TODAY’S LIVING BEST BETS

KIDS

Kids 2 to 4 can learn about animals’ favorite foods at “Critter Cravings,” a class. Friday, Oak Canyon Nature Center, Anaheim. (714) 998-8380.

BOOKS

Sheila Bender discusses “Writing Personal Essays: How to Shape Your Life Experiences for the Page.” Borders, Westwood. Tonight. (310) 475-3444.

FAIR

The Orange County Fair continues today and through the weekend at the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center. (714) 708-FAIR.

POETRY SLAM

Compete for cash prizes in the third installment of a month of poetry slams. Stonewall Gourmet Coffee, West Hollywood. Tonight. (310) 659-8009.

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