SCREENING PLANNED
Gather, Inspire and Act and the Montrose Peace Vigil present “The Armor of Light” on Friday, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church.
“The Armor of Light” introduces Rob Schenck, a conservative pastor with a history in the volatile anti abortion movement of the 1990s, as he explains his coming to understand that insistence on unlimited gun ownership rights is not consistent with a world view that considers the sanctity of life to be paramount. Schenck shows courage in questioning the often oversimplified, unconditional interpretation of Second Amendment rights.
Following the screening is a respectful conversation about the difficult complexities of the issues of faith, freedom, self defense and safety.
Doors open at 7 p.m.; film begins at 7:30 p.m.
Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church, 2700 Montrose Ave. in Montrose.

CAFETERIA CAMERA GIRLS ON BOLTON HALL ROSTER
Bolton Hall next presents “The Diary of Vilma” on Saturday, Jan. 13. “The Diary of Vilma” is the story of one LA’s Clifton’s Cafeteria Camera Girls. Vilma’s daughters, Miriam and Victoria, recently discovered their mother’s diaries and hundreds of her original photos and will tell the story of the little known Clifton’s photo studio and Vilma’s success as a Camera Girl.
All are invited at at 1 p.m. at Bolton Hall for its first presentation of the New Year.
Bolton Hall, 10110 Commerce Ave. in Tujunga.

READING TEA LEAVES AFTER TRUMP
National award-winning author Thelma T. Reyna, whose new book, “Reading Tea Leaves After Trump” (Golden Foothills Press), marks the first anniversary of Donald Trump’s presidency, will discuss her book on Sunday, Jan. 21, at 4 p.m. at the Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse.
In this collection of poetry and fictional prose, Dr. Reyna – poet laureate emerita and Pushcart Prize nominee – explores President Trump’s effects on the nation. She weaves factual public reports with real and imagined characters to give a reality-based context to the emotions, opinions, fears, hopes, and dreams of Americans on both sides of the political aisle in Trump’s pivotal first year.
For more information, contact Gail Mishkin at (818) 790-0717.
Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse is located at 1010 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and the Angeles Crest Highway. Parking is in the rear of the store.

LOVE TO SING?
Come join the Towne Singers! The Towne Singers is a non-audition choir. We are in need of male voices, but welcome all to join this wonderful family of musicians.
Rehearsals for the upcoming spring concert begin on Monday, Jan. 22. The 2018 spring concert, “Music of American Heritage,” is on Sunday, May 20.
Rehearsals are held Mondays from 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1757 N. Lake Ave. in Pasadena.
The Towne Singers is an organization supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through Los Angeles County Arts Commission.
Please contact Merrily Hake, membership coordinator, via email (merrilyhake@earthlink.net) with questions and new member orientation information. New member orientation sessions are held prior to the first two rehearsals (Jan. 22 and Jan. 29) at
6:30 p.m.

ART OUT OF TRASH
Cathy Hrenda, resident of Adams Hill, composes artworks from found objects and trash. Since 2015 she has designed and installed a holiday-inspired work in the landmark Richfield Gas Station in the Adams Square Mini-Park with help from the surrounding community. These community projects have been carried out in coordination with the City of Glendale Community Parks and Services Dept.
This year the installation, on view through Jan. 13, is composed almost entirely of trash. Many of the constituent parts were roadside trash gathered on walks Hrenda took in and around Glendale. The piece, entitled “We’re All In The Same Boat,” consists of a six-foot sea serpent covered in bottle caps and other plastic throw-aways. He is accompanied by a man sitting in a rowboat towing a patio umbrella frame decorated with recycled cardboard and plastic bottle ornaments. Students from John Muir Elementary School painted cardboard fish that swim around the boat and ornaments were completed by members of the community in the Adams Square Mini Park.
Adams Square Mini-Park, 1020 E. Palmer Ave., Glendale

RACHMANINOFF ON MUSIQUES ROSTER
The next presentation of Salon de Musiques is on Jan. 14 and features the music of Sergei Rachmaninoff. The concert will be performed by Ambroise Aubrun, violin, Peter Myers, cello, and Vijay Venkatesh, piano.
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.

‘HITLER IN LOS ANGELES’ TOPIC OF BOOK
Steven J. Ross visits Downtown Central Library – Glendale for his latest title, “Hitler in Los Angeles: How Jews Foiled Nazi Plots Against Hollywood and America” on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Join Ross and ReflectSpace Gallery for a special reception at 6 p.m. for “i am: Narratives of the Holocaust” exhibition closing on Jan. 21. Lecture begins at 7 p.m.
Hitler in Los Angeles is the chilling, little-known story of a Jewish spy ring in Los Angeles that operated from August 1933 to the end of World War II, fighting the rise of Nazism in the United States. As “Hitler in Los Angeles” reveals, American Jews were far more active in fighting Hitler in the United States than Communist-obsessed government authorities – only attorney Leon Lewis, the man Nazis would come to call “the most dangerous Jew in Los Angeles,” and his daring ring of spies stood in the way. Lewis ran a spy operation composed of military veterans and their wives who infiltrated every Nazi and fascist group in Los Angeles.
All are invited to this free presentation.
Downtown Central Library – Glendale is located at 222 E. Harvard St. Visitors to the Downtown Central Library receive three hours free parking in the MarketPlace parking structure on Harvard Street with validation at the service desk on the main floor.

INTERNATIONAL DAY AT WOMEN’S CONNECTION
International Day will be celebrated by the Pasadena Women’s Connection on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 11:30 a.m. at the Women’s City Club. Ten Thousand Villages, a unique gift shop on South Lake, will present clothing and accessories made by artisans from around the world. All are invited to attend and wear a costume from any country they wish as the cultures of the world are celebrated.
In her inspirational talk, “When Light Dispels the Darkness,” Anna Johns, former educator and business owner, will share how she faced personal and cultural challenges as a daughter of a career military father, how she searched for something better and found it.
Tickets are $25. For reservations, call Darlene at (818) 353-2212 or Carole at (818) 790-1907.
Women’s City Club, 160 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena

MANAGING THE AGING PROCESS LECTURE SERIES
USC-VHH is hosting a free monthly lecture series titled “Managing the Aging Process” for patients, caregivers and anyone in the community who may have questions and concerns about this challenging transition. The lectures, presented in partnership with Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles, will be held the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at USC-VHH.
The next lecture in the series will be held on Jan.16 and titled, “Getting
Your Legal and Financial Affairs in Order.”
USC-VHH is located at 1812 Verdugo Blvd. in Glendale 91208.

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. in the sanctuary of Glendale City Church.
The next concert is on Jan. 17 and features The Blackbird Trio with pianist Alan Steinberger performing the Mendelssohn “Piano Trio No. 2.”
For more information, email glendalesda@gmail.com or call (818) 244-7241. Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Ave. (at Isabel) in Glendale.

ONE YEAR: THE ART OF POLITICS IN LA
The exhibit “One Year: The Art of Politics in Los Angeles” continues at the Brand Library & Art Center.
The exhibition features the work of 20 Los Angeles-based artists whose engagement with political topics is an integral part of their practices.
The exhibition will be on display through Jan. 18. Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 W. Mountain St. in Glendale

JEWEL CITY KNITTING NEWS
Jewel City Knitters will hold its monthly JCK Charity Knit & Crochet on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chevy Chase Library, 3301 E. Chevy Chase Dr. in 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.

CALTECH CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLES
Caltech Chamber Music Ensembles, directed by Maia Jasper White, present their Winter 2018 Chamber Music Concert Series at Caltech. These concerts will include performances featuring music by Dvorak, Schumann, Vivaldi, Arensky, Haydn, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Debussy, and many more, with ensemble sizes ranging from two to five people.
Concert dates are Friday, Jan. 26 at
8 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m.;
Sunday, Jan. 28 at 3:30 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 4 at 3:30 p.m.
All concerts will be held in Dabney Lounge on the Caltech campus. Admission is free and no tickets are required. For complete program information, go to music.caltech.edu one week prior to each concert.
For further details, call (626) 395-3295.

ZWEET CAFÉ AND 9 BRIDGES LAUNCH OVER LAND AND RISING
Zweet Café of Eagle Rock introduces the Los Angeles area to Over Land and Rising, a poetry compendium recently released by 9 Bridges, a writers’ organization operating out of Portland, Oregon. The event will be held at Zweet in Eagle Rock on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public, and Zweet is expanding its normal operating hours for it. Attendees are invited to participate in an open mic reading prior to the featured reading, which will present selections from the featured volume as well as from the hosts’ own body of work. The open mic will be based on a first come, first served sign-up sheet.
Zweet is located at 4682 Eagle Rock Blvd.

ATTENTION MUSIC LOVERS
Dr. Ted Stern, a professor of music, is again 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 Look at Film Composers and Their Music.”
The series of classes will begin Tuesday, Jan. 30 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. through April 3 at the Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church cultural hall, 2700 Montrose Ave. in Montrose. The cost for the 10-week series is $90.
Everyone is welcome!
For more information call Dianne at (818) 445-2390.

BINGO BENEFITS NEONATAL UNIT
The USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Women’s Council is hosting a bingo game on Friday, Feb. 2 to support the neonatal intensive care unit at the hospital. The cost is $50 per person and includes 10 rounds of bingo, hos d’oeuvres and two drink tickets.
Participants will be able to win $100 gift cards during each round. There will be a silent auction for the shoppers and photo booth for dressing in style. Sponsorship opportunities are available. The event is from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will be held at the La Cañada Thursday Club. RSVP to Barbara Jordan at Barbara.Jordan@vhh.usc.edu or call (818) 952-2226.
La Cañada Thursday Club is located at 4440 Woodleigh Lane.

BRADFORD NAMED GUEST ARTIST
The Caltech Jazz Band presents the Annual Jazz Guest Artist Concert on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium. Directed by Barb Catlin, the concert will feature vocalist Carmen Bradford. Bradford has performed and/or recorded with a host of eminent artists and ensembles including Wynton Marsalis, John Clayton and the Clayton Hamilton Orchestra and countless others around the world. Bradford performed on two Grammy Award-winning albums with the Count Basie Orchestra and collaborated on a third Grammy Award-winning album, “Big Boss Band,” with guitarist George Benson in 1991. Bradford was recently appointed to the faculty at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music starting in the fall 2018.
Admission is $10 for the general public and $5 for Caltech staff, faculty, students and seniors.
For tickets, call the Caltech Ticket Office at (626) 395-4652. For more information, visit bands.caltech.edu or call (626) 395-3295.

MAGICAL QUEST IN SEARCH OF ‘TRUTH ABOVE ALL’
On Monday, Feb. 5 at 4 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse will welcome Gabriel Gale, creator of “Ages of Oz” (Simon & Schuster), a new book adaptation and expansion of the Oz that everyone knows and loves. At this special after-school event, Gale talks with publicist Rene Makrinos (appearing in costume as Aphidina, the Witch of the South), signs the trilogy’s first book “A Fiery Friendship” and gives a preview of book two, “A Dark Descent’ (releasing May 2018). Both titles are written by Lisa Fiedler and illustrated by Sebastian Giacobino.
“Ages of Oz” tells the story of Glinda’s transformation from a 13-year old student uncertain of her future to the most powerful magician in all of Oz. The series addresses social justice and the importance of independent thinking during tumultuous political times in which illusion, fear, terror, distraction and unlawful imprisonment rule.
This is a free event.
For more information, contact Gail Mishkin at (818) 790-0717.
Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse is located at 1010 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and the Angeles Crest Highway. Parking is in the rear of the store.

LAVINE ON CV SIERRA CLUB AGENDA
The Crescenta Valley Sierra Club Group program for Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. features nature photographer/writer Bonnie Lavine’s, “The Beauty of the Land” at the La Crescenta Library.
Lavine shares her experiences documenting the beauty of the public lands in America, Switzerland, Bulgaria and Nepal, and the project that started as a traveling exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of NPS-USA then expanded into a program for educating the next generation of environmental defenders.
Lavine directs her introduction to public lands, their management and the importance of protecting these lands and understanding the present threats.
The program follows news of conservation and outings. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. Please contact Wayne Fisher, program chair, at (818) 353-4181 for more information.
La Crescenta Library is located at 2809 Foothill Blvd.

SQUARE DANCING CLASSES CONTINUE
Come learn America’s heritage folk dance – square dancing. A beginner’s class continues on Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 808 Foothill Blvd, La Cañada. First two classes are free. Meet new people while getting some exercise. Four-to-five thousand steps per class/dance!
Call Connie at (818) 353-4901 or email setsinstep@yahoo.com or visit www.setsinstep.org.

GALA TICKETS ON SALE
The La Cañada Junior Women’s Club is hosting its annual gala fundraiser on Feb. 24 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. An Enchanted Evening at the Villa, held at a historic property that was once featured as a Pasadena Showcase home, promises to be lively and fun while raising money for the Club’s two supported philanthropies, Ronald McDonald House and Five Acres.
The party includes old Hollywood-themed drinks and food, silent auction, wine toss and dancing as a DJ spins favorite tunes.
Tickets are $100. All current and former Juniors and their guests are welcome to attend!
To purchase tickets and for more information, visit http://lcjwc.org/annual_fundraiser/reservation_for_ticket_request.

50PLUS PROGRAM AT DIGNITY
Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and Regal Medical Group have partnered to co-sponsor a strength training and Shao Chi/yoga class. This is a two-part exercise program on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Those members of 50plus are welcome to join one or both sessions. The first class will begin with an aerobic style warm up followed by strength training. This full body workout will include the use of resistance bands, exercise balls, tubing, body weight and tai chi sticks. Regal Medical Group will supply all equipment.
After a break, the class will shift to the modern approach to Tai Chi-Shao Chi. Chair and standing yoga poses will also be incorporated in the second class.
These free classes are open to 50plus members. To join the free 50plus program or to RSVP for this class, call (818) 502-2378.
Held at Glendale Memorial Hospital Cancer Center Auditorium, 1420 S. Central Ave. in Glendale.

SPECIAL TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR THE 2018 PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE
The Pasadena Showcase House of Design is offering a variety of packages for those who want to see the 2018 Showcase House in a unique way. Whether attendees want to avoid the lines or personally meet the designers, this year there are three special packages from which to choose that range from $75 to $500.
This year, Showcase will be visiting a 1915 Mediterranean home designed by architect Reginald Johnson. The stately exterior belies the cool contemporary vibe within. It is being restored and updated by prominent interior and landscape designers using the latest color trends, design concepts and products. With beautiful verandas, gardens, and unique living spaces, this home is perfectly primed for California living.
Regular tickets go on sale in early February and will be available online at pasadenashowcase.org or by calling (714) 442-3872. The 2018 Pasadena Showcase House of Design will be open to the public April 22 – May 20.
Special Package Tickets can be purchased online only at pasadenashowcase.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.

FIBROMYALGIA/ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP
A community support group for persons with fibromyalgia and/or arthritis meets monthly at La Cañada Presbyterian Church for personal and social support, and education in lifestyle management of these difficult medical issues.
The support group is led by Dianne Whiting, MA, PT and Katie Phillips-Rector, MS, MFT intern.
The support group will meet 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.

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.
First meeting is free and all visitors are welcome!
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.