Films & programs

EUROPE

Presentation

Susan Hickman, Distant Lands’ rail agent, will present “Europe by Train,” including itinerary planning and rail passes.

When, where: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.

Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (626) 449-3220.

AFRICA

Slide show

Mort Loveman will present “Game Tracking: Botswana and Zimbabwe.”

When, where: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Roxbury Park Community Center, 471 S. Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills.

Admission, info: $1 for Beverly Hills residents; $2 for others. (310) 550-4761.

YOSEMITE

Workshop

“Preparing for Yosemite’s Half Dome” will cover permits, physical conditioning, gear and other ways to prepare for the climb in the national park.

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI store in Rancho Cucamonga, 12218 Foothill Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. (909) 646-8360.

MT. WHITNEY

Workshop

Learn about hiking Mt. Whitney, including tips on the permit lottery, gear and training.

When, where: 6 p.m. Thursday at the REI store in Huntington Beach, 7777 Edinger Ave., Suite 138.

Admission, info: Free. (714) 379-1938

EUROPE

Workshop

Learn about budget travel to Europe, including planning, lodging, transportation and other topics.

When, where: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hostelling International Travel Store, 1434 2nd St., Santa Monica.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 393-3413.

Please e-mail announcements at least three weeks in advance of the event date to [email protected].