PLANNING AHEAD

HEALTH

Kick the habit, if not permanently, then at least for the day. Participate or support someone in the Great American Smokeout, happening today.

AUTHOR, AUTHOR

David Elkins will speak about his book “Beyond Religion” at 7:30 p.m. today at Barnes & Noble, Aliso Viejo. (949) 362-8027.

GARDENING

The California Native Plant Society meets at 7 p.m. today at the Irvine Ranch Water District headquarters. Free. (714) 278-4795.

FOR KIDS

Children can try all kinds of instruments at Pasadena Symphony’s Musical Circus, 9 a.m. Saturday. Pasadena Civic Auditorium. (626) 793-7172.

HOLIDAY

Coastline Community College Student Advisory Council’s Marketplace opens at 9 a.m. Saturday at Garden Grove Center. (714) 241-6253.