AUTHORSPEAK The LW Library will hold its final AuthorSpeak event of 2023 on Friday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. next to the Library at Veterans Plaza. New York Times best-selling author Rachel Howzell Hall will discuss her latest thriller novel, “What Never Happened.” The novel follows Colette Weber, who has relocated to her Catalina Island home where, 20 years before, she was the sole survivor

Thursday: Domino’s Pizza at Clubhouse 6— Call ahead at 562-493-2212 for special orders, wings and salads from 3:30-7 p.m. Cash and cards are accepted. Thursday Nights: Koffel’s Taco Truck, Mandi’s Candies and Lucille's BBQ (this show only) at the Amphitheater— Dine al fresco before the Stone Soul Amphitheater show from 5-7 p.m. Monday: Kabobaholic Food Truck at Clubhouse 6—

The Garden Club will meet Monday, Sept 18, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 2.The featured speaker is Kathie Moriarty, Ph.D., who will discuss native plants. Dr. Moriarty is not Sherlock Holmes’ arch enemy, but she does like her notorious name. She was able to combine her enthusiasm for teaching with her passion for the world and people by earning her master’s in geography at Cal State Long Beach.

The LW RV Club will meet Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 5 p.m. at the Clubhouse 1 picnic area. This is also the club’s annual September barbecue and potluck picnic. The club will provide tri-tip and chicken entrees, beverages and all dinnerware. Guests should bring a side dish, such as a salad, hot or cold dish, or dessert. Happy hour starts at 4 p.m.; dinner at 5. Guests are welcome for a $10 cost.

Two dance classes are held every Saturday in Clubhouse 6, Section C, at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. In September, Candis Davis will teach cha-cha on Saturdays at 9 a.m. and waltz at 10 a.m. New topics are voted on each month. Each class is $7 per person. Partners are not needed. For more information, contact President Howard Small at 516-659-3314. —Howard Small

In observance of Labor Day, all Golden Rain Foundation offices except Security will be closed Monday, Sept. 4. The Leisure World Maintenance Department will be on call for emergencies only and can be reached at 562-594-4754.