Women’s club hosts breast cancer event   The San Diego Alumnae Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha, an international women’s fraternity and nonprofit organization, will host a fashion show and luncheon Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Kona Kai Resort in Point Loma to help support National Breast Cancer Awareness month.  The “Pretty in Pink” luncheon will feature fashions by Talbots of University Towne Centre, a silent auction and views of San Diego Bay. Silent auction items were donated by chapter members and local organizations and include a signed picture of San Diego Padres catcher Chase Headley and a ball signed by Padres shortstop Khalil Greene.  Proceeds from the auction and luncheon will benefit breast cancer awareness, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, scholarships and local philanthropies. The “Pretty in Pink” luncheon costs $55 and includes parking at the Kona Kai Resort. The silent auction and raffle will begin at 11 a.m., followed by the luncheon and fashion show at 12:30 p.m. For more information or to register, call (858) 488-7815 or e-mail [email protected].   North UC Library’s 1-year book sale a success The North University Community Library’s first anniversary book sale was a success based on the leadership of Ralph Vissell and Ed Threat, who managed the sale, and the exceptional loyalty of the volunteers who did extraordinary work in the bookstore. The resale bookstore is the focus point, which is administered by Vissell. He values having quality books and selling the books at a reasonable price. University City is a diverse community, and a number of those who purchased books sent them back to their native countries, including India, the Philippines and Sri Lanka or to U.S. cities such as New Orleans. Gary Chapman of the Friendsof the Library is going to write a letter to librarian Cindy Shutler commending her for a job well done and for all her hard work in making the celebration a success, as attendance inside the library was double, if not triple, the usual Saturday attendance The library, book store and athletic center are becoming the mortar that knits together the community. Residents of the many developments surrounding the area, such as Casabella, Toscana, The Villas, Andria, Capri or Costa Verde and The Crossroads, now have a solidifying source to make a real community in the North University Community Library and the Nobel Park Recreation Center. Others are welcome to join in the many activities each has to offer to help in this endeavor. Just pick up a brochure from the recreation center listing the schedule of classes and sports that are offered daily. Come out and join them or cheer the players on. The library has countless activities, like the movie- time film to be shown free with popcorn, Oasis classes and children’s programs. Stop by the library for details of this and many other programs The North University Community Library and the Nobel Park Recreation Center is located at 8810-20 Judicial Drive, San Diego, 92122. To contact the library, call (858) 581-9637. For the Nobel Park Recreation Center, call (858) 552-1626. Ballast Point brewery to host fund-raising event Ballast Point Brewing Co. will host its 12th anniversary party and beer festival Oct. 25 at Liberty Station’s North Promenade in Point Loma as part of a fund-raising event to benefit the YMCA Youth and Family Services Division and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. Ballast Point will be joined by more than 15 other local breweries in putting on the event, according to organizers. Participants will enjoy live island-style music from San Diego-based Pau Hana and receive 10 4-ounce tasters for the price of admission. Tickets are $35 if purchased online in advance or $40 the day of the event. “Our previous experiences with sponsoring nonprofit organizations have been overwhelmingly positive,” said Jack White, founder and president of Ballast Point Brewing Co. “And the outpouring of support that we have received from the San Diego community has truly been inspirational.” Ballast Point Brewing Co. distributes five of the brewers’ favorite beers commercially: Yellowtail Pale Ale, Calico Amber Ale, Big Eye I.P.A., Black Marlin Porter and Wahoo Wheat Beer. For more information about Ballast Point Brewing Co. and the anniversary party and beer festival, call (858) 695-2739 or visit www.BallastPoint.com.