GLENDALE KIWANIS 

The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On March 7 the club welcomes the Holy Family Builder’s Club. 

The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $25. All are welcome. 

The Club meets Friday afternoons at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado St. in Glendale.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED 

After a nearly six-year hiatus, The Glendale Historical Society’s popular home tour is back. This year’s “Treasured Tudors” home tour will be held on Sunday, May 4 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

  Volunteers are needed to serve as docents or help with check-in and other duties. Full-day or half-day shifts are available but full day is preferred. Lunch and snacks will be provided for full-day volunteers. Scripts and notes will be provided in advance and docent training will take place the day before the home tour.

Interested? To sign up, visit https://glendalehistorical.org/volunteer-ht and complete the survey by March 17.  

For more information call (818) 242-7447 or email events@glendalehistorical.org.

DANCING AS EXERCISE

Dancing As Exercise is a free ongoing weekly event sponsored by the Los Angeles County Park program for seniors (50 plus) as a form of staying healthy.

There is live music every Friday (note new day) from 10 a.m. to noon in the Park’s building at 3901 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta. Light refreshments and water are provided along with socialization and information about other park activities.

Dancing, per se, is not required; single persons are welcome.

JEWEL CITY KNITTERS MONTHLY MEETING

Jewel City Knitters will hold its monthly JCK Charity Knit and Crochet gathering on Saturday, March 8 from 2-3:30 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, email susandietel@yahoo.com.

CCLCF EVENTS

The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge hosts a variety of events for the community. Among them are:

• The 31st Annual Western Round Up on March 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are now on sale. The event includes face painting, petting zoo, train rides, carnival games and more.
• The Romeo (Retired Old Men Eating Out) Club is on the third Wednesday of each month. Meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at CCLCF. The next meeting is March 19.
• Bingo & Brunch is on Fridays through March 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Center. $5 registration fee. This event is geared for those 50 years and older.
• Sponsorships are now available for the enter’s cornhole tournament. To be a sponsor email executive director Betsy Ferguson at betsy@cclcf.org. Deadline to sponsor is April 24. Sign up now to take part in the cornhole tournament sponsored by CCLCF.
• Family bingo night and ice cream sundae bar, part of the LCF Chamber Fiesta Days celebration, is on Saturday, May 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The cost is $20 for adults, $10 for kids. Visit cclcc.org/events for more information.

The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge is located at 4469 Chevy Chase Drive in La Cañada Flintridge.

CANASTA IS CALLING

Canasta – an activity that will brighten your day with fun and relaxation. Those who have not played before – don’t worry; you will be taught! Come on Tuesday afternoons to play canasta from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Montrose Library, 2465 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose (818) 548-2048.

CELEBRATE NATIONAL STAMP COLLECTING MONTH 

Community members are invited to join the Glendale/La Crescenta Stamp Club, a community of stamp enthusiasts that meets regularly to share their passion for this timeless hobby.

The Glendale/La Crescenta Stamp Club meets every third Tuesday at the LA County Library – La Crescenta located at the corner of La Crescenta Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, 2809 Foothill Blvd., at 7 p.m. in the second floor community room.

For more information about the club and upcoming meetings, call (818) 903-4451.

THE DRAGON IN THE VALLEY

When the construction of the 210 Freeway threatened destruction of established La Cañada neighborhoods and many homes, the people of the community battled to keep the project at bay, even taking their fight all the way to Washington, D.C. The Bolton Hall speaker on March 8 at 1 p.m. will be Lanterman House archivist Julie Yamashita who will tell the dramatic story of the building of the road through La Cañada using images and materials from the Lanterman House archives.

Yamashita holds an MLIS in archival studies and an MA in art history/museum studies as well as memberships in several national and local archival societies.

  This event is free and open to the public and everyone is welcome. See that attached flyer for more information and share it with others who might be interested.

  Bolton Hall Museum, home of Little Landers Historical Society, is located at 10110 Commerce Ave. in Tujunga. 

Additional information is available from Little Landers Historical Society,(818) 352-3420 or BoltonHall.org or email llhs@boltonhall.org .

SMART-A-THON FUN PLANNED

The community is invited to put on their thinking caps and join Mary Pinola and the board of the Mary Pinola/CV Chamber Education Fund on Friday, March 14 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital council room.

Plenty of fun for this trivia contest! Proceeds will support the Education Fund which, to date, has given out over $410,000 to education programs throughout the Crescenta-Cañada Valley.

For more information, including signing up a team, visit pinolafund.org or call (818) 292-7912.

AN END TO ARTIFICIAL TURF

The Crescenta Valley Group of the Sierra Club is hosting a virtual event on Wednesday, March 19 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The topic – An End to Artificial Turf – explains why artificial turf is not sustainable or healthy to have in the environment. Chair of the Los Angeles Climate Reality Project Charles Miller will be making the presentation.

He has over two decades in environmental advocacy. He is a LEED green associate as well as a certified native plant and wildfire defense landscaper and his training includes a sustainability education from UCLA. He created the advocacy and consulting organization LA Native Plants, which promotes biodiversity through native landscaping. Miller is on the board of directors of Westwood Greenway, SoCal Stop Artificial Turf Task Force, and Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance and serves as the current commissioner for CD5 on the Los Angeles Community Forest Advisory Committee. He also serves as the Water Resources representative on the Metro Sustainability for Los Angeles County. He has served several terms with the Palms Neighborhood Council where he founded and serves as chair of the Green Committee. His background includes an MA in cinema production from USC and work as a globally represented and exhibited art photographer. 

Use this link to join the Zoom meeting on the date of the presentation: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82635365175?pwd=2OygE8Vbt5hADk9aG4fXWAMNiDiQxY.1 Meeting ID: 826 3536 5175 Passcode: 912557

LECTURE ON FOREST LAWN CHURCHES

On Thursday, March 20 at 7 p.m. The Glendale Historical Society will host a lecture by Dr. James Fishburne, museum director at Forest Lawn, on the historic architecture of Forest Lawn churches: The Little Church of the Flowers, Wee Kirk O’ the Heather and Church of the Recessional. The lecture will be given in The Little Church of the Flowers, Forest Lawn – Glendale.

Discover the history behind the original structures in the British Isles as well as the recreations in Glendale. 

Then on Sunday, March 23 at 1 p.m. a tour will be given of the inside the churches. Following the driving tour of the three churches is a wine reception with light refreshments. 

Tickets prices (below) include admission to both events. Visit eventbrite.com to purchase tickets, which are $50 plus a processing fee for non-TGHS members, $40 for TGHS members.

All parking is free; photography is not permitted.

Forest Lawn – Glendale is located at 1712 S. Glendale Ave. in Glendale.

‘DAPHNE’ COMING TO LA CANADA

The Independent Opera Company (IOC) continues its 2024-25 season with “Daphne,” a rarely- performed opera by German composer Richard Strauss. The opera will be fully staged with professional costumes, piano accompaniment, and performed by some of Los Angeles’ finest singers. Theresa Patten-Koeckert is a stage director and Galina Barskaya is artistic/music director. 

The opera will be performed in German with English supertitles at the historic La Cañada Congregational Church, 1200 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada Flintridge on March 21 and March 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Buy tickets online at https://www.independentoperacompany.org/ or https://independentopera.eventcube.io/or at the door. Advanced tickets are $30 general admission, $25 for children, students with ID and seniors (60 and up). Prices at the door will be $35 general admission, $30 for children, students with ID and seniors (60 and up).

FREE PASADENA VOCAL COMPETITION OPEN TO PUBLIC

The Pasadena Vocal Competition will award over $30,000 in prize money to eight finalists picked from a national pool of candidates. This free event on Saturday, March 22 at 7 p.m. is open to the public with each finalist singing two operatic arias and one musical theater selection. Also featured will be the winner of the Best Aria from a Composer of the African Diaspora. 

The event will be held in the Ramo Auditorium, California Institute of Technology, 1200 E. California Blvd. in Pasadena. Pasadenavocalcompetition.org

LA CAÑADA THURSDAY CLUB HOSTS INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON MODERN DEBUTANTE PROGRAM

Mothers (or fathers) of current high school sophomore girls are invited to attend an informational meeting on Monday, March 26 at 6 p.m. about the Thursday Club’s Modern Debutante Program. The meeting will take place at the Thursday Club at 4440 Woodleigh Lane. Club leaders will explain the requirements for Club membership and Program participation.

For more information, contact Alison McQuay at alisonmcquay@gmail.com.

OAKMONT LEAGUE HOSTING BENEFIT

On Saturday, March 29 The Oakmont League of Glendale will hold a benefit to raise funds in support of its scholarship program and to support its giving to the YWCA domestic violence program.

“A Swanky Speakeasy” will be held at the Oakmont County Club, 3100 Country Club Drive in Glendale. The evening will feature a bourbon tasting, signature 1920s cocktails, bingo with prizes, a live auction and a Raise The Paddle for the YWCA, as well as a sumptuous dinner. Dressing in 1920s attire will add a touch of fun and flair to the evening.

There will be a short presentation by the YWCA’s new director about how local help is making an impact for women and their families in the domestic violence program. 

Tickets went on sale Feb. 18; visit oakmontleague.com to purchase.

Sponsorships available. Contact contact@oakmontleague.com for more information on how to become a sponsor.

For more information on The Oakmont League or this event contact The Oakmont League at contact@oakmontleague.com.

FRITZ COLEMAN’S SHOW EXTENDS AT THE EL PORTAL 

“Unassisted Residency,” the live comedy performance by TV personality Fritz Coleman that features special guests, has been extended at the El Portal Theatre in the Monroe Forum, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood. 

Shows are on Sundays at 3 p.m. on March 30 and April 27, 2025. Further 2025 dates to be announced.

Admission is $40 for general admission; $50 for cocktail table seating.

  Online ticketing is available at https://www.elportaltheatre.com/fritzcoleman.html.

FRIENDS OF ROCKHAVEN PRESENTS ‘ART ON THE ROCKS’

The Friends of Rockhaven presents “Art on the Rocks,” a women’s arts and crafts fair, on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Luke’s of the Mountains, 2563 Foothill Blvd.

ANGEL GALA PRESENTED BY CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY

Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley (Cancer Support Community) announced its 35th annual Angel Gala on Saturday, April 26 at The Langham Hotel Pasadena. This year’s gala theme “Rise Together” is a celebration of unity and collective strength.

  According to Patricia Ostiller, chief executive officer, Cancer Support Community, the organization will donate up to $100,000 of the funds raised at the gala to Pasadena Community Foundation’s (PCF) Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery Fund (Eaton Fire Fund).

  Proceeds from the Angel Gala will directly support Cancer Support Community’s free programs, which include support groups, educational workshops, healthy lifestyle classes and one-on-one counseling designed to improve the quality of life for families affected by cancer. The evening will also include a gourmet dinner, live entertainment, and a program featuring inspiring stories from cancer survivors and leaders in the community. Guests can participate in live and silent auctions with exclusive items and experiences available. For more information, to purchase tickets, or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, visit https://cancersupport.link/AG2025 or contact Cancer Support Community at events@cancersupportsgv.org or (626) 796-1083. 

ACTIVITIES AT SUNLAND SENIOR CENTER

The Sunland Senior Center offers a selection of classes and activities daily. Whether seniors are looking to exercise or dance or are interested in art, theater, or knitting, the Center has something for everyone. Sunland also hosts bingo on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and a movie matinee on the big screen at 1 p.m. on Thursdays; on Mondays and Fridays there is country line dancing from noon-1:30 p.m. The Sunland Senior Center runs programming from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. with a donations-based lunch served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

Sunland Senior Center is located at 8640 Fenwick St. in Sunland. For further information, call (818) 353-9571. These special events are free.