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The Chabad Jewish Glendale presents free high holiday services beginning with Rosh Hashanah services at 10 a.m. today at the Glendale Hilton, 100 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale. Second day services will begin at 10 a.m. on Sunday with the Shofar sounding at 11:30 a.m. and the Tashlich services at 5 p.m. at the Japanese Gardens in Brand Park, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. For more information and to make reservations, call (818) 240-2750.

The Homenetmen Glendale Ararat Chapter presents the Glendale Friendship Games from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Glendale High School, 1440 E. Broadway, Glendale. Young members of nonprofit organizations and athletic groups will compete in chess matches, volleyball, soccer, table tennis, swimming and tennis matches. The games will continue at 5 p.m. on Sunday with a basketball game between Glendale City Council members and nonprofit directors. Multiethnic foods, carnival games and live entertainment will also be provided. For more information, call (323) 256-2564.

Descanso Gardens presents a class on landscape photography taught by photographer Warren Marr from 2 to 5 p.m. in Classroom B, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. The fee is $75 for members and $85 to the general public. Classes will continue on Sept. 30. For reservations, call (818) 949-7980.

Ministry of the Cross will present "A Visit With Jesus Christ" in an evening vespers of gospel music featuring Jim and Ann McClintock at 6 p.m. in the Vallejo Drive Seventh-day Adventist Church Sanctuary, 300 Vallejo Drive, Glendale. For more information, call (818) 246-2476.

Beatrice Rodriguez performs her solo piano recital at 6:30 p.m. in the art center at the Brand Library, 601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. For more information, call (818) 548-2051.

Towne Singers theatrical chorus combines forces with Geo Vallee's Big Band and an energetic ensemble of swing dancers from the Pasadena Ballroom Dance Assn. to produce "Swingin' at the Alex," a celebration of the songs of the Swing Era, at 7 p.m. at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Tickets are $22.50 and $27.50 with discounts for seniors available. For reservations, call (818) 243-2539.

The Stepping Stone Players present the final performances of "Guys and Dolls" at the Hoover High School Theater, 651 Glenwood Road, Glendale. Performances are at 7 p.m. today with 2 p.m. Sunday. A live, professional orchestra will play with the show. Tickets are $15, $10 for students with identification and children 12 and younger. For reservations, call (818) 548-3180.