GLENDALE KIWANIS

The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. This Friday, July 5, the Club will be dark in honor of Independence Day.

The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $20. All are welcome.

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

CCLCF HOSTS UPCOMING EVENTS

The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge is hosting Youth + Teens Summer Camps. During week five (July 8-12) Coach Andy Flag Football Blitz for ages 7-12, Kids Ceramics for ages 5-8, Preteen Ceramics for ages 9 – 12, Hands on Science, Coding & Games for ages 6-10, Dungeons and Dragons for ages 8-17, Spark Lacrosse for ages 6-12, and Professor Egghead: Mega Machines for ages 5-10.

Ten weeks of summer camp is available for registration. Programming in: Dungeons & Dragons, Sports, Art, Ceramics, Cooking and S.T.E.M.

“Advanced Directives” is on July 13 at 10 a.m. and is part of a speaker series for seniors.

Learn about the crucial role advanced directives play in ensuring senior wishes are honored during challenging times. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the importance of keeping directives up-to-date for peace of mind and security.

This speaking event is brought to attendees by a local Girl Scout of 8 years, Madison Hunt, and another local to the community, Dr. Woo, who is a specialist in palliative and geriatric care.

Attendance to this is free, RSVP CCLCF.org or call (818) 790-4353.

Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge is located at 4469 Chevy Chase Drive in La Cañada Flintridge.

AMERICANA 2024 AT LA CRES PRES

Americana 2024, a free concert of patriotic and Americana music, features the Foothill Brass Septet directed by Noel Collins, will take place today, Thursday, July 4 at 8 p.m. in the courtyard of La Crescenta Presbyterian Church, 2902 Montrose Ave. The show features music by Bagley, Rossini, Anderson, Dvorak, Denver and more.

The CVHS fireworks show will be viewable following the concert so attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair for comfort.

DANCING AS EXERCISE

Dancing As Exercise is a free ongoing weekly event sponsored by the Los Angeles County Park program for seniors (50 plus) as a form of staying healthy.

There is live music every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon in the Park’s building at 3901 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta.

Light refreshments and water are provided along with socialization and information about other park activities.

Dancing, per se, is not required; single persons are welcome.

CANASTA IS CALLING

Canasta – an activity that will brighten your day with fun and relaxation. Those who have not played before – don’t worry; we will teach you! Come on Tuesday afternoons to play canasta from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Montrose Library, 2465 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose (818) 548-2048. 

REIKI CLASS OFFERED

A Reiki 1 class is offered on Saturday, July 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in La Crescenta. The class is being facilitated by Heather Parker. Text (678) 568-9009 for more information. www.skeh.org

FRITZ COLEMAN RETURNS TO SOLO COMEDY

Legendary comic Fritz Coleman is performing a series of shows at the El Portal Theatre from his latest solo comedy show “Unassisted Living,” now airing on Tubi.

Coleman will be at the El Portal Theater, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood, on July 21 and Aug. 18. Tickets are $35 and $45.

https://www.elportaltheatre.com/fritzcoleman.html

CLASSIC FILM SERIES AT DOCTORS HOUSE

The Glendale Historical Society is partnering with the Alex Film Society for its 2024 Classic Film series at the Doctors House in Brand Park. Film fans: bring your chairs, blankets and picnic dinners and enjoy these free outdoor screenings in the park this summer.

On July 13: “Crime Wave” (1954) and on Aug. 3: “Bye Bye Birdie” (1963).

Glendale’s Community Services and Parks will again provide its

17×10-foot LED projection screen.

Gates open 5:30 p.m.; program begins at 7 p.m.

The Doctors House is located in Brand Park, 1601 Mountain St. in Glendale.

BURBANK AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY MEETING will be The next meeting of the Burbank African Violet Society is on Thursday morning, July 18 at 10 a.m. at The Little White Chapel Christian Church, 1711 N. Avon St. in Burbank.

The learning lab will be member participation when members bring a sample of the fertilizer they use for watering their African violets and cousins. This will include a short description and discussion.

Vice President John Hershey will also provide a program – “Survey Results From the Questionnaire” – in planning future learning labs and programs.

The meetings include show ‘n’ tell, raffle and silent tables, questions and answers; plants and supplies are available for sale. Refreshments are served and friendships are made. Guests are always welcome to attend the meetings. 

For more information, telephone (661) 305-0205 or reference the website: www.burbankafreicanviolets.weebly.com.

GOLF CLASSIC PLANNED

The 33^rd Annual Golf Classic is planned for Sept. 16 at Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive in Glendale, to raise funds for USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH). The classic will begin at 9 a.m. The proceeds of this year’s golf classic, Around the World in 18 Holes, will be used to support the construction of a new IR/Cath Lab for diagnosis and treatment of cardiac conditions.

This year’s tournament is in loving memory of long-time foundation board member John Taylor.

To learn about sponsorship opportunities or to sign up, email Barbara Jordan, Foundation Systems specialist, at Barbara.Jordan@med.usc.edu or call (818) 952-2226.

GIFF ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS

The Glendale International Film Festival is now accepting film and screenplay submissions for its 10^th anniversary edition. GIFF 2024 is produced and presented by non-profit Glendale Arts and will be held from Sept. 26-Oct. 1.

Filmmakers and screenwriters from all over the world are invited to submit their projects via FilmFreeway at https://filmfreeway.com/GlendaleInternationalFilmFestival. Films, student films, and screenplays will be accepted until the final submissions deadline on July 12. Selected films will be screened during the festival at the Glendale location of the Laemmle Theatres. 

This year, GIFF has expanded to 22 submission categories.

For more information about the Glendale International Film Festival, contact Glendale Arts COO Maria Sahakian at msahakian@glendalearts.org or call (818) 243-2611.

ACTIVITIES AT SUNLAND SENIOR CENTER

The Sunland Senior Center offers a selection of classes and activities daily. Whether seniors are looking to exercise or dance or are interested in art, theater, or knitting, the Center has something for everyone. Sunland also hosts bingo on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and a movie matinee on the big screen at 1 p.m. on Thursdays; on Mondays and Fridays there is country line dancing from noon-1:30 p.m. The Sunland Senior Center runs programming from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. with a donations-based lunch served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Sunland Senior Center is located at 8640 Fenwick St. in Sunland. For further information, call (818) 353-9571. These special events are free.