By Astronomy lectures at Foothill College Astronomer Dr. Chris Chyba of the SETI Institute and Stanford University has scheduled a lecture, "Life in the Universe: Is It Just Around the Corner?" 7 p.m., Oct. 10, at the Smithwick Theater at Foothill College, Los Altos Hills. Admission is free. Visitors must purchase a parking permit for $2. For more information, call 949-7888.

CEEF 2001 hosts gala and silent auction

The Cupertino Educational Endowment Foundation has scheduled its 2001 gala dinner and silent auction 6 p.m., Oct. 27, at the San Jose Fairmont Hotel. Tickets are $135 per person. For more information, call (408) 446-2333.

Oak School Walk-a-thon

The Oak School Walk-a-thon is scheduled 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 20. For more information, call co-chairwoman Lissa Martin Sesek at 967-7151 or e-mail her at lissa@sesek.com.

CUSD trustee candidate forum

The Organization of Chinese Americans-Silicon Valley and Vision 2000 Foundation Inc. have scheduled a Fall ElectionCandidates’ Forum the Cupertino Union School District trustee candidates, 7 p.m., tonight, at Chicago Title Company, 20100 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. For more information, call (408) 252-4180 or e-mail gwong212@aol.com.