Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State (2005-2009) and distinguished Stanford University professor, is the keynote speaker of “An Evening to Remember” on October 8 at Rancho Bernardo Inn to benefit Solutions for Change. The event will feature dinner, a live auction, singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk, and Rice’s speech. “Having Dr. Rice keynote our most important fundraiser is going to expand awareness about Solutions for Change, helping us to change attitudes and rebuild lives for more families than ever before,” notes Chris Megison, who founded Solutions for Change with his wife Tammy in 1999. “A solution to family homelessness in North County is within our reach." (760/941-6545, ext. 320, www.solutionsforchange.org/events)    JANE SHIOMI