TODAY’S LIVING BEST BETS

GARDENING

English gardener Penelope Hobhouse will give a talk this evening, 7:30, at Descanso Gardens, La Canada. (818) 952-4401. $25.

COMPUTERS

L.A. Macintosh User’s Group, for beginners on the Internet, meets Wednesday. 1318 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica. (310) 393-2923.

HISTORY

“Treasures From Mount Vernon: George Washington Revealed” opens today. Huntington Library, San Marino. (626) 405-2141.

READING

“Chick Lit,” a celebration of all things female, in honor of Women’s History Month. Thursday. Barnes & Noble, Marina del Rey. 7:30 p.m. (310) 306-3213.

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