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RETREAT

Dream Change Coalition presents a “Gathering of Shamans.” Friday-Sunday at Punta Piuma, Malibu. (800) 540-0471.

POETRY

Enjoy coffee, poetry and music at the Alta Coffee House and Roasting Co., Newport Beach. Wednesday. 8 p.m. (949) 675-0233. Free.

FILM

Chapman University’s film classics series continues with Lillian Gish in “Broken Blossoms,” in Orange. Wednesday. 7 p.m. (714) 997-6765. Free.

CHILDREN

Kids can enjoy story time at Barnes & Noble in Metro Pointe, 901-B, South Coast Drive, Suite 150, Costa Mesa. Wednesday. 10:45 a.m. (714) 444-0226. Free.

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Health-related events and support groups are listed in Monday’s Health section. Lectures, social events and volunteer opportunities appear in this section on Tuesday. Books and author events run in this section on Wednesday. Garden events and clubs are in Saturday’s Home Design.