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CHARITY

KKBT-FM “The Beat” Food for Life Drive kicks off at 7 a.m. Tuesday at specific Ralphs supermarkets. (213) 634-1800 for locations.

COLLECTIBLES

Pasadena Coin & Stamp Expo, Friday-Sunday. Pasadena Center Exhibition Hall. $2; $1 for students and seniors. (626) 432-6660.

SPOKEN WORD

Barry Wayne’s Venting Event, “Giving Thanks and Thanks for Giving,” 8 p.m. Friday, Novel Cafe, Santa Monica. (310) 394-VENT.

MUSEUMS

Donate a new, unwrapped toy for the Toy Loan Program at L.A.’s Museum of Natural History and get one free admission, Thursday-Dec. 24.

HOLIDAY

Calvary Chapel of Downey hosts its annual Holiday Boutique with arts and crafts from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. (562) 803-5631.