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CAPOEIRA WORKSHOPS — Capoeira Angola master Mestre João Grande will lead a series of movement and music workshops Dec. 3 at Rogers Park, 400 W. Beach Ave., Inglewood, and Dec. 4 to 5, at Chuco’s Justice Center, 1137 E. Redondo Blvd., Inglewood. Each day’s workshops will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the exhibitions will end by 7 p.m. Information: (424) 200-4968.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS — The 14th annual Griffith Park Holiday Light Festival will be open nightly Dec. 3 through Dec. 30, 5 to 10 p.m., with a display of seasonal scenes accompanied by music along a 1-mile stretch of Crystal Springs Drive. Those who want to drive through the presentation or take a free shuttle from the Los Angeles Zoo’s parking area can do so beginning Dec. 18 to Dec. 30. The entrance to Griffith Park is located at Los Feliz Boulevard and Riverside Drive. Free parking will be first-come, first-served at the zoo. Information: (323) 913-4688, www. dwplightfestival.com.

EXHIBIT — The Banning Residence Museum will be transformed into a Victorian recreation of “A Southern California Christmas.” The setting of the house will be a large afternoon Christmas dinner and will show how Southern Californians tried to create a feeling of winter in a semi-tropical climate. This exhibit will last for four weeks beginning Dec. 5 at 401 E. “M” St., Wilmington. Information: (310) 548-7777, www.thebanningmuseum.org. 

HOME RESCUE FAIR — Homeowners in neighborhoods hardest hit by foreclosures can receive additional resources to help stay in their homes at this fair sponsored by the Alliance for Stabilizing our Communities. The fair will take place Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at South El Monte High School, 1001 N. Durfee Ave., El Monte. Counseling services, foreclosure prevention workshops, and in-language assistance will be provided, as well as workshops on Foreclosure 101 and Crisis Budgeting. Opportunities for one-on-one sessions with loan specialists will also be available. Information: (323) 722-3955.

LIGHTS, CAMERA KIDS — The Hollywood Black Film Festival and others will present a one-day workshop geared towards providing information for parents of babies, children and teens trying to break into the entertainment industry as actors, models, singers or dancers. The event will take place Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Hollywood Center Studios, 1040 N. Las Palmas Ave., Los Angeles. This event costs $60 for one parent, $15 for each additional parent or child, and children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult. Information: kidsbiz@hbff.org, www. hbff.org/lightscameraskids.php.

FATHERHOOD WORKSHOP — Current and expectant fathers are invited to participate in workshops covering a variety of topics related to parenting on Dec. 9, 6 p.m., at Great Beginnings for Black Babies, 3311 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood. Information: (323) 789-7955, www. fatherhoodinitiative.org.

BOAT PARADE — The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold its 18th Annual Christmas Boat Parade Dec. 12, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at the King Harbor Yacht Club, 280 Yacht Club Way, Redondo Beach. The entire harbor along Harbor Drive will light up with decorated boats parading sparkling, colored lights and seasonal decorations. This parade is free and can be seen from many of the pier or marina restaurants or along the break wall. Information: www. khyc.org/index.htm.

TOY GIVEAWAY — “The Candy Land Carnival” is the theme of the Second Chance Resource Center’s annual Spirit of Giving Toy and Gift Giveaway. The giveaway will take place Dec. 12, noon to 4 p.m., in the center’s parking lot at 6077 S. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles. There will also be carnival rides and games. Information: (213) 842-7900, kmorgan@secondchance resourcecenter.com.

MINISTRY TRAINING — Frederick Price will be leading a two-year, trimester program at the Crenshaw Christian Center, 7901 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. The program is designed for people who want to know the Bible more and who are also interested in the “five-fold ministry.” Registration for this program will be held on Dec. 12 and 13. Information: (323) 758-3777, ext. 4660, minedu@faithdome.org.

PET TOY DRIVE — The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA) is collecting items for its annual Holiday Toy and Needed Items Drive. This toy/item drive is ongoing through Dec. 31. Each Southern California location has a donation box to collect the following most-needed items: Clay (non-scoopable) kitty litter; new, durable dog and cat toys; new (or gently used) clean towels and bedding; dog sweaters and coats. A full list of needed items can be found at http://spcala.com/donate/ needs_list.shtml. Information: (323) 730-5300, www.spcaLA.com.

TENNIS — Registration is now under way for the 92nd annual Los Angeles Metropolitan Open Tennis Championships, which will be held the weekends of Jan. 9 to 10 and Jan. 16 to 17, 2010, at the Griffith Park Tennis Complex, 3401 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles. The event will have men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles, and mixed doubles competitions. The registration fee is $40 for singles events and $45 per doubles team. The deadline to register is Dec. 18 by 1 p.m. Information: (818) 246-4088.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS — Primm Tabernacle African Methodist Episcopal Church, at 1938 S. Towne Ave., Pomona, will hold its annual holiday jazz and gospel music talent showcase Dec. 12, 3 to 8 p.m. There are still opportunities for talent and vendors to sign up. Information: (909) 627-0818 or e-mail mjshop@ aol.com.