italian Cultural Society will host its Columbus Day Olive Oil Festival from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Italian Center, 6821 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael.

Tickets are $20 and include a 2 p.m. lecture by pioneer olive oil producer Frank Figone on the history and future of the California olive oil industry.

For more information, call (916) 482-5900.

Cardiac class offered

Mercy San Juan Medical Center's cardiac conditioning program offers a free class on cardiac diet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday in Room 140 at 6555 Coyle Ave., Carmichael.

The class, taught by a registered dietitian, will include such topics as sodium, dietary fats and fiber.

For details, call (916) 537-5296.

Free concert coming up

The American River College symphonic orchestra is scheduled to perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael.

For more information, call (916) 972-0336.

Haunted fun planned

The Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District will host a "Haunted House and Graveyard" from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Howe Park Community Center, 2201 Cottage Way.

A pass for ages 12 and younger costs $4 and includes a games pass and access to the Haunted Graveyard and activities. Tickets for the Haunted Graveyard only are $3 for children and adults.

Call (916) 927-3802 for details.

Health management class

The Senior Connection, a community service of Eskaton, offers a free class from Stanford University designed to help adults manage the symptoms of chronic health conditions.

Classes are scheduled from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 14-Nov. 18, at Christ Community Church, 5025 Manzanita Ave., Carmichael.

For more information, call (916) 334-1072.

Warhol's art celebrated

The Crocker Art Museum has scheduled a daylong celebration of the art of Andy Warhol, starting at 10 a.m. Saturday at 216 O St.

The event is being held in conjunction with the "American Pop" exhibit at the Crocker. The exhibit, on display through Nov. 2, is organized around a display of Warhol's "Athletes Series."

Saturday's activities will include an 11 a.m. showing of two of Warhol's rarely shown films, "Hair Cut" and "Screen Tests Reel 8."

For details, call (916) 808-7000.

Gala to benefit animals

The Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' annual Reigning Cats & Dogs fundraiser will feature a "Whisker Wonderland" theme.

The event is scheduled from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St.. The evening will feature food and beverage tastings from more than 30 restaurants and breweries, along with live and silent auctions and entertainment.

Tickets are $65 if purchased before Oct. 10 and $75 thereafter, including at the door.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Web site at www.sspca.org.

Fall play scheduled

St. Francis High School's fall play, "Playing for Time," by Arthur Miller, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 in the school theater at 5900 Elvas Ave., east Sacramento.

Tickets are $10 general or $5 for students. For more information, call (916) 452-3461.

Cemetery tours offered

The Old City Cemetery Committee has scheduled a tour, "Our Favorites," at 10 a.m. Saturday at Broadway and 10th Street.

Tour guides will tell their favorite stories about the people buried in the cemetery and share some of their favorite monuments and resting places.

Participants can park across the street from the 10th Street gate and meet at the cemetery entrance. Tours are free, though donations for the restoration of the cemetery are appreciated.

Future tours include the free Garden Tour, set for 10 a.m. Oct. 18, and the Lantern Tour, scheduled for 6:30, 8 and 9:30 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25. Tickets for the Lantern Tour cost $20 and must be purchased in advance by calling (916) 448-0811.

Walk benefits mental health

The Walk for Mental Health is planned from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday on the south steps of the state Capitol.

Participation is free. Any walker who collects $100 or more in pledges will receive a commemorative T-shirt.

For details or to register online, visit the Web site at www.walkformentalhealth.com.

Club welcomes guest

Bay area composer and conductor Glen Shannon is scheduled to be the guest at the next meeting of the Sacramento Recorder Society from 6:45 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Friends Meeting House, 890 57th St., east Sacramento.

Participants should bring their instrument and a music stand. For more information, go to www.sacrecorders.org.

Lecture series begins

The University of California, Davis, Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders Institute will kick off its distinguished lecturer series Wednesday in its auditorium at 2825 50th St.

Speaker Ann M. Graybiel, professor of neuroscience at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will discuss behaviors associated with the basal ganglia, a part of the brain that is associated with the control of movement and cognition.

Graybiel will begin with a technical presentation at 4 p.m., followed by a presentation intended for a general audience at 6 p.m. Each lecture will be followed by a question-and-answer period.

For more information, call (916) 734-9023.

50-year reunion coming up

The Hiram Johnson High School class of 1959 plans to hold its 50-year reunion in May 2009 at the Doubletree Hotel, 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento.

Anyone interested in attending should call (916) 481-4011 and leave a name and phone number.

Antiques fair planned

The Sacramento Antique Faire is scheduled from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12 on 21st Street between W and X streets.

Admission is $3 general and free for children younger than 16. The event is held every second Sunday of the month, regardless of weather.

For more information, visit the Web site at www.sacantiquefaire.com.

– Compiled by Linda Beymer