Russia’s North Caucasus region on the agenda at slide show in Pasadena

RUSSIA

Slide show

Bill Altaffer will discuss the little-known region of the North Caucasus and its people and cultures.

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

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

YOSEMITE

Movie

The Sierra Club will present Ken Burns’ “Yosemite: A Gathering of Spirit” in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act.

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates.

Admission, info: Free. Joyce White at (310) 383-5247

JOSHUA TREE

Field class

Learn the “big five” skills needed to safely explore the desert landscape of Joshua Tree.

When, where: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Oasis Visitor Center.

Admission, info: $70. (760) 367-5535

CUBA

Presentation

Dennis and Diana Trombley will talk “Rum, Rumba and the Revolution,” the Cuba of the 1950s, and share their tour of Havana, Trinidad, Cienfuegos and Sancti Spiritus.

When, where: Noon Oct. 26 at El Floridita Restaurant, 1253 N. Vine St., No. 3, Hollywood.

Admission, info: $22.50 for lunch and program. Hosted by the Network for Travel Club. RSVP to Odette Ricasa at (323) 578-3601.

HIKING

Presentation

National Geographic Adventurer of the Year (2012) Jennifer Pharr Davis will talk about challenges along the trail and sign copies of her new book, “Called Again: A Story of Love and Triumph.”

When, where: 3:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Adventure 16 store, 11161 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles

Admission, info: Free. (310) 473-4574.

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