Oct. 14: Chili Cook-Off; Ghost Tour

1. The Forecast: Sunny, 87

It will be sunny with a high near 87, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 57.

2. 2012 Open Studio Tour

For complete information on this two day event, click here.

3. Agoura Hills Library Chili Cook-Off

Bring your homemade Chili for the second annual Agoura Hills Library Chili Cook-Off at 3 p.m. Bring enough for people to sample. Gift card goes to the best chili.

4. Reign of Terror Haunted House/Thousand Oaks

Get ready for 12 bone-chilling nights when the Reign of Terror Haunted House opens at 7 p.m. at Janss Marketplace. The annual Reign of Terror, ranked as one of the top 10 Haunted Houses in the U.S., draws visitors from throughout southern California. Go to www.janssmarketplace.net for more information.

5. Ghost Tours at Strathearn Park in Simi Valley

This is a walking/standing tour with limited seating at a few of the stops. The tour can accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. No flashlights allowed inside the park. No photography or sound recording allowed within the park. Ghost Tour at Strathearn Park is a family friendly event. It is not a "Haunted House" type of event and is appropriate for children of all ages. It is the history of Simi Valley told in a very entertaining way by those who created it. Ghost Tours are at Strathearn Park in Simi Valley (137 Strathearn Place). Visit www.simihistory.com/Ghost.htm for more information.