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Pysanky egg decorating
What: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church offers its free Pysanky egg decorating class. Learn the traditional wax resist dye method of Ukrainian Easter egg decoration. Bring one dozen (or one half-dozen) raw, room-temperature eggs; tools are provided. RSVP required.
When: 1-4 p.m.
Where: Spurling Hall, 24901 Orchard Village Road, Valencia 91355
Contact: 661-259-7307
‘Journey’s End’
What: The Repertory East Playhouse presents “Journey’s End,” the story of World War I soldiers. Tickets are $20 for adults and $17 for students and seniors. Tickets for military veterans and active military are $12.
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Repertory East Playhouse, 24266 Main St., Newhall 91321
Contact: 661-288-0000
Support group
What: A meeting of the SCV arthritis, lupus and fibromyalgia support group.
When: 2 p.m.
Where: The American Legion Post 507, 24527 Spruce St., Newhall 91321
Contact: Jena Minassian at jmminassian@yahoo.com or (661) 513-4301.
Autoimmune disease support group
What: The SCV Arthritis, Lupus and Fibromyalgia Support Group meets. Individuals with any form of arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia and other autoimmune diseases can share their stories and get support.
When: Fourth Sunday of the month at 2-4 p.m.
Where: American Legion Post 507, 24527 Spruce St., Newhall 91321
Contact: www.meetup.com/SCV-ChronicPain-Support
Brahms and Barber concert
What: Santa Clarita Master Chorale and The Master’s College Collegiate Singers present “Brahms and Barber,” performances of works by Johannes Brahms and Samuel Barber. Tickets cost $14-26, or $10-21 for seniors, students and children.
When: Preconcert lecture at 2:30 p.m.; concert at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia 91355
Contact: www.scmasterchorale.org, 661-362-5304
‘A Taste of Shakespeare’
What: Wine tasting, Shakespeare sampling and fundraiser benefiting the Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival. Tickets cost $50.
When: 3-5 p.m.
Where: Vino 100, 28112 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia 91355
Contact: David Stears at 661-799-3378
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Birthdays
Former astronaut James Lovell is 84. Feminist activist and author Gloria Steinem is 78. Singer Aretha Franklin is 70. Actor Paul Michael Glaser is 69. Singer Elton John is 65. Rock musician Steve Norman (Spandau Ballet) is 52. ctor-writer-director John Stockwell is 51. Actress Sarah Jessica Parker is 47. Former MLB All-Star pitcher Tom Glavine is 46. Auto racer Danica Patrick is 30. Singer Katharine McPhee is 28.
Today in history
Today is Sunday, March 25, the 85th day of 2012. There are 281 days left in the year.
On this date in the SCV: In 2009, Congress approved a bill to preserve more than two million acres of wilderness in nine states, including 14,000 acres near Agua Dulce.
Today’s Highlight in History: On March 25, 1776, Gen. George Washington, commander of the Continental Army, was awarded the first Congressional Gold Medal by the Continental Congress for leading the liberation of Boston from British troops during the Revolutionary War.
Ten years ago: A powerful earthquake rocked Afghanistan and northwestern Pakistan, killing some 1,000 people.
Five years ago: Iran announced it was partially suspending cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency, citing what it called “illegal and bullying” Security Council sanctions imposed on the country for its refusal to stop enriching uranium. Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdallahi won Mauritania’s first free presidential election in a runoff.
One year ago: Canadian opposition parties brought down the Conservative government in a no-confidence vote, triggering an election that gave Prime Minister Stephen Harper a clear Conservative majority in Parliament. Olga Ulyanova, 89, a chemist and niece of Soviet founder Vladimir Lenin who’d written several books praising her uncle and family, died in Moscow.
