Datebook
Rabbi Michael Lerner will speak on the politics and theology of spiritual progressives at a free public lecture at 8 p.m. Nov. 9. The lecture will be in the UCSD Price Center Ballroom. Parking permit will be available at the Gilman parking structure. Information: burkelecture.ucsd.edu.
A holistic living expo will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday at the Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio South. Information: www.holisticlivingexpo.com.
Ciao Bella Espresso will present an Ultimate Gift Party from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at 6787 El Cajon Blvd. The event brings together vendors of makeup, jewelry, woodwork and more, and will benefit Camp Reach for the Sky, a camp in Julian for children who have cancer. Admission is free. Information: (619) 469-4507.
Seminars
A free seminar on protecting your business and maximizing wealth will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 9 at GraceHollis offices, 3555 Fifth Ave. RSVP: (619) 692-0800.
Service Corps of Retired Executives will host an educational mini-workshop on the meaning and use of financial statements from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the SCORE Entrepreneur Center, 550 West C St., Suite 550. Cost: $25 pre-register; $35 at the door. To register: www.score-sandiego.org or (619) 557-7272.
Meetings
The San Diego and Imperial Counties chapter of the Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation will meet from 1 to 3:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Coral Room of Thornton Hospital in La Jolla. Information: (619) 303-9004.
The San Diego chapter of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge will hold its annual awards luncheon Nov. 13 at Handlery Hotel in Mission Valley. Information: (619) 884-5110.
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