The Continuing Education Center’s 24th Anniversary luncheon is on Tuesday, November 5 at the Bernardo Heights Country Club. It will feature Eric Bromberger and the Encore trio playing Russian music. Lunch included at $45 for members, $55 nonmembers. Guests need to be seated by 10 am. You may register at the CEC (487-0464) or mail your check to CEC-RB 16776 Bernardo Center Dr, Suite 110. SD, CA 92128.

The "Rancho Bernardo Thanks-Giving Luncheon" will be at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. The Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation has replaced the RB Chamber of Commerce as the sponsor of this luncheon, which, in the future, will become a fundraising event to support community organizations through the RB Community Foundation. Tickets are $30 each – mail check to RBCF, P.O.Box 270744, SD 92198 or call 485-7786.

Common Law for the Common (and uncommon) Person. Professor of Law Andrew J. Zafis will be at the Continuing Education Center on three consecutive Tuesdays: November 12, 19 and 26 at 1:15 p.m. This is a "not to be missed" series containing a history of the law and its core elements and the applications in everyday life, including sales and purchase contracts, property rights, investments, wills, trusts, mediation, arbitration and elder law. Members $22, nonmembers $27. Call CEC for reservations at 487-0464. Professor Zafis promises to dispel the myths and find humor in the law.

The North County chapter of the World Affairs Council includes monthly speakers the 2nd Tuesday evening of each month September thru May at the Rancho Bernardo Swim and Tennis Club. The speaker for Tuesday, November 12 is Bob Kittle, editor of the Editorial Page of the Union-Tribune. Refreshments at 7:00 pm, program at 7:30 pm. All programs are free and open to the public.

Service Dogs in action! An impressive demonstration will be given at the gazebo in the Community Park (behind Joslyn Center) on Tuesday, November 12 at 1 p.m. Taking part will be "Guide Dogs of America," "Leashes for Living," the Arson Squad of the SDFD and the Search and Rescue team of the K-9 Corps. Presented by Brandeis University. Please leave your pets and food at home!