ELECTION RECAP SUBJECT OF REPUBLICAN CLUB

The public is invited to join the Republican Club for lunch and program today, Thursday, March 14 at the Oakmont Country Club. Social time is at 11 a.m. followed by lunch and speaker at 11:30.

Dr. Barbara Stone, professor of Political Science Emeritus at CA State Fullerton, will present an election recap of what went right or wrong in the last election and what will need to be done for the 2020 elections.

Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive, Glendale

SALVATION ARMY OFFICER AT KIWANIS CLUB GLENDALE

Victor Verdugo of the Salvation Army will be the guest speaker at the March 15 meeting of the Kiwanis Club Glendale.

Guests are welcome at the lunch meeting. The cost to attend, which includes lunch, is $15. Meeting starts
at noon.

The Club meets Friday afternoons at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado Blvd. in Glendale.

WELLNESS WORKS HOSTS
MONTHLY BBQ

On, Saturday, March 16 from 11 a.m.
to 3 p.m., Wellness Works invites all veterans and their families to come and enjoy a restful afternoon while learning ways to help with stress and relaxation. The event includes Wellness Works Clinic, one treatment for actively enrolled clients, one demonstration
of basic wellness practice and, of
course, food and fellowship.

Wellness Works, 540 W. Broadway, Glendale

DEMO CLUB TO HEAR LOCAL
CHINA EXPERT

Former diplomat, China affairs expert, and now investment analyst specializing in Asia, La Cañada resident David P. Loevinger will be the featured speaker at the Cañada Crescenta Democratic Club meeting on Sunday, March 17 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living, 4845 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta.

With China of great topical interest, Loevinger, who had worked previously in financial affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing among many other government diplomatic positions, will have a unique perspective to share.

Club business will include a vote on whether to help defray some expenses for the two club members who have been named delegates to the Democratic State Central Committee Convention in San Francisco at the end of May. Those delegates are Lora de la Portilla, nominated by State Senator Anthony Portantino, and Susan Mastrodemos, nominated by Assemblywoman Laura Friedman.

The Cañada Crescenta Democratic Club serves the Crescenta Valley and Sunland-Tujunga. The meetings are open to anyone and are free of charge. For more information, the Club’s new website www.ccdemclub.org.

BIONIC BOOMERS – JOINT REPLACEMENT

Dr. Paul Gilbert and Dr. Stephen Owens, orthopedic surgeons from USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, will present information about these procedures and answer questions on Sunday, March 17 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the La Cañada Thursday Club, 4440 Woodleigh Way, La Cañada. Free parking and admission; light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Judy Cooper at (818) 952-9919.

ANNUAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

On March 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 16 visiting tea masters and students from Japan will lead three public tea ceremonies at the Shoseian Tea House and Friendship Garden in Brand Park, Glendale. Dancers will also be visiting from Japan to demonstrate a typical festival dance called awa odori. There will be three food trucks just outside the Garden, and some great food selections inside the Garden as well. Live music performances, including the Japanese harp (koto), the Japanese guitar (shamisen), and the always awesome Taiko drummers will also be performing.

This will include a celebration of the completion of the interior tea house renovation project … feat that has lasted over 15 year.

Entrance to this event is free – there is a requested $20 donation per person for any of the tea ceremonies.

Friends of Shoseian is a non-profit organization; contributions can be tax deductible under IRC Section 170.

There is no RSVP needed – seating for the tea ceremonies will be first come, first served.

NOON CONCERTS OPEN TO PUBLIC

Glendale Noon Concerts is a free-admission concert series that takes place every first and third Wednesday from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. in the sanctuary of Glendale City Church.

The next concert is on March 20 and features clarinetist James Sullivan who will perform the Leonard Bernstein “Clarinet Sonata” with pianist Brendan White, joined by violinist Jacqueline Suzuki in a performance of the trio version of “L’Histoire du Soldat” by Igor Stravinsky.

For more information, email glendalesda@gmail.com or call (818) 244-7241.

Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Ave. (at Isabel) in Glendale.

VALLEY GIRL REDEFINED

Brand Library & Art Center and 11:11 A Creative Collective are hosting Valley Girl Redefined, an expansive group exhibition of women defined as the new architects of the “valley girl.” The exhibit continues through March 22.

Free and open to the public.

Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale

POETS DOBREER AND KAHN TO
CO-FEATURE

The Village Poets of Sunland-Tujunga announced that poets Peggy Dobreer and Mandy Kahn are slated to co-feature on Sunday, March 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Bolton Hall Museum. Poets: sign-up for the open mic upon arrival. 

Light refreshments will be served – a $3 donation is appreciated! 

Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga

GLENDALE ART ASSOCIATION NEWS

The Glendale Art Association will have an art exhibit opening March 16 and continuing through March 24 at McGroarty Art Center. The exhibition expresses the joy and replenishing of the coming of spring created by members of the Glendale Art Association.

Opening reception, including refreshments, will be held Saturday afternoon, March 16 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

A percentage of sales will benefit a scholarship fund for the high schools in Glendale.

McGroarty Art Center, 7570 McGroarty Terrace, Tujunga

‘AN ARCHITECTURAL GUIDEBOOK TO LOS ANGELES’

On Sunday, March 31 at 5 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse welcomes award-winning urban walker Robert Inman. Inman and original author Robert Winter have extensively revised and edited “An Architectural Guidebook to Los Angeles” for a sixth edition. First published over 50 years ago by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and written by Winter and David Gebhard, both renowned architectural historians, the latest edition also has a foreword by historian Nathan Masters.

Considered a veritable bible of built LA, “An Architectural Guidebook to Los Angeles” is more than an effort of exploration; the guide is an outfit of discovery. The much-anticipated revision, long since a classic standard of the Los Angeles architecture, has been updated rigorously with more than 200 new entries cataloging every crease, region, and style of Los Angeles County’s metropolitan sheath, from the missions of Spanish California to present day.

For further information, contact Gail Mishkin at (818) 790-0717. 

Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse is located at 1010 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge, at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and the Angeles

Crest Highway.   

Parking is in the rear of the store.

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 is the 18th consecutive year of classes for non-musicians and musicians alike that explore the histories of composers and their music. The topic for this new series is “Musicals in the 20th Century” (years 1960-2000).

The 10-week series of classes began Jan. 29; classes are from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and continue every Tuesday through April 2 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, call Dianne at (818) 445-2390.

TASTE WITH THE SOMMS 2:

Le Petit Vendôme presents the second annual Taste with the Somms on the grounds of the historic Lanterman House estate on Sunday, April 7. The event features a unique wine and gourmet cheese pairing with some of their favorite sommeliers. 

The event will be held on the patio that surrounds the 1915 landmarked Lanterman House. Visitors can enjoy their wine and stroll the patio to peer into the house, which will be open and staffed by knowledgeable docents.

Tickets are $50 per person for the event. All profits of the event will benefit the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge and the Lanterman Historical Museum Foundation.  Purchase tickets at www.cclcf.org.        

Taste with the Somms 2 will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lanterman House, 4420 Encinas Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. Parking is limited. 

MONTROSE SEARCH & RESCUE ON CV SIERRA CLUB ROSTER

The Crescenta Valley Sierra Club Group presents the Montrose Search and Rescue team of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept., on Tuesday April 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library.

This life-saving group prepares training for men and women for many circumstances and for every eventuality. Climbing, rappelling, with rope and mechanical systems, wilderness survival using tracking and radio directional finding, winter rescue techniques and trail and terrain familiarization and always with patient care are only some of the all-important training for rescue.

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 at (818) 353-4181 for further information.

La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta

WORLD ART DAY

Becky and Randy Mate will again host their annual Community Art & Chocolate celebration as part of World Art Day festivities on April 15. This year’s free garden potluck party will be from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Displays will include attendees’ art, an open mic, a barbecue, a Kids’ Table and The Great Art Trade. Last year, the Mates collected art for trade on a table where departing guests could choose which art to take home. Many paintings and other works changed hands.

   Those who cannot attend are welcome to submit Mail Art that will be on display.

For more info on Mail Art, visit ArtistsforaBetterWorld.org and scroll down to the Worldwide Call for Mail Art. To RSVP to the April 15 event, email Becky at artday@earthday.net.

Becky and Randy Mate, 7862 Apperson St., Sunland

‘ELEVATE YOU’ HOSTED BY HEAL WITHIN

The 7th annual Women’s 3E event takes place on June 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Castaway in Burbank. The day focuses on “cooperation, genuine connections and powerful self-reflection.” There will be guest speakers, guided visualization and more. Tickets are $145. Admission includes healthy buffet lunch and beverages.

For information, visit https://healwithin.com/3e-event-2019.

Castaway Restaurant, 1250 E. Harvard Road, Burbank

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

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.