Mental Health Discussion
For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Allison Smith is hosting an event at the La Crescenta Library community room from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 8. She will make a presentation regarding mental health issues, followed by a presentation by Joanna Linkchorst of Friends of Rockhaven touching on the area’s former sanitarium. A psychologist is expected to speak about her experiences with those dealing with mental health issues.
This is a free event.
La Crescenta Library community room is located at 2809 Foothill Blvd. in the upper rear of the library.

Surviving Sexual Assault Seminar
On Saturday, April 14, the University of Southern California Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) is holding a free seminar entitled “Having Courageous Conversations About Sexual Assault.” The event aims to create a safe space for survivors, advocates and community members alike to discuss the incidence of sexual assault, legal resources and surviving trauma. Speakers and topics include: The Role of Sexual Assault Response Teams (S.A.R.T.), Field Investigations and the Barriers to Discovery, A Survivor’s Story: Overcoming the Trauma and Finding the Courage to Move On: Cognitive Restructuring.
The event will be held at USC-VHH at 1812 Verdugo Blvd. in Glendale (4th floor Council Room) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary parking, continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
To RSVP or learn more, visit uscvhh.org/stop-sexual-assault.

Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?
Many people are like Indiana Jones and have a fear of snakes. For those who are like him, here’s a chance to learn more about snakes, other reptiles and amphibians.
On Saturday, April 7, the “Snake it Up” program will be presented at Deukmejian Wilderness Park. From 9 a.m. until noon, friends from the Southwestern Herpetologists Society will share their passion and knowledge for “herps.” The morning starts with a lecture on native snakes, lizards and amphibians (live animals will be in attendance) in the Trails and Open Space Office (Ranch House). Then participants are moving outside (rain or shine) for a moderately easy 1.5-mile hike through the park in search of local frogs and other amphibians.
This event is free, but a spot must be reserved by calling (818) 548-3795.
Deukmejian Wilderness Park, 3429 Markridge Road, La Crescenta

‘Eurydice’ Coming to GCC
“Eurydice,” by Sarah Ruhl, will be staged by the Glendale Community College Theatre Arts Dept. for a two-weekend run in the Auditorium Mainstage Theatre beginning today, April 5. Theatre arts instructor Melissa Randel is the director.
In this modernized retelling of the myth of Eurydice and Orpheus, nothing is as it seems – stones can talk, rooms are made out of string and the devil rides a tricycle.
Performances are April 5, 6, 7, 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. and April 7, 8 and 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 for students and seniors. Tickets may be purchased online at www.glendalearts.org or at the box office. For information go to www.glendale.edu/theatre.
The college is located at 1500 N. Verdugo Road.