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The annual Glendale Community College Faculty/Alumni Dance Production will be at 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Dancers in the show are students enrolled in the college’s dance program classes. The choreography is by faculty, students, alumni and guests. Admission is free. For more information, call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5556.

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The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles kicks off its 29th season with “Holidays LA,” a concert production celebrating, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa at 8 p.m. at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. The concert will continue at 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets range from $25 to $55. For more information, call (818) 243-2539.

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The La Crescenta Presbyterian Church will be sponsoring its annual Children’s Gift Workshop from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 2902 Montrose Ave., La Crescenta. Children in grades first through sixth can make and wrap as many gifts as they want for family and friends for $15. For more information, call (818) 249-6137.

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Glendale Adventist Academy’s Drama Department presents “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. at 700 Kimlin Drive, Glendale. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for children 5 and older and $5 for students with identification. For tickets and information, call (818) 244-8671, ext. 224.

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Margie Balter, “Hollywood’s Piano Teacher to the Stars,” will perform selections from her debut CD, “Music from My Heart,” at 8 p.m. at Borders Bookstore, 100 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale. For more information, call (818) 241-8099.

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Glendale Community College’s monthly swap meet will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the college’s upper parking lot, located at the corner of Mountain Street and Glendale 2 Freeway. There will be more than 70,000 square feet of antiques, collectibles, jewelry, vintage clothing, furniture and more. Dealer spaces are available for $35. Admission is free. For more information, call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5805.

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The Religious Science Church of Glendale will have its morning service at 10 a.m. at the Glendale Masonic Center, 244 N. Maryland Ave., Glendale. The Rev. Kusala Bhikshu will speak on the topic of “On Being a Buddhist in America.” He will share his ideas about Buddhism as a lifestyle, therapy, philosophy and religion and what it means to be an American Buddhist. For more information, call (818) 244-1404.

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The AARP Central Glendale Chapter 3203 will meet at 1 p.m. at the Carlson Fellowship Center of the First United Methodist Church, 140 N. Kenwood St., Glendale. The Van Bloem Singers will perform at 2 p.m. Admission and refreshments are free. For more information, call (818) 246-4651.

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The Glendale Latino Assn. will have its December holiday mixer from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the La Cañada Country Club, 5500 N. Godbey Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. The cost is $10 and includes appetizers, prizes, no host bar and music. For more information, call (818) 550-8222, ext. 14.