DR. NITA VALLENS GUEST SPEAKER AT KIWANIS CLUB GLENDALE
At the Friday, Nov. 9 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Glendale, Dr. Nita Vallens will be speaking on “A New Way of Looking At and Healing Relationships.”
Guests are welcome at the lunch meeting. The cost to attend, which includes lunch, is $15.
The Club meets Friday afternoons at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado Blvd. in Glendale.

AUTHOR EVENT AT FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE
Today, Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse presents Libbe HaLevy, author of “Yes, I Glow in the Dark! One Mile from Three Mile Island to Fukushima and Nuclear Hotseat.”
HaLevy’s book recounts her experience of Three Mile Island (TMI) and how she learned to fight back against nuclear perpetrators with facts, sarcasm … and a podcast.
Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse is located at 1010 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge, at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Angeles Crest Highway. For more information, call (818) 790-0717.

‘FACES PLACES’ SCREENING AT BRAND LIBRARY RECITAL HALL
The Brand Associates (non-profit arm of the Brand Library & Art Center) will screen the award winning documentary film “Faces Places” at the Brand Library & Art Center Recital Hall today, Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. This event is co-hosted by the City of Glendale Arts & Culture Commission and is free to attend.
After the film, attendees can engage in a discussion with a panel of leading experts in the world of public art. The focus of the discussion will center on the promise and challenges of a public art program in Glendale as the City embarks on the launch of its newly adopted Urban Art Program Plan. This event is co-hosted by the City of Glendale Arts & Culture Commission.
For information, contact (818) 548-2051.
Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale

LCVRWF WELCOMES DON JANS
The La Crescenta Valley Republican Women Federated welcomes author and speaker Don Jans at its meeting today, Nov. 8, at the Oakmont Country Club.
The event begins at 11 a.m. with social time, 11:30 a.m. is the meeting followed by guest speaker Jans. The cost is $30 per person. Please RSVP to Margaret at (818) 248-4996 or Mary at (818) 952-7040.
Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive, Glendale

WOMEN’S COUNCIL HOSTS WINE TASTING
The USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Women’s Council is hosting a wine tasting fundraiser on Nov. 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The evening includes sips and light fare (provided by ETC. Gourmet Kitchen) in support of the USC-VHH neo-natal ICU.
The cost is $50 per person. RSVP to Barbara.Jordan@vhh.usc.edu or call (818) 952-2226.

EVOLUTION OF THE LOS ANGELES SKYLINE
Little Landers Historical Society will next host Dave McMenamin at its monthly second Saturday historical educational program on Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. at Bolton Hall. The program will explain the elements and major events that influenced the development of the LA Skyline since 1900. Why do older LA skyscrapers have flat tops? What is happening to older buildings in Los Angeles? These and other questions will be answered.
McMenamin is a native Angelino and lifelong resident of the city, residing in La Crescenta and Shadow Hills for the past 33 years. He has a degree in mathematics from Occidental College and a masters and Ph.D in economics from UCLA. He is currently director of Education for Las Angelitas and works with the Los Angeles Conservancy.
This event is free and open to the public and everyone is welcome.
Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga

PASADENA HERITAGE CRAFTSMAN WEEKEND
In its 27th year, Pasadena Heritage will present the Annual Craftsman Weekend on Nov. 9-11 that will features house tours of notable Craftsman properties, along with bus and walking tours of the surrounding neighborhoods. Other events scheduled include a Show and Sale with exhibitors of antique and contemporary furniture and decorative arts, a silent auction, workshops and presentations. In addition, Pasadena Heritage will be offering exclusive receptions at historic locations throughout the weekend.
For tickets and information, please visit www.pasadenaheritage.org/CraftsmanWeekend or contact Pasadena Heritage,
651 South St. John Avenue, Pasadena; telephone (626) 441-6333.

MOUNTAINS RESTORATION TRUST AT SIERRA CLUB
The Crescenta Valley Sierra Club Group presents Mountains Restoration Trust on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library.
The Mountains Restoration Trust is committed to working in partnership with the community to preserve, protect and enhance the natural resources of the Santa Monica Mountains for the benefit of the environment and for present and future generations through land acquisition and conservation easements, habitat preservation and research and preservation. A slide show and commentary will enhance the community’s understanding of this important legacy; all are invited.
The program begins following news of conservation and outings. This is a free program and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Contact Wayne Fisher for further information at (818) 353-4181.

FALL SHOP NIGHT COMING
The La Cañada Junior Women’s Club will host its Fall Shop Night on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This fun-filled event will feature local stores and vendors in the 1300 to 1500 blocks of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge. Refreshments will be served. The Juniors are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose philanthropic efforts support Mending Kids, which provides critical surgical care for sick children.

NEXT MEETING OF MONTROSE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY
The Montrose African Violet Society is having its next club meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. at Descanso Gardens (Minka Room).
The guest speaker will be Sandy Chase and the program will be “The Sweet, The Foul, The Awesome and the Asglepiads.”
Guests are always welcome to attend the meeting. Refreshments are served and friendships are made.
For more information, call (323) 236-0104 or visit www.montroseafricanviolets.weebly.com.
Descanso Gardens (Minka Room) 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge

LOCAL E-WASTE COLLECTION PLANNED
Community Life/First Baptist Church is hosting a free E-Waste Collection Day on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enter the parking lot from Mary or from Community streets. The Arion Global Inc. (323) 418-2266 is accepting computers, monitors, TVs, cellphones, mp3 players, ink & toner cartridges, printers, microwaves, cables & wires, laptops and all other electronics. The food pantry, Sue’s Garden, will get a financial contribution based on the number of items collected that have a recycling fee.
Items not acceptable are: light bulbs, alkaline batteries, smoke detectors or hazardous waste.
Community Life/First Baptist Church at 4441 La Crescenta Ave.

SWEET ADELINES AT FOREST LAWN
The RiverOaks chapter of Sweet Adelines International presents “CLUEless, a Musical Mystery” featuring Detective “Sherlock Tones,” his assistant “Whatsong,” the award-winning Troubadour Quartet; guest quartet “Trouble;” and lots of intrigue, humor and barbershop-style music. They will be performing on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Forest Lawn Hall of Liberty, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive.
Suggested donation is $20 at the door to benefit the Sweet Adelines non-profit organization and their charity partner, Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission.
Call 818.886.SING (7464) before Nov. 13 for group and pre-show donation information. Visit www.riveroakschorus.com for more information.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY AT FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE
On Saturday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse celebrates Small Business Saturday with a day full of guest authors, artists, live music and activities for all ages.
Small Business Saturday is a nationwide event started by American Express in
2010, dedicated to showing support for indie businesses and recognizing their contributions to their communities.
On Nov. 24, the bookstore welcomes authors and artists, hosts live music, storytimes and other activities.
Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse is located at 1010 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge, at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Angeles Crest Highway. For more information, call (818) 790-0717.

ATTENTION MUSIC LOVERS
Dr. Ted Stern, a professor of music, is again conducting a series of music appreciation classes for adults in the community. This new series will mark the beginning of the 18th consecutive year of classes for non-musicians and musicians alike and explores the histories of composers and their music. The topic for this new series is “Musicals in the 20th Century.”
The 10-week series of classes continues every Tuesday through Dec. 4 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and at the Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church cultural hall, 2700 Montrose Ave. in Montrose.
The cost for the 10-week series is $90. Everyone is welcome!
For more information, please call Dianne at (818) 445-2390.

NEWS FROM FRIENDS OF THE S-T BRANCH LIBRARY
The Friends of the Sunland-Tujunga Library bookstore, located in the lobby of the library, has books that range in topics from travel, sports, and education to psychology and biographies. The store also has CDs, DVDs and records. Prices range from 10 cents to $3. Currently, children’s books and cookbooks are on sale for 10 cents (excluding special editions). Please stop by between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, to see what’s available.
The Sunland-Tujunga Library is located at 7771 Foothill Blvd. in Tujunga.

LOVE TO SING?
The Towne Singers is a non-audition choir that is in need of male voices, but welcomes everyone. The 2018 holiday concert, “Spirit of the Season,” is on Friday, Nov. 30.
Rehearsals are held Mondays from 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1757 N. Lake Ave. in Pasadena.
Contact Merrily Hake, membership coordinator, via email (merrilyhake@earthlink.net) with questions and new member orientation information.

WREATH CHARITY AUCTION
PFAR Charitable Foundation will host its biggest charity event of the year, the Wreath Charity Auction 2018, set to take place at the Parkway Grill Pasadena on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m.
To purchase tickets or make a donation/auction item visit pfarcf.org.
Parkway Grill Pasadena, 510 S. Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena

FREE DANCE CLASSES AT SUNLAND REC CENTER
The community is invited to take part in free Tuesday night dance classes at Sunland Recreation Center. Dances include Zumba, hip-hop and swing. No prior knowledge or experience required.
Couples and families are encouraged to attend.
Classes are from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sunland Rec Center, 8651 Foothill Blvd., Sunland

FREE STROKE SUPPORT GROUP, AND HEART LECTURE
A stroke support group hosted by Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center meets the second Tuesday of each month from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Rehabilitation Conference Room on the third floor of the hospital.
The support group is open to caregivers, family members, friends and stroke survivors and will help with communication, education, and coping styles while building friendships, solving problems and sharing resources and experience.
RSVP by calling (818) 502-4725.
Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital is located at 1420 S. Central Ave. in Glendale.

COURSES AVAILABLE ON RELIEVING FINANCIAL STRESS
Life Improvement Courses are offered on “Principles of Prosperity,” “How to Obtain Financial Security” and “Overcoming Financial Stress” at the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills.
These courses help empower a person with the knowledge to overcome financial stress to prosper in life. Each course is $50, is done at the individual’s own pace and timing is flexible. A stress-free financial future can be attained and having the right knowledge can make all the difference.
These are just a few of the life improvement courses offered. Others available address various subjects. The classes are open Monday-Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information contact (818) 957-1500.
Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills, 2254 Honolulu Ave. in
Montrose (entrance off Market Street, behind in parking lot).

FOOTHILLS PRO GROUP
The Foothills Professional Group meets every Wednesday morning from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Leon Lounge and Café. The group provides a structured and supportive system of giving and receiving business. It does so by providing an environment in which participants develop personal relationships with many other qualified business professionals. By establishing this “formal” relationship with other people, you may have the opportunity to substantially increase your business.
The cost is $15, which includes breakfast.
Leon Lounge and Café is located at 2519 Cañada Blvd., Glendale.

DBSA OFFERS SUPPORT GROUP
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) has a support group meeting every Tuesday at Vallejo Drive Adventist Church in Glendale every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. DBSA provides hope, help, and support through peer-based, recovery oriented empowering services, and resources when people need them and how they need to receive them.
For more information, call Wanda Sellers at (818) 352-4346, email dbsalosangelesne@yahoo.com or visit dbsalosangelesne.org.
Vallejo Drive Adventist Church, 300 Vallejo Dr., Room 106 in Glendale.

NEWS FROM FRIENDS OF THE SUNLAND-TUJUNGA BRANCH LIBRARY
The bookstore of the Friends of the Sunland-Tujunga branch of the library, located inside the library, is filled with used books on almost every subject. There are books on psychology, religion, self-help, cooking, classics and many more subjects. It is open during library hours (except evenings). Prices range from 10 cents to a few dollars. All books are donated.
All monies collected from the sale of these books support the Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library in purchasing new books, DVDs and equipment. The Friends also supports programs for children and young adults as well as adults. It is a 501(c)(3) organization, so donations are tax deductible. Arrangements can be made to pick up large donations. Call the library at (818) 352-4481 to schedule a pick-up.
Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library, 7771 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga

TOPS OFFERS LOCAL MEETINGS
TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly – is a self-accountability group meeting held every Monday at Center for Spiritual Living, 4845 Dunsmore Ave. (at Santa Carlotta) in La Crescenta. Weigh-in begins at 5:30 p.m. with a one-hour meeting starting at 6 p.m. For more information, please contact Lisa O. Mayo, (626) 484-0554.
A meeting is also held in Sunland every Thursday at New Hope Community Church, 10438 Oro Vista St. Weigh-in is at 6:30 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m. For more information, please contact Virginia Timpson, (818) 645-4985.
First meeting is free and all visitors are welcome!

FREE DIABETES COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASS
The Diabetes Care Center at Glendale Adventist Medical Center invites the community to a free diabetes community education class held every Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital (Committee Room A).
Participants will learn more about living with diabetes – care and treatment, healthy eating strategies – the importance of blood glucose monitoring and AIC and tools for healthy life style to reduce the risk of complications.
For more information or to RSVP, call (818) 409-8100.
Glendale Adventist Medical Center (Committee Room A – Ground Floor), 1509 Wilson Terrace, Glendale

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP AT Y
The Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA, in partnership with the La Leche League, is hosting a monthly lactation and infant development support group to help support new mothers. This monthly group meets on the third Friday of each month from noon-1 p.m. This group is free and open to the community and will answer all breastfeeding-related questions that new mothers may have.
The Y is also offering a Mindful Parenting Course designed to help parents connect to their children and raise them to thrive. This course is adapted from the work of Dan Siegal, M.D and will focus on reducing daily stress while connecting with your child. The classes meet weekly on Tuesdays. The course is open to all and there is a fee to attend.
For more information, contact the Y at (818) 790-0123.
The Y is located at 1930 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada.