Event Listings:
Typed information on book signings and readings should reach us at least two weeks before the event. Include author's name, title of book(s), date, time and location. Publishes Sundays. Fax: (619) 260-5083; e-mail: books@uniontrib.com

Around Town:
Typed information on business-related meetings, seminars, and non-profit events should reach us at least two weeks before the event. Include time, location, cost, and a phone number the public can call. Publishes Saturdays. Fax: (619) 260-5086; e-mail: financial@uniontrib.com

BioBytes:
Typed description of a local leader for this feature can be submitted any time. Submission should include leader's key community accomplishments and favorite Web sites. Runs Mondays in "Personal Technology" section only. Fax: (619) 260-5086; e-mail: personaltech@uniontrib.com

Business Briefing:
Typed descriptions of industry awards, new facilities, strategic partnerships and other business-related milestones. Fax: (619) 260-5086; e-mail: financial@uniontrib.com

Calendar (Personal Technology):
Submit typed information about personal technology-related lectures, workshops and classes. Runs Mondays in "Personal Technology" section only. Fax: (619) 260-5086; e-mail: personaltech@uniontrib.com

Five Questions:
Typed suggestions of a person for a possible future profile can be submitted any time. Person should have a unique involvement in the field of technology. Include a list of five interesting questions he/she could answer. Runs Mondays in "Personal Technology" section only. Fax: (619) 260-5086; e-mail: personaltech@uniontrib.com

On the Move:
Submit announcements of promotions and new hires to with a "head and shoulders" photo, if possible. Fax: (619) 260-5086; e-mail: financial@uniontrib.com

Pet Calendar:
Typed information on pet-related events should reach the newspaper at least two weeks before the event. Fax: (619) 260-5093; e-mail: pets@uniontrib.com

Burl Stiff:
Invite Burl Stiff to attend your organization's next fundraiser. Send a letter at least a month before the event date with the basic background information: date, time and location of event, plus information on the host organization and how the funds will be used. Fax: (619) 260-5093.

Calendar (Currents Health):
News briefs about nutrition classes, health screenings and upcoming fitness events. Also, news briefs about events, programs, and support groups for the disabled. Publishes Tuesdays. E-mail: health@uniontrib.com

For Their Benefit:
A weekly listing of activities sponsored by nonprofit organizations to raise funds for programs that serve San Diegans. Fax: (619) 293-2148; e-mail: brittany.inman@uniontrib.com

Making It:
Columnist Ozzie Roberts appears in the Passages section writing about milestone moments or events in people's lives. If your organization has an inspirational story to tell, send a brief "story idea" to Ozzie. Fax: (619) 260-5093; e-mail: ozzie.roberts@uniontrib.com (Follow-up phone call recommended: (619) 293-2037.)

Family Calendar:
Typed information on family entertainment or educational events should reach us at least three weeks before the event. Include date, time, location, cost, and a phone number the public can call. Publishes Saturdays. E-mail: leah.masterson@uniontrib.com

Religion & Ethics:
Information on public events involving religion or ethics should be sent at least one week in advance of publication. Include date, time, location, cost and a phone number the public can call. Publishes Saturdays. Fax: (619) 293-1896; e-mail: re.calendar@uniontrib.com

Volunteers:
This feature spotlights a volunteer opportunity. Information should include what is needed, where it is needed, how many hours volunteers are expected to contribute, and contact information. The information should reach us at least two weeks before publication. Fax: (619) 260-5093; e-mail: currents@uniontrib.com

Currents Food

What's Happening:
Typed information on food-related events such as wine tasting and cooking classes should reach us at least three weeks before the event. Include date, time, location, cost and a phone number where the public can reach a contact. Publishes Wednesdays. Fax (619) 260-5095; e-mail: food@uniontrib.com

Currents Quest
Quest publishes Thursdays. The Quest hotline is (619) 718-5165. Fax: (619) 260-5093.

Questions Answered:
Send scientific questions to UCSD science writer and educator Sherry Seethaler at Quest, The San Diego Union-Tribune, P.O. Box 120191, San Diego, CA 92112-0191 or e-mail: sseethaler@ucsd.edu. Please include your name, city of residence and phone number.

Datebook:
Typed information on gardening, crafts, classes, and club meetings related to home improvement should reach us at least two weeks before the event. Include date, time, location, cost and a phone number the public can call. Publishes Sundays. Fax: (619) 260-5095; e-mail: home@uniontrib.com

If something needs fixing in your neighborhood and a local government or the state is responsible for fixing the problem, let Just Fix It know. Phone: (800) 820-8714 or go to http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/justfixit/index.html

Letters should include the author's name, address, city of residence, and a daytime phone number so we can verify the letter. Send typed letters to Letters Editor, The San Diego Union-Tribune, P.O. Box 120191, San Diego, CA 92112-0191. Fax: (619) 260-5081; e-mail: letters@uniontrib.com

Story Tips:
For local story ideas in the North Coast area call (760) 476-8200 or fax (619) 260-5076. For North County Inland, call (760) 752-6739 or fax (619) 260-5099. For central San Diego, call (619) 293-1211 or fax (619) 293-1896. For East County, call (619) 593-4926 or fax (619) 260-5096. For South County, call (619) 498-6650 or fax (619) 260-5097.

Diane Bell Column:
If you have a humorous anecdote, celebrity sighting or other local "slice of life" item that makes you smile, submit a brief write-up for Diane Bell's consideration. Her column runs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Call: (619) 293-1518 or fax: (619) 260-5009; e-mail: diane.bell@uniontrib.com

This is the Union-Tribune's public events calendar that runs in the Our Region section. It lists free and low-cost lectures, workshops, group meetings, children's activities, and community events such as street festivals, rummage sales, pancake breakfasts and blood drives.

To be considered for publication, items should be submitted to FYI at least two weeks before the event and must include a brief description, time, date, cost and street address, as well as a phone number the public can call for more information.

Central San Diego contributions should be sent to FYI, The San Diego Union-Tribune, P.O. Box 120191, San Diego, CA 92112-0191. Fax: (619) 293-1896; e-mail: fyi.city@uniontrib.com

North County contributions should be sent to FYI, The San Diego Union-Tribune, 1152 Armorlite Dr., San Marcos, CA 92069. Fax (619) 260-5099; e-mail: northcounty@uniontrib.com

East County contributions should be sent to FYI, The San Diego Union-Tribune, 141 N. Magnolia Ave., Suite 101, El Cajon, CA 92020. Fax (619) 260-5096; e-mail: fyi.east@uniontrib.com

South County contributions should be sent to FYI, The San Diego Union-Tribune, 678 Third Ave., Suite 100, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Fax (619) 260-5097; e-mail: fyi.south@uniontrib.com

Typed information on entertainment events should reach us at least 10 days before publication. Include when and where the event is being held, performance times or exhibit hours, ticket prices or cover charges, and telephone numbers including area code. Publishes Thursdays. Fax: (619) 260-5082; e-mail: night&day@uniontrib.com

The news department publishes information daily about San Diego County residents' deaths. Information for these free obituaries is accepted only from mortuaries and cremation services. Private individuals may submit paid death and funeral notices. Phone: (619) 293-1912 or e-mail: funeralnotices@uniontrib.com.

Guest Column:
Ideas for "by-lined" opinion pieces on an issue of interest to the greater San Diego community can be submitted for consideration. Start by writing a brief synopsis of suggested guest column topic idea and send by fax: (619) 260-5081; e-mail: opinion@uniontrib.com. (Follow-up phone call recommended: Bernie Jones (619) 293-1208) Include author's title, organization, phone and e-mail address.

This weekly section of the newspaper publishes on Sundays. Its goal is to bring together, in one place, information on births, weddings, anniversaries, deaths and other life-changing events. E-mail: passages@uniontrib.com

Celebrations:
This grouping, appearing within Passages on Sundays, prints paid announcements of weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and graduations. To place a paid Celebrations ad, phone: (619) 293-2242.

To inform the photography staff of breaking news in your community, call (619) 293-1318. To inform the photo desk of a planned event or to submit ideas for pictures in your community, fax (619) 260-5077. To order photos published in the newspaper, call (619) 293-2900.

Typed information on sporting events in which the public can participate should reach us at least two weeks before the event. Include date, time, location, any registration fees, and a phone number the public can call. Fax: (619) 293-5078; e-mail: sports@uniontrib.com

The Readers Page:
Features include recommendations from local travelers and a picture of the week. Publishes Sundays. Fax: (619) 260-5083; email: travel@uniontrib.com To submit a travel photo for possible publication, refer to the information published weekly in Travel.

News:
Submit news tips and story ideas by phone: (619) 718-5280 or e-mail: sosdnews@uniontrib.com. Mailing address: SignOnSanDiego.com, P.O. Box 122512, San Diego, CA 92112-2512.

Newsroom Breaking News Team
Weekdays 5:30 a.m. ñ 1:30 p.m. Phone: (619) 293-1010.
E-mail: breaking@uniontrib.com

Communities:
To submit information about a community event to be posted on the "Communities" calendar page on SignOnSanDiego.com, go to http://community.signonsandiego.com/calendar

You'll also find a link at the bottom of the SignOnSanDiego.com home page.

Entertainment:
To submit event submissions, please e-mail entertainment@uniontrib.com.

Today's Local News is distributed Wednesday through Sunday to homes in Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos and Vista. If you have a news tip or story idea in these areas, contact by phone: (760) 752-6789 or fax: (760) 752-6785.

Business:
E-mail: biz@tlnews.net

Entertainment / Features:
E-mail: lifestyle@tlnews.net

Letters to the Editor:
E-mail: tlnletters@tlnews.net

News:
E-mail: news@tlnews.net

Sports:
E-mail: tlnsports@tlnews.net