Calendar: Sept. 15 to 21

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EDITOR’S PICK:

LoveBug & Me Music (Sept. 16 @ 10 a.m., Centre Stage Dance Academy, 127 E. Olive Ave.). LoveBug & Me Musics new fall series “Around The World” is coming to a close this Friday and they plan to introduce your family to melodies, rhythms, and dances from cultures around the globe. Experience cultures from Latin America, Africa, The Caribbean, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and everywhere in between. Magical Music Educators will share new instruments, dances, and songs along with some of Lovebug’s favorite music. Exposing your kids to cultures from around the world at a young age can be a great way to expand their understanding of the world around them.

– MONROVIA

Sept. 15

17th Annual Public Safety Appreciation BBQ (Sept. 15 @ 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Bank of America Plaza, 333 S. Hope St.). Join in honoring this year’s event that benefits the Sheriff’s Youth Foundation and salutes the men and women for their dedicated service in making Los Angeles a safe and enjoyable community to live in. Take part in enjoying great BBQ style lunch, live music, prize giveaways, and more. Get your tickets in advance to save time and avoid lines. Tickets will also be sold at the door beginning at 10 a.m. on the day of the event. Tickets are $10 each but the event is free for sworn public safety personnel in uniform.

– LOS ANGELES

Beginning Square Dancing Class (Sept. 15 @ 7:30 p.m., St. George’s Episcopal Church, 808 Foothill Blvd.) Come learn America’s National Folk Dance – Square Dancing.  A new weekly beginners class is starting. The first two classes are free, $6 per class after that. Square dancing is not only a great fun way to meet new people, but it is great exercise which promotes good physical and mental health. Two left feet … no problem. If you can walk, you can square dance. No special clothing or partner required. For more information, contact setsinstep@yahoo.com.

– LA CANADA

Sept. 16

Preventing Senior Falls (Sept. 16 @ 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Crowell Public Library, 1890 Huntington Drive). According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-third of Americans aged 65 and older falls each year: every 20 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall; falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults; falls result in more than 2.5 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 734,000 hospitalizations and more than 21,700 deaths. The Crowell Public Library will present “Fall Prevention & Tips for Seniors,” a program that will demonstrate how many falls are caused by common hazards in the home and how easy they are to fix. With a few modifications, seniors are able to avoid the potential life-altering impact a fall can cause. If you think you are immune to a fall, think again. Whether one currently enjoys good health, has a medical condition or takes four or more medications, everyone is at risk. This program will be led by a certified geriatric care manager and continuing education instructor.

– PASADENA

Sept. 17

The 4.01K Race for Retirement (Sept. 17 @ 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rose Bowl Stadium, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive). Did you know that one in three Americans isn’t saving enough for retirement? Help change that by taking the pledge and take part in running the 4.01K Race for Retirement by Prudential, a fun run, followed by a festival with games and activities for all ages. Registration for the event is closed but those who are interested can still take part. For more information, go to www.run401k.com. Take on “America’s Retirement Challenge!”

– PASADENA

Super Foods to Increase Cancer Resistance (Sept. 17 @ 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Second Baptist Church/SET for Life Health Fair, 925 S. Shamrock Ave.). We all know of lots of foods we need to limit, if not avoid, in our diets, but the focus in this presentation is on the foods we can increase in our diets, foods that offer lots of healthy benefits – the Super Foods. Fortunately, there are many! We’ll look at just what it is about these foods that makes them so very good for us. You may see foods you already consume and learn about others you may want to add as you weed out the not-so-healthy foods. Register at www.eventbrite.com.

– MONROVIA

Kabuki Sushi (Sept. 17 @12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Benihana Santa Anita, 400 S. Baldwin Ave.). Benihana is pleased to introduce a sushi-making class for our young guests, ages 5 to 12 (must be accompanied by an adult)! Kabuki Sushi will introduce children to the fun of sushi-making and provide hands-on instructions for assembling some signature Benihana rolls including the California Roll and Shrimp Tempura Hand Roll. Benihana will serve each child a complimentary beverage, edamame, and shrimp tempura before the class kicks off. The per child fee of $25 also includes a complimentary Benihana mug, complimentary Benihana apron, Kabuki sushi dessert treat, a certificate of achievement, plus a commemorative photo for your new Kabuki Sushi Chef!

– ARCADIA

Sept. 18

Bicycle Maintenance Class (Sept. 18 @ 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., San Gabriel Valley Bike Education Center at Jeff Seymour Center/Mulhall Elementary School, 10900 Mulhall St., room 29). Learn the basics of maintaining and repairing your bicycle for free in a two-hour class. Whether you’re just looking to get back on the bike for fitness, commuting, or just want to be to spend the weekend with your family on the bike path, join and learn how to get your bike back on the road and start enjoying the outdoors. Classes will teach you how to perform an ABC safety check, repair or replace a flat tire, make brake adjustments, clean your bike, and introduce you to the basic tools needed for repairs on the go.

– EL MONTE

Get Carded! (Sept. 18 @ 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sierra Madre Public Library, 440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.). Come into the library all day Saturday to replace your lost or damaged card for free, or get your first Sierra Madre Library card.

– SIERRA MADRE

Sept. 19

Babysitter’s Training (Sept. 19 @ 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., 4469 Chevy Chase Drive). For babysitters, knowing how to be responsible and have fun at the same time can be a difficult balance to keep. In this class, participants will learn decision-making skills, leadership and professionalism, injury prevention, basic childcare skills, and the business of babysitting. At the end of the session, students will become certified in both infant and toddler emergencies. Students must pay $65 for two-day workshop (Monday and Wednesday). Both boys and girls are welcome.

– LA CANADA

Sept. 20

Brand Vision and Messaging Workshop (Sept. 20 @ 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Community Education Center, 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., room 228). Need help coming up with a unique brand or company? Tribemint is having a workshop session centered on visualizing your company in terms of its goals, target audience, key attributes, and points of differentiation. Based on the workshop learnings, you can start to develop a comprehensive brand platform that encompasses the brand positioning, key messaging and characteristics. You will also learn to target consumer profiles and develop an overall company filter or lens. Check it out and see what kind of company they can help you create.

– PASADENA

Sept. 21

Meet the Authors! (Sept. 21 @ 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Books in San Gabriel Valley, 1890 Huntington Drive). The Friends of Crowell Public Library’s Meet the Author! series starts up this fall with Tammy Kaehler, author of the “Kate Reilly” mystery series. Kaehler will talk about the latest installment, “Red Flags” in the library’s Barth Community Room. Kaehler’s career in marketing and technical writing landed her in the world of automobile racing, which inspired her with its blend of drama, competition, and friendly people. Kaehler works in the Los Angeles area, where she lives with her husband. Program begins at 7 p.m. and is open to all with served beverages.

– SAN MARINO

Toddler Story-Time (Sept. 21 @ 11 a.m., Altadena Library, 600 E. Mariposa St.). Designed for toddlers who are walking, parents/caregivers and children interact through stories, songs, and rhymes. Stories are kept short to fit the toddlers’ short attention spans. Each Toddler story time is 20 to 30 minutes long, followed by 10 to 15 minutes of creative play with toys provided by the library.

– ALTADENA

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