LEARNING ABOUT GLENDALE LIBRARY EXHIBIT SPACE

Anahid Oshagan will be speaking at the April 5 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Glendale. She will be speaking on the exhibit space ReflectSpace.

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.

NATIONAL POETRY MONTH CELEBRATED AT FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE

Throughout April, Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse celebrates National Poetry Month with special events.

Today, April 4 at 4 p.m., Moonday Poetry Series features Suzanne Lummis, the 2018/19 COLA (City of Los Angeles) award winner and fellow. Her poetry has been published in The New Yorker magazine and many literary journals. 

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.

NEXT MEETING OF PACIFIC CAMELLIA SOCIETY

The Pacific Camellia Society is having its next club meeting is today, Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Descanso Gardens (Birch Room).

Dr. Bradford King, editor of  “Camellia Journal,” the internationally acclaimed publication of the American Camellia Society, who also lives locally, will be making a PowerPoint color presentation on “Old Timers – Tried and True Camellias.”

Dr. King will also be giving the main program, which will be a PowerPoint tour of camellia gardens in and around Mobile, Alabama where he attended the National Camellia Show.

Guests are always welcome to attend the meeting. Refreshments are served.

For further information, email Karen Harrison at pacificcamelliasociety@gmail.com.

Descanso Gardens (Birch Room), 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge

FREE DANCE CLASS OFFERED

Learn how to swing dance at a free class hosted by the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. until noon. The two-hour class will be taught by Vanessa Garcia, who has been studying dance at Cal State University of Northridge for two years and has competed in six collegiate dance competitions, consistently earning top awards in various categories.

Anyone interested can call the Foothills Mission at (818) 957-1500 and reserve a spot.

Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills, 2254 Honolulu Ave., Montrose (enter at the back of the building). Free parking above Broadview Drive near Ocean View Boulevard.

‘IT’S ALL ABOUT JAZZ!’

The Glendale Area Alumnae Panhellenic will feature the Dave Siebels Trio at its 71st annual Scholarship Benefit Luncheon on Saturday, April 6. Dave Siebels is a local resident and well-known composer, arranger, keyboardist and record producer.

The event will be at the Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive in Glendale, beginning at 11 a.m. Reservations are $75 per attendee and includes lunch, one raffle ticket and valet parking. Advance reservations are required. The invitation and reservation form are available on the group’s website – www.glendalepanhellenic.org in the Annual Benefit Luncheon section. Online reservations are also available at www.bit.ly/GlenPanBenefit2019. Inquiries can be emailed to frogs91011@hotmail.com.

SPRINGTACULAR – A DAY AT THE RACES

Springtacular – A Day at the Races is a fundraiser at 11 a.m. on Sunday,  April 7 at Santa Anita Race Track Club  – Court A hosted by Las Caritas, an auxiliary of Assistance League Glendale.

The buffet fundraiser will help Las Caritas’ philanthropic outreach
projects including the Glendale Unified School District food bank, hygiene kits for students dressed by Operation School Bell and the homeless shelter programs at Ascencia including providing Christmas gifts for children living at the shelter.

The $80 Springtacular ticket includes a buffet luncheon, the racing program, including access to races and “track handicapper,” and parking at Santa Anita Race Track. Also included for event attendees will be a silent auction with 87 items and other games.

Tickets are pre-sold only; no tickets sold at the door. For tickets or more information contact (626) 314-3469.

‘A ROMP THROUGH THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION’

The award-winning troupe The Pennyroyals will be performing “A
Romp Through the American Revolution” on Sunday April 7 at 4 pm. at Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills.

This colorful musical theatre presents authentic theatrical and musical moments from the American Revolution and features comedy, period costumes, vocals and instruments – all in one hour!

Refreshments and prizes. Suggested donation is $5. Kids are free!

Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills, 4451 Dunsmore Ave.

PASADENA WALK FOR KIDS

More than 750 supporters are expected to take part in the annual Pasadena Ronald McDonald House Walk for Kids on Sunday, April 7. The fundraiser aims to raise $165,000 for programs supporting families who must travel outside their communities to access medical treatment at local hospitals for their critically ill children.

The event takes place at Central Park Pasadena beginning with registration and family activities at 8 a.m. For more information, contact Hillary Manners at (626) 204-0410 or email hmanners@rmhcsc.org. 

Central Park Pasadena, 275 S. Raymond Ave.

TASTE WITH THE SOMMS 2:

Le Petit Vendôme presents the second annual Taste with the Somms
on the grounds of the Lanterman House 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

APRIL DOC TALK LECTURE

The April presentation of the free USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Lectures will be on the topic of “Caring for your Spine.” It takes place on Wednesday, April 10 at the YMCA in La Cañada. The lecture will be presented at noon by
Dr. Thomas Chen.

For more information, visit https://uscvhh.org/classes-and-events/doc-talks.html.

Crescenta Cañada YMCA, 1930 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada

SCREENING PLANNED

Gather, Inspire and Act and the Montrose Peace Vigil present “Positive Youth” on Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church. “Believer” documents the efforts to organize a festival in support of LGBTQ youth in Utah by Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons. Concerned by the high suicide rate among teens in the state and the unaccepting policies of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Reynolds chose to become an ally to the gay community. He uses the platform of a rock star to amplify the voices of LGBTQ youth and their family members.

The film is energized by the rousing hits of Imagine Dragons  “Believer” and “Thunder.”

Doors open at 7 p.m.; film begins at 7:30 p.m.

Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church, 2700 Montrose Ave. in Montrose.

TOUR OF 710/MARKHAM PLACE NEIGHBORHOOD

On Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Pasadena Heritage hosts a walking tour of the Governor Markham Landmark District, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the City of Pasadena. In the path of the long-debated 710 Freeway extension, this neighborhood has been threatened for decades and many of the homes have been owned by Caltrans for years. The demise of plans for a tunnel, announced at the end of 2018, means that these homes might be sold and this historic neighborhood returned to livability. Hear the latest on the freeway fight while enjoying the distinctive architecture on this walk.

Tours include exteriors only. Starting locations and parking information will be available upon purchase of tickets. Price is $20 for nonmembers, $18 for members.

For information, contact Katherine Baxter, (626) 441-6333 or email kbaxter@pasadenaheritage.org.

AAUW MEETS

The Glendale Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will meet on Saturday, April 13 at 9 a.m. The brunch meeting will be held at the Oakmont Country Club. Guests are always welcome at the meeting. The cost is $28/person that may be paid at the door by cash or check made payable to AAUW Glendale. 

For reservations, call Susie Robinson on (818) 951-6104 by Wednesday, April 10.

The speaker on April 13 will be Diana Loomis. She is an actress and artist who is also a local historian. She will speak about Guy Rose, a famous impressionist painter from the San Gabriel Valley. Rose was a neighbor of Claude Monet, and his paintings now sell for over $1 million.

Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive, Glendale  91208

JEWEL CITY KNITTING NEWS

Jewel City Knitters will hold its monthly JCK Charity Knit & Crochet on Saturday, April 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chevy Chase Library, 3301 E. Chevy Chase Dr., Glendale (818) 548-2046. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of knitting, crocheting and conversation. For more information, visit www.jewelcityknitters.com or email sandra.canfield@yahoo.com.

ANNUAL CALTECH JAZZ FESTIVAL

The Caltech jazz band will present its 19th Annual Caltech Jazz Festival on Saturday, April 13 from 1 p.m. to 6 pm. at Gates Annex Patio on the Caltech campus, just west of Dabney Lounge. It is open to the public and performers will include The Jimmy Branly Trio featuring Andy Langham and Edwin Livingston, Amanda Hamilton Group CSUN Award Winning Combo, and The Caltech jazz band directed by Barb Catlin.

Food and beverages will be available for sale. The audience is welcome to bring a lawn chair or blanket, and food and beverages.

Admission is free. No tickets are required, but limited seating is available. For more information, visit bands.caltech.edu or call (626) 395-3295.

MARK IT WITH A STONE

The speaker at the next Little Landers historical and educational program is Craig Durst, The History Hunter. He will take the audience for a trip down Foothill Boulevard like none other. He will introduce notable points of interest not otherwise known and after this presentation, Foothill Boulevard will never seem the same again.

This program is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome. It takes place on   Saturday, April 13 at 1 p.m. at Bolton Hall Museum in Tujunga. Parking is available a few doors uphill at the Elks Lodge.

Additional information is available from Little Landers Historical Society, (818) 352-3420 or www.littlelandershistoricalsociety.org or email littlelanders@verizon.net. 

Bolton Hall Museum is located at 10110 Commerce Ave. in Tujunga.

GHS PRESENTS VICTORIAN EASTER

The Glendale Historical Society is hosting a Victorian Easter at the Doctors House Museum on Sunday, April 14. Festivities will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and include a children’s egg hunt on the rolling lawns of the Doctors House Museum (children should bring their own basket to collect eggs), traditional Victorian games and more.

Donation of $10 requested (cash or check).

The Doctors House Museum, 1601 W. Mountain Ave. in Glendale.

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

USC-VHH HOSTING MEN’S HEALTH SEMINAR

USC-Verdugo Hills Hospital, in collaboration with the USC Institute of Urology, is hosting a men’s health seminar on Tuesday, April 16 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will feature a series of lectures designed to educate men on important health-related topics including how to prevent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, rehabilitation after prostate surgery and why an advanced healthcare directive is needed. This event is free and open to all. Complimentary refreshments will be served.

To RSVP, email Cecilia.Pyzow@med.usc.edu, or call (818) 952-4711.

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, 1812 Verdugo Blvd., Glendale 91208

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 April 17 and features cellist Maksim Velichkin and pianist Brendan White performing the Richard Strauss Cello Sonata, Op. 6.

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

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

HOMETOWN COUNTRY FAIR

The Hometown Country Fair is coming on Saturday, April 27 for one day only! Held at Crescenta Valley Park, 3901 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the even provides free admission, games, food and fun for the whole family.

Eleven inflatables and a bounce house for kids, car show (hot rods & classics), arts & crafts exhibits, dog parade, pie-eating contest, live music and entertainment, karaoke on stage, a children’s petting zoo and more!

For information, visit the CV Chamber of Commerce www.CrescentaValleyChamber.org or call (818) 248-4957 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

LCWC MOTHERS’ DAY TEA & FASHION SHOW

On Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the La Crescenta Woman’s Club is hosting a tea and fashion show at its clubhouse at 4004 La Crescenta Ave. Fashions presented by Chico’s, La Cañada Flintridge. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the high school scholarship program. Guests are invited to wear a fashionable and creative head topper and enter the hat contest. Be sure to visit fortune teller Madam Mystic. Opportunity and auction prizes. Lots of delicious food & beverages to taste.

Tickets are adults $35 and $20 for those 12 and under.

  To purchase a reservation, make checks payable to: La Crescenta Woman’s Club and mail to: PO Box 8494, La Crescenta, CA 91224 or purchase online with credit card or PayPal: www.lacrescentawomansclub.org.

Prepaid reservations are required by May 4 to guarantee seating.

For reservations or questions, contact Marianne Jennings at (818) 398-7323 or email info@lacrescentawomansclub.org.

‘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.