Lutheran Church to Host Events

Lutheran Church in the Foothills sprang into action to support neighbor Rod Clure after a fire broke out at his residence on June 23. Thankfully, Clure escaped unharmed but his house sustained significant damage. LCIF immediately opened its doors. Mark Anzelon, the church’s music minister, and Pastor Rick offered a haven from the heat for their displaced neighbor, providing water and snacks. Clure is known for his friendly and helpful nature, readily assisting families on the street and the church itself. In response to his misfortune, the church community continues to lift him up in prayer. Additionally, a GoFundMe page titled “Let’s Lend Rod a Hand!” has been established to help him with the financial burden of repairs.

The church is hosting a pool party on July 17. Those interested can contact the church office for further details including time and place. This is a perfect opportunity to beat the heat, relax, connect with friends or make new ones. LCIF welcomes everyone to join the fun. Food will also be part of the festivities with pizza and beverages available to keep everyone fueled for a day of swimming and socializing.

For more information on the pool party or how to help Rod Clure, visit the church’s website lcifoothills.org. Visit lcifoothills.org for information on small group gatherings and opportunities to serve. For more information or to request/offer help, email office@lcifoothills.org or call (818) 790-1951. The church is located at 1700 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada Flintridge. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Youth Fundraiser Rummage Sale at CVUMC

Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church is having a rummage sale on Saturday, July 13 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All money raised will go to the youth for their trip this summer to Oregon with Sierra Service Project. For sale are furniture, collectibles, baby and dog items, books, movies, dishes, clothing and lots of other goods.

The purpose of Sierra Service Project is to build strong connections and resilience among communities by equipping volunteers in home repair skills and community-based projects. Inherent in the purpose is the specific involvement of youth and young adult volunteers. SSP’s mission is to “Build faith and strengthen communities through service to others.”

CVUMC is located at 2700 Montrose Ave. in Montrose.

How to Assist in Medical Emergencies

The Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills is having a free two-hour short overview presented as a service to the community on Saturday, July 27 at 10 a.m.

Eric Smith, an emergency room registered nurse, will go over vital things everyone should know … good information to have in case of a big earthquake or other disaster. (Note this is not a certification class.)

The overview is at the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills, 2254 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose (enter at the back of the building, south side, where there is also free parking above Broadview Drive near Ocean View Boulevard). For more information or to reserve a spot, call (818) 957-1500.

‘SCUBA,’ a Vacation Bible School at La Crescenta Presbyterian

Kids from age 3 to incoming seventh graders are invited to a weeklong deep-sea adventure at “SCUBA,” a Vacation Bible School at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church taking place Monday through Friday, July 15-19, from 9 a.m. to noon. 

Kids will dance, sing, craft, explore, play and more as they learn to thank God for his loving kindness. The cost of this weeklong adventure is per family unit: $60 for one child; $100 for two children; $140 for three or more children. T-shirts are included. Register at LCPC.net/VBS

“SCUBA” will take place at the La Crescenta Presbyterian campus at 2902 Montrose Ave. in La Crescenta. For more information, contact Jesiah@lcpc.net or call (818) 249-6137. To register, visit lcpc.net/vbs.

Vacation Bible School at Mt. Olive

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 3561 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta, will be hosting its 2024 Vacation Bible School (VBS) for K-sixth grade children over the week of Aug. 5-9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. It will be packed full of fun, spiritual growth and memories. Joyful music, worship and games will introduce the “Moving Mountains” theme centered on Psalm 121. Age-based Bible studies will help VBS participants grow in their understanding of God and community. Lessons learned and friends made will reach way beyond this one week of day camp at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church!

The cost is $20 for the entire week for one child, or $15 each for two or more children. Call (818) 248-4253 or email office@molc.org to register by Aug. 2.

Mt. Olive Offers Community Breakfast Bible Study

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church reminds the public that all are invited to its monthly breakfast Bible study at Panera Bread Restaurant, 990 Town Center Dr., Suite A in La Cañada on the third Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m. The Book of Ephesians is currently being studied.

All are invited.

ICF Hosting Summer Mass and Champagne Brunch

Italian Catholic Federation Branch 374 is hosting a summer Mass with Father Jim Bevacqua at Lakeside Golf Club (see note below) on July 14. Mass is at noon and the champagne brunch is at 1 p.m.

The menu is coffee, iced tea, lemonade, classic Caesar salad, cheesy bread, pasta primavera (vegetarian), butternut squash ravioli with kale (vegetarian), chicken parmesan and Italian cookies (gluten-free meal is available; please advise at the time of reservation).

Reserve a spot for this memorable event. Send an email to Kris Jardino at

Kris@harbandco.com. Please make reservations no later than Thursday, July 4. The cost for ICF Members is $60; for non-members it’s $70.

Make checks payable to the Italian Catholic Federation and mail to Mark Mannarelli, 771 Forest Green Dr., La Cañada 91011. Checks must be received by Friday, July 5.

Note: When using MapQuest, drivers must put in the address for the Smokehouse Restaurant, 4420 W. Lakeside Drive in Burbank. Pass the Smokehouse restaurant and proceed along the same street until it dead-ends into a guarded gate. Let the guard know you are there for the Harb party and the summer Mass.

Walk and Word

Walk and Word participants will meet in the parking lot of Deukmejian Wilderness Park, 3429 Markridge Road in La Crescenta/Glendale at 8 a.m. on July 14, 21 & 28. Participants will walk for the first hour and then gather to read a selection of Scripture. About a half hour will be spent journaling about what was read and then there will be conversation, sharing thoughts.

Participants are asked to bring something to write with, anything wanted to eat or drink, and a chair to use for the writing part of the morning. Because people will be outdoors and social distancing will be practiced, masks will be optional.

Those with questions can email Jeanne at jnlavieri@earthlink.net.

All are welcome. If the hike is too strenuous, there are level paths at the park. There are ramps from the parking lot to the field where the group gathers after the hike.