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Kids Classes
10/01/2009 | Meaningful Manners for Kids
<p>Each week children learn multiple skills while building confidence and self-esteem. Each class focuses on a new topic including communication skills, public courtesy and dining manners. 05:30PM - 06:30PM starting 10/1 for three weeks every Thursday. $75 for all 3 classes. Min Age:8 Max Age:12 Location: AdventurePlex 1701 Marine Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (310) 546-7708 www.adventureplex.org Our Classes Skills for Life or contact the teacher directly at 310-210-6103</p>
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Teens & Tweens
10/01/2009 | Get To Work - Classes for teen on Interviewing Skills
<p>Each week teens learn important skills necessary for entering the work force. The first class focuses on preparing for interviews, the second class teaches teens how to make a good first impression and the third class will allow the participants to run through an interview to practice answering tough questions. Startes Oct 1, every Thursday for 3 weeks. $75 for 3 the classes. Time: 6:30PM-7:30PM Ages: 13-17 Location: AdventurePlex 1701 Marine Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (310)546-7708 www.adventureplex.org. select-Our Class select-skills for life.</p>
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Nature
10/01/2009 | Tyke Hike
10 a.m., Madrona Marsh Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance. Enjoy a walk with the little ones. $5 donation requested. 310-782-3989.
| Fee | South Bay
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
10/02/2009—10/04/2009 | LA Kids Consignment Fall 2009 Sale
<p>Over 500 families are contributing 50,000+ amazing children's items to the LA Kids Consignment sale. You'll find amazing bargains on kids clothes, toys, shoes, strollers, costumes, baby equipment, maternity, puzzles, books, DVDs and more. Newborn thru pre-teen sizes. Donations from the LA Kids Consignment sale go directly to Los Angeles charities to benefit families in need. 10/2-10/3 9am-5pm, 10/4 9am-2pm. 7733 Hayvenhurst Ave., Van Nuys 91406. For more details visit www.lakidsconsignment.com or email lakidsconsignment@earthlink.net</p>
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Exhibits
10/02/2009 | Alternative Energy and Transportation Expo
10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Oct. 3, Santa Monica Civic Center, 1885 Main St., Santa Monica. Learn about alt. cars and other environmental transportation. Free. www.altcarexpo.com.
| Free | Westside
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Benefits and Fundraisers
10/02/2009 | LA Kids Consignment Sale
9 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 4, City-Art, 7733 Hayvenhurst Ave., Van Nuys. More than 400 families contribute to this sale. Donations benefit local charities. Cash and credit cards only. Free admission. www.lakidsconsignment.com.
| Free | San Fernando Valley
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Theater & Performance
10/03/2009 | Fairy Tales - Some Assembly Required
<p>In this interactive musical, your kids get to decide the story line. The professional cast, comprised of kids and adults, present a different play each week depending upon the children's choices. Alex (a boy or a girl) is in search of his/her sister who is lost in the Enchanted Forest. Alex meets up with cracked characters including a not-so-magical magician, a jaded witch in a Sleeping Beauty tourist attraction, and a felonious Goldie Locks. Saturdays at 11 a.m. through Nov. 21. Tickets: $10. Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Blvd, NoHo 91601. 1-877-620-7673. www.secretrose.com</p>
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Exhibits
10/03/2009 | A Listen Learn & Make Family Workshop
Myths & Totems, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Craft and Folk Art Museum, 5814 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Learn about myths from around the world and use found materials to craft a totem. RSVP required. Ages 6-12. $6. 323-937-4230, ext. 50.
| Fee | Los Angeles
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Festivals & Fairs
10/03/2009 | Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest
Noon-midnight Sat., noon-5:30 p.m. Sun. Oct. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 and 31, The Big Bear Convention Center, 42900 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear. $12 adults, $6 children 3-12 (Sat.), $6 Sun., free for children 12 and younger (Sun.). 909-585-3000.
| Fee | Big Bear
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
10/03/2009 | Brick Or Treat Party Nights
5-9 p.m. tonight, Oct, 10, 17, 24 and 31, Legoland, One Legoland Dr., Carlsbad. Eerie Saturday nights plus daytime Halloween activities every Oct. weekend. Regular admission: $65 adults, $55 children 3-12; Party Night only: $35 (after 5 p.m.). www.legoland.com
| Fee | Orange County
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Storyhours & Book Events
10/03/2009 | Camp Snoopy
10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., today through Oct. 31, Knotts Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. Snoopy's Costume Party is a fun, non-scary way to get into the holiday spirit. Various park admission prices. www.knotts.com.
| Fee | Orange County
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Museum Events
10/03/2009 | Discovery Day
1-4 p.m., Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Make a trick-or-treat bag and enjoy a 2:30 p.m. storytime. Admission: $10 adults, $5 students, $3 children 5-12. 323-964-6308.
| Fee | Los Angeles
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Benefits and Fundraisers
10/03/2009 | Easter Seals "Walk With Me"
8 a.m., Santa Ana Zoo, 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana. Raise money for people with disabilities at this family-friendly walk. Entrants get free zoo admittance. $25 registration fee. www.walkwithme.org/socal.
| Fee | Orange County
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Films
10/03/2009 | Flickers At The Junction
7:30 p.m., Saugus Train Station, Heritage Junction, 24107 Newhall Ave., Newhall. Screenings of the classic 1931 Dracula and Plan 9 From Outer Space. $5 donation suggestion. 661-254-1275.
| Fee | Santa Clarita Valley
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Storyhours & Book Events
10/03/2009 | Hats Off to Reading
2 p.m., Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., LA. Enjoy this cap-themed KLOS Story Theater. Free. 213-228-7000.
| Fee | Los Angeles
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Festivals & Fairs
10/03/2009 | Kidsfaire
10 a.m.-5 p.m., today and Oct. 4, Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa. This family expo offers more than 250 interactive exhibits, 14 Family Adventure Zones (like Craft City and Pirate Cove Pavilion) entertainment from the pop group Girl Authority and a Wiggles Character Show. $8 adults, $5 children 2-12. www.americasfamilyexpo.com.
| Fee | Orange County
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Festivals & Fairs
10/03/2009 | Kidspace Annual Pumpkin Festival
9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. today and Oct. 4, Brookside Park, 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena. Features performances by Debi Derryberry and Ellen & Matt among others, craft time, games and a pumpkin patch. Free. www.kidspacemuseum.org.
| Free | San Gabriel Valley
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Museum Events
10/03/2009 | Living History Flying Day
10 a.m., Planes of Fame Air Museum, Chino Airport, 7000 Merrill Ave., Chino. Following a discussion on WASPs (Women Airforce Service Pilots) of WWII, see a flight demonstration of a B-25 Mitchell Bomber. $11 adults, $4 children 5-11. 909-597-3722.
| Fee | Inland Empire
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Festivals & Fairs
10/03/2009 | Multicultural Festival
10 a.m.-7 p.m., Plaza Park, W. Fifth St., Oxnard. Celebrate a variety of cultures, from Chinese to Mexican, through art and entertainment. Free. 805-385-7434.
| Free | Ventura County
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Music
10/03/2009 | Musical Exploration
What Is Zydeco?, 10 a.m., Grammy Museum, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Lisa Haley and the Zydekats take listeners down to Louisiana, home of Zydeco music. Ages 5 and older. $8 per person (show only) or free with museum admission: $10. 213-765-6803, ext. 6, www.grammymuseum.org.
| Fee | Los Angeles
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Benefits and Fundraisers
10/03/2009 | Operation Dress Up!
Clothing Drive, noon-3 p.m., Yozen Frogurt, 6450 Platt Ave., West Hills. This student-run organization is collecting back-to-school clothes for homeless students. Everyone who donates a bag of gently used clothing gets a complimentary frozen yogurt coupon while supplies last. Free. www.operationdressup.org.
| Free | Conejo County
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Health & Safety
10/03/2009 | Orange County Fire Authority's Open House
Regional Fire Operations & Training Center, 1 Fire Authority Rd., Irvine. Bring your family to meet your local firefighters. Free. www.ocfa.org.
| Free | Orange County
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
10/03/2009 | Pumpkin Liner
10 a.m., noon, 2 and 4 p.m. today through Oct. 31 (Sat.-Sun. only), Fillmore & Western Railroad, 351 Santa Clarita St., Fillmore. Ride a vintage train to a private pumpkin patch. $17 adults, $10 kids 4-10, $8 kids 2-3. 800-773-8724.
| Fee | Ventura County
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Science
10/03/2009 | RACE Are We So Different
10 a.m-5 p.m. today through Dec. 31, California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Dr., L.A. Learn how race impacts science, history and everyday life. Free. 323-724-3623.
| Free | Los Angeles
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Nature
10/03/2009 | Rainforest Ramble
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Fri. today through January 24, The Children's Museum of La Habra, 301 S. Euclid St., La Habra. $7; children under 2 admitted free. 562-905-9793.
| Fee | Orange County
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Theater & Performance
10/03/2009 | Saturday Scene
11 a.m., UCLA Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., L.A. The Celebration Theatre presents the colorful play Ooooogy Green and Other Fables. Ages 3 and older. $15. 310-208-5454.
| Fee | Westside
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Art
10/03/2009 | South Pasadena Artsfest
5-10 p.m., Mission St., South Pasadena. Free. www.southpaschamber.com.
| Free | San Gabriel Valley
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
10/03/2009 | Star Wars Costume Party
10 a.m., Blue Chair Children's Books, 177 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora. Star Wars characters pay a visit and at 11 a.m. a licensed Star Wars cover artist teaches older kids and adults how to draw Star Wars characters. Free. 626-335-8630.
| Free | San Gabriel Valley
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Health & Safety
10/03/2009 | Stop The Bullying Day
2 p.m., American Girl Place, 189 The Grove Dr., L.A. Interactive games help girls learn how to deal with bullying, plus a special dinner at 5:30 p.m. Reservations required. Ages 8 and older. $24 per person. 877-247-5223.
| Fee | Los Angeles
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Storyhours & Book Events
10/03/2009 | Story Time for Kids
9-10 a.m., Madrona Marsh Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance. Free. 310-782-3989.
| Free | South Bay
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Theater & Performance
10/03/2009 | Target Dance Series At The Ford
8 p.m., Ford Theater, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood. An eclectic group of dancers take part in today's J.U.i.C.E. Hip Hop Dance Festival. $30 adults, $5 children. 323 461-3673.
| Fee | Los Angeles
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Museum Events
10/03/2009 | Target Free First Saturday Pumpkin Fest
10 a.m.-4 p.m., The Children's Museum of La Habra, 301 S. Euclid St., La Habra. Learn about pumpkins and decorate one to take home. Free. 562-905-9793.
| Free | Orange County
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Nature
10/03/2009 | Weekend Tidepool Walks
1:30-3 p.m. today, 2:30-4 p.m. Oct. 4, 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 17, 1:30-3 p.m. Oct. 31, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro. Free. 310-548-7562.
| Free | South Bay
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Music
10/03/2009 | World City
The Mystical Arts of Tiber, 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., W.M. Keck Amphitheatre, Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. Tibetan music and dance performed by members of the Loseling Monastery. Free; tickets distributed before each show. www.musiccenter.org.
| Free | Los Angeles
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Festivals & Fairs
10/04/2009 | WCC Children's Art Festival Fundraiser
<p>The Westside Children's Center in Culver City presents its 16th annual Children's Arts Festival on Sunday, October 4 at Sony Pictures Studios (10202 Washington Blvd., Culver City) from 11AM - 3PM. This year’s theme is Safari on Main Street. Families with children from toddlers to teens are invited for an afternoon of fun and entertainment. Activities include games, arts and crafts, face painting, scavenger hunts, bungee jumping, and a silent auction. Tickets are $65 for adults, $35 for kids 3-12 and kids under 3 are free. For more info, go to www.westsidechildrens.org or call 310-390-0551.</p>
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Festivals & Fairs
10/04/2009 | The 16th Angel Festival
<p>Anything and everything to do with angels whether Christmas gifts or silly fun! Kids Kraft Korner, booths, food, music, entertainment. Wear an ANGEL COSTUME to the festival and receive a $5 coupon redeemable at any booth! If your name is ANGEL you will receive a free Angel Book! 11 am - 4 pm. Memorial Park, 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. www.theangelfestival.com (626) 794-4458</p>
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Festivals & Fairs
10/04/2009 | Shalom Institute Sukkot Carnival
<p>The Shalom Institute Sukkot Carnival is on Sunday, October 4th from 1-5 pm. Admission is only $5 per person. All proceeds to benefit the Camp JCA Shalom Scholarship fund. There also will be great camp activities - ropes course, pioneer living skills, sports, ga-ga, and a Robbo song session! A delicious BBQ meal, snacks (cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn, and more), and drinks will be available for purchase as well as carnival game tickets at the event. The Shalom Institute is located at 34342 Mulholland Hwy. Malibu. 818-889-5500, www.shalominstitute.com.</p>
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Festivals & Fairs
10/04/2009 | Angel Festival Memorial Park
11 a.m.-4 p.m., 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. Free. www.theangelfestival.com.
| Free | San Gabriel Valley
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Art
10/04/2009 | Art + Design Open Market
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Courtyard, One Colorado, Pasadena. More than 100 Art Center College of Design and Pasadena City College artists showcase their work. Free admission. www.onecolorado.com.
| Free | San Gabriel Valley
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Music
10/04/2009 | Cosmic Conjunction 2009
6-8:30 p.m., Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park, L.A.. Star gaze on the Observatory's lawn while listening to a symphony orchestra and Leonard Nimoy's live narration. Reservations required. Free. 213-473-0807.
| Free | Los Angeles
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