Films & programs

PANAMA

Slide show

Mort Loveman will present “Panama Canal Transit.”

When, where: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Roxbury Park Community Center, 471 S. Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills.

Admission, info: $1 for Beverly Hills residents; $2 for others. (310) 550-4761.

AFRICA

Presentation

Alan Feldstein will present “African Adventures: Kayaking Africa.”

When, where: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the REI store in Santa Monica, 402 Santa Monica Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 458-4370.

YOSEMITE

Workshop

Learn about hiking Half Dome at California’s Yosemite National Park, including gear and permits.

When, where: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the REI store in Northridge, 18605 Devonshire St.; 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI store in Arcadia, 214 N. Santa Anita Ave.

Admission, info: Free. (818) 831-5555 for Northridge; (626) 447-1062 for Arcadia.

EUROPE

Workshop

Learn about European travel, including inexpensive accommodations, transportation and budgeting,

When, where: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hostelling International Travel Store, 1434 2nd St., Santa Monica.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 393-3413.

Please e-mail announcements at least three weeks in advance of the event date to travel@latimes.com.