TODAY’S LIVING BEST BETS

VIGIL

YWCA of San Gabriel Valley hosts a program asking for a week without violence. Citrus Park, Covina. Wednesday. 5 to 8 p.m. (626) 960-2995.

BACHELORS

Bachelor auction benefits South Bay Police & Fire Memorial. Wednesday. 6:30 p.m. Hacienda Hotel, El Segundo. $40. (310) 336-5458.

SCIENCE

“Special Effects 2,” an interactive exhibit, runs through Feb. 6 at the California Science Center. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. (323) SCIENCE.

LECTURE

“Picturing the Land of Sunshine: Charles F. Lummis as Photographer and Editor.” Southwest Museum, L.A. 2 p.m. Saturday. $5-$7. (323) 221-2164.

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