The Golden Rain Foundation sponsors live entertainment at the clubhouses every month. As part of the GRF Battle of the Bands competition, attendance at performances will determine whether a band will keep coming back. Be sure to sign in and share feedback with the Recreation Department. All are welcome but guests must be accompanied by the resident who invites them. The following is the October

ENTERTAINERS CLUB Harvest Moon will perform Sunday, Sept. 27, from 3-4:15 p.m. at Clubhouse 4, sponsored by the Entertainers Club. This four-piece easy-listening band features Vickie Van Ert on lead vocals, Michael Simpson on vocals and guitar, Robert Negrete Jr. on bass guitar, and David Brito on percussion. Residents and their guests are welcome, along with snacks and refreshments.

The Karaoke Club holds weekly karaoke nights on Wednesdays from 5:30-9:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 1. Practice sessions are held Mondays in Clubhouse 6 from 1-3 p.m. On Sept. 16, the room was filled with energy as 35 performers took the microphone. Andy Baker always puts forth a powerful performance. The group welcomed lively new member Simone Adels, who sang “American Girl.” Chuck Oehl, Frank Miller,

GRF SPECIAL EVENTS GRF’s second annual Harvest Festival is Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Community Gardens, located at 13101 Nassau Drive. Admission is free. The fall celebration will feature live bluegrass music, handson gardening workshops, lawn games, a garden scavenger hunt, a food drive benefiting the OC Food Bank and raffle drawings with several major prizes.

ENTERTAINERS CLUB Easy Rider returns to Clubhouse 4 on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 7-9 p.m. with an energetic mix of classic country and rock favorites. This event is sponsored by the Entertainers Club. Easy Rider keeps the dance floor hopping. Bring refreshments and snacks. Admission is free for residents and their guests—tips are always appreciated. Warren Mays, Tom Lawlor, Mike Simpson