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5 Things: Noise Alerts, Birthday Bash, Halloween Contest, Museum Exhibit, Job Fair

It's Monday. We've got five things you need to know about the week ahead.

As the week starts up, check out what's coming up, Oct. 31 to Nov. 5.

SONG Sirens, Live Fire Noise Alerts

The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station conducts its quarterly siren testing on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 2 to Nov. 3.

Camp Pendleton residents may hear sirens being sounded for a few seconds, according to base public affairs.

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Also, air operations along the coast and mortar live fire in the Whiskey/Zulu impact area are scheduled for Thursday and Friday, Nov. 3 to Nov. 4, between the hours of 6 a.m. and midnight.

Celebrate Marine Corps' Birthday

Camp Pendleton marks the Marine Corps' 236th birthday Saturday, Nov. 5, with cocktails, dinner and dancing starting at 5:30 p.m.

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The event at the South Mesa Club costs $45; call Paulette Aviles at 760-720-9917 for more information.

Deadline for Halloween Contest

Halloween night at 9 p.m. is the deadline to upload your kids' costume pictures and become eligible for a trip to New York or Los Angeles to meet celebrity judge Heidi Klum in the .

The winner's favorite charity, and those of nine runners-up, also gets a $1,031 donation. Simply upload a photo of your kid, 12 or younger, in his or her Halloween costume. See full rules .

Civilian Job Fair on Thursday

A Civilian Job Fair for military-experienced job seekers is set for Thursday, Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pacific Views South Mesa on base.

For more information, call 760-725-2231.

Museum Exhibit Examines Identity

Becky Guttin, a San Diego-based artist, re-envisions the lobby with a that opens Monday, Oct. 31, and runs to Saturday, Nov. 5.

Guttin uses cultural symbols, including folk animals and miniature houses, to explore the meaning of family, home and identity.

Military admission is free. For more information, visit the museum website.

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