Programs on hiking, China’s Silk Road and Israel

Six-hour field class offers beginners tips on using maps and compasses.

When, where: 9 a.m. Sunday at the REI store in Santa Monica, 402 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica.

Admission, info: $60 members, $80 for non-members. (310) 458-4370, https://www.rei.com/class/162/market/162

Yue Chi will show photos and discuss “Drive the Silk Road: From Istanbul to Beijing.”

When, where: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Distant Lands, 56 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.

Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (626) 449-3220.

Mort Loveman will present “Israel — Welcome to the Holy Land.”

When, where: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Roxbury Park Community Center, 471 S. Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 550-4761.

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