Authors, musicians and a tax collector to present programs at the library

FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Library will host many free events in October, including concerts, lectures, book discussions and Day of the Dead activities.

• Sunday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. – Acoustic Showcase: Nathan and Jessie play a fusion of jazzy folk and blues on National Reso-Phonic guitars and accordion and sing in three languages. The duo plays often in Mexico and Europe.
• Monday, Oct. 2 at 9:15 a.m. – Economic Outlook & Your Property Taxes: Free informational seminar by San Diego County Treasurer-tax collector Dan McAllister. Presented by the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce.
• Sunday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. – The Fallbrook Chamber Orchestra includes professional musicians as well as students of music, varying in range from 7 to 70. Enjoy this free concert of classical music.
• Thursday, Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. – Friends Lecture: Hear the story of Amelia Earhart’s last flight when she disappeared on July 1, 1937 off the coast of New Guinea. Speaker Mark Carlson will share facts, myths and legends. Sponsored by the Friends of the Fallbrook Library.
• Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. – “Everything That Could Not Happen Will Happen Now” with Alberto Ramirez. Ramirez was born in East Los Angeles and graduated from UCLA with a degree in English. He will read from this his first novel and hold a Question & Answer session.
• Thursday, Oct., 19 at 1 p.m. – Local musician Bob Freaney and friends will play and discuss classical music.
• Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. – World famous Spanish guitar duo Beneditti and Svoboda will be featured at this monthly concert sponsored by the Friends of the Fallbrook Library.
• Friday, Oct. 20 at 9:30 a.m. – Author and musician Clint Perry will read from his new book “Jack Ferrington and the School for Swabbies” and perform.
• Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 5:30 p.m. – Dia de los Muertos: Enjoy an informative presentation on the significance of the Day of the Dead followed by a face painting tutorial for teens, crafts and Day of the Dead bread tasting. Registration is required. For teens and tweens ages 11-17 only.
• Sunday, Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. – 4Hands Piano: This classical concert series presents Naomi Okumuru Hobbs and Yumiko Oya on the piano. There will be a pre-concert talk at 2:30 p.m.

The Fallbrook Library is located at 124 S. Mission Rd. For more information about these and additional scheduled activities, visit http://www.sdcl.org or call (760) 731-4653.