Deadline for receipt of What’s Going On listings is Friday, 12 p.m., at least two weeks prior to activity. Fax to: (213) 251-5720, e-mail us at lawattsnus@aol.com or mail to: L.A. Watts Times, 3540 Wilshire Blvd., PH3, Los Angeles, CA 90010.

POLICE BRUTALITY — The 14th annual “National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality” is scheduled to take place Oct. 22 with a noon assembly at Crenshaw Boulevard and Florence Avenue. There will also be a 2 p.m. march north on Crenshaw Boulevard to Leimert Park, where a rally will be held at 4 p.m., and a vigil will be held at 6 p.m. Information: (323) 446-7459, october22nd_la@ yahoo.com.

FIREFIGHTER SOCIAL — The African American Firefighter Museum’s Annual Fundraising Social will take place Oct. 24, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., at 1401 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles. There will be live jazz until 11 p.m., in addition to DJs Smooth and Gee-Q. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door. Information: (213) 744-1730, www.aaffmuseum.org.

MY FRIEND’S HOUSE — My Friend’s House Foundation will celebrate its one-year anniversary Oct. 17, noon to 3 p.m., by feeding more than 300 homeless men and women. This event will take place in the San Julian Street parking lot of the Union Rescue Mission, 545 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles. Those who are interested in volunteering and sharing in the celebration through giving, or who know someone who will benefit from these services, can attend. Information: (323) 769-5433, info@myfriendshousela.org.

ART SHOW — St. Francis Episcopal Church will hold an art show Oct. 24, 4 to 8 p.m., in the parish hall, 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates. Funds from this event will aid “Mama Hill’s Help,” a South Los Angeles after-school youth program the church has adopted as a community project. The art show is free to the public and open to any artist who wishes to participate. Each artist will be responsible for their own setup and display. A suggested donation of 20 percent from each art sale is requested, although artists will be permitted to exhibit their work for free. Information: (310) 377-0649.

SEA FAIR — The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium will hold its 2009 Autumn Sea Fair Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Activities will include Beach Olympics, marine-related exhibits, a sand sculpture contest and a chance to search for buried pirate treasure. There is beach parking at $1 per vehicle per hour; guests can bring a picnic or purchase food and drinks from on-site vendors. The aquarium is at 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro. Information: (310) 548-7562.

POTLUCK — Project Cry No More/Operation Survivor, a nonprofit support group for the loved ones of murder victims, meets on the third Sunday of every month. This month’s meeting will be Oct. 18, 3 p.m., at 200 N. Long Beach Blvd., Compton. The organization has trained professional social psychotherapists who can serve people dealing with the ill-effects of homicide. Information: (310) 764-0165, projectcrynomore@ aol.com.

TEACH-IN — ANSWER (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) is sponsoring a teach-in on “The Afghanistan War: Renewing the Anti-War Struggle” Oct. 17, 2 p.m., in the chemistry building/room three of Los Angeles City College, 855 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles.  Speakers will include Ron Kovic, Vietnam War veteran; Muna Coobtee, of the National Council of Arab Americans; Hamid Khan, of the South Asian Network; and others. Information: (213) 251-1025, www.answerla.org.

WALKING TOUR — The Venice Historical Society will host a “Venice Beach Movie Locations Walking Tour,” led by historian/ author Harry Medved and location manager Barry Gremillion, Oct.18, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., beginning at the Rose Café & Market, 220 Rose Ave., Venice. The tour will cost $10 for nonmembers, $8 for VHS members, and reservations are recommended. Participants will observe Venice historical landmarks and locations from the days of Charlie Chaplin and Mack Sennett to Oliver Stone. Information: (310) 967-5170, www. venicehistorical.org.

EMPOWERMENT SESSIONS — KRST Unity Center of Spirituality will sponsor African-centered activities and programs including Empowerment Sessions, Black Gnostic studies, and more, Sundays at 10:30 a.m.. The center is at 7825 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles. Information: (323) 759-7567.

PET CLINIC — The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will hold a low-cost vaccine and microchip clinic Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its South Bay Pet Adoption Center, 12910 Yukon Ave., Hawthorne. Information: (310) 676-1149, www.spcaLA.com.

SANKOFA’S WORD — The community is invited to participate in an evening of spoken word. The opportunity to present is open, but performers should come early to sign up. This event is free, but a love offering will be accepted. Food/refreshments will be available. This event will occur Oct. 21, 7 to 10:30 p.m., at the 27th Street Bakery, 4308 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles. Massages, vegan food and visual arts will be available. Information: (323) 517-3222, San Kofa39Word@yahoo.com. 

CONFERENCE — The “Brick and Mortar Conference: Laying The Foundation One Brick At A Time” is designed for women and young ladies. Speakers will address today’s life-challenging issues, and all subject matters are chosen by the Youth Advisory Board. This event will take place Oct. 24, 11 a.m., at the Chosen Temple Christian Fellowship Church, 2222 Manchester Ave., Inglewood. Information: (310) 967-7742, mb_ youth_foundation@yahoo.com.