The Calendar Girls: Picks, kicks and plugs for January 5 to January 11

SAT | JANUARY 5

(HOLOCAUST)
Eva Kor, the subject of the award-winning documentary, “Forgiving Dr. Mengele,” will be a guest speaker at Nachshon Minyan as part of the congregation’s Shabbat series, “Sermons for the Soul.” Kor will discuss her controversial decision to publicly forgive the infamous Nazi doctor who performed medical experiments on her and countless others, and provide insight into her take on healing, self-empowerment and the power of forgiveness. 10 a.m. Nachshon Minyan at the Bahai Community Center, 4830 Genesta Ave., Encino.
(818) 789-7314.

SUN | JANUARY 6

(FILM FEST)
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(GALA)
The Workmen’s Circle, a highly active organization dedicated to Jewish culture, Yiddishkayt and social justice, is celebrating one hundred years of activism in Southern California. Everyone is invited to attend the “California Centennial Gala and Awards Celebration,” which will include performances by gifted local musicians such as Yale Strom and Elizabeth Schwartz, comedian Lou Charloff, Voices of Conscience and others. 1 p.m. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 552-2007.

(SINGLES)
The Social Circle, a unique singles group for people between the ages of 45 and 65, hosts a variety of fun activities every month: walks, picnics, brunches, dances, lectures and much more. Join the group today for the Will Rogers Hike/Walk and Picnic. You can choose between a fast-paced group and a leisurely-paced group for the hike, then meet up for a relaxing bring-your-own-lunch picnic on the grass. 10:30 a.m. (meet in parking lot). $7 (parking). Will Rogers State Historic Park, 1501 Will Rogers Park Road, Pacific Palisades.
(310) 204-1240. johnseeman@aol.com.

(VEGETARIAN)
Here’s a new twist on tikkun olam: be a vegetarian and save the world. Well, sort of. The new one-hour documentary “A Sacred Duty: Applying Jewish Values to Help Heal the World,” produced by Jewish Vegetarians of North America, relates how Jewish teachings can help alleviate serious environmental threats. At their next meeting, president Richard Schwartz will introduce the film to The Jewish Vegetarian Society of Los Angeles. Come on meat-lovers, it’s not so bad — vegetarianism makes keeping kosher a whole lot easier. 2 p.m. Free. Valley Beth Shalom, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. For more information, call (818) 342-5555.

TUE | JANUARY 8

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THU | JANUARY 10

(AMERICAN-JEWISH ART)
The Jewish experience in the Western world has influenced myriad art forms: theatre, literature and painting. In an eye-opening exploration of the world of American and Jewish painting, history professor Samantha Baskind will examine the work of 20th-century Jewish painter R.B. Kitaj and how it was influenced by the “American Jewish Question.” The lecture is in conjunction with the Skirball’s exhibit, “R.B. Kitaj: Passion and Memory,” which runs Jan. 11-March 30. 8 p.m. $10. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles.
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FRI | JANUARY 11

(THEATRE)
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(BOOK TALK)
Hollywood executive Leslie Oren discovered she had a knack for getting noticed. As senior VP of publicity for Fox Studios, she’s used to touting the strengths of hit shows like “The Shield,” “Saving Grace” and “The Girls Next Door.” In her new book “Fine, I’ll Go Online: The Hollywood Publicist’s Guide to Successful Internet Dating,” Oren dissects the online dating game to help eager romantics find the perfect mate. 7 p.m. Free. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. (626) 449-5320.