CERAMICS SALE AT CCLCF

The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge is holding its annual holiday ceramics sale Dec. 9 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Unique ceramic gifts for sale that are appropriate for gift giving.

CCLCF is located at 4469 Chevy Chase Dr., La Cañada Flintridge.

AAUW ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY MEETING

The American Association of University Women, Pasadena branch, will meet  at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Women’s City Club in Pasadena. The Glee Club of the Washington STEAM Academy (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math), formerly the Washington Middle School Glee Club, will present a holiday program. The club is led by their music teacher Cindy Abbott. She has been a teacher at the school for more than 30 years.

Luncheon is $21. For reservations, call Gloria Reynolds at (626) 798-3896 or message gloriareynolds4588@att.net.

Women’s City Club, 160 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena

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.

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).

At Orange Elephant we believe that learning to code opens doors to future opportunities. As part of Computer Science Education Week, Orange Elephant is hosting free workshops 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

‘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.

HOLIDAY EXHIBIT AT ADAMS SQUARE MINI-PARK

The Adams Hill Neighborhood Association is sponsoring a holiday exhibit called Peace On Earth at the Adams Square Mini-Park on Sunday, Dec. 18 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Residents are invited to gather at the park for seasonal refreshments and optional caroling under the direction of Joylene Wagner and Patty Silversher.

Peace on Earth is the artistic creation of Adams Hill event coordinator Cathy Hrenda. The exhibit is made of recycled cardboard, paint and glitter. It includes the word “peace” hanging visibly in the station surrounded by glittery doves suspended from the ceiling. The words “on earth” are on the floor of the station with a depiction of planet earth. Hrenda was assisted by her husband Stephen Meek and fellow resident Nick Macierz in preparing the exhibition. John Muir School representative Lana Huleis and students also contributed by painting and glittering the decorative doves. Residents of Adams Hill participated in mounting the exhibition in the gas station on Nov. 25. The exhibition will be on view through Jan. 7.

The Park is located at 1020 Palmer Ave., Glendale.

LANTERMAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM HOLDING 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.

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. 21 and features violinist Jacqueline Suzuki, clarinetist James Sullivan and cellist Derek Stein performing Paul Hindemith and Ingolf Dahl.

For more information, email glendalesda@gmail.com or call (818) 244-7241.

Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Ave. (at Isabel) in Glendale.

LOCAL YOGA CLASS

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.

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

REE 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