The Wizards will close out their MLS regular-season home schedule at 7 p.m. Saturday against the San Jose Earthquakes at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in KCK.</p><p>In conjunction with the game, it&#8217;s the Wizards&#8217; fan appreciation night: postgame fireworks, an autograph session with Wizards players and mascots passing out Halloween candy to children.</p><p>Before the MLS match, Graceland University will take on Missouri Valley at 3:30 p.m.</p><p>Visit <strong>kcwizards.com</strong> for more information.</p><p><strong><span class="subhead">TODAY</span></strong></p><p><strong>BEHIND THE STATS: </strong><strong><span class="leadin">Radio show recording with Matt Fulks and Dave O&#8217;Hara; former Chiefs quarterback Mark Vlasic will be the guest; noon to 1 p.m. at Chappell&#8217;s Restaurant and Sports Museum, 323 Armour Road in North Kansas City. For more information call 816-421-0002 or visit <a href="http://www.BehindTheStatsRadio.com">www.BehindTheStatsRadio.com</a>.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span class="leadin"><strong>WILLIAM JEWELL ATHLETICS:</strong> monthly luncheon for fans and alumni; 11:30 a.m.; Savoy Grill, 219 W. 9th St.; 913-962-2424 for more information.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span class="leadin"><strong>RALPH GREEN DISCUSSION:</strong> listen to discussion with the U.S. Paralympic alpine skier, moderated by <em>The Star</em>&#8217;s Steve Penn; 7 p.m.; Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, 1616 E. 18th St.; nlbm.com or 816-221-1920.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span class="leadin"><strong>BILL SELF BOOK SIGNING:</strong> for <em>Bill Self, At Home In The Phog</em>; 4-5 p.m.; Mount Oread Bookstore in the Kansas Union on the Lawrence campus; 785- 864-2481.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span class="subhead">TUESDAY</span></strong></p><p><strong>KC TIGER CLUB LUNCHEON: </strong><strong><span class="leadin">weekly luncheon with speaker, Gary Pinkel will join by phone; noon; Westport Flea Market, 817 Westport Road; <a href="http://www.kctigerclub.com">www.kctigerclub.com</a> for more information.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span class="leadin"><strong>KC CATBACKERS: </strong>Max Urich, former K-State athletic director, will speak; happy hour at 5:30 p.m., speaker at 6:30 p.m.; Lucky BrewGrille, 5401 Johnson Drive; <a href="http://www.kccatbackers.com">www.kccatbackers.com</a>.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span class="leadin"><strong>KC TIGER CLUB RECEPTION: </strong>drink specials, a raffle and appearances by announcers Gary Link and John Kadlec; 6-8 p.m.; Willie&#8217;s, 1501 Grand; members only but interested parties can join at the door; kctigerclub.com.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span class="subhead">WEDNESDAY</span></strong></p><p><strong>JIMMY CONRAD SHOW: </strong><strong><span class="leadin">Wizards player&#8217;s weekly radio show with host Sean Wheelock on WHB 810; 7 p.m.; McFadden&#8217;s in the Power &amp; Light District downtown; <a href="http://www.kcwizards.com">www.kcwizards.com</a>.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span class="leadin"><strong>PITTSBURG STATE:</strong> KC Gorilla Club social; 6:30 p.m.; Johnny&#8217;s Tavern, 13410 W. 62nd Terrace in Shawnee, 913-526-7690.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span class="subhead">FRIDAY</span></strong></p><p><strong><span class="leadin"><strong>SPORTS COLLECTIBLES:</strong> cards, memorabilia, et al; Friday and Saturday (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.), Sunday (noon to 6 p.m.); Emmitt Thomas and Brandon Flowers will sign autographs on Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m.; Metro North Mall, Barry Road and Highway 69; For advance tickets, call Pete&#8217;s Sports at 816-468-8887.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span class="subhead">UPCOMING EVENTS</span></strong></p><p><strong>GOLF TOURNAMENT: </strong><strong><span class="leadin">Lock-ett Up Foundation, with Kevin Lockett, benefits literacy program; Oct. 21; Loch Lloyd Country Club; <a href="http://www.lockettup.org">www.lockettup.org</a>.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span class="leadin" /></strong></p><p><hr class="infobox-hr-separator" /> <div class="infobox"> <strong><span class="infobox-head">WATCH PARTIES </span></strong><br /> For a list of watch parties and Web links to area sports fan clubs, go to the Keeping Up section at kansascity.com/sports/.</p><p></div>