TODAY’S LIVING BEST BETS

POETRY

Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mark Strand reads from his work Wednesday, California Institute of the Arts, Valencia. (661) 253-7803.

PETS

Dr. Becky Yates will talk about her experiences with the Wildlife Waystation Wednesday, North Hollywood Park Seniors Center. (818) 503-2052.

CREDIT

“How to Enjoy a Thrifty Vacation,” a workshop on trip planning, takes place tonight at the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of L.A. (323) 890-9500.

POLITICS

“Gun Control: A Constitutional Quagmire, or Much Ado About Nothing,” a debate. Soka University, Calabasas. Thursday. (818) 878-3780.

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