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LUNCH AND LEARN — The Jenesse Center invites the community to learn about opportunities to partner with it in moving families from crisis to self-sufficiency. Some opportunities include beautifying the facilities where families live, raising money for family-oriented programs and services, and spreading the word about ending domestic violence in homes and communities. The lunch will take place Dec. 4, noon, at 3761 Stocker St., suite 100, Los Angeles. RSVP information: (323) 299-9496, ext. 103, srobertson@jenesse.org.

DANCE — Afro-Caribbean Dance Classes with dance ethnologist Kimberly Miguel Mullen are held on Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Crenshaw Yoga and Dance, 5426 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles. There is live drumming, and the class is for all levels. Information: (323) 294-7148, www.kimberlymiguelmullen. com.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING — Los Angeles City Councilman Bernard Parks is inviting all constituents of the Eighth District to kick off the shopping season in Leimert Park with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Leimert Park. This event will take place Nov. 30, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., in Leimert Park, at West Vernon Avenue and South Crenshaw Boulevard. Choirs are scheduled to be present and refreshments will be served.

MUSIC AND LAUGHTER — Laval Belle will present “A Night of Live Music and Laughter” Nov. 28, 7 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church, 1809 West Blvd., Los Angeles. This benefit concert will support children in Africa during the Christmas season. There will also be gospel jazz and comedy. Tickets for this event are $15.  Information: (323) 935-5204.

HEALTH CARE — Single-payer advocate and neurologist Dr. Steven Strauss will explain why he thinks the health care reform proposals coming from the White House and Congress maintain insurance company profits, while medical benefits for working people are on the chopping block. Strauss will speak Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., at Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. A $3 donation at the door is requested and dinner, with a vegetarian option, will be served at 6:30 p.m. for an $8 donation. Information: (323) 732-6416, fspla@earthlink.net, www.socialism.com.

DAY OF REMEMBRANCE — “Victory: A Day of Remembering” will honor those who survived the Los Angeles Police Department’s Dec. 8, 1969, SWAT team assault of the Southern California headquarters of the Black Panther Party headquarters.  This event will take place Dec. 8, 6 to 10 p.m., at the Southern California Library for Social Studies and Research, 6120 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. Speakers include survivors and eyewitnesses from that day, as well as a showing of the film “41st and Central.” Information: (323) 799-8409, (323) 294-8320.

INSTITUTE — The 18th National Training Institute of the Center for Children of Incarcerated Parents will be held Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, at the Western Justice Center, 55 S. Grand Ave., Pasadena. The institute is designed to provide descriptive and statistical information and offer practical information about service models and interventions for the children of incarcerated individuals. Information: (626) 449-2470, www.e-ccip.org.

COMEDY — “Priceless Comedy” is scheduled to take place Dec. 2, 7 to 10 p.m., at the 27th Street Bakery, 4308 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles. Attendees can watch comedians work their material, or sign up at 6:30 and try out their material. Baked goods at the cafe will be available for purchase and there is also free WiFi available. Information: (323) 233-3469.

CAROL’S DAUGHTER — Lisa Price, the founder of Carol’s Daughter, which specializes in beauty products and other gifts, will be at the opening of her latest store Nov. 28, noon to 3 p.m., at Westfield Culver City, 6000 Sepulveda Blvd., suite 1531, Culver City. Price will share her recipe for holiday potpourri — an original gift. Information: (310) 313-1770.

URBAN LIFE MIXER — The Urban Life Cleaners and Art Gallery, located in the old “Bank District” at 412 S. Main St., Los Angeles, will host a business network mixer the first Thursday of every month. The next mixer will be Dec. 3, 5 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to come mingle and network with other “Urban Life” business people and residents of the Old Bank District community, promote their business, or just meet neighbors. Refreshments will be served. Information: (310) 595-4180.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE — The Inglewood/Airport Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a Holiday Open House Dec. 2, 5:30 to 8 p.m., at 330 E. Queen St., Inglewood. Catering will be provided by La Quinta Inns & Suites, and music will be provided by Totally Entertainment. Information: (310) 677-1121, inglewoodchamber@sbcglobal.net

MILITARY INSPECTION — Locke High School’s National Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps annual military inspection/pass in review will be held Dec. 2.  The personal inspection will occur at 8:30 a.m. and the ceremony will occur at 9:30. The community is invited to come and observe this event at 325 E. 111th St., Los Angeles.  Information: (661) 714-9116, chiefmel_99@ yahoo.com.

MANUSCRIPT WORKSHOPS — The International Black Writers & Artists/Los Angeles’ manuscript workshops are held in Los Angeles on the first Saturday of each month. The next workshop will be Dec. 5, 2 to 4 p.m., at St. Elmo Village, 4830 St. Elmo Drive, Los Angeles. Information: (323) 964-3721, www.ibwala.com.

PARADE — The 2009 Hollywood Christmas Parade will take place Nov. 29, 6 p.m., along a U-shaped route throughout Hollywood beginning at Orange Street and Hollywood Boulevard, traveling East on Hollywood Boulevard, turning South on Vine Street, and then traveling West on Sunset Boulevard back to Orange Street. The Brother Team of Kyle Massey (“That’s So Raven,” “Corey in the House”) and Christopher Massey (“Zoey 101,” “City Girls”) will serve as parade route reporters who will interact with parade attendees on camera. Reserved grandstand seating are available for purchase within Associated Television International’s “live set” area located on Hollywood Boulevard between Orange Street and Highland Avenue. The cost is $35 per ticket. Group discounts are available. Information: 1 (866) PARADE1 (1 (866) 727-2331).

COMPTON CHRISTMAS — Compton Mayor Eric J. Perrodin and the City Council are inviting the public to attend the city’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 3, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Heritage House, 425 S. Willowbrook Ave., Compton. This event will be the kickoff for a series of December holiday events including the Compton Christmas Parade on Dec. 12, starting at 11 a.m. The ceremony will feature holiday entertainment including dancers, choirs, and a surprise grand finale. There will also be a special visit from Santa Claus. Refreshments will be provided. Information: (310) 605-5500.