EVENTS CALENDAR

WEDNESDAY

School of Home Buying: The Ventura and Los Angeles counties’ Fresh Rate grant and mortgage credit certificate program will be the featured topics to prepare entry-level home buyers for the responsibilities of homeownership.

Location: Simi Valley City Hall Community Room, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road

Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Cost: Free, but reservations required.

Information: (805) 657-9049

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

Home Show: Hundreds of exhibits plus workshops are part of the 26th annual Home Remodeling and Decorating Show.

Location: L.A. Convention Center, Hall B, 1201 S. Figueroa St.

Time: Friday, noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost: $5.75, adults; $3, seniors; children under 12, free

Information: (818) 557-2950, the NEC Group.

SATURDAY

First-Time Buyers: Lecture includes steps in buying, tax benefits and loan parameters.

Location: 1000 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena

Time: 9:15 a.m. to noon

Cost: Free, but reservations required

Information: (626) 395-9620, American Financial

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