Buyers’ Course

“The School of Home Buying” course, focusing on the Ventura County “Fresh Rate” and Thousand Oaks Down Payment Assistance programs, will also cover several other government-assisted programs designed to prepare entry-level buyers for homeownership.

Location: The Area Housing Authority offices in Newbury Park, 1400 W. Hillcrest Drive.

Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost: Free

Information: Sponsors are the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura and Pacific Partners Mortgage Corp. Seating is limited. For reservations and further details, phone (805) 531-1818.

NEXT SUNDAY

Historic Yuletide “A Southern California Christmas” at the Homestead Museum in the City of Industry, with exhibits featuring period decorations from the 1870s through the 1920s, guided tours of the museum’s historic houses, holiday crafts and gifts; carolers and other music; a display of vintage automobiles, and available food.

Location: The Workman and Temple family Homestead Museum, 15415 E. Don Julian Road, City of Industry

Time: 1 to 5 p.m.

Cost: Free admission

Information: (626) 968-8492

DEC. 12

Assessments Meeting

The Community Associations Institute (CAI), Orange County regional chapter, will hold a mini-trade show and luncheon meeting on “Assessment Collections and Procedures.”

Location: Irvine Marriott Hotel, 18000 Von Karman Ave., Irvine

Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cost: $35, members; $40, nonmembers

Information: CAI, Orange County, (949) 380-7360

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