FILMS & PROGRAMS
Slide show on volunteer experience in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA
Slide show
MaryEllen Schoeman will talk and show slides from her experience volunteering for three months in South Africa with Cheetah Outreach, a conservation and education program that teaches people about the difficulties facing cheetahs in the wild.
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Distant Lands, 56 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.
Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (626) 449-3220.
ASIA
Slide show
Mort Loveman will present "Malaysian Borneo: Man of the Forest."
When, where: 1 p.m. Wednesday at
Admission, info: Free. (310) 550-4761.
EUROPE
Workshop
Veteran travelers will offer tips on planning and budgeting for a rail trip in Europe.
When, where: 11 a.m. Saturday at the HI-Travel Store, 1434 2nd St.,
Admission, info: Free. (310) 393-3413.
Presentation
Beverly Shue will present "Southern China From Kunming to Guangzhou, the China Less Traveled," with slides from her trip to the region, where she reconnected with her father's village.
When, where: Noon Saturday at El Coyote Mexican Cafe, 7312 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles.
Admission, info: $18.50 for lunch and program. Hosted by the Network for Travel Club. RSVP to (323) 578-3601.
Send announcements to travel@latimes.com.
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