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Compiled by Jason Gelt Monster Tomato and Pepper Sale More than 200 varieties of tomatoes and 100 varieties of pepper plants will be for sale at the largest tomato and pepper plant sale in Southern California. fullertonarboretum.org. Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Road Cal State Fullerton Campus, Fullerton. Today, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (657) 278-3407.

The Green Expo Celebrate the environment, healthy living, community and social consciousness at this solar panel powered festival. Highlights include over 150 exhibitors, educational workshops, free food and beverages, children’s activities, eco awareness, eco fashion show and more. www.thegreenexpo.net. Woodley Park, 6350 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys. Today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. (619) 865-5904.

Swim4humanity American swimming star Jessica Hardy and SurfAid Founder Dr. Dave Jenkins Invite Public to Swim to Save Lives in Indonesia. www.surfaidinternational.org. Pepperdine University Center for the Arts, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. Today, 2-4 p.m. Free. (760) 931-1199.

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Passover luncheon meeting The Santa Ana/Tustin chapter of Hadassah will celebrate Passover at its luncheon meeting with a presentation by guest speaker, Rabbi Akiva Gerstein. Temple Beth Sholom, 2625 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana. Tue., 11:30 a.m. Members $12, Guests $15. (714) 971-1988.

Revolution, She Wrote The monthly meeting of Radical Women features supper and a discussion of the groundbreaking anthology from socialist feminist Clara Fraser. www.radicalwomen.org. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., L.A. Thu., 6:30 p.m. $8 donation includes supper. (323) 732-6416.

The 6th Annual Health Freedom Expo Alternative healing techniques are the focus of this wellness convention. Attendees can shop 200 natural health exhibits, meet 90 speakers presenting health care reform information, sample healthy foods and more. www.healthfreedomexpo.com. Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; next Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Day $15, Weekend $35. (888) 658-3976.

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Environmental Law Workshop This free workshop on land use and global warming law will include prominent environmental attorneys Jonathan Evans, who will speak on the Endangered Species Act, and Amy Bricker, who will speak regarding a case study in global warming for general plans. Lunch will be provided. Robinson Courtroom at Loyola Law School of Los Angeles, 919 Albany St., L.A., Sat., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. RSVP to LCSymposium@gmail.com.

Spring Wing Ding Celebrate the imminent arrival of spring with this family game day. Activities include a bounce house, game booths, a cake walk, bake sale and silent auction to benefit Mothers of Preschoolers. www.hollywoodpres.org. First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, 1760 N. Gower St., Los Angeles. Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. (323) 606-5259.

53rd Annual Bonsai Show More than 100 beautiful bonsai specimens, skillfully created by bonsai masters, will be on display. Special displays, educational materials, and demonstrations of bonsai techniques will be offered throughout the weekend. Huntington Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. Sat., 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; next Sun., 10:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. (626) 405-2100.

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Charles Phoenix’s “Up with Downey” Tour Join the jovial pop culture expert for a five-hour school bus and walking tour of Southern California’s underrated space age suburban city. Visit the home of the Carpenters, the Downey Historical Society Museum and much more. www.charlesphoenix.com/tours. Bob’s Big Boy Broiler, 7447 Firestone Blvd., Los Angeles. Sat., noon-5 p.m. $75.

Hollywood Forever Cemetery Walking Tour Visit the final resting places of silver screen luminaries such as Cecil B. DeMille, Marion Davies and Tyrone Power at this guided overview of the cemetery and its most famous residents. cemeterytour.com. Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. Sat., noon; next Sun., 2 p.m. $12. (818) 517-5988.

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