LCVRWF TO HOST GOVERNOR CANDIDATE JOHN COX

At its Feb. 8 meeting (today), the La Crescenta Valley Republican Women Federated will host gubernatorial candidate John Cox.

The luncheon begins at 11 a.m. with social time followed by the meeting, lunch and speaker beginning at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon is held at the Oakmont Country Club. The cost is $30.

RSVP no later than Monday, Feb. 5 to Ellen at (818) 248-0924 or Joan (818) 790-0014.

Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive in Glendale.

SCREENING PLANNED

Gather, Inspire and Act and the Montrose Peace Vigil present “I Am Not Your Negro” on Friday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church. Directed by Raoul Peck and narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, it is a piercing look into the deep and tenacious roots of racism in our nation. Based on James Baldwin’s manuscript documenting his close connections with Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and MLK, the film offers plenty of visuals that underscore our culture’s reinforcement of racial divide and domination. Jackson’s reading of Baldwin’s words and actual film footage of the author provide a portrait of unflinching honesty and courage. 

Doors open at 7 p.m.; film begins at 7:30 p.m.

Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church, 2700 Montrose Ave. in Montrose.

BRAND ASSOCIATES HOST MUSIC SERIES

The Brand Associates is sponsoring a series of concerts. All concerts are free and open to the public. A reception will follow each concert. 

 On Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m., Sheu Pettit Duo of Adam Pettit and Connie Sheu, guitars.

Brand Library & Art Center is located in northwestern Glendale at 1601 W. Mountain St. Hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. There is ample free parking. Call (818) 548-2051 for more information.

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, Feb. 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Note the changed date.

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. 

GUATEMALA PRESENTATIONS

Two programs on Guatemala will be given on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Lanterman Auditorium. The screening of the documentary “Guatemala: On the Edge of Discovery” will be presented at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The screenings are followed at 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. by the lecture “The Cultural and Natural Legacy in the Cradle of the Maya Civilization” by Dr. Richard D. Hansen, director of the Mirador Basin Project in Guatemala. 

Refreshments will be served and crafts and paintings will be available for purchase. Presented by Bella Guatemala Travel.

Lanterman Auditorium is located at 4491 Cornishon Ave., La Cañada.

ROMANTIC CONVERSATIONS ON MUSIQUES ROSTER

The next presentation of Salon de Musiques is on Feb. 11 and is titled, “Romantic Conversations.” It is an exquisite program for voice, strings and piano that will celebrate three genius European masters: Beethoven, Schubert and Mendelssohn.

It will be performed by David Castillo, baritone, Martin Chalifour, violin, Brian Chen, viola, Peter Myers, cello, and David Kaplan and Francois Chouchan, on piano. An informal Q&A with the artists will follow the performance and a gourmet high tea buffet provided by Patina that includes French champagne will be served. 

Tickets are $45 for students, and $85 general admission that includes high tea buffet 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.

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.

CAMPUS ASSAULT

The Pasadena branch of the American Association of University Women will consider “Campus Sexual Assault: Safety for Women, Justice for Men” at a meeting at 11:30 a.m. in the Women’s City Club in Pasadena on Saturday, Feb. 17. Local Title IX experts will discuss plans for new Title IX rules concerning campus sexual assault.  

For reservations, call Suzanne Burger at (626) 799-5545, text (626) 808-7556 or email suzanneburger@sbcglobal.net. Lunch is $25.

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

‘MARCHES AND METAMORPHOSES’ 

The Caltech-Occidental Wind Orchestra, directed by Dr. Glenn D. Price, presents “Marches and Metamorphoses – from Paul Hindemith to Wayne Bergeron” on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 3:30 pm. in Thorne Hall at Occidental College.

Featured artist Wayne Bergeron is one of the great jazz, studio and solo musicians of today. Having recorded over 400 TV and film soundtracks, he has also appeared with top international orchestras. 

The program will include international marches from Spain and Norway, trumpet features by Mendez, Gershwin and Giacchino, plus Hindemith’s epic work “Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by von Weber.” Also featured will be the Caltech Clarinet Choir and the Caltech “Slide Rule” Trombone Choir.

Admission is free and no tickets are required.  

For more information, visit bands.caltech.edu or call (626) 395-3295.

LEARNING ABOUT HISTORIC DISTRICTS IN GLENDALE

The Glendale Historical Society hosts a historic district workshop to residents interested in preserving the historic character and charm of their neighborhoods or who want to learn more about Glendale’s existing historic districts. The workshop will highlight the financial and other benefits of historic districts and the process for creating them. This is free to attend. 

The workshop is on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Brand Library & Art Center Recital Hall, located at 1601 W. Mountain St in Glendale. For information, visit www.glendalehistorical.org/events or call (818) 242-7447.

‘HAPPY HOUR’ FOR LCF ToR

The La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association hosts the next local float association happy hour on Feb. 23 at the Argue home, 1314 Descanso Drive in La Cañada Flintridge from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Residents and supporters over the age of 18 are invited to attend and no reservations are required. Bring an appetizer to share; drink tickets available for purchase and enjoy the fun in support of the 2018 Rose Parade float that represents this community.

CALLING ALL BOWLERS

Tierra del Sol presents, “Pins for a Purpose” bowl-a-thon on Saturday, Feb. 24. Two sessions are offered: 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The fun will be found at Montrose Bowl. Registration fee is $25 per person; for more details visit https://tinyurl.com/y9dbf6po.

BRAND ASSOCIATES HOST MUSIC SERIES

The Brand Associates is sponsoring a series of concerts. All concerts are free and open to the public. A reception will follow each concert. 

 On Saturday, Feb. 24, at 2 p.m., Trio Emporte with Yong Mi Choi, flute, Kathy Oh, oboe, Tae Yeon Lim, piano.

The Brand Associates promote the Brand Library & Art Center as an arts, cultural, educational, and historic resource for the region. More information is available at http://www.associatesofbrand.org.

 Brand Library & Art Center is located in northwestern Glendale at 1601 W. Mountain St. Hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. There is ample free parking. Call (818) 548-2051 for more information.

GALA TICKETS ON SALE

The La Cañada Junior Women’s Club (LCJWC) invites all former and current members and their guests to an evening of dinner, drinks, dancing and surprises at a historic, Prohibition-era Flintridge estate at 6 p.m. on Feb. 24.

A Spanish Colonial Revivalist estate sets the backdrop for An Enchanted Evening at the Villa, the Juniors annual gala fundraiser. The home, once a Pasadena Showcase House of Design, was built in the 1920s to resemble a Spanish castle and includes a speakeasy bar hidden behind the wood panels in a study. The party benefits Ronald McDonald House and Five Acres, and features drinks and food, a silent auction, wine toss, and dancing on the expansive, multi-level grounds of the estate.

Tickets are $100. All current and former Juniors and their guests are welcome to attend. To RSVP, visit www.lcjwc.org.

Questions? Email reservations@lcjwc.org. 

ROMANCE, NASA AND WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATED 

On Sunday, Feb. 25 at 4 p.m. Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse presents the panel “Romance, Love & Lust: Is it all the same in YA Lit?” Moderator Cat Jordan brings together three other authors to examine the one constant in young adult literature: romantic relationships. Jordan (“Eight Days on Planet Earth”) and panelists Brandy Colbert (“Little & Lion”), Lauren Miller (“All Things New”) and Iva-Marie Palmer (“Romeo, Juliet & Jim”) will discuss reader expectations, staying in touch with your teen self while writing, and ask if love triangles will ever go away.

On Thursday, March 1 at 7 p.m., the bookstore will host a presentation by planetary astronomer and author Bonnie J. Buratti. Her book, “Worlds Fantastic. Worlds Familiar,” is a personal guided tour of NASA’s latest discoveries.

On March 8 at 7 p.m., author Lisa Schnebly Heidinger will make a presentation in conjunction with Women’s History Month. Her book, “The Journal of Sedona Schnebly”  is about her great-grandmother for whom the famous Arizona town was named. 

For more information on these presentations, 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.

NEXT MEETING OF MONTROSE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY

The Montrose African Violet Society is having its next club meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. at Descanso Gardens (Birch Room). The guest speaker is Mike Wronkowski, a certified nursery professional. He is presenting, “Creating a Backyard Orchard.”

Guests are always welcome to attend the meeting. Refreshments are served and friendships are made.   

For more information, call (323) 236-0104 or visit  www.montroseafricanviolets.weebly.com.

Descanso Gardens (Birch Room) 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge

DISCOVER DANCE WITH BENITA BIKE’S DANCEART

LA-based modern dance company Benita Bike’s DanceArt performs at the La Crescenta Library on Saturday, March 3 at 2 p.m. This is a free performance, supported in part by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and the Friends of the La Crescenta Library.

The company will perform “Pushing Time,” a quintet that pulses dramatically across the stage to the sounds of modern organ music, “In the Garden,” that brings an ancient garden to life with the sounds of night and Finnish vocal music, and excerpts from the Company’s newest dance.

For directions, company or program information, see www.danceart.org or call (818) 

470-5734 (DanceArt) or (818) 248-5313 (Library).

The La Crescenta Library is located at 2809 Foothill Blvd.

SPAIN ON SIERRA CLUB ROSTER

The Crescenta Valley Sierra Club will present Bruce Hale’s “Spain from Bilbao to Gibraltar” on Tuesday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library. 

Hale will show slides and provide commentary from his month-long trip to Spain last fall. Highlights of the program include Bilbao and the Basque Region and the Camino de Santiago, the famous pilgrimage route of Madrid, Seville and Granada.  During this armchair tour, enjoy Spain’s distinctive culture on the Iiberian Peninsula.  

The program begins following news of conservation and outings. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. Please contact Wayne Fisher at (818) 353-4181 for further information.

La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta 

ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION PLANNED

The community is invited to Glendale’s 68th Arbor Day observance on Tuesday, March 6 at 10 a.m. There will be light refreshments with program at 10:30 a.m. at the Casa Adobe de San Rafael.  

This event recognizes those making donations of trees, and donors meeting the deadline will be presented with a certificate. Arbor Day remarks will be made by Stephanie Landregan, who is the director for the Landscape Architecture Program and the Horticulture and Gardening Program at UCLA Extension.

Participate in beautifying the city by donating $50 for a 15-gallon tree or $150 for a specimen tree to be planted in available City of Glendale parks areas. The tree donation deadline is Feb. 28; go to www.GlendaleBeautiful.org to download the donation form to mail with a check, or to donate online with a credit card.  

Arbor Day activities are presented by Glendale Beautiful, a non-profit working for a beautiful and green Glendale, in cooperation with the city’s Community Services and Parks Department. 

 Questions? Contact Chris Chorebanian at (818) 424-3385.

Casa Adobe de San Rafael, 1330 Dorothy Drive, Glendale

GARDEN VARIETY GROUP EXHIBIT AT BRAND LIBRARY

Brand Library & Art Center presents Garden Variety, a group exhibition that explores the systems and experiences that encapsulate notions of timekeeping. Curated by Katie Bode, Garden Variety features work by Kristin Cammermeyer, Cameron Crone, Jenalee Harmon, Karen Kimmel, Bessie Kunath, Megan Mueller, Lydia Maria Pfeffer, Sam Scharf, Theresa Sterner, Arden Surdam, Sarah Ann Weber, Zach Trow, and John Zane Zappas.

Garden Variety will be on view at Brand Library & Art Center through March 16. The reception is free and open to the public. All artists will be in attendance. 

Exhibit hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

 Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 W. Mountain St. Glendale

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 are 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.

50PLUS PROGRAM AT DIGNITY

Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital 50plus Program offers monthly health and fitness lectures and classes and special discounts for those age 50 and older. On Feb. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Michelle Galanti, MA, will present Exercise for the Brain.

Lunch will be provided and seating is limited – first come, first served.

For more information, call (818) 502-2378 or email GMH-CommunityRelations@DignityHealth.org.

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

FUNDRAISER FOR ROCKHAVEN

A fundraising dine out night benefitting Friends of Rockhaven takes place at the Habit Burger Grill in La Cañada on Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Present the fundraising flyer (available at www.cvweekly.com/BETWEEN FRIENDS) and the FoR will receive 20% of the receipts generated.

The Habit is located at 990 Town Center Drive in La Cañada. See flyer below.

See flyer below for more info.

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.