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Cantabria/Asturius: English Conversation

Instructor Jean Richie teaches grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary to interested residents whose first language is not English. The class members converse with each other in order to become more comfortable speaking English, and Jean makes suggestions to correct any grammatical … Continue reading

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“Neshkinukat” Art Exhibition at NoHo SAC and PacArts

We recently posted about the upcoming exhibition of contemporary Native American elder art that will open on Thursday, January 7th, at PacArts in San Pedro. (Please see the post for details.) It’s called “Neshkinukat” which means, “One Who Has Relatives,” … Continue reading

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Burbank Senior Artists Colony: Presentations from City Reps

Semiannual law enforcement updates are an important way for residents to stay safe and aware. Office Turpin of the Burbank Police Department spoke with residents about the need for vigilant senior pedestrian safety practices. “Do not step out, push your … Continue reading

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Changing Times: One of the First and Last African-American Skipjack Captains

“For centuries, Chesapeake Bay oysters were harvested by skipjacks, those tall, sleek, singled-masted sailboats. The skipjacks are mostly gone now, replaced by more efficient, less majestic ways of fishing. But one skipjack captain [Kermit Travers, 78] refuses to fade away.” Listen … Continue reading

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Worth Repeating: Ray Bethell Flies a Kite — Like You’ve Never Seen Before!

“Worth Repeating” is a weekly feature on the EngAGE Blog that will bring you previous posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 1/1 /13: Let’s start the New Year with a lovely video featuring … Continue reading

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Exhibition of Contemporary Native American Elder Art at PacArts on 1/7 @ 6 PM

Exhibition of Contemporary Native American Elder Art PacArts 303 South Pacific Ave., San Pedro, CA 90731 Opening Reception: January 7th from 6 to 8 PM The show is called “Neshkinukat” which means, “One Who Has Relatives,” in the Luiseno language, … Continue reading

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Experience Talks 1/3 @ 5 PM PT: Marcy Cottrell Houle and Elizabeth Eckstrom, MD MPH

Tune in to Experience Talks, our weekly “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener,” on Sundays at 5:00 PM PT on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles, 98.7 FM Santa Barbara, 99.5 China Lake, 93.7 N. San Diego, streaming live online, and … Continue reading

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