Films and travel programs: Backpacking for women
BACKPACKING FOR WOMEN
Workshop
Experts explain the differences between men’s and women’s gear, plus how to make sure you have been fitted and outfitted correctly.
When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI store in Arcadia, 214 N. Santa Anita Ave.
Admission, info: Free. (626) 447-1062
FRANCE
Slide show
Mort Loveman will present “French Connection: Cities and Villages by Le Car”
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
AIR TRAVEL
Presentation
Nicholas Kralev, author of the new book “Decoding Air Travel,” will share strategies and techniques that can save travelers hundreds or even thousands of dollars per ticket.
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.
Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (626) 449-3220.
Please email announcements at least three weeks in advance of the event date to travel@latimes.com.
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