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You lloaAnflcleoSIlmeo Thursday. St-ptemlxT 2, IW2l'iirt 15 9 Hy ANN KTTK KICK the Tun Richards Foundation for the physically handicapped. Sunday and Monday II a.m. -6 p.m. Crcs-eenla Valley Park, Honolulu and Dtinsmoro avenues (take the 210 Freeway to the Pennsylvania exit), La Crescenta.

Telephone 248-4041. Free admittance. For Children Festival JajHin' A cross-cultural study of childhood in Japan will focus on education, performing arts, clothing, toys, sports and games, foods, rituals and holidays. Saturday 10 a.m. -4 p.m.

La Habra Children's Museum, 301 S. Euclid La Habra. 694-1011, Ext. 271. or (714) 526-2227.

Adult admission senior citizens and children 3-6 pay 50 cents. 'Challenges' A hands-on science exhibit for children of all ages offers a computer terminal, optical illusions and experiments. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. (Through Sept. 12.) Museum of North Orange County, 301 N.

Pomona Ful-lerton, (714) 738-6545. Admission by donation. Movies in Pasadena In "Chromophobia," a little girl nurtures a red flower and inspires the people to revolt; in "A Shopping Expedition," Paddington Bear causes a boom in sales when he buys a pair of pajamas; in "Dinosaur," a little boy makes a report about historic dinosaurs, after which they come alive; "Peter and the Wolf" is an animated version of Prokofieff's orchestral fable. Saturday r.t 1 1 a.m. Pasadena Public Library, 285 E.

Walnut Pasadena, 577-4046. Free. Storytelling puppets Hand puppets will act out "The Simple Prince," a tale about a prince who thinks it would be more fun to be a farmer's son. After the puppet show, children will be invited to perform their own puppet plays. Saturday at 11 a.m.

Central Library, 630 West 5th Downtown. 626-7461. Ext. 262. Free.

Fun and fantasy A musical about L. Frank Baum's heroine, "Dorothy in the 25th Century," follows her into the unknown. Saturday and Sunday at 1 and 3 p.m. (Through Sept. 26.) Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th Santa Monica.

394-9779. Tickets $3. Movies in Glendale In the "Case of the Elevator sic by haNH Leo Winliicr. Sunday at II a.m. First Unitarian Church.

2'1'M'i West Hth am Angeles. 'IS!) 1356. Free. For gingerbread tjawkrrs Tour Kimberly Chaieau, an 85-year-old mansion wilh conical towcm, dormer windows, Tiffany lamps and a musicians' gallery. House and formal gardens open for viewing Sunday 1-4 p.m.

At 1325 Prospect Drive (enter driveway at southern end of Alvarado Street), Hedlands, (714) 792-2111. Donation children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Men's potluck supper "Men at Work," dealing with stress and role-playing, will be the theme of a rap session sponsored by the L.A. Men's Collective. Bring a casserole, salad or dessert.

Open to men of all backgrounds, races and sexual orientations. Sunday. Pot-luck supper at 7 p.m.; discussion at 8 p.m. The Meeting House, 1440 S. Harvard Santa Monica.

Telephone 396-3655. Fee $3. Can you top this? Men and women will compete in an eight-mile foot race to the summit of Mt. San Antonio (Mt. Baldy).

There'll be some rough going in this climb, so be certain you're physically fit. Monday. Check-in 7-9 a.m.; the race starts at 9 a.m. Meet at the parking lot of the ski lift above Mt. Baldy Village (30 miles east of Los Angeles).

Telephone (714) 985-9185. Entry fee $5, $4 extra for a T-shirt. Art and Artists Julian weed show Dried weeds, pods, rocks and desert wood in artistic arrangements for sale. Also, an art mart. Saturday, Sunday and Monday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Town Hall. 2133 Main Julian. (714) 765-1857. Free admittance. Fiesta de Las Artes Pottery, leather, wood, weaving, stained glass, jewelry, paintings, etc.

for sale. Entertainment. Saturday, Sunday and Monday 10 a.m. -6 p.m. Hermosa and Pier avenues.

Hermosa Beach. Telephone 376-0951. Free admittance. Information to be considered for this column should be submitted so as to reach us no later than three weeks prior to the event. Do not telephone.

Mail items of general interest to Annette Rick, 54 Hours, You section, Los Angeles Times, Times Mirror Square, Los A ngeles 90053. Duck," a reHourceful 1 1 -year-old detective Hearches for the owner of an abandoned duck; in "Wizard," a small -town wizard misapplies his "magical powers; in "Hog Wild," laurel and I lardy run into trouble with their wives; "Wind" portrays a small child's encounter with the sight, sound and feel of the wind. Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Young People's Library, 222 K. Harvard Glendale, 956-2035.

Free. For Adults 'World Health Eto' Exhibits of health foods, vitamins, exercise equipment, sporting goods, demonstrations; a body-building show; seminars on nutrition and holistic medicine. Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Exhibition Hall, Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Long Beach.

Telephone (714) 848-7255. Tickets cost for three days $10. Word-Peace Midnight Poetry readings and balloon launches in support of world peace. Friday at midnight at the following Los Angeles bookstores: Book Soup, 8868 Sunset A Different Light, 4014 Santa Monica George Sand, 9011 Melrose Papa Bach, 11314 Santa Monica Sisterhood, 1351 Westwood and the Venice JailSparc, 685 Venice Venice. Telephone 858-1648.

Free. A little romance Enjoy a cruise aboard the 65 -foot sailing yawl Jada. Open bar, sandwiches, fruits and salads. Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The 2 '2-hour cruise departs at 2 and 6 p.m.

from the Kona Kai Club pier, Shelter Island, San Diego. Telephone (714) 234-1717. Reservations required. Cost of cruise: $25 for adults (including drinks and refreshments); children 12 and under pay $15. Big-band island dance Music by the Pat Longo Super Big Band.

Saturday. Dancing 9 p.m.-l a.m. Casino Ballroom, Avalon, Catalina Island. Cruise leaves from Catalina Island Cruises terminal in San Pedro at 6:30 p.m.. arrives back in San Pedro at 3:45 a.m.

Telephone 775-6111. (714) 527-7111 or Ticke-tron. Dance tickets $10.50 at the door, $9.50 in advance; cruise price $16.80. On being irrational John Marsh (new minister at the church) will speak in praise of mindless enthusiasm. A question -and-answer period will follow.

Mu stent of beer or test your in a variety of eonlo.st.s at a Bavarian-style picnic. Games, entertainment and merry-go-rounds for the children. Saturday a.m., Sunday noon-midnight. Phoenix Club, 1566 Douglass Itoad, Anaheim, 865-2553 or (714) 634-8246. Free admittance.

Rancho Los Alamitos tour Take a guided, tour through a historic adobe ranch house and garden. Blacksmith shop and early American glass on display. Saturday and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Rancho Los Alamitos. 6400 Bixby Hill Road (entrance at the south end of Palo Verde Avenue), Long Beach.

431-2511. Free. Clowning around Magician Larry Wilson, juggler Daniel Rosen and the Flying Cavet-tis are featured in John Davidson's Saltwater Circus. Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 3 and 5 p.m. Avalon Bowl, Santa Catalina Island.

Telephone 510-1520. Adults children under 12 pay $1.50. Comics and science fiction "When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth" will be shown at the Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention. An animation specialist will explain how cartoons are created. Behind-the-scenes film clips.

Drawings for comics and posters. Buy. sell or trade comic books, cards, magazines, posters and movie memorabilia. Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ambassador Hotel, 3400 Wilshire Los Angeles.

Telephone 874-7295. General admission $1.50. A cheep place Presentation of awards to the winning parakeets at an all-color bird show. Some birds will be raffled off; others will be for sale. Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Queen Mary, Pier Long Beach. Telephone 255-5714. Free admittance. Basquing in the sun Dancing, contests, barbecues and a raffle at a Basque festival. Folk dancers and marching bands.

Sunday. Basque mass at 10 a.m. Barbecued-lamb lunch at noon; an evening barbecue 5-8 p.m. Dancing 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Chino Fairgrounds, Edison Street and Central Avenue, Chino.

Telephone (714 998-0258. General admission $1. Cost of barbecue: adults $9, children 12 and under $5. 'Friendship Fair" Parachute jumping, bingo, arts and crafts, game booths, children's carnival rides, motorcycle stunts and celebrity guests. Proceeds to For the Family Sorvo Valley Fair Carnival Ramos and rides, livestock exhibits ami auctions, horse shows, foods, etc.

Friday Monday noon-1 1 p.m. (A parade Monday at H) a.m.) Infills Park, (ilh and streets 12 miles west of Riverside). Norco. Telephone (7H) Free admittance. Fair Game Kthnic fiK)ds, arts and crafts and entertainment at the Orange International Street Fair.

Friday 5-10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun day noon-10 p.m. Downtown Plaza. Chapman Avenue and Glassell Street, Orange. Telephone (714) 937- 18(i8.

Free admittance. San Gabriel Mission fiesta The mission's 2Uth anniversary will be celebrated with a carnival. Mexican -themed entertainment and food booths. Friday 5-1 Saturday and Sunday noon-11 p.m. Blessing of the animals at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, followed by a pet parade. San Gabriel Mission, Mission Drive between Santa Anita and Junipero drives. San Gabriel. 282-5191. Free admittance.

All's fair A Rural Olympics with races, a 4-H Club roundup, horse shows, a rodeo, contests, music, dancing and fireworks. Friday 6 p.m.-l a.m.; Saturday, Sunday and Monday 11 a.m.-l a.m. Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, Division Street at East Avenue Lancaster, (805) 948-6060. Adult admission $2- ages 13-17 pay ages 6-12 and senior citizens pay children under 6 admitted free. Festival under the stars Comedy, magic, puppetry, music, dance and drama at a summer festival.

Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Fritz Feld Community Outdoor Theatre. 1000 Hanley Crest-wood Hills Park, Brentwood. Telephone 826-7406. Free.

(Programs will vary.) On thin ice More than 200 amateur ice skaters will compete in the Golden West Freeskating Championships. Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m.-noon, noon-5 p.m. and p.m. Culver Ice Arena, 4545 Sepulveda Culver City, 398-5718. Morning and afternoon admission $3, evening admission $4.

Sports collectors convention Uniforms, autographs, gum cards and sports memorabilia. Buying. selling and trading. Auctions, draw- ings and free appraisals. Saturday-Monday 9 a.m.

-5 p.m. Grand Ballroom, Bucna Park Hotel, 7675 Crescent Buena Park. Telephone 865-4549 or (714) 998-2084. Admission $1.50. Village fair Handcrafts and gift items at the Harvest Festival and Christmas Crafts Market-19th-Century-style.

Music, folk dancers, entertainment, foods. Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday and Monday 10 a.m.-7p.m. (Also Sept. 10-12.) L.A. Convention Center, 1201 S.

Figue-roa Downtown. 748-8531. Adult children 6-12 pay under 6 admitted free. Chili cookoff A hot-chili competition. Also, country and Western music, dancing, contests, clowns and carnival games.

Proceeds will benefit crippled children. Saturday-Monday 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Canyon City Ghost Town, 1755 San Gabriel Canyon Road. Azusa. Telephone 334-8119.

Adult admission children 12 and underpay $1.50. Long Valley mule ride Take a guided tour of the valley from the back of a mule. Conducted by members of the Mt. San Jacinto Natural History Assn. Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

These 20-min-pte nature rides are offered a.m.-dusk. At the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, off Highway 111, Palm Springs. Telephone (714) 325-1391. Cost of mule ride: adults children under 12 pay $3. Tram fare: adults children 3-11 pay free for children under 3.

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