Around & About

January 12, 2011

CLASSES

Western Square Dancing — Thursdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sets in Step Dance Club offers this class at the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge, 4469 Chevy Chase Drive. Ron Durkee is the professional caller. Dress is casual and the price is $6 (cash) per lesson. Refreshments included. A partner is suggested, but singles are also welcome. For more information call Betty Woodhull at (818) 249-2651.

Music Appreciation — Tuesdays beginning Feb. 15, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dr. Ted Stern, professor of music at Glendale Community College, conducts this off-campus music appreciation class for adults. This semester will cover "Film Composers and Other Related Stuff." Classes are held at Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church, 2700 Montrose Ave., Montrose. Cost for the 15-week course is $90. For more information call Dianne at (818) 248-8110 or (818) 445-2300.

EVENTS

Pasadena Bead and Design Show — Jan. 13-16, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Artisan bead makers featured along with designers showcasing beads, gold and silver, jewelry, art clothing, metalwork, antiquities and more. Hilton Pasadena, 168 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena 91101. Admission $10. Valet parking at $6 is available. For exhibitor and workshop lists go online to http://www.pasadenabeadanddesignshow.com.

Heritage Oak Walk — Saturday, Jan. 15, 11 a.m. Wen Wang leads an informative walk among the five heritage Coast live oaks at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive. Meet at the Center Circle. Free with admission: $8 for adults; $6 for seniors and students with I.D.; $3 for children 5-12. For information call (818) 949-4200.

Clock and Watch Convention — Saturday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Chapters 75 and 133 of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors host the annual Greater Los Angeles Regional Clock and Watch Convention at the Pasadena Convention Center Exhibit Hall, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena 91101. Open to the public one day, Feb. 5. Thousands of antique and vintage clocks and watches will be for sale or viewing. Admission is $12.

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