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TODAY

The Committee for a Clean and Beautiful Glendale, in conjunction with other neighboring organizations, will host a “Summer Night on the Plaza” from 6 to 9 p.m. at City Hall Perkins Plaza & Atrium, 141 N. Glendale Ave, Glendale. There will be food, entertainment, a silent auction, door prizes and a “My Home Town” photo contest exhibit. Tickets are $15 or $20, or $5 for children ages 5 to 12. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Sandra Rodriguez at (818) 548-2877.

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Summer Moonlight Movies presents “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” (PG), at dusk at Verdugo Park, 1621 Cañada Blvd., Glendale. Seating is on the lawn; beach chairs or blankets are suggested. Recreation staff will be on site prior to the start of the movie to provide children with a variety of games and activities. For more information, call (818) 548-3785.

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SATURDAY

Glendale Elks Lodge #1289 presents the swap meet fair from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado St., Glendale. There will be food, music, new and used items for sale, a ski boat auction, raffles and vendors. Admission is free. Vendor booths are also available by calling (818) 970-3114. For more information, call (818) 242-2105.

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Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse is back with a celebration at 11 a.m. at 964 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge. Free coffee and juice will be served in the morning along with Fire Station No. 82 firefighters reading to the children. Face painting, music and an adult raffle will be held. For more information, call (818) 790-0717.

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Coffee & Conversation with Sisters in Crime will feature a panel discussion with mystery authors Sheila Lowe, Joan DelMonte and La Crescenta resident Alice Zogg at 2 p.m. at the Buena Vista Branch Library, 300 North Buena Vista St., Burbank. The panel theme is “Lazy Summer Mysteries.” For more information, call (818) 238-5620.

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Tien Feng Martial Arts is offering classes from 4 to 5:30 p.m., and every Saturday thereafter, in Studio C of the Revolution Dance Center, 2287 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose. The classes are for all levels, and they will run through Dec. 31. E-mail tiger@tienfeng.com or call (818) 207-2336.

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The Cinema Spec launch party for “Tales of Hollywood and Fantasy” will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bookfellows, 238 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. The editor and several other contributors will be on hand for readings and discussion. Free refreshments are included. For more information, go to www.ravenelectrick.com/ cinemaspec.html.

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