Fire stations across the county will open their doors to the public on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m.- noon, including nearby Fire Station 48, located at 3131 North Gate Road, Seal Beach. The family-friendly event will feature tours of the fire house, OC Fire Authority community educators and firefighters ready to answer people’s burning questions. This is an opportunity to meet the firefighters

The GRF Emergency Preparedness Expo will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Clubhouse 3 Lobby and Veterans Plaza. This free event for residents combines resources, demonstrations and exhibits designed to help everyone stay prepared in the event of an emergency. A special highlight this year will be the opening of a time capsule sealed in the year 2000 by the Leisure World Historical

ite Wa-Rite is a female-only club that meets on Friday mornings from 9-10 in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Weigh-ins are from 8-8:45. Dues are $10 a year, plus 10 cents upon signing in. LW ID cards must be shown. Women who want support on their weight-loss journey and to meet like-minded people are welcome to stop by no later than 8:45 to weigh in and complete the registration paperwork. On Sept. 19,

Everyone is invited to an hour-long session of laughter for no reason with Bev Bender and others on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 1:30 p.m. in Optum HCC Conference room. Participants will leave with smiles on their faces and a song in their hearts. Best of all, it’s fun, free and nonfattening. Bev Bender is a certified laugh leader who helps people improve their lives through laughter.