GLENDALE KIWANIS 

The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On April 4 Dawna Jakubecy from Cayenne Wellness will make a presentation. 

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.

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 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.

STATE OF THE HOSPITAL

All are invited to hear the USC Verdugo Hills Hospital CEO and senior leadership team discuss their strategies and patient-centered initiatives in the evolving healthcare landscape.

The presentation will be today, Thursday, April 3 at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital council rooms C&D from 10:15 to noon.

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital council rooms C & D are located at 1812 Verdugo Blvd. in Glendale 91208.

RENAISSANCE PLEASURE FAIRE RETURNS TO SOCAL

The world’s original Renaissance Pleasure Faire returns to Southern California at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Saturdays and Sundays, April 5 through May 18. Tickets are $44 for adults and $22 for children aged 5-12. Children aged 4 and under are always admitted at no charge. 

For more information about themed events, entertainment, food and more, visit RenFair.com/SoCal.

HISTORIAN PAUL R. SPITZZERI TO SPEAK ON THE AEROPLANE COMPANY

Historian Paul R. Spitzzeri will give a free talk on April 6 at 2 p.m. at the Monrovia Public Library about the short life of Monrovia’s “Safer Aeroplane Company,” a 1914 aviation company that promised great things with its “tandem monoplane” design.

Sponsored by the Monrovia Historical Society, the talk, titled “It Will Cause a Sensation in the World of Aviation Someday: The Brief History of the Safer Aeroplane Company of Monrovia 1914,” will be presented by Spitzzeri, museum director at the Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum and a recognized historian of California with writings published in numerous historical journals and anthologies.

The Monrovia Historical Society brings Monrovia history to the public through special events; the Legacy Project, its online database of images and documents; and through The Anderson House, which it maintains and furnishes to portray Monrovia life in the late 1800s.

GIRL SCOUTS HOSTING TASTING BEE

The Crescenta Valley/Glendale Service Units of the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles are hosting its 39th annual International Tasting Bee on World Thinking Day, April 6, at the Montrose Program Center, 2732 Montrose Ave. from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Girls will dress in costume, decorate their booths and serve “tastes” of foods representative of their country. Everyone is invited to attend Bee

Admission is $10 for non-Scouts which includes 30 “tastes.”

For more information, contact Susie and Suzanomaly@gmail.com.

WORKSHOP OFFERED AT STONE BARN NATURE CENTER

The Stone Barn Nature Center at Deukmejian Wilderness Park in La Crescenta/Glendale is having an Intro to Nature Journaling and the 5 Basic Component Skills to Drawing Workshop on April 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. These are offered through the Trail and Open Space Program.

Additional meet ups are on May 13 and June 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Nature Journaling is the sweet spot between art, science, observation and curiosity. Presenting a new volunteer-led program, this adult workshop is an introduction to the basics of nature journaling. Monthly meet ups follow. 

All levels of nature journaling experience welcome. To RSVP, please visit GlendaleCA.gov/Trails.

Deukmejian Wilderness Park. 3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA. 91214

FOOTHILL CONNECTIONS TO OLD LOS ANGELES

Long before there was a Foothill Boulevard or Honolulu Avenue, when miners and homesteaders called our local hills their homes, important links to the dusty little Los Angeles pueblo were forged.  From judges to winemakers and from nuns to no-gooders, people found their way to the area and discovered its charms. 

All are invited to the Bolton Hall Museum’s 2nd Saturday program on April 12 at 1 p.m. to hear the stories of these hardy folks and their connections to the local hills. 

The presenter for this program is Crescenta Valley’s history hunter Craig Durst. He will help us understand the connections established by these early pioneers.        

            This event is free and open to the public and everyone is welcome.  

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 by calling (818) 352-3420 or visiting https://www.boltonhall.org or emailing llhs@boltonhall.org.

GLENDALE MOOSE HOLDS SWING DANCE NIGHT

Glendale Moose is holding Swing Dance Night on Sunday, April 13 from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall, 4011 La Crescenta Ave..

Admission is $15 per person and dance music will be provided by DJ Steve Salazar.

For more information call (818) 249-1829.

This event is open to all Glendale Moose Lodge #641 members and their qualified guests.

BURBANK AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY

The Burbank African Violet Society will be having its next club meeting on Thursday morning April 17 at 10 a.m. at The Little Whit Chapel Christian Church, 1711 N. Avon St. in Burbank.

  The club will be celebrating its 39^th anniversary at the meeting. The learning lab will be “Grooming Your Project Plant.” The program will be a video, “Perfectly Pittman,” featuring Hortense Pittman, past president of AVSA and a hybridizer of African violets.

  The meetings include show ‘n’ tell, questions and answers, raffle and silent auction tables; refreshments are served and friendships are made. 

  Guests are always welcome to attend the meetings. For more information call (661) 940-3990 or reference the website

www. burbankafricanviolets.weebly.com.

CALTECH BAND PRESENTS ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

The Caltech Jazz Band, under the direction of Barb Catlin, presents the annual Jazz Festival featuring three groups: The Caltech Jazz Band, the Teryn Ré Quartet, and Bobby Bradford and Friends. This outdoor concert will be held on Saturday, April 19 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the Hameetman Patio. The festival is outside with limited seating. Bring A folding chair, blankets and picnic items. Parking is free.

  The Caltech Jazz Band will open the festival with music by Mary Lou Williams, Jessika Smith, Thad Jones, Duke Ellington and movements from Carla Bley’s “National Anthem Suite.”

BINGO FEVER AT USC-VHH

The USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation – Women’s Council is holding a bingo event on April 24 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Refreshments will be served; alcoholic beverage are $5. Tickets for bingo are $50; proceeds support Nursing Continuing Education, the Nurse Residency Program and Professional Nursing Conference participation. Donations are also accepted. Sponsorships available.

RSVP by April 17 to Barbara.Jordan@med.usc.edu.

CCLCF EVENTS

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

• The Romeo (Retired Old Men Eating Out) Club is on the third Wednesday of each month. The Club meets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at CCLCF. 
• 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.

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. 

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. 

The show is on Sunday at 3 p.m. on April 27. Admission is $40 for general admission; $50 for cocktail table seating.

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

VERDUGO MOUNTAINS 10K TRAIL RUN & HIKE

The Verdugo Mountains 10K Trail Run & Hike takes place at Brand Park on May 4 from 8 a.m. to noon.

For more information and to register, visit RunTheVerdugos.com.

Brand Park is located at 1601 W. Mountain St. in Glendale.

SUNLAND-TUJUNGA HISTORIC HOME TOUR

The long-awaited S-T Historic Home tour, conducted by Little Landers Historical Society, is on May 10 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Some amazing historical sites will be open for guests included a fort, a castle, a sanctuary, a pioneer rock home and the S-T very own pioneer cemetery will be open to visitors.

Volunteers are needed to help us with preparations and volunteer docents and support team members will greet and assist visitors at each location on tour day. Training will be provided and each volunteer will receive a pair of tickets for the tour. Tour day volunteers will be assigned a morning or afternoon shift and will be able to take the tour when “off duty.” 

Or perhaps folks would like to be a ticketed tour visitor.

To get in on the fun by volunteering or attending the tour as a visitor, please email LLHS@BoltonHall.org, leave a message at (818) 352-3420, or get more information and purchase tickets at https://www.boltonhall.org/.

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.