The San Diego Chapter of the Autism Society will host its fifth annual conference tomorrow and Saturday at Marina Village Conference Center, 1936 Quivira Way. The two-day event will feature six speakers, conferences, resources and more. Information: (619) 298-1981 or www.sd-autism.org.

Rock Art 2006, a rock art symposium, will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the San Diego Zoo's Otto Auditorium. Cost: $35 for students and museum members, $45 for general admission. RSVP: (619) 239-2001 or www.museumofman.org.

A presentation and book signing of “Voyage of the Turtle: In Pursuit of the Earth's Last Dinosaur,” by Carl Safina, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way. Open to the public. Admission: $8. Seating is limited. Reservation required: (858) 534-5771.

Chat, Chew & Chocolate, a women's social organization, will gather from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 7 at St. Tropez Bakery & Bistro, 600 W. Broadway. Cost: $25. RSVP: www.travelingchocolateparties.com. Information: www.chatchewandchocolate.com.

Support

The Braille Institute will offer free classes throughout San Diego beginning Monday. The classes will teach people how to remain independent despite loss of vision. Classes end Dec. 5. Information: (858) 452-1111, ext. 5033 or www.brailleinstitute.org.

Send items at least 10 days before desired publication date to: FYI, The San Diego Union-Tribune, P.O. Box 120191, San Diego, CA 92112-0191 or or e-mail to fyi.city@uniontrib.com. Questions: (619) 593-4957.