Calendar Girls picks and clicks for March 29-April 4

SAT | MARCH 29

(LECTURE)
Don’t miss an opportunity to match the face with the voice when syndicated radio host Dennis Prager appears as guest speaker at a gala dinner, “An Era for Change — Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness.” Participate in a silent auction with a chance to win tempting vacation packages, such as a stay at an ocean villa at Oahu’s Turtle Bay valued at $12,000. You won’t be the only one winning — the money raised will go to Elizabeth House, the only shelter in the San Gabriel Valley for homeless pregnant women and their children. Sat. 6 p.m. $150. The University Club of Pasadena, 175 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena. For tickets, call (626) 577-4434. ” border = 0 vspace = ‘8’ hspace = ‘8’ align = ‘left’ alt=”pick gif”>Israel-loving, culturally enriched Shalhevet High School students have planned an action-packed “Israel at 60 Festival” headlined by the rockin’ musical romp of the Moshav Band. More than just a raucous celebration of all things Israel, an anonymous donor has promised to match all funds raised today and donate the proceeds to the families of Sderot. StandWithUs, Bnei David, Beth Jacob, NCSY and Bnei Akiva are all showing their Israel solidarity today, and you can too. Be a mensch and spend your Sunday celebrating Israel by helping the Jewish state. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $5. Shalhevet High School, 910 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 930-9333.

(STORYTELLING)
Israeli storyteller Noa Baum has crafted a tender and complex performance exploring the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from the perspectives of four women at different periods in history and their lives. What she reveals in weaving these disparate stories together is that the complicated, polarizing idea of a “A Land Twice Promised” isn’t a story about sides but about people. Sun. 7:30 p.m. $18. American Jewish University, Familian Campus, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Bel Air. (310) 440-1246. ” target=”_blank”>http://www.cheeriosinmyunderwear.com.

(BOOK TALK)
Iranian emigrant jan-pi@minespring.com.

(FILM + DINNER)