GLENDALE KIWANIS

The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Nov. 15, Glendale Fire Chief Jeff Brooks will be making a presentation.

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.

KIWANIS CLUB OF THE VERDUGOS HOSTS BINGO NIGHT

On Saturday, Nov. 16 the Kiwanis Club of the Verdugos is hosting a bingo night at Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall, 4011 La Crescenta Ave. in La Crescenta. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; games start at 6 p.m.

Admission is $25 for 10 game cards. Bingo is limited to 150 players; advanced ticket purchase is recommended. Sponsorships are available. Food and beverages available for purchase.  

A sock drive supporting Glendale Police Dept. community outreach is being held. Those who bring in three or more pairs of new socks (any size or style) will receive one free pre-game opener bingo card.

For tickets or more information, call (213) 984-4611.

CANASTA IS CALLING

Canasta – an activity that will brighten your day with fun and relaxation. Those who have not played before – don’t worry; you will be taught! 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.

CCLCF BOASTS SEVERAL EVENTS

Standard pricing for participants of the Thanksgiving Day Run continues: $50 for adults, $25 for children. Volunteers are needed for an assortment of duties for the Thanksgiving Day Run. Prices increase on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28.

Drop bins from NASA Services for the CCLCF food drive are available at local schools and select businesses in the area. The food drive ends Nov. 21.

Looking ahead, CCLCF is having its annual ceramics holiday sale on Dec. 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Visit the CCLCF website at cclcf.org or call (818) 790-4353.

END OF YEAR MIXER AT PORTO’S

The community is invited to join GLA for a mixer at Porto’s Bakery & Café, 315 N. Brand Blvd. in Glendale today, Nov. 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. when GLA partners with the “Cops For Kids” holiday toy drive and announces GLA’s 2025 honorees. 

The Porto’s year-end mixer features a delicious dinner including dessert. Ticket buyers will contribute to raising vital funds for scholarships.

Tickets available at: https://www.glendalelatinoassociation.com/donations/.

FOOD DRIVE AND HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

The Crescenta Valley Lions Club is having a food drive benefiting the Bailey Center on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Luke’s of the Mountains, 2563 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. Curbside drop off is available on Cross Street, one block north of Foothill Boulevard, behind the church.

Questions? Contact Diana Tyson at lions91214@gmail.com or call (818) 625-5221.

Also on Nov. 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Lions Club is having a boutique featuring handmade items, a raffle, bake sale and holiday music. All proceeds benefit the Fire House youth center.

CELEBRITY BOWLING PARTY

The annual Bowl For Ronnie celebrity bowling party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org), is set for today, Thursday, Nov. 14. The event, to be held at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, will again be hosted by television and radio personality Eddie Trunk, who is heard on SiriusXM’s 103 Faction Talk channel. Bowl For Ronnie will feature a celebrity bowling tournament and a raffle drawing for prizes and memorabilia. Last year’s bowling event sold out in advance and raised more than $80,000 for the cancer charity, now in its 15th year of raising awareness and much-needed funding for cancer research. 

The evening of fun, food and, of course, bowling with rockers and celebrities competing for trophies kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with open bowling and a VIP pre-party for lane sponsors, celebrities and their guests. One hundred percent of the net proceeds from the Bowl For Ronnie will go to the Dio Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org).

Lane sponsorships are now on sale and participants are encouraged to gather friends, family and co-workers for the ultimate bowling team.

The Pinz Bowling Center is located at 12655 Ventura Blvd. in Studio City.

DEUKMEJIAN WILDERNESS WORKDAY

Volunteers are needed on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. to help water big cone spruce and coast live oak trees, assist with trail repairs and remove invasive plants form the park. Wear sturdy shoes, protective clothing, and bring water; tools and gloves provided. Families, individuals, clubs and students needing community service hours are welcome.

In case of rain, this event will be cancelled. 

Deukmejian Wilderness Park is located at 3429 Markridge Road in Glendale.

For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/mryazmfv.

HOOP SHOOT FREE THROW CONTEST

The Glendale Elks Lodge #1289 will be holding its annual Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 8 – 11:30 a.m. at the gym at Rosemont Middle School, 4725 Rosemont Ave. in La Crescenta.   

Youth ages of 8 – 13 are eligible to participate. There is no cost to participate and winners have the opportunity to advance to the district, state, regional and the national finals in Chicago in April 2025. Six national champions will have their names and photos displayed at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts.   

There are six categories – ages: 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13 for boys and girls.

Please contact Hoop Shoot Director Chris Sullivan at 66csully@gmail.com or call (818) 472-6264 if interested.

CELEBRATE NATIONAL STAMP COLLECTING MONTH 

Community members are invited to join the Glendale/La Crescenta Stamp Club, a community of stamp enthusiasts that meets regularly to share their passion for this timeless hobby.

The Glendale/La Crescenta Stamp Club meets every third Tuesday at the LA County Library – La Crescenta located at the corner of La Crescenta Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, 2809 Foothill Blvd., at 7 p.m. in the second floor community room.

For more information about the club and upcoming meetings, call (818) 903-4451.

GYO PRESENTS OPENING CONCERT

On Nov. 17 the Glendale Youth Orchestra presents the 36th season opening concert celebrating composers and music that have spanned a century of time. The concert will feature Fauré, “Sicilienne from Pelleas et Mellisande” (100 years since Fauré’s death); Puccini, “Intermezzo from Manon Lescaut” (100 years since Puccini’s death); Gershwin, “Rhapsody in Blue” (piece is 100 years old) and Mancini, “A Tribute to Henry Mancini” (100 years birthday for Mancini). Additional music to be performed includes Tchaikovsky, “Dances from Nutcracker Suite” and Guaraldi, “Charlie Brown Christmas.” Music director and conductor Henry Shin will also be joining the orchestra performing as the piano soloist for “Rhapsody in Blue.”

The GYO is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Dept. of Arts and Culture.

Tickets are $18 and can be purchased from the Alex Theatre box office. Students, children and seniors may purchase tickets for $16 each. The Alex Theatre is located at 216 N. Brand Blvd. in Glendale.

For more information, visit www.thealex.com.

BURBANK AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY

The Burbank African Violet Society have its next club meeting on Thursday morning, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. at The Little White Chapel Christian Church at 1711 N. Avon St. in Burbank.

Club member Beverlee Nelson will present the learning lab of “Planting an African Violet Leaf.” The program will be playing “Leaf Bingo.” Members are to bring named African violet leaves – two to a plastic bag with the ends wrapped in a cotton ball and aluminum foil. Members and guests will enjoy playing lively games of bingo with winning the African violet leaves. 

There will be a raffle and silent auction tables. Show-and-tell, questions and answers will be part of the program. Refreshments are served and friendships are made. Guests are always welcome to attend the meetings. For more information telephone (661) 940-3990 or reference the website: www.burbankafricanviolets.weebly.com.

INTERPRETIVE HIKE, “GOBBLE, GOBBLE, TURKEY HIKE,” AT DEUKMEJIAN

The City of Glendale is hosting a calorie-burning hike on Nov. 30 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. with some interpretation about plants and birds along the way. The hiking trail is moderately difficult with stops along the way for discussion, stories and activities.

Deukmejian Wilderness Park is located at 3429 Markridge Road in Glendale/La Crescenta.

For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/yj67u3un.

THE TOWNE SINGERS’ HOLIDAY 2024 CONCERT

The Towne Singers is having a holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene in Pasadena. This 75-voice choir, under the direction of Lance Merrill and accompanied by Richard An, will brighten the start of the season with festive selections such as “Gettin’ In The Mood (for Christmas),” “Hallelujah Chorus,” “Cjannukah in Santa Monica,” “I Saw Three Ships,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “O Holy Night,” “O Magnum Mysterium,” “The Yodel Carol” and “White Christmas.” 

The performance includes narrative and choreography and a special visit from Santa Claus, who will be available for photos with kids during intermission. During intermission entertainment continues with a rousing game of “Name that Holiday Movie.”

Tickets are $30 each for adults, $25 each for blocks of 10, students (13 & up) are $20 and children (12 & under) are free. Tickets are available online at http://www.TowneSingers.org or at the door.

First Church of the Nazarene is located at 3700 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. in Pasadena.

For more information call (626) 604-6231 or email townesingers87@gmail.com.

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.