EVENTS CALENDAR

THURSDAY

Beating Energy Bills: “The Solar Energy Solution: Harnessing Solar Power in the Home and Office,” a UCLA Extension course, is offered Thursdays, tonight to Nov. 15.

Location: Room 5264, Boelter Hall, UCLA campus

Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Cost: $275

Information: (310) 825-9971

SATURDAY

Home Buyer Clinic: In a one-day UCLA Extension offering, Realtor Alan “Scotty” Herd will guide buyers and investors through the process of buying residential and small income property.

Location: UCLA campus, Public Policy Building, Room 2250

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost: $150

Information: (310) 825-9971

OCT. 14

Claremont Heritage Home Tour: Visit four homes on self-guided tour, including a house designed by architect Richard Neutra. The post-and-beam home and studio of potter-sculptor Harrison McIntosh is also on the tour.

Location: Starting point is 4161 Via Padova, Claremont.

Time: Houses will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; allow two hours to see all of the houses.

Cost: $15 in advance to Claremont Heritage, P.O. Box 742, Claremont 91711. Day of the tour, $20.

Information: (909) 621-0848, 9 a.m. to noon, weekdays

OCT. 20

Home Heating and Air Conditioning: What homeowners should know about replacing or installing systems, including utility rebates; thermostats, zoning and related subjects.

Location: Kahn Air Conditioning, 19434 Business Center Drive, Northridge.

Time: 10 a.m. to noon

Cost: No charge but reservations requested

Information: (818) 886-2600

OCT. 20

Home Builders Council Inaugural Ball: “Warm Autumn Nights,” featuring the Don Miller Orchestra, will be held for the Home Builders Council, educational fund-raising arm of the Building Industry Assn.

Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 17941 Von Karman Ave., Irvine

Time: 6:30 p.m., cocktails, followed by dinner and dancing at 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $115 before Oct. 10; $135, afterward. Proceeds to provide scholarships and grants for students pursuing careers in the home-building industry.

Information: Home Builders Council, (714) 832-9368, for reservations

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