Around Town

Turkish scholar Taner Akcam will sign his book, "A Shameful Act: The Armenian Genocide and the Question of Turkish Responsibility," at 7 p.m. at Pacific Park Branch Library, 501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale. Akcam is widely recognized as one of the first Turkish scholars to write authoritatively on the genocide of the Armenians in the early 20th century. Admission is free. Reservations are recommended. For more information, call (626) 744-1177 ext. 23 or online at www.facinghistory.org/losangeles.

Concert pianist Eldred Marshall will perform a full recital consisting of popular works by Ludwig van Beethoven at 7:30 p.m. at the Brand Library Recital Hall, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. Among the repertoire he will perform are the "Les Adieux" and "Appassionata" sonatas. He will also perform the sister sonata to the famous "Moonlight" sonata along with some early works. The concert is free to the but donations are accepted. He has performed in recital throughout the United States, Italy, Spain and the Republic of San Marino.

JULY 11

The Casa de Ramos restaurant will be hosting "Dine Around Town" from 5 to 8 p.m. with proceeds from dinner benefiting GAR Services at the Glendale Assn. for the Retarded. The restaurant is at 827 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale. Diners must identify themselves as GAR supporters for GAR to receive a donation. To reach the restaurant, call (818) 240-3129.

JULY 8

The First Congregational Church of Glendale will hold its first service of its annual Second Sunday outdoor worship series at 10 a.m. at 2001 Cañada Blvd., Glendale. All are welcome to join in this monthly worship. For more information, contact (818) 243-2100.

ONGOING

MONDAY

The Verdugo Hills Women's Chorus meets at 9:30 a.m. in the choir room of the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church, 2902 Montrose Ave., La Crescenta. The chorus is unaffiliated with the church. All ages are welcome. For more information, call Sharon at (626) 403-5622 or Marion at (818) 353-4622.

TUESDAY

The Barnes & Noble of Glendale at 245 N. Glendale Ave. will host a weekly toddler time at 11 a.m. Parents and toddlers are invited to listen to a story and participate in an activity. For more information, call (818) 246-4677.

Verdugo Hills Hospital offers an Infant Care Workshop on the third Tuesday of each month. Expecting parents can learn how to change diapers, bathe and hold their baby, take their temperature and basic first aid from 7 to 9 p.m. on the fourth floor at 1812 Verdugo Blvd., Glendale. $30 for hospital patients and $35 for non-patients. To register, call Teri Rice at (818) 952-2272.

The Glendale Bachelor 'n' Bachelorettes present square dancing every Tuesday from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Glendale Methodist Church, 134 N. Kenwood St., Glendale. The cost is a $5 donation. For more information, call (818) 846-8848.

Once Upon a Time bookstore hosts the Adult Book Club group at 7:30 p.m. at 2284 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. For more information, call (818) 248-9668.