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"LIVING IN PALMS" FORUM SLATED IN NEIGHBORHOOD
The Palms Neighborhood Council will present a "Forum for Neighbors" from 9:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, in the Culver–Palms Church of Christ, 9733 Venice Blvd.
The Council says: "Make Palms a better place to live. Learn about local city services. Meet your neighbors. Get involved!"
Information: (310) 431-8760.
OVERCOMING ADDICTION THROUGH HOLISTIC RECOVERY
Nancy Lichtenstein, licensed marriage and family therapist, specializes in substance-abuse and recovery. Hear her from 11 p.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday, May 17, in the Palms-Rancho Park Library, 2920 Overland Ave., north of the I-10 freeway. (310) 840-2142.
MYSTERY BOOK GROUP
Emmy-nominated television writer and producer April Smith will speak about her new book, Judas Horse, the third in the FBI Special Agent Ana Grey mystery series, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, in the Palms-Rancho Park Library, 2920 Overland Ave., north of the I-10 freeway. (310) 840-2142.
FUN FOR KIDS STORY TIME
Join Michele Robinson, children's librarian, for stories, songs, music, movement and much more. Wednesdays, May 21 and 28 and June 4, in the Palms-Rancho Park Library, 2920 Overland Ave., north of the I-10 freeway. (310) 840-2142.
NEED YOUR OWN E-MAIL ACCOUNT?
Come to the in the Palms-Rancho Park Library, 2920 Overland Ave., north of the I-10 freeway, to learn how to create and use an on-line e-mail account. It's at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 22. Sign up in advance at the reference desk. (310) 840-2142
HOW TO PREVENT AUTO THEFTS AND BURGLARIES
Juan Ceja, Palms's new LAPD senior lead officer, is reinvigorating the Palms-Westside Neighborhood Council. He is organizing a "Palms Area Evening of Community" from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22. in the Palmer Room, 3387 Motor Ave., south of National.
Ceja says: "Meet, greet, learn and share — and together become a safer and greater community. Don't forget to stay and mingle. Dinner, dessert and favorite beverages are all available at the adjoining, delicious and divine Italian restaurant, Cucina Paradiso!"
Information: E-mail: talksafety@yahoo.com. Telephone: (310) 202-4515 or (310) 202-4525.
A GOOD INDIAN WIFE
That's the title of a new book by Anne Cherian, who will speak at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 24, in the Culver City library at 4975 Overland Ave. A native of Jamshedpur, India, she graduated from Bombay and Bangalore universities and received degrees in journalism and competitive literature from UC Berkeley. (310) 559-1676.
AESOP'S FABLES
Children's hour will feature birds, beasts and a few silly people — 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, in the Palms-Rancho park library on Overland north of the I-10 Freeway. (310) 840-2142.
CPR FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN
Ron Darby, instructor certified by the American Heart Assn., willl use mannequins to demonstrate cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and obstructed-airway management (clearing out the nose, throat and trachea) on infants and children. The use of an automated external defibrillator (used in heart attacks) will be shown. It's from 2:30 to 4:30 Saturday, May 31. in the Palms-Rancho Park Library, 2920 Overland Ave., north of the I-10 freeway. (310) 840-2142.
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Kids can join Teen Line staff to discuss topics of concern to teens today — abuse, alcohol and drugs, relationships, gang involvement and bullying. Be informed about programs and resources in your community. It's 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, in the Mar Vista branch library, 12006 Venice Blvd., (310) 390-390-3454. Get your free copy of Teen Line Youth Yellow Pages. Be informed about programs and resources in your community. www.teenlineonline.org.
STORY TIME IN THE CULVER CITY LIBRARY
Bedtime stories are Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Families are welcome, and no registration is required.
Morning toddler and preschool story times begin Monday, June 23, at 10 a.m. Registration is required in advance. It's in the Culver City library at 4975 Overland Ave. (310) 559-1676.
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