Campaign Calendar

Harold W. Ezell, co-author of Prop. 187, will speak at a luncheon meeting of the Encino Republican Women Federated at 11 a.m. today at Sportsmen’s Lodge, 12833 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. Cost is $15.50 at the door. Information: (818) 784-7334.

* A program titled “Understanding Prop. 187: The Catholic Church and Its Response” will be presented from 3:30 to 5 p.m. today at Cal State Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., University Student Union Reseda Room. The event is sponsored by the Campus Newman Ministry. Information: (818) 885-4850.

* The Valley Interfaith Council will sponsor a debate on controversial issues to be decided in the November election at 7 p.m. Friday at the Sepulveda Unitarian-Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. The event will focus on Prop. 186, the single-payer health care initiative, and Prop. 187, the anti-immigration initiative. Information: (818) 718-6460.

* Los Angeles City Council candidate Roberta Weintraub will speak at 6 p.m. Friday at Temple B’nai Hayim, 4302 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Information: (818) 788-4664.

* A candidates forum featuring Democrat and Republican hopefuls for key national and statewide offices will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Church on the Way, 14800 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. The event is sponsored by the Christian Coalition of California and KKLA radio. Information: (818) 786-4270.