PROGRAM CHAIR SOUGHT

The Crescenta Valley Sierra Club is in need of a program chair for virtual and in-person educational programs for the group. This is a voluntary position.

Programs are offered to the public free of charge. When held in person, meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month at the La Crescenta Library, located at 2809 Foothill Blvd.

The program chair comes up with ideas that are relevant to the community and that create both awareness of and increased engagement with outdoor recreational activities. Candidates should be familiar with using Zoom for simple meeting hosting. Additional technology skills with using a projector would also be helpful. Programs should be geared in age to a diverse audience, promote conservation issues and efforts, safe enjoyment of the great outdoors, or feature wonderful places to visit.

If interested, contact Pat Kramer, secretary, at pat@writerpatkramer.com.

BURBANK-VALLEY GARDEN CLUB

The Burbank-Valley Garden Club will hold the first meeting of the 2021-22 season today, Sept. 2, at the Little White Church at 1711 N. Avon St. in Burbank. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m.

Member Robin Gemmill, a master gardener, former nurse, and a current City of Burbank Sustainability Commissioner, will give a presentation on vegetable gardening. Her talk comes at an ideal time as gardeners begin to switch to winter plants. The techniques applied in winter gardens can be applied again when moving to summer vegetables.

The meeting is open to everyone; masks are required and, in the event that indoor gatherings are prohibited, the meeting would take place via Zoom.

Those with questions about the meeting can contact Anne White at the (818) 434-3616 or via e-mail at aewhitehouse18@gmail.com.

SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is hosting its 6th Annual Suicide Awareness and Prevention Conference. This two-day, virtual conference is free and brings together leaders throughout the country on the extremely important public health topic of suicide prevention.

National Suicide Prevention Week (Sept 6 -12) is an annual weeklong campaign in the United States to inform and engage health professionals and the general public about suicide prevention and warning signs of suicide.

COBRA SUBSIDY EXPLAINED

A presentation for those eligible under the COBRA subsidy plan will be given at the Cancer Support Community-Pasadena on Wednesday, Sept. 8 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The presentation is free of charge.

Government representatives will provide information and education about the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which includes provisions for a full COBRA premium subsidy retroactively to certain individuals from April 2021.

Location is the Cancer Support Community-Pasadena, 75 E. Del Mar Blvd., Suite 215 in Pasadena. Call (626) 796-1083 or visit www.cscpasadena.org.

BURBANK AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY

The Burbank African Violet Society will be having its next club meeting on Thursday morning, Sept. 16, at 10 a.m.  The location is The Little White Chapel Christian Church, 1711 N. Avon St. in Burbank.

The program will be “Transplanting Your African Violets – Techniques for Success.” This will be a hands-on workshop led by club member Gay Wilson.

There is a raffle and silent auction tables. Refreshments are served and friendships are made. Guests are always welcome to attend meetings.

For more information, telephone (661) 940-3990 or reference the website www.burbankafricanviolets.weebly.com.

APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED

In preparation for its annual Hometown Country Fair, being held on Sept. 18 at CV Park, the CV Chamber of Commerce is accepting vendor applications.

Vendors are encouraged to submit an application by calling the chamber office at (818) 248-4957 or visiting the chamber website at www.crescentavalleychamber.org.

MAKING MUSIC THE SUZUKI WAY

The Suzuki Music Program of Los Angeles (SMPLA) will hold its “Making Music the Suzuki Way – Every Child Can Learn!” parent information night tonight, Thursday, Sept. 2 from 7:30 – 9 p.m. in Encino. All adults are invited to attend. For more information and the exact address and to RSVP, visit www.SuzukiMusicofLA.org.

The Suzuki Music Education philosophy and method, child development issues, and the SMPLA program will be discussed in detail.

The Suzuki Method is renowned for helping children develop musically, especially from a young age, and SMPLA offers music education in violin and guitar. Early musical education significantly enhances a child’s brain development, motor coordination and speech, and also increases a child’s level of discipline, awareness, and character.

SQUARE DANCING CLASSES

All are invited to learn America’s heritage folk dance – square dancing. A new beginner class is starting 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16 at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 808 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada. The first two classes are free.

Meet new people while getting some exercise. Proof of vaccination and masks required at the present time. For more information contact Ileana at (818) 952-3349 or email illi313@yahoo.com or visit www.setsinstep.org.

LITTLE LANDERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS ‘NEON – A LIGHT HISTORY’

Little Landers Historical Society announces the resumption of Bolton Hall Museum’s monthly second Saturday historical and educational programs. Following the long pandemic closure, Bolton Hall is now open to visitors and Little Landers Historical Society extends an invitation for 1 p.m. on Oct. 9 for a look at the history of neon lighting from the early 1890s to the artistic creations of today.

After more than a decade of research using Los Angeles as a focal point, speakers Dydia DeLyser, PhD, and Paul Greenspan show how neon signs influenced urban change and will continue to light the future.

This event is free and open to the public and everyone is welcome.

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

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

VHHS PLANS REUNION

“Team 74” is planning a 50th high school reunion in 2024. Friends and graduates of Verdugo Hills High School are invited to attend to trade stories of family, careers, adventures and anything else.

Currently Team 74 is in the planning phase of collecting names and numbers of classmates and putting together a database; emails from classmates can be received at clsof74reunion@yahoo.com. Information should include a mailing address, cell number and graduate’s name at graduation (if different than now).

A list of frequently asked questions will be provided to keep everyone updated as the reunion plans move forward. Those who belong to various VHHS groups will see redundant information to ensure all classmates are notified and have an opportunity to attend.

At this time the FB VHHS groups will be the reunion information outlet until a more focused site is created.