FIESTA DAYS EVENTS PLANNED

The LCF Chamber of Commerce & Community Assn. is hosting the annual Fiesta Days event from May 26-29. Music, movies, and many activities for the entire family are planned – most are free to the community. Activities include the annual Fiesta Days Run hosted by the Crescenta Cañada YMCA on Monday, May 29 at
7 a.m. starting at Descanso Gardens. There are a 5K, 10K, and one-mile family run/walk. Register on Saturday, May 27 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Memorial Park in La Cañada or at Descanso Gardens at 6 a.m. on May 29. There is a fee to participate; visit https://racewire.com/register.php?id=7698 for details or call the Y at (818) 790-0123.

To view a Fiesta Days schedule, visit http://www.lacanadaflintridge.com/images/PDF/17Fiestaschedule.pdf.

TWO CALIFORNIA POETS TO PRESENT AT VILLAGE POETS

The Village Poets of Sunland-Tujunga presents two of the most famous and accomplished poets of California, Michael C. Ford and John Brantingham, both with an extensive record of book publications and public appearances. The event is Sunday, May 28 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Bolton Hall Museum. Poets, bring your poetry and sign up for the open reading upon arrival. Light refreshments will be served – a $3 donation is appreciated!

For details about Ford and Brantingham, including a list of their publications, visit http://www.villagepoets.blogspot.com.

Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga

‘13th’ AT CVUMC

The film “13th” will be shown at Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church on June 2. Doors open at 7; film begins at 7:30 p.m. It is an in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation’s history of racial inequality.

Please note that the film will be shown downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. It is hoped the informal atmosphere and proximity to kitchen and restrooms will be more comfortable.

CVUMC, 2700 Montrose Ave. (Park on the lower end of church parking lot and look for signs.)

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Entries are now being accepted for Brand Library & Art Center’s 45th Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper sponsored by the Brand Associates. This year’s juror is Leslie Jones, curator of Prints and Drawings, Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The exhibit will be on display from Sept. 16 through Nov. 3.

Entries will only be accepted via the call for entry (CaFE) website: callforentry.org.

Please register on CaFE for free, view the call and read the prospectus.

Deadline for applications is June 2 at 10:59 p.m. PST.

ATTENTION MUSIC LOVERS

Dr. Ted Stern, a professor of music, is conducting music appreciation classes for adults in the community. This ongoing series is for musicians and non-musicians alike and explores the histories of composers and their music. This new series of classes will cover the topic “A New Appreciation of Music – Surprises from the Internet (beginning in 1850 with Brahms and his contemporaries).”

The classes will be held each Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. through Aug. 1 at the Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church cultural hall, 2700 Montrose Ave. in Montrose. The cost for the 10-week series of classes is $90.

For more information call Dianne at (818) 445-2390.

FIBROMYALGIA/ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP

A new community support group is beginning for persons with fibromyalgia and/or arthritis. The group will meet monthly at La Cañada Presbyterian Church for personal and social support, and education in lifestyle management of these difficult medical issues.

The support group will be led by Dianne Whiting, MA, PT and Katie Phillips-Rector, MS, MFT intern. Whiting has extensive experience as a physical therapist working with people with fibromyalgia and arthritis and is program director for the Fibromyalgia Management Program at Casa Colina Hospital in Pomona. Phillips-Rector is a marriage and family therapist intern who works with individuals and families facing a variety of chronic pain and health conditions.

The support group meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. in the Library. There is no fee or sign-up for this program and all are welcome. Please email Phillips-Rector (Katie@lacanadapc.org) or Whiting (diannefibro@gmail.com) with questions.

La Cañada Presbyterian Church, 626 Foothill Blvd.

BOOKSIGNINGS AT FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE

On Sunday, June 4, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse hosts a talk and signing for Steven Rowley in conjunction with the paperback release of his national bestselling debut novel “Lily and the Octopus.” The book was an Indie Next Pick and A Library Read! (selected by independent booksellers and librarians across the country). Also onsite will be representatives from two local animal organizations: Dachshund Rescue Los Angeles from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with visiting pup ambassadors and the Pasadena Humane Society shares information from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. about their programs and services to the community.

Then on Wednesday, June 21 at
7 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse hosts a talk and signing for author Megan Edwards. Her book, “Getting Off on Frank Sinatra,” a Copper Black mystery, is set in Las Vegas.

Her escapades as she evades a sociopath and a suspicious homicide detective make Megan Edwards’ rousing debut “Getting Off on Frank Sinatra” a nonstop roller coaster of a read.

Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse is located at 1010 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge, at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Angeles Crest Highway. For more information, call (818) 790-0717.

SALON DE MUSIQUES PREPARES FOR SEASON FINALE

The season finale of Salon de Musiques is on June 4 and features the music of Felix Mendelssohn, Richard Strauss and Philipp Scharwenka. The concert will be performed by artists Jessica Guideri, violin, Robert Thies, piano and John Walz, cello. 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 dinner and drinks. 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.

CANTABILE CHAMBER PLAYERS TO PERFORM

The Cantabile Chamber Players will perform compositions by Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Fauré and Satie on Sunday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Glendale Train Station at 400 W. Cerritos Ave. This performance is a belated birthday celebration for all four composers who were born in May. Coffee and cookies will be served.

Cantabile Chamber Players is a string ensemble of intermediate level musicians led by local violin teacher, Barbara Don, who specializes in teaching adult students. She played with the Pasadena Symphony for 37 years and had summer fellowships at the Tanglewood, Blossom and Aspen music festivals. She graduated from Pomona College with a B.A. in music.

The event is co-sponsored by the City of Glendale Community Development Dept.

Cantabile meets every Tuesday evening at Barbara Don’s house. Information about joining this group can be found at https://www.meetup.com/LAChamberMusicPlayers/.

ANAND TO SPEAK AT LANTERMAN HOUSE

The Lanterman House will host a lecture by Diane Anand, former director of the Lanterman Regional Center. The lecture will be held on June 4 at 2 p.m. at the Lanterman Visitor Center. The lecture will focus on the legacy of Frank Lanterman and the establishment of the regional center system for disabilities in California.

The Lanterman Regional Center is a private non-profit corporation that operates under contract with California’s Department of Developmental Services. It is one of 21 regional centers in the state of California, which together serve over 275,000 individuals with, or at risk for, developmental disabilities and their families.

The talk is free and there will be a reception after the lecture with refreshments.

The Lanterman House is located at 4420 Encinas Drive in La Cañada Flintridge. For more information, please visit lantermanfoundation.org or call (818) 790-1421.

JEWEL CITY KNITTING NEWS

Jewel City Knitters will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday June 7 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Scholl Canyon Estates, 1551 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale. Membership is free. Knitters, crocheters and those who wish to learn are welcome. For more information, visit www.jewelcityknitters.com or email susandietel@yahoo.com.

Jewel City Knitters will hold its monthly JCK Charity Knit & Crochet on Saturday, June 10 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chevy Chase Library, 3301 E. Chevy Chase Dr., Glendale (818) 548-2046. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of knitting, crocheting and conversation. For more information, visit www.jewelcityknitters.com or email sandra.canfield@yahoo.com.

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 June 7 and features violinist Jacqueline Suzuki and pianist Brendan White performing the Richard Strauss violin sonata.

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

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

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT HORSE CAMP

Teri Botfield, a professional horse trainer, riding instructor and former school teacher, is offering high school students and young adults the chance to cultivate leadership skills in a “stable” environment through her volunteer horse camp counselor program at Altadena Stables.

The counselor training session is on Saturday, June 10 from 2 p.m. to
4:30 p.m. at Altadena Stables. For individuals who have a conflict with this date, there is a possibility of other arrangements. All participants for the training session must register in advance.

For more information and to register, call Teri Botfield directly at (818) 359-3594.

THE ROAD TO ROCKY PASS

Bolton Hall Museum and Little Landers Historical Society’s Second Saturday program for the month of June will take attendees on a journey in search for a primitive road from Montrose leading to a gap in the hills to the north.

The speaker for this program is Crescenta Valley historian and environmental and civil engineer Fred Hoeptner. Hoeptner found a 1913 account of a gap in the hills called Rocky Pass by the early residents of the area. His curiosity led to a search for the primitive road to Rocky Pass and a discovery of what that road might be today.

Additional information is available from Little Landers Historical Society, (818) 352-3420 or www.littlelandershistoricalsociety.org or email littlelanders@verizon.net.

The program is on Saturday, June 10 at 1 p.m. at Bolton Hall Museum

10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga.

Parking is available a few doors uphill at the Elks Lodge. All are welcome to attend and entrance is free. Suggested donation is $3.

‘CASINO CARNIVALE’ AT LCWC

The La Crescenta Woman’s Club is hosting Casino Carnivale on June 10 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the recently renovated Clubhouse.

There will be blackjack, craps, roulette and Texas Hold’em. The evening includes a finger food buffet, live auction with some great offerings and the opportunity to win some fun baskets at the end of the evening

See the showgirls dance the Samba!

No-host bar with a special signature drink, and beer and wine. The tickets for the event are $50 per person. Please make reservations by May 26. Tickets may be sold at the door (unless sold out) for $55 per person. For ticket information, call Maryann at (818) 219-1702.

Pay by credit card/PayPal at http://www.lacrescentawomansclub.org/upcomingevents.htm or mail a check to: LCWC, 4004 La Crescenta Ave., La Crescenta, CA 91214.

Help fund the local scholarships and other organizations that benefit from the hard work of the members of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club.

La Crescenta Woman’s Club, 4004 La Crescenta Ave., La Crescenta

VINTAGE TEA AND FASHION SHOW

The USC-VHH Women’s Council is hosting a vintage tea and fashion show on Thursday, June 15 at noon at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital council rooms.

Funds raised will benefit the new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

The cost is $30 per person/ RSVP by June 12 to Barbara.Jordan@VHH.USC.EDU or call (818) 952-2226.

NEPAL ON SIERRA CLUB ROSTER

The Crescenta Valley Sierra Club Group presents Fred Dong’s, Journey to Nepal on Tuesday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library.

World traveler Fred Dong invites attendees to join him on a trip to Nepal to go trekking on a part of the famous route taken by climbers on the Everest Base Camp trail and from there get a glimpse of Mt. Everest. There will be historic sights in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan and chance to visit the Durbars in each town before the devastating 2015 earthquake. Chitwan National Park will be visited where there are rhinos and many other animals. A stop in Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, is also included in the journey.

Before Dong’s talk on Nepal, Joan Thornton of Mayflower Tours, will give a short presentation on an East African Safari trip that is planned for next year by the Sierra Club.

This Sierra Club program is a free event and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Wayne Fisher at (818) 353-4181.

La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd.

SOROPTIMISTS HOLD INSTALLATION LUNCHEON

Soroptimist International of Glendale will hold an installation luncheon of its officers and board on Thursday, June 15 at the Oakmont Country Club. The cost is $40 per person. Reception is at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon.

RSVP to susanhunt@gmail.com.

Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive, Glendale

FILM SCREENING AT DT GLENDALE LIBRARY

A screening of “Crows of the Desert – A Hero’s Journey through the Armenian Genocide” is scheduled for Thursday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the downtown central library auditorium. It will be followed by a discussion with the director Marta Houske and the grandson of Levon Yotnakhparian, Levon Parian. It is the true story of one man’s brave struggle to stay alive and to help save his fellow Armenian survivors from near extinction in the 20th century’s first genocide.

Downtown central library auditorium is located at 222 E. Harvard St. in Glendale.

NATURAL SELECTIONS AT BRAND LIBRARY

Brand Library & Art Center invites the public to the opening reception of “Natural Selections” an exhibition that celebrates the instinctive abilities of five artists: Amabelle Aguiluz, Sarajo Frieden, Wakana Kimura, Karin Lanzoni and Hiroko Yoshimoto. Purely non-representational or suggestively figurative, the works in this exhibition are deeply felt and allusive. Created in a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, and installation, the works are inspirited by nature with vivid compositions of organic complexity. Intuitive forms emerge, driven by the technical facility of each artist, engaging the viewer in the thought provoking pursuit of meaning.

The opening reception is free and all artists will be in attendance. The exhibition will be on view through July 1.

Brand Library & Art Center is located at 1601 W. Mountain St. in Glendale.

FREE SENIOR LECTURE

Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital’s 50plus Program offers a senior lecture: “Elderly Emergency Preparedness” on Thursday, June 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

When help is needed in a hurry, it’s good to have the tools needed to stay safe and be healthy. Firefighter Gil Pedroza of Glendale Fire Dept. will share information about smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and home medication management, fall prevention, when to call 9-1-1 and home exit plans.

The lecture will take place in the Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center auditorium at 1420 S. Central Ave. in Glendale. Please RSVP by June 16 by calling (818) 502-2378. Seating is limited. www.glendlaememorialhospital.org

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

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

TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly – is a self-accountability group meeting held every Monday at Center for Spiritual Living, 4845 Dunsmore Ave. (at Santa Carlotta) in La Crescenta. Weigh-in begins at 5:30 p.m. with a one-hour meeting starting at 6 p.m.

A meeting is also held in Sunland every Thursday at New Hope Community Church, 10438 Oro Vista St. Weigh-in is at 6:30 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m.

For more information, please contact Lisa O. Mayo, (626) 484-0554.

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.