UP & COMING.

Writer Jonathan Dobrer, author of ``Out of My Mind: Triple Axles, Sperm Tests & Neutrinos'' will appear at the Mid-Valley branch library 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8. The library is located at 16344 Nordhoff St., North Hills. Call [phone]

Dr. Max Vorspan from the University of Judaism will speak on the ``Future of Los Angeles Jewry: Problems and Solutions'' 10 a.m. Jan 8 in the social hall of Temple Beth Hillel, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. A donation of $2 is requested. Call [phone].

Sisters in Crime/LA will feature Sherry Meinberg, who according to the FBI was stalked the longest of anyone on record, at their meeting 2:30 p.m. Jan. 12 at the South Pasadena Public Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro. The event is free for members and $3 for non-members. Call [phone].

The New-In-Town Club will meet 9:30 a.m. Jan 14 at the Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon, Simi Valley. Simi Valley and Moorpark new residents are invited to come and meet new people and learn more about the community. Call [phone].

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will hold a driving safety course for senior citizens Jan. 13 at Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, 1420 S. Central Ave. There is a fee of $8 and pre-registration is required. Completion of the course may entitle participants to a discount on car insurance. Call [phone].

A class titled ``How to Compose Music for Worship'' will take place at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 14 at the University of Judaism, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles. Dr. Michael Isaacson will teach this advanced course in writing sacred music, which will also include an analysis of historical works. Each student composer will begin and develop his or her own service and all the compositions will be performed in a concert after the course is completed. The fee is $158 for composers and $85 for observers. Call [phone].