WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010

October 13, 2010 - Cathy Thomas, Food Columnist for the Orange County Register, lecture. She will present her latest book, Melissa's Everyday Cooking With Organic Produce. The luncheon is $18 and reservations must be received by October 6. Mail checks to FOTL, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, Ca., 92648 or deliver in person to Friends Gift Shop at the same address. For more information, call 714-375-8429. Event held at Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave., HB, CA

Oktoberfest. Lederhosen and Dirndl attire are the fashion statement at this authentic German celebration with beers from Germany, bands from Germany, and foods and fun in the spirit of a time-honored Bavarian tradition. Time: 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: Free admission, families welcome. Location: Old World Village German Restaurant, Old World Village Restaurant, 7561 Center Ave., #49, Huntington Beach, California 92647 Call: (714) 895-8020. oldworld.ws

Wednesday Morning Storytime - Join the fun every Wednesday morning for toddler storytime. Stories are geared toward children ages 2 to 5, but all ages are welcome. Time: 10:30 a.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7881 Edinger Ave., #110, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Tel: (714) 897-6201

Imaging China: Contemporary Photographs from Commercial and Find Artists - at the Fine Arts Gallery, Golden West College. Show runs September 16 – October 13. Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10 am – 2 pm and Wednesday, 6-8 pm. Location: 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, Calif. goldenwestcollege.edu/finearts. Call: (14) 895-8772.

Karaoke - at Nadine's Irish Mist. Location: 16655 Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Beach, CA, NO COVER, 21+

Elks Bing Wednesday Matinee - 25 total games; $15 minimum buy in, all games pay $250. Doors open at 10 a.m. Early bird 11 a.m., regular at 11:30. Color monitors and computerized bingo verification enhance the experience. Food, soft drinks available for purchase; free coffee, tea and popcorn provided. Location: 7711 Talbert Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 848-9440. hbelks.com