CRISTINA PEREZ GUEST SPEAKER AT KIWANIS

All are invited to the Friday, June 7 lunch meeting of the Glendale Kiwanis when guest speaker Cristina Perez makes a presentation.

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.

GLENDALE ART ASSOCIATION NEWS

The Glendale Art Association is hosting its 2019 exhibit So Cal Summer from June 8 to July 1 at Swain’s Art Supply. This exhibition will feature various paint, photography and sculpture by artists of Glendale Art Association.

For more info, contact Honor Haase at (818) 248-7373. www.glendaleartassociation.com

Swain’s Art Supply is located at 445 W. Colorado St. in Glendale.

ace/121 GALLERY PRESENTS glendaleOUT

ace/121 Gallery presents glendaleOUT, a multi-venue LGBTQIA-based show, continuing through July 13. The exhibit announces the existence of the Glendale queer population, that it is visible, is viable and is part of Glendale’s narrative. It also shares with Glendale and each other the stories of coming out – either to themselves, to friends, to families, in schools, at jobs, or any other way/place/moment.

Gallery hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment.

ace/121 Gallery is located at 121 N. Kenwood St. in Glendale (entrance via Louise and the YMCA parking lot).

LCVRWF HOSTS WHITTLE

The La Crescenta Valley Republican Women’s Federation hosts conservative political commentator Bill Whittle at its next lunch meeting today, Thursday, June 6 at the Oakmont Country Club. Social begins at 11 a.m. followed by call to order/speaker/lunch at 11:30 a.m. and meeting at 12:30 p.m. tickets are $30.

To reserve a seat, call Joan at (818) 790-0014 or Mary at (818) 952-7040.

Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive, Glendale 91208

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 “The Versatile Violin and Her Virtuosos.”

The 10-week series of classes continue every Tuesday through Aug. 6. Classes are from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Classes are held 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.

FREE PAINTING CLASS

A free painting class with a Father’s Day theme taught by Marcy Ferro, multi-media artist, will be offered on Saturday, June 8 starting at 11 a.m. at the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills. All materials are supplied free of charge.

The location is 2254 Honolulu Ave., Montrose (enter at the back of the building). Free parking above Broadview Drive near Ocean View Boulevard. Anyone interested is encouraged to call the Mission of the Foothills at (818) 957-1500 to reserve their spot.

LEGENDS OF THE HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY

Little Landers Historical Society announces the next in its series of monthly 2nd Saturday historical and educational programs. All are invited to the free presentation at Bolton Hall Museum at 1 p.m. on June 8 for the story of Hollywood Forever Cemetery, the final resting place for many of Hollywood’s most famous characters.

Guest speaker E.J. Stephens and his wife Kim have authored books about Hollywood and Southern California history. They have their own travel company and host tours of film sites throughout Southern California.

This event is open to the public and all are welcome.

Additional information is available from Little Landers Historical Society, (818) 352-3420 or BoltonHall.org or email llhs@boltonhall.org.

Bolton Hall Museum, home of Little Landers Historical Society, 10110 Commerce Ave. in Tujunga.

AHEAD WITH HORSES ANNOUNCES FUN DAY 2019

AHEAD With Horses Inc., a nonprofit that maximizes the potential of disabled, disadvantaged and special needs children by providing developmental therapy, education and recreation through horses, will hold its 38th Annual Children’s Demonstration and Fun Day on Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The fundraiser for the therapeutic vaulting program will feature a barbecue lunch, games, arts and crafts, music, silent auction, T-shirt sales, massage booth, face painter and special gifts for all youngsters in attendance will be available.

Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door (tickets include the barbecue lunch): $14/adults, $7/children and kids under 3 are free.

Demonstrations are from noon to 2 p.m.

AHEAD With Horses, 10157 Johanna Ave., Shadow Hills

MOROCCO ON SIERRA CLUB ROSTER

The Crescenta Valley Sierra Club group will feature John Fisanotti’s photographic presentation of Morocco on June 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library.

Fisanotti, a native of Southern California, developed a keen interest in astronomy at a young age and this led to his present interest in photography and an attempted eclipse photo. He studied at Glendale Community College and California State University, Los Angeles. His love of photographic art never waned and evidence of his devotion can be seen in galleries on his website including travel, outdoor (both scenic and astronomical) with publications and exhibits.

The program begins following news of conservation and outings. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Please contact program chair Wayne Fisher at (818) 353-4181 for further information.

La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd.

NEW BILINGUAL PROGRAM AT GLENDALE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

A new bi-lingual Armenian/English program entitled “Take Your Life Back After Cancer” is being presented at Glendale Memorial Hospital on Wednesdays from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The program is free of charge to the public.

   The program is co-sponsored by the Cancer Support Community-Pasadena and the Colorectal Surgery Institute at Glendale Memorial Hospital. Information is available from Aline at (818) 465-8816.

JUNE DOC TALK LECTURE

The June presentation of the free USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Lectures will be on the topic of “Taking Care of Your Feet.” It takes place on Wednesday, June 12 at the YMCA in La Cañada. The lecture will be presented from noon to 1 p.m. by Laura Shin.

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

Crescenta Cañada YMCA, 1930 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada

FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON

The USCVHH Women’s Council is hosting a Roaring Twenties Fashion Show and Installation event on June 13 in the council rooms at the hospital. At this event the new board of directors will be installed and the final installment check will be presented to CEO Keith Hobbs. This will complete the $150,000 pledge made several years ago to initiate work on the Neontal Intensive Care Unit at the community hospital.

Fun begins at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $40 per person. Please RSVP by June 11 to (818) 952-2226 or email Barbara.Jordan@vhh.usc.edu.

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

FUNDAMENTALS TO PHYSICAL WELL-BEING

A free one-hour talk on the fundamentals to physical well-being is being given by Doctor of Chiropractic Alf Garbutt, who has over 40 years of experience and is certified in therapeutic nutrition. Discussed will be the basics of good nutrition, hydration in our semi-desert environment, proper rest and sleep, adequate physical motion and how the mind can negatively affect the body.

The presentation is on Saturday, June 15 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills, 2254 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose. (Enter at the back of the building. Free parking above Broadview Drive near Ocean View Boulevard.)

Anyone interested is encouraged to call the Mission of the Foothills at (818) 957-1500 to reserve a spot.

FUN AT THE VERDUGO HUUT!

Are we going to war again? Have we ever left? The celebrated Verdugo HUUT Hootenanny in the Hills draws performers and fans from the neighborhood and all over Los Angeles. This month’s theme is Once More Into the Breach!, an evening of songs, readings and related performance about war. This month’s HUUT will be filled as usual with strong performances, good coffee, snacks and fun surprises. Only $10!

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

La Crescenta

JEWEL CITY KNITTING NEWS

Jewel City Knitters will hold its monthly JCK Charity Knit & Crochet on Saturday, June 15 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.

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 June 19 and features piano improvisations by Maksim Velichkin. For more information, email glendalesda@gmail.com or call (818) 244-7241.

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

ORCHID SHOW AND SALE

Hundreds of beautiful orchids, many in full bloom, will be available for sale at the Orchid Society of Southern California’s Annual Orchid Auction. The auction will be held on Saturday, June 22 starting at 1 p.m. in the meeting hall of the First Christian Church, 221 South Sixth Street in Burbank. Doors will open at noon for plant inspection and bidder registration. The bidding should be over by 4 p.m.

A wide range of orchids will be available with well-grown varieties of species and hybrids suitable for everyone from the orchid novice through the advanced collector. Admission is free to all; door prizes and refreshments will be offered. Payment may be made by cash, personal check or major credit card.

For further information, visit www.orchidssc.org.

MCGROARTY JUNE ART FAIR

McGroarty Arts Center is hosting its McGroarty June Art Fair on Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and June 23 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Current students, community artists and craftspeople will be sharing their artistic creations across the tree-lined upper parking area while the McGroarty Annual Ceramics Exhibition continues in the historic McGroarty building. Throughout the brunch hours, the Culinary Institute at LA Mission College will be cooking up food and beverage offerings such as a savory tacos, nachos, and thirst-quenching fruit waters under the expert guidance of culinary professor Chef Jesse. There will also be a variety of musicians providing live music for everyone’s delight.

Free to attend.

McGroarty Arts Center, 7570 McGroarty Terrace, Tujunga

NEXT MEETING OF MONTROSE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY

The Montrose African Violet Society is having its next club meeting on Wednesday, June 26 at 10 a.m. at Descanso Gardens (Birch Room).

The program will be the group’s “Summer Potluck & Playing Leaf Bingo.” 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 (Birch Room) 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge

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.