The Planner NEWS, NOTES & EVENTS IN THE VALLEY

Thursday, Feb. 10 Summit 2000 The Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley holds its annual economic summit, with this year’s theme “Harnessing the Power of Information.” The summit runs from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Universal Hotel & Towers, 555 Universal Terrace Parkway, Universal City. Information: (818) 506-2500 or (818) 782-7738. Friday, Feb. 11 Chamber Awards The Encino Chamber of Commerce holds its annual installation dinner and names John Stiegler, owner of Auto Stiegler Inc., business person of the year. Dinner begins at 8 p.m. at the Warner Center Marriott, 21850 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills. Information: (818) 789-4711. Sunday, Feb. 13 No Driving The American Heart Association holds its annual Heart Run & Walk, the official warm-up to the Los Angeles Marathon. The event begins at the Warner Center, Oxnard Street and Owensmouth Avenue, with registration at 6:45 a.m. and the kick-off of the run/walk at 8 a.m. Information: (800) 698-1156. Monday, Feb. 14 U.S. Senate Forum The Valley Industry and Commerce Association and Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce host a state Senate candidates forum with a focus on the San Fernando Valley. The forum will feature candidates running for the seats now held by Cathie Wright, R-Simi Valley; Adam Schiff, D-Pasadena; and Tom Hayden, D-Los Angeles. The forum runs from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Radisson Valley Center Hotel, 15433 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Information: (818) 226-6466.