Today’s Agenda

Camera Collectors * The American Society of Camera Collectors will meet to discuss, examine and trade classic cameras and accessories at 7 p.m. at Glendale Federal Bank, 12191 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. Admission is free. Information: (818) 345-9600.

Preparedness * “Prepare Yourself for an Emergency,” will be the topic of a free program from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Newhall. Information: (805) 259-9444.

Jewish Film * Ellie Kahn, director for the Jewish Historical Society, will present and discuss the film “Meet Me at Brooklyn and Soto” at a Temple Beth Hillel Forum at 10 a.m. at the temple, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. The cost is $2. Information: (818) 763-9148.

Newcomer’s Club * The Newcomer’s Club of Santa Clarita will hold a holiday luncheon at La Chene, 12625 W. Sierra Highway, Saugus. The cost is $16. Information and reservations: (805) 296-7337.

Computer Talk * The computer program “Crayola Art Studio II” will be discussed at a free, 7:30 p.m. Antelope Valley Micro-Computer Users Group meeting at the Antelope Valley Microcomputer Users Group, 777 W. Jackman St., Lancaster. Information: (805) 943-7412. The Santa Clarita Valley PC Group will meet to discuss newly released computer games at 6 p.m. at the Valencia Town Center, 24201 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. Information: (805) 298-1680.

Business Mixer * Valley Business Alliance, an organization for gay and lesbian business owners and professionals, will hold a business mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at a private home in Encino. The cost is $3. Information and location: (818) 905-7111.

Custody Issues * A free workshop titled “Custody, Visitation, and the Holidays” will be presented from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. at the California Family Counseling Center, 5445 Balboa Blvd., Encino. Information: (818) 907-9980.

Hanukkah Party * The B’nai B’rith Tarzana Lodge will hold its annual Hanukkah party from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Encino Community Center, 4935 Balboa Blvd., Encino. The cost is $3. Information: (818) 763-2788.

Holiday Events * A “Lucky Lanterns” workshop and stories will be presented to children ages 6 and older from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Glendale Public Library, 222 E. Harvard St. Admission is free. Information: (818) 548-2035. Puppeteer Jim Gamble will perform “A Visit to Santa’s Workshop,” for children at 7 p.m. at the Burbank Public Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd. Admission is free. Information: (818) 238-5600. A tree-trimming holiday party, including a visit and pictures with Santa, will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the San Fernando Library, 1050 Library St. Information: (818) 365-6928.

Israeli Consul Talk * Yuram Ben Zev, Consul General of Israel, will give an updated report on Israel at 12:30 p.m. as part of multi-interest day lectures presented by the Adat Ari El Sisterhood, at the temple, 12020 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. Information: (818) 766-9426.

Reading of Shaw * A staged reading of George Bernard Shaw’s “Dear Liar!” will be presented as part of a fund-raiser organized by the Singles for Hope Chapter of the City of Hope, at 7:30 p.m. at the Enchanted Forest, 20929 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. Admission is $5. Information: (818) 713-1855.

Victims Assistance * A public meeting, featuring guest speaker Ralph Myers of the National Organization for Victims Assistance, will be held by the West Valley Community Police Advisory Board at 7 p.m. at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, 5601 De Soto Ave., Woodland Hills. Information: (818) 346-8099.

Business Mixer * The Sunland-Tujunga Chamber of Commerce will hold a Christmas business mixer from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge No. 2098, 10137 Commerce Ave., Tujunga. Information: (818) 352-4433.

Mental Health * A free support group for families and friends of people who have severe mental illness will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mental Health Center, 14545 Sherman Circle, Van Nuys. Information: (818) 994-6747.

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--Compiled by Susan Abram

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