Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence presents Leslie Morgan Steiner, author of Crazy Love, at a reception and book signing on October 8th, 5:30pm at the eBay Town Hall, in San Jose. www.nextdoor.org

A Poker Tournament to benefit Hope Flight Foundation takes place October 18th, 8pm, at 111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco. www.hopeflightfoundation.org

The Annual Bridge School benefit concerts at Shoreline Amphitheater featuring Neil Young, No Doubt, Chris Martin, Sheryl Crow, Gavin Rossdale and more will be October 24th and 25th. www.livenation.com

History San Jose is hosting an old-fashioned Halloween Party on October 31st from 1-4pm featuring trick-or-treating and family fun. www.historysanjose.org

The Hilltop YMCA invites you to take part with their 3rd annual Home Front 10K and 5K run/walk on October 3rd at Marina Bay-Bay Trail in Richmond. www.onyourmarkevents.com

The Arts Guild of Sonoma invites you to an opening night reception on October 2nd, 6-8pm. www.artsguildofsonoma.org

Support your Deputy Sheriff Association of Alameda at the TVs, electronics & textiles recycling drop-off event on October 3rd and 4th, 9am to 3pm, 6689 Owens Drive in Pleasanton. It’s FREE. www.unwaste.com

City College of San Francisco is hosting a biology seminar called “Bedbugs: 21st Century Vampires” on October 3oth, noon to 1pm, Ocean Campus, Science Building. www.ccsf.org

The Foothill Middle School Parent Faculty Association is hosting its annual auction on November 6th to raise money to save existing programs that will otherwise be eliminated. 925-943-5266

The Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival is October 17th and 18th, 9am to 5pm, on Main Street…admission is free. www.miramarevents.com