Calendar

Keren\'s Corner, calendar of events around Los Angeles.

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Keren Engelberg

December 30, 2004

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By Keren Engelberg

Calendar

SHABBAT

Temple Beth Sholom: 9:15 a.m. Torah study followed by Shacharit service. 2625 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 628-4600.

LECTURES

Valley Beth Shalom: 2 p.m. VBS Jewish Vegetarian Society hosts Marr Nealon on “The Health, Environmental and Ethical Benefits of a Vegan Diet.” Free. 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino.
(818) 349-2581.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Vanguard Theatre Ensemble: 2 p.m. Closing performance of the holiday play, “Greetings.” $10-$20. 120-A West Wilshire Ave., Fullerton. (714) 526-8007.

SILHO Furniture: 7-9 p.m. Final day of an exhibit featuring the pottery of Adam Silverman and hand-drawn images from Louise Bonnet. 142 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 935-9955.

EVENTS

Temple Beth Torah: 6 p.m. Lecture and dinner with speaker Nancy Chaconas on “Identity Theft: Are You at Risk?” 7620 Foothill Road, Ventura. R.S.V.P. (805) 647-3221.

LECTURES

Workmen’s Circle/Arbeter Ring:

Adat Ari El: 7:30-9 p.m. “Understanding the Middle East” with speaker Jonathon Dobrer. First in a three-part series. Wynn Meeting Room, 12020 Burbank Blvd., Valley Village. (818) 766-9426. Also, reservation deadline for a Jan. 9 Engel Chamber Music concert featuring The Verdehr Trio.

EVENTS

Skirball Cultural Center: Noon-9 p.m. “Celestial Nights: Visions of an Ancient Land” photography exhibit featuring Jerusalem and Sinai. Free. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 440-4500.

SINGLES

Aish L.A.: 11 a.m. Absolute Aish Kiddush to ease into the weekend. Aish Center, 9100 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 278-8672.

Jewish Singles, Meet (30s and 40s): 10:30 a.m. Get a close up look at the Rose Parade floats. Carpools available from Encino. R.S.V.P., (818) 750-0095.

Singles Helping Others: 7 p.m. Monthly meeting to plan volunteer events. Valley Beth Shalom, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. (818) 591-0772.

G.E.E. Super Singles (55+): Reservation deadline for a Jan. 8 progressive dinner at Sportsmen’s Lodge. Studio City. (818) 501-0165.

Westwood Jewish Singles (45+): 7:30 p.m. Discussion with therapist Maxine Gellar on “Strategies for Meeting New People.” $10. R.S.V.P., (310) 444-8986.

Jewish Artist Network: Exhibit featuring the art of Aaron No One. Plush Design Lab, 207 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton.

L.A.’s Fabulous Best Connections: Belated Chanukah party at Rhythm and Blues Jazz Club. Meet at Morel’s at the Grove. R.S.V.P., (323) 782-0435.

Conversations at Leon’s: 7 p.m. “Monogamy, Is It a Myth?” $15-$17. 639 26th St., Santa Monica. (310) 393-4616.

Temple Emanuel: 6 p.m. Shabbat dinner party for young professionals ages 21-36. $18. 8844 Burton Way, Beverly Hills. R.S.V.P. by Jan. 4, (310) 288-3737 ext. 232.