THINGS TO DO / FEBRUARY 16

Cancer Networking

* A free young adults cancer networking group will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wellness Center, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. Information: (805) 379-4777.

Hearing Loss Research

* Dr. Akira Ishiyama will discuss recent research in hearing loss at a meeting of Self Help for Hard of Hearing People at 7 p.m. in the California Federal Bank Community Room, 16601 Ventura Blvd., Encino. Information: (818) 785-8858.

Folk Dancing

* The West Valley Folk Dancers will offer instruction and participation in beginning, intermediate and advanced international folk dancing from 7:30 to 10:15 p.m. at the Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. The cost is $3. Information: (818) 702-0431.

Turtles and Tortoises

* Joe Ventura, an inspector for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department, will speak on the global trades of turtles and tortoises at the California Turtle and Tortoise Club meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Granada Hills Recreation Center, 16730 Chatsworth St. Free. Information: (818) 344-5607.

Expecting to Exercise

* Author Birgitta Gallo will sign and discuss her book on exercising and pregnancy, “Expecting Fitness,” at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble bookstore, 16461 Ventura Blvd., Encino. Free. Information: (818) 380-1636.

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--Compiled by Pamela Davega Carr