Calabasas Chamber of Commerce schedule

+Thurs. Sept 21: Calabasas Pumpkin Festival Kick-Off Mixer at Acura 101 West, 24650 Calabasas Road, Calabasas.

In the spirit of the fall season and as a beginning to the Calabasas Pumpkin Festival season, the public is invited to an evening of celebration and raising the giant "Punky" balloon to the rooftop of Acura 101 West.

The mixer starts at 5:30 p.m and there is free admission and refreshments.To learn more about the festival, visit www.calabasaspumpkinfestival.com.

+Thurs. Sept.28: Chamber Luncheon at the Calabasas Inn, 23500 Park Sorrento, Calabasas. Topic: "The State of Education in California" with guest speaker Sandra B. Smyser, superintendent of the Las Virgenes Unified School District.

The luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m. Admission is $25 for members and $30 for non-members and those without reservations.