DEMO CLUB HOLIDAY PARTY
The Cañada Crescenta Democratic Club will hold its annual holiday party on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the home of Club president Charles (Chuck) Guinta and his wife Maria in La Cañada.
Party attendance is expected to increase over recent years as the Nov. 8 presidential election has propelled concerned Democrats to be more active in the Club. In addition, recently elected officers for 2017 will be welcomed: Chuck Guinta, president; Kevin Gallivan, vice president; Joanne McBirney, secretary; Robert (Bud) Slotky, controller.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, go to http://canadacrescentadems.org. The Club can be contacted at lccvdems@gmail.com.

DEVORAK ON MUSIQUES ROSTER
The next presentation of Salon de Musiques is on Dec. 4 and features the music of Antonin Dvorak.
An informal Q&A with the artists will follow the performance and a gourmet high tea buffet provided by Patina with French champagne will be served.
Tickets are $45 for students, and $85 general admission that includes buffet and champagne. To reserve a ticket, visit LeSalondeMusiques.com or call (310) 498-0257.
The performance takes place at 4 p.m. at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, fifth floor, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles.
CHILI AND LAUGHS BENEFIT MC GROARTY ARTS CENTER
McGroarty Arts Center will be hosting two events over the weekend of Dec. 3-4. The first is the 14th Annual Chili Bowl Fest and Holiday Art & Craft Faire on Dec. 3. The upper parking lot will be filled with tents for additional comfortable seating for people enjoying a tasty meal and craft beers, and there will also be many more local artisan vendors than ever before. Additionally, NBC weatherman and lifelong comedian Fritz Coleman will be presenting his one-man comedy show, “Defying Gravity,” at the Ice House in Pasadena. This will be a fundraising event benefiting McGroarty Arts Center on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. http://icehousecomedy.com/event.cfm?id=468763&cart
McGroarty Arts Center is located at 7570 McGroarty Terrace, Tujunga.
TOYS FOR TOTS DROP OFF LOCATION NAMED
FUNction and FITness announced that it is a drop-off location for Toys For Tots. It is also offering a Thanksgiving Day “Burn the Bird” workout. Participants will need to go to www.mindbody.com (or the MindBody app) and create a profile then search for FUNction and FITness and “purchase” the free class. By doing this, FUNction and FITness can make sure to have enough coaches for the event while saving a spot for each participant.
FUNction and FITness is located at 2833 Honolulu Ave. in Verdugo City.
DISCOVER DANCE WITH BENITA BIKE’S DANCEART
On Saturday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m., the public is invited to a free interactive dance outreach program at Lake View Terrace Library by Benita Bike’s DanceArt.
Now in its 36th season, the work of this Los Angeles modern dance work stands at the crossroads of past and present, blending the music and sensibilities of the past with evocative contemporary movement.
There will be two dances performed: “On Beat 3” and “Old Postcards from Europe.” Dance reviewer Jeff Slayton of SeeDance.com describes “On Beat 3” as “a rapid fire movement piece driven by the music Tin Play by Swedish composer Per Andreessen.” “Old Postcards from Europe” takes its inspiration from three late 19th/early 20th century postcards from the cities of Munich, Vienna, and Budapest. Church bells, Wallingford Riegger’s dramatic music, and the sounds of Klezmer accompany the dance.
For program information, call (818) 353-5734. For directions or library information, call (818) 890-7404.
Lake View Terrace Library, 12002 Osborne Street, Lake View Terrace
HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES PLANNED BY TOWNE SINGERS
The Towne Singers are performing a “Light Up The Season” concert on Saturday, Dec. 3. The 80-member choir will start the 2016 holiday with illuminating holiday music under the direction of Lance Merrill and accompanied by Ben Mason. A special visit from Santa is scheduled as well.
The performance is at 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Pasadena. Presale tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for children 3 to 10 years of age. Group rates for 10 or more are $20 per ticket.
For more information, email townesingers87@gmail.com or phone (818) 275-4117. www.townesingers.org
The Towne Singers is an organization supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through Los Angeles County Arts Commission.
First United Methodist Church at 500 E. Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena.
FESTIVAL OF TREES
TICKETS ON SALE
Tickets are on sale for the 64th annual Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services Festival of Trees event scheduled for Dec. 4.
The event will be held at the Pasadena Hilton and features entertainment and a fashion show. In addition guests will have the opportunity of having their picture taken with Santa!
Proceeds from this holiday event go to the Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services ongoing programs.
Ticket prices are early bird special (before Nov. 15) of $75 per person/$750 table for 10, and on or after Nov. 15 are $85 per person/$850 table for 10. Make checks payable to (Optimist Festival of Trees) and mail to c/o Pam Duben, 30535 Hasley Canyon Road, Castaic, CA 91384. Questions can be directed to Pam Duben at (661) 257-6867.
Pasadena Hilton, 168 S. Los Robles Ave
CRAFTERS/VENDORS/SHOPPERS NEEDED!
Our Lady of Lourdes is holding a Pancake Breakfast with Santa and holiday craft faire on Sunday, Dec. 5 from 8 a.m. to noon.
Vendors are invited to show and sell their wares whether handmade, new/used or manufactured. The cost to participate is $50 per table space – discounted to $25 for those who bring their own table. Canopy sites are $50 (canopy, table and chairs not provided). Vendors keep all proceeds.
Free door prizes throughout the morning and grand opportunity drawings and a 50/50 opportunity drawing. Digital photos with Santa are $5; breakfast tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children.
Get entered for $25 cash drawing when mentioning that you saw this event in the CV Weekly.
For tickets and vendor table information contact Kathy Koch at (818) 425-0503 (no voicemail) or email kate61644@aol.com.
Our Lady of Lourdes auditorium is located at 7324 Apperson St. at the corner of Tujunga Canyon.
HOUR OF CODE AT
ORANGE ELEPHANT
Orange Elephant supports the Hour of Code – the largest learning event in history – during Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 5-11).
Orange Elephant believes that learning to code opens doors to future opportunities. As part of Computer Science Education Week, Orange Elephant is hosting free workshops from Dec. 6 through Dec. 9 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. to support the Hour of Code.
This workshop is designed for kids and parents who have basic iPad skills and are new to coding.
Register by sending an email with your name and preferred date to orangeelephant@integna.com or call
(818) 330-9435.
Limited spots available, so RSVP to reserve your spots.
Orange Elephant, 2620 Foothill Blvd., Unit D, La Crescenta
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. at the sanctuary of Glendale City Church. The next concert is on Dec. 7 and features jazz singer KaroliNa and pianist Robert Kamil Lewandowski performing excerpts from the Great American Songbook.
For more information, email glendalesda@gmail.com or call (818) 244-7241.
Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Ave. (at Isabel) in Glendale.

 ‘MAGIC LANTERNS’ PART OF DOCTORS HOUSE MUSEUM AND TOUR
The Doctors House Museum in Glendale presents its annual Candlelight Tours of the Doctors House plus a special exhibit “Magic Lanterns.” The self-guided tours will be held on Dec. 10 and Dec. 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A $10 donation in support of the Doctors House is appreciated.
The Doctors House, an authentically restored Queen Anne-Eastlake style home built around 1888, will be decorated for the holidays in traditional Victorian style. This year’s theme is Victorian Roses. Live holiday music will be performed by the Pasadena Conservatory of Music.
The tale of the magic lantern goes back to the 17th century with the first documented lantern around 1650. Lanterns were often used as magic or to scare people so became known as “magic” lanterns. Christmas time was considered lantern season. Days were short, dark and cold and kept people inside.
The Doctors House is located at 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale.
HOLIDAY SINGALONG CONCERT
Music for Charity Events presents a holiday singalong on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. to support the reserve fund for Daniel Chaney’s fight against cancer.
The event will feature Christmas carols by Rosemary Clooney from “White Christmas.” The audience will be invited to sing along with the choir during a slide show from “White Christmas.” Also featured will be solos by Karen Altabet, Veronica Christenson, Jeremy Schoenstein, Michael Freed and Christie Lynn Lawrence. A reception will follow.
Admission is free. All donations are tax-deductible, and accepted by cash or check for the reserve fund for helping Daniel during his illness. Checks may be made payable to St. George’s Episcopal Church with a note in the memo space indicating Daniel Chaney Reserve Fund.
St. George’s Episcopal Church, 808 Foothill Blvd., La Canada Flintridge. For more information, call Connie at (310) 963-1480.
LCWC HOSTS BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club is hosting the 25th annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the clubhouse. Tickets are $15 per person and prepaid reservations are required as seating is limited. If seats are available on the day of the event, tickets will cost $20 at the door. Among the festivities are breakfast, holiday music by the CVHS Charismatics, holiday sing along, holiday crafts and a digital photo with Santa. Special gift for each child.
To make a reservation, send a check payable to LCWC Jr. Section and mail to P.O. Box 106, Verdugo City, CA 91046. For questions, contact Casey at (818) 489-8910 or email lcwcjuniors@gmail.com.
The LCWC clubhouse is located at 4004 La Crescenta Ave.
LANTERMAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM HOLIDNG OPEN HOUSE
The Lanterman Historical Museum Foundation will host a holiday open house on Sunday, Dec. 18 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. All are invited for free tours of the Lanterman House, light refreshments and caroling with the La Cañada High School choral singers. Visitors will also have one final opportunity to view the “Historic Trails: The Equestrian History of the Crescenta/Cañada Valley” exhibition.
Please visit www.lantermanfoundation.org for further information.
The Lanterman House is located at 4420 Encinas Drive. in La Cañada Flintridge.
LOCAL YOGA CLASS
New gentle/level one yoga classes continue on Friday mornings at 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s of Mountains Church.
This class will improve joint mobility, flexibility, muscle strength and balance and will include some restorative yoga poses to help the body heal its own aches and pains by engaging the parasympathetic system. Sessions will be 75 minutes. Instructor is experienced in many forms of yoga. Please bring mat.
Cost is $15 cash.
Questions? Contact maiedell45@gmail.com or call (818) 298-4589.
St. Luke’s is located at 2563 Foothill Blvd., at the corner of Rosemont, in La Crescenta.
MUSIC APPRECIATION CLASS AT GCC
Dr. Ted Stern, professor of music at Glendale Community College, is conducting off-campus music appreciation classes for adults in the community. This ongoing series is for musicians and non-musicians alike. This semester will cover the topic “A New Appreciation of Music: Surprises from the Internet (beginning with the 18th Century – the world of Bach and Handel).”
Classes are held each Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. continuing through Dec. 13. They are held at the Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church cultural hall, 2700 Montrose Ave. in Montrose.
The cost for the 14-week series of classes is $100. Everyone is welcome!
For more information, call Dianne at (818) 445-2390.
FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB
Foothills Community Toastmasters Club meets 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Monday night at 10700 Hillrose Circle in Sunland. Guests are always welcome at no charge.
Toastmasters International is a 91-plus-year-old worldwide organization of small neighborhood, company, community or organization sponsored clubs where people practice and get training in public speaking and leadership skills.
Foothills Community Toastmasters Club is the only official chapter in the Foothills area stretching from La Cañada Flintridge to Sylmar.
Anyone interested in visiting or learning more about the club should contact
fctmclub@gmail.com or visit www.foothillscommunitytoastmasters.club.
FREE DANCE CLASSES AT SUNLAND REC CENTER
The community is invited to take part in free Tuesday night dance classes at Sunland Recreation Center. Dances include Zumba, hip-hop and swing. No prior knowledge or experience required.
Couples and families are encouraged to attend.
Classes are from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sunland Rec Center, 8651 Foothill Blvd., Sunland
FREE STROKE SUPPORT GROUP, AND HEART LECTURE
A stroke support group hosted by Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center meets the second Tuesday of each month from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Rehabilitation Conference Room on the third floor of the hospital.
The support group is open to caregivers, family members, friends and stroke survivors and will help with communication, education, and coping styles while building friendships, solving problems and sharing resources and experience.
RSVP by calling (818) 502-4725.
Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital is located at 1420 S. Central Ave. in Glendale.
COURSES AVAILABLE ON RELIEVING FINANCIAL STRESS
Life Improvement Courses are offered on “Principles of Prosperity,” “How to Obtain Financial Security” and “Overcoming Financial Stress” at the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills.
These courses help empower a person with the knowledge to overcome financial stress to prosper in life. Each course is $50, is done at the individual’s own pace and timing is flexible. A stress-free financial future can be attained and having the right knowledge can make all the difference.
These are just a few of the life improvement courses offered. Others available address various subjects. The classes are open Monday-Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information contact (818) 957-1500.
Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills, 2254 Honolulu Ave. in
Montrose (entrance off Market Street, behind in parking lot).
FOOTHILLS PRO GROUP
The Foothills Professional Group meets every Wednesday morning from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Leon Lounge and Café. The group provides a structured and supportive system of giving and receiving business. It does so by providing an environment in which participants develop personal relationships with many other qualified business professionals. By establishing this “formal” relationship with other people, you may have the opportunity to substantially increase your business.
The cost is $15, which includes breakfast.
Leon Lounge and Café is located at 2519 Cañada Blvd., Glendale.
DBSA OFFERS SUPPORT GROUP
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) has a support group meeting every Tuesday at Vallejo Drive Adventist Church in Glendale every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. DBSA provides hope, help, and support through peer-based, recovery oriented empowering services, and resources when people need them and how they need to receive them.
For more information, call Wanda Sellers at (818) 352-4346, email dbsalosangelesne@yahoo.com or visit dbsalosangelesne.org.
Vallejo Drive Adventist Church, 300 Vallejo Dr., Room 106 in Glendale.
NEWS FROM FRIENDS OF THE SUNLAND-TUJUNGA BRANCH LIBRARY
The bookstore of the Friends of the Sunland-Tujunga branch of the library, which is 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
T.O.P.S. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly – is a self-accountability group meeting held every Monday. Weigh in is from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
An hour meeting follows in the education building of Center for Spiritual Living, 4845 Dunsmore (at Santa Carlotta). For more information, call and leave a message for T.O.P.S. at (818) 957-8442.
A meeting is also held in Sunland on Thursdays. Weigh-in is at 6:30 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m. at New Hope Community Church, 10438 Oro Vista St., Sunland. Contact Jeanie Druebert at (818) 353-5015.
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