Cancer Schmancer is proud to partner with Inner Images, Inc. to provide women in California who have limited access, with life-saving cancer screening tests. Together, through empowerment, education, and screening tests, we will ensure women with cancer are diagnosed in the earliest stages, when it is most curable. For more information and to find the closest screening event near you call toll free (877) 4-AN-EXAM (877.426.3926).

The MSA Classic is the premier competition in the Coalition of Surfing Clubs annual series. This club-level, invitational contest will be held at Surfrider Beach, Malibu from September 11-12, 2010. More than 275 invited athletes representing elite surfing clubs from around the world to compete at First Point, Malibu, one of surfing’s legendary waves. • September 11/12, 2010 at world-famous Surfrider Beach, Malibu • over 275 competitors representing elite surfing clubs around the world • men and women competing across 14 divisions • contest viewing FREE and open to the public • a green-aware surfing contest

This ultimate outdoor festival will include live music, food stations, lively auctions – and, of course, beer tasting. Here is your opportunity to Sample Great Brews poured by the region’s best microbreweries, and Savor Great Cuisine from Los Angeles’ most popular restaurants, all while supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as we work to raise funds for a cure. All proceeds of this event will be used to fund the life-saving work of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Louder than Words 2010 is Break the Cycle's inaugural cabaret event to raise funds for our life-saving public campaigns and initiatives. Join some of today's best young vocal artists from Hollywood to Broadway as they perform songs about love, relationships and everything in between. Join us for Louder than Words 2010 and make a personal impact in youth domestic and dating abuse. Buy your tickets now! Saturday, September 11, 2010rnThe Music Box Theatre | 6126 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028. 6:00 VIP Reception (Catering: Global Cuisine by Gary Arabia) 7:30 Performancern9:30 VIP Post-Show Reception/Performer "Meet and Greet". Break the Cycle's events have raised nearly $3 million to help thousands of teens escape abuse and build healthy relationships.

Join the run to save lives now! Early detection and prevention of ovarian cancer saves lives! Join the Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Greater California for the 12th Annual Women's Health Walk/Run for Awareness & Hope. Our goal is to educate the general public and the medical community of the signs and symptoms of this disease, and to support research to find an early detection method and successful treatment.

The MSA Classic is the premier competition in the Coalition of Surfing Clubs annual series. This club-level, invitational contest will be held at Surfrider Beach, Malibu from September 11-12, 2010. More than 275 invited athletes representing elite surfing clubs from around the world to compete at First Point, Malibu, one of surfing’s legendary waves. • September 11/12, 2010 at world-famous Surfrider Beach, Malibu • over 275 competitors representing elite surfing clubs around the world • men and women competing across 14 divisions • contest viewing FREE and open to the public • a green-aware surfing contest

Come get your MUNCH on! Enjoy 30 Gourmet Food Trucks, Designer Shopping, Culinary Demonstrations, Complimentary Beverage, Free Onsite Parking and more. Pre-Sale Tickets are $7 online and $10 at the Door.

The Start! Orange County Heart Walk is a 5K fitness walk and a 1 Mile Survivor Route that brings together companies to fight heart disease and stroke. Although you can register to walk as an individual, we recommend you join a team at your company as it provides friendly competition and a reason to get fit and train for the walk. It also creates a reason to band together with your co-workers for a common cause.

The Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro, Los Angeles Italian food, music, culture, games & rides!The Italian-American culture and values are alive and well in Los Angeles and its surrounding neighborhoods. Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro Los Angeles, offering three days of enjoyment for the entire family. Just like the 80+ year old New York City tradition, the Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro Los Angeles celebrates Italian culture, food and entertainment, and features live music, street performers, strolling musicians, a kid’s corner, and many rides and games. In addition to sampling wine from local wineries and food from some of Los Angeles’ best Italian restaurants, guests are invited to learn recipes from the cooking stage and play bocce ball and bingo with some of Hollywood’s Italian-American celebrities and much more!

Join Malibu Surf Association and volunteer to clean up the beaches! The Sound will be there playing music for all volunteers.

Septemberfest is America's answer to Oktoberfest. Having felt shorted for years by German food, Polka music, and Lederhosen, America finally claimed its own tradition of BBQ and Daisy Dukes. The one constant? Beer. Septemberfest will feature over 200 beers, bbq, music, and in all, a celebration of everything that's great about American culture. Admission is $50 and includes unlimited pours. Tickets available at www.drinkeatplay.com/septemberfest/. Enter "Sound" in the Coupon Code and receive 30% off. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

The POPS issue you a backstage pass to the nostalgic sounds of Old Hollywood and the glitz and glamour of the New. Explore the artistic and musical geniuses that connect films with their audiences through the magic of music. Jodi Benson, the voice of the Little Mermaid, will enchant you with songs from Titanic, The Wizard of Oz, Nine and other blockbusters. The orchestra will sweep you away with beloved film moments by Henry Mancini, Jerry Goldsmith and John Williams including a special tribute to Star Wars. We’ll provide the POPcorn!

The classic Mel Brooks movie is ALIVE...and it's headed to the Orange County Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa for two weeks only, September 12 - 25! You'll have a monstrously good time at this spectacular new production, as all of your favorite moments from the classic film are brought to side-splitting life along with brand new show-stopping musical numbers for the stage. See for yourself why The New York Post calls Young Frankenstein “the Broadway musical at its dizziest, glitziest and funniest.”

Sunday, September 26, 2010 Ojai Valley Inn & Sparn
rnFeaturing performances by Michael Bolton, Dave Mason, Kenny G and more.rn
rnTickets are $500 for Benefit Concert and $650 for a golf spot.rn
rnFor more info visit www.michaelboltoncharities.com

Mark your calendars for OC’s most Delicious Dining event returning for the flavors of Fall September 26th - October 2nd... rnMore than 100 restaurants across Orange County’s vast dining landscape are ready to dish up amazing food at fantastic prices during Orange County’s most anticipated culinary event. rnFrom all corners of the county this foodie celebration provides OC locals the opportunity to indulge in a selection of specially priced prix fixe menus from over 100 of Orange County’s best Restaurants. These menus showcase some of the region’s most talented chefs who have personalized each menu to reflect their culinary style. The prix fixe menus are priced at $10, $15 and $20 per person for lunch, and $20, $30 or $40 per person for dinner. rnThe only thing to make for dinner during Restaurant Week is reservations! This is the time for food lovers to try new places, get groups of friend and dine out and just really enjoy a week of fabulous dining. Start planning your week of dining out.

Just Because Charity started after a day of golf between two great friends, discussing their game over drinks. These two friends both enjoy playing golf and they wanted to combine their love for golf with their commitment to helping others. Just Because Charity Foundation was created to support socially responsible causes worldwide... "just because we care and we can". We are committed to giving back and encourage you to help us. All golf tickets include: Green fee & cart, range balls, continental breakfast, awards luncheon, door prizes, silent auction, closest to the pin competition, putting contest and long drive competition.

Santa Monica Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CArnEvery journey begins with that first step. In 2010, thousands of concerned citizens in nearly 80 communities across the nation will walk together to raise money and awareness about our country's need for a world-class treatment and recovery system for people with mental illness. SAVE THE DATE October 2, 2010 for the Seventh Annual NAMIWalks for the Mind of America. Make your plans, sign up, register your team, invite your family and friends to a bigger and better walk in 2010! Won't you join us?

18th Street Arts Center, in association with Library Alehouse, is bringing the first Craft Beer Festival to the Westside of L.A. B.A.M. Fest, which stands for Beer, Art and Music Festival, is a celebration of locally produced art, music and the finest craft beers around. With 20-plus breweries, 4 bands, 3 galleries, open artist studios and gourmet organic food provided by the Green Truck, B.A.M. Fest 2010 is poised to draw a fun crowd and become Santa Monica’s next hip annual event. All proceeds benefit 18th Street Arts Center, a Santa Monica 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tickets WILL sell out, so buy early! COST: Pre-Sale Tickets: $30/person before September 1, 2010. After September 1, 2010: $35.00/person, gets you a B.A.M. Fest logo tasting glass and unlimited sampling, 5 hours of live music, exploration of artist studios and galleries and the joy of drinking some of the best beers around.

Adopt and race a rubber ducky at the 17th Annual Mighty Rubber Ducky Derby on October 3rd at Wild Rivers Waterpark in Irvine. Proceeds benefit the Children's Bureau of Southern California whose vision is to significantly change the lives of at-risk children by providing state-of-the-art child abuse prevention and treatment services.

The Los Angeles County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Honorary Chairperson Maria Shriver, First Lady of California are proud to present The Lynn Lectures: Mindfulness & Integrative Medicine Lecture Series featuring Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD Internationally known scientist, writer, and meditation teacher. Learn more about Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and how it can help you deal with stress, manage illness and discover the benefits of living life moment-to-moment. All proceeds from ticket sales, sponsorships and donations for this event will benefit the Los Angeles County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Event Dates: October 9-10, 2010 The Brewery ArtWalk is a twice annual open studio weekend at the worlds largest art complex. With over 100 participating resident artists, you will have the opportunity to see new works, discover new favorites, speak with the artists and purchase artwork directly from the artists at studio prices.The ArtWalk takes place in the Spring and Fall, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. Admission is free and so is parking. Come and support LA’s finest artists, take home some great works and dine at the on-site restaurant.

From: 10/09/2010to 10/10/2010rnrnPut on your Lederhosen and get your stein ready for the LA Oktoberfest, Sample traditional German Foods, Beers, Wines, Spirits, the hottest buxom beer maidens serving Bavarian brews; Bavarian bands playing lively tunes and leading sing-along's of old time drinking songs. What more could you ask for... Two full days of Food, Beer, and Music. Tickets are very limited and the event will sell out!!!

Join us for a fun-filled day of great friends, over 125 wines, LA's top gourmet food trucks and live music under the stars, all at one of the best outdoor venues in Southern California- The LA County Arboretum. Fun stuff you can expect at the festival- Stroll the grounds of the beautiful Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Tram Tours of the entire 127 Acres, Experience wines from California and around the world, Learn about and taste cheeses from California and beyond, Dine at communal tables while enjoying your wine, Challenge your friends for a game of Bocci Ball, Horse Shoes, Ultimate golf or just throw around the Frisbee. Most of all RELAX.

Tickets start at $35!

Diamond in the RAW'S vision is to open the eyes ofrnat risk teens, young women and others about thernmany opportunities and careers that are available,rnbut are rarely introduced to the public. Our intent will be to enhance and nurture at risk youth by nurturing their ambitions for future endeavors. In addition we plan to educate, provide resources and information, as well as promote professional development that will build an integrated network of service systems compatible with our mission. We further visualize that by mentoring these individuals and sharing our experiences we can provide the necessary tools needed to achieve success inside and outside of the entertainment field.rn

The Start! Orange County Heart Walk is a 5K fitness walk and a 1 Mile Survivor Route that brings together companies to fight heart disease and stroke. Although you can register to walk as an individual, we recommend you join a team at your company as it provides friendly competition and a reason to get fit and train for the walk. It also creates a reason to band together with your co-workers for a common cause.

This is a 5K/10K run/walk to support the Hirshberg Foundation. Founded in 1997, the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing pancreatic cancer research, and providing information, resources and support to pancreatic cancer patients and their families. Dress in costume and enter our Costume Contest. Prizes will be awarded in various categories including Best Adult, Best Team and Best Volunteer. Please dress in full spirit of Halloween, but remember, this is a family event!

Please join us at the Walk to Cure Diabetes on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at the University of California, Irvine. The Orange County Walk is one of the largest family-friendly free Walk events in Orange County with an interactive kids' area, free food, live entertainment and more

Our mission is to prevent, treat and cure lupus through medical research. 100% of all donations go to support lupus research programs because the ALR board of directors funds all administrative and fundraising costs. There's no fundraising minimum and all are welcome at this fun family event. Join the quest to find a cure by creating a walk team, donating or volunteering. Walk with the Alliance for Lupus Research on November 13th at Cresecent Bay park in Santa Monica.

Hit the beach with the Malibu International Marathon on november 14th. Join a fundraising team and run for a cause like Boys and Girls Club of Malibu or Malibu Green Machine. Registration and info available at www.malibuintmarathon.com. A message from Malibu international marathon in partnership with 100.3 The Sound, a Bonneville station, proud to be making a difference in Southern California.