FYI

* Cal State Northridge is conducting a food drive at its athletic events from Nov. 8-22.

Anyone who takes two nonperishable items to a Matador game between those dates will receive a free ticket to that event.

Information: (818) 677-2683.

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* For anyone who has seen Australian Rules Football on cable television sports networks late at night and felt an urge to participate, the Los Angeles Crows Australian Football Club will hold its fall registration day November 15 at Woodley Park’s north field.

Registration starts at 10 a.m.

Call: (626) 441-8242.

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* 1960 Olympic decathlon champion Rafer Johnson of Sherman Oaks will be honored with the Namaste Award at a benefit dinner on Nov. 15 at the Pickwick Entertainment Center in Burbank. Johnson is chairman of the Board of Governors for the California Special Olympics. The Namaste Award celebrates the finest in human spirit. It’s given by The Namaste Interfaith Center. Tickets are $75. Information: (818) 781-4176.