GLENDALE ART ASSOCIATION NEWS

The Glendale Art Association April meeting is at BMAI (note new location) on Thursday, April 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Fernando Olea said that he’s not sure that “talking about his art” is productive, so he is more likely to talk about his passion for art, which began as a young child, and about the overcoming of obstacles in his desire to be an artist. He added that made him stronger.

The cost to attend is $5 for members; paintings submitted to mini show $3 each.

For more info, contact Honor Haase at (818) 248-7373. www.glendaleartassociation.com

BMAI is located at 2228 Florencita Dr. in Montrose (near the Montrose post office).

CRIME SAFETY ON
LCRWA AGENDA

Today, April 13, the La Crescenta Valley Republican Women Federation hosts Byron Wall, comedic specialist in the field of personal safety, at the Oakmont Country Club. He will share tips on personal safety (with a sense of humor) and his method is entertaining while educating. The luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets to the luncheon and presentation are $30 each.

Please make reservations by calling Ellen Hedrick at (818) 248-0924 or Margaret Lyons, at (818) 248-4996.

Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Dr., Glendale

PANEL DISCUSSION ON ‘WRITING QUEER PERSPECTIVES’

Today, Thursday, April 13 at 7 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse presents “DIVERSITY OF DESIRE: Writing Queer Perspectives,” an authors’ panel that brings together Southern California’s most exciting emerging LGBT voices to talk about writing. Their novels feature LGBT characters in diverse contexts and environments, from Louisiana to Chicago to Boston to Florida. Each of these writers – Erin Judge, the moderator, along with Catie Disabato, Dan Lopez, and Martin Pousson – deals with the specificities of individual characters and their circumstances, as well as navigating the overarching politics of our society and the evolution of social perspectives.

Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse is located at 1010 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge, at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Angeles Crest Highway. For more information, call (818) 790-0717.

SPRING CONCERT BY CALTECH CHAMBER SINGERS

The Caltech Chamber Singers, directed by Nancy Sulahian, present their spring concert on Saturday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Dabney Lounge.

Music will include English madrigals by Morley, Farmer and Bennet; selections from Byrd Mass for Five Voices; quartets by Rossini; German part songs by Mendelssohn, Schumann, Brahms; and folksong arrangements and solos.

Admission is free and no tickets are required. For more information, call (626) 395-3295.

AAUW TO HEAR STATE PRESIDENT

AAUW state president Donna Mertens will discuss “AAUW California: Public Policy” at the Pasadena branch meeting on Saturday April 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the Women’s City Club of Pasadena. Selection of Tech Trek students also will be discussed.

Due to the generosity of the Arcadia branch, more tech students will be chosen than in the past. Also the nominating committee is seeking candidates to complete board positions.

Lunch is $21 with reservations due by April 7 to Gloria Reynolds, (626) 798-3896 or email gloriareynolds4588@att.net.

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

CLINTON AT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley presents Edmond J. Clinton III discussing and signing “Clifton’s and Clifford Clinton: A Cafeteria and a Crusader” at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 17 at the Center for Spiritual Living-La Crescenta.

“Clifton’s Cafeteria” might just be the most famous restaurant in the history of L.A. Not just because of the movie stars who showed up (there were plenty), but because real people ate there. Millions of them since 1931. Nobody forgot that if a hungry person couldn’t pay, that was okay.

The Golden Rule: That’s what the place was all about. So everybody came. Clifford Clinton owned Clifton’s – all of them – and everything he did was about doing unto others. Nobody was going hungry on his watch.

And when he saw corruption in his City of Angels, he went after it. He led a campaign to recall the mayor. He cleaned up the town. His story is as good as it gets –straight outta Raymond Chandler, only real – and Clifford Clinton’s never-published story, and more stuff about L.A., won’t be believed.

For more information on the event visit http://www.cvhistory.org.

For more information on the book visit https://www.angelcitypress.com/products/clin.

Center for Spiritual Living-La Crescenta (at the intersection of Dunsmore and Santa Carlotta avenues) 4845 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta.

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. at the sanctuary of Glendale City Church.

The next concert is on April 19 and features the Calico Winds performing works for woodwind quintet by Darius Milhaud and Claude Arrieu.

For more information, email glendalesda@gmail.com or call (818) 244-7241.

Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Ave. (at Isabel) in Glendale.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

On Saturday, April 22 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. celebrate Earth Day at a joint event held at Finn Community Garden, the Sunland-Tujunga Public Library and North Valley City Hall at 7747 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga. Talk to native plant experts, Sierra Club reps and experts on sustainability. Learn how to protect the environment and enjoy the outdoors with free shade tree and vegetable plant giveaways, the first Kids Gardening Club meeting, and a make-your-own-owl-box demonstration. Co-hosted by the Sunland Tujunga Neighborhood Council’s reps for the Sustainability Alliance, Animal Issues, Regions 1 & 4, the Howard Finn Community Garden & Sunland-Tujunga Public Library.

FREE WOMEN’S HEALTH SEMINAR

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital will host a free women’s health seminar and luncheon on Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the hospital’s council rooms. Physicians and health professionals will cover a wide variety of topics including work-life balance, overactive bladder, coronary conditions, skin care and aging, HPV vaccine, arthritis, Eastern medicine/acupuncture and chiropractic care. RSVP requested to cecilia.pyzow@med.usc.edu or (818) 952-4729.

CALTECH SYMPHONY TO PERFORM

The Caltech Symphony under the direction of Allen Robert Gross will present an afternoon of concerto movements featuring Caltech student soloists on Sunday, April 23. The concert will be in Ramo Auditorium at 3:30 p.m. Admission is free and no tickets are required.

Cellist Joe Iverson will perform the first movement of Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto. Pianist Jared Filseth will perform the first movement of Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano concerto. Violinist Sean Symon will play the third movement of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. Hornist Jamie Sue Rankin will perform Richard Strauss’ Horn Concerto No. 1.

The concert opens with Mozart’s overture to Cosí fan tutte.

For more information, call (626) 395-3295.

GHS PRESENTS RESTORATION EXPO

A fun and instructive day of exhibitors, guest speakers, and tours of an authentically restored Victorian home will highlight The Glendale Historical Society’s second annual Restoration Expo at the Doctors House Lawn and Gazebo at Brand Park, 1601 W. Mountain St. in Glendale. The event will take place on Sunday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The 2017 Restoration Expo includes informative talks led by preservation experts as well as exhibits by dozens of restoration specialists and contractors, landscape and interior design professionals, period and reproduction tile and hardware suppliers, and many other valuable resources.

At this event, owners of older properties will have a unique opportunity to learn practical information from a variety of sources that will assist them in what can be a challenging task: how to restore and rehabilitate historic structures to meet the needs of 21st century living. The afternoon will feature presentations in the Doctors House Gazebo on such topics as energy efficiency and sustainability; preserving vintage tiles and woodwork, such as original windows and doors; and restoring California native landscapes.

Tours of the Doctors House Museum, a fully restored 1890 Queen Anne-Eastlake Victorian home, will be provided to participants throughout the day.

The event is free and open to the public. Parking is available at Brand Park and on Mountain Street and adjacent streets.

FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB

Foothills Community Toastmasters Club is having an open house and potluck on Monday, April 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. All are invited.

For more information, call (818) 749-6483 or email fctm.club@gmail.com.

The event takes place at 10700 Hillrose Circle in Sunland.

NEXT MEETING OF MONTROSE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY

The Montrose African Violet Society is having its next club meeting on Wednesday, April 26 at 10 a.m. at Descanso Gardens (Birch Room). The program will be a discussion in the final preparations for the upcoming AVSA judged shown and sale.

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

GLA READIES FOR MIXER

The Glendale Latino Assn. is hosting its next mixer on April 27. “Carnaval in Glendale” will be held at Gauchos Village from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. All contributions and sponsorships benefit the GLA annual scholarship fund.

Gauchos Village is located at 135 N. Maryland Ave. in Glendale.

‘DREAM PORTAL’ AT ADAMS SQUARE

The Adams Hill Neighborhood Association is hosting “Dream Portal: Once Upon a Time” by artist Colleen M. Kelly at the Adams Square mini-park at 1020 Palmer Ave. in Glendale.

Kelly’s site-specific installation is the sixth art installation to be mounted inside the landmark gas station by City of Glendale Library, Arts and Culture in cooperation with Community Services and Parks. The city program was initiated in 2015. The exhibition will be on view through April 27.

Kelly’s installation utilizes objects that are mostly older than the 1930s era gas station itself and the objects are meant to evoke personal memories. Kelly will ask reception attendees of all ages to write their dreams and wishes on pieces of paper and she will place them in small bottles as part of the exhibition – a tactile approach to personal expression serving as an antidote to the many electronic devices we now use to communicate.

BINGO TO BENEFIT LCFTRA

A bingo game is being held at Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge on April 28 at 5:30 p.m. to benefit the La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Assn.

Tickets cost $40 per player that includes social hour snacks, one bingo book, dauber, dessert, coffee and tea service. Dinner is also available for $10 from Dinah’s Chicken.

Mail checks to LCFTRA, P.O. Box 253, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91012 or pay online at lcftra.org.

Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge, 4469 Chevy Chase Drive

CELEBRATING INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY

On Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse celebrates Independent Bookstore Day with activities for all ages, including poetry events in conjunction with National Poetry Month (April). Among other offerings that day are a special story with a guest author Laura Knight; visits from the store’s favorite therapy dogs Cedar, Blondie and Luke; poetry readings for and by children and adults; and an appearance by K.R. Levin who, besides sharing his book “The Kids from Folden,” is also bringing props he created for TV’s “LabRats” and “Wizards of Waverly Place.” There will also be a display of Lego art by second grade students from Paradise Canyon Elementary School. Plus there will be lots of giveaways and a drawing to win a tote bag full of books.

Visit the store’s website www.flintridgebooks.com or Facebook page for detailed information.

For more information, contact Gail Mishkin at (818) 790-0717.

Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse is located at 1010 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada, at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and the Angeles Crest Highway. Parking is in the rear of the store.

At Once Upon A Time bookstore, there will be a book signing with author Susan Bernardo and illustrator Courtenay Fletcher for their new book, “The Big Adventures of Tiny House.” The signing is on at 11 a.m. at Once Upon a Time, 2207 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose.

In “The Big Adventures of Tiny House,” the women transform their diverse experiences into a book that celebrates the art of living life your own way, learning to trust yourself, and not worrying about what everybody else is doing. It also explores salvaging the pieces of something lost to create something new and beautiful.

“The Big Adventures of Tiny House” is aimed at children ages 3 to 8 and begins when an old farmhouse gets salvaged and recycled into Tiny, a snug little house with a big heart – and wheels! With the help of Big Truck, Tiny sets off across America to discover if he is still a real home.

BOLTON HALL MUSEUM PLANT SALE

Little Landers Historical Society announced the April return of the famous LLHS Plant Sale on April 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This annual fundraiser for the benefit of Bolton Hall Museum will be held in the C&M parking area adjacent to C&M Printing at 10034 Commerce Ave. in Tujunga.

Plants are locally and lovingly grown by volunteers in the community and are ready to decorate homes and/or gardens.

Donations of plants, pots and garden items for the sale may be delivered to C&M’s parking area on the day prior to the sale, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Donors are asked to contact Bolton Hall Museum to confirm participation and arrange for any needed pick up of sale donation items.

Additional information is available from Little Landers Historical Society, (818) 352-3420; www.littlelandershistoricalsociety.org or email littlelanders@verizon.net.

SIERRA CLUB HOSTS KARINE ARMEN

The Verdugo Hills Chapter of the Sierra Club invites the public to attend its monthly meeting and slide presentation on Monday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. at La Crescenta Library. Karine Armen is the guest speaker.

Armen traveled to Ecuador twice in 2016. She captured many interesting photos during the procession in Semana Santa on Good Friday and visited Otavalo and Cuenca, where she learned about the local culture and took photos. She studied Spanish in Quito and Cuenca.

Armen holds an M.A. in education administration and a B.A. in photography and social work. She is fluent in English, Armenian, Farsi and Spanish. Armen is an elementary school teacher, writer and photographer.

For more information contact Karine Armen at photokarine@hotmail.com.

La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta

‘MAN MADE’ COMING TO BRAND LIBRARY

Brand Library & Art Center presents Man Made, an exhibition that explores the urban ecology of our built environment through the distinctive artwork of seven women: Jacqueline Bell Johnson, Anita Bunn, Chelsea Dean, Jennifer Gunlock, Jenene Nagy, Michelle Robinson and Sinziana Velicescu. Each artist, through her own unique practice, honors the physical act of creation and expands the language of environmental engagement. By exploring different ways of seeing, representing and connecting ubiquitous forms, shapes and objects in our surroundings, the artist abstracts reality, resulting in beautiful, anomalous truths, seemingly prophetic vistas, and meticulously rendered constructions.

The exhibition will be on view through May 6.

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

PLANNING ‘BRAS FOR A CAUSE’

The 14th Annual Bras for a Cause fundraiser will be held on April 29, 2017 at the Oakmont Country Club in Glendale. All are invited to support this year’s event, “Embrace the Goddess in You,” by attending and/or sponsoring the event.

Soroptimist International of Glendale’s mission is to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Its vision is to see that women and girls in the local community and around the world have the resources and opportunities needed to reach their full potential and live their dreams.

Proceeds raised from the event will help support breast cancer and other women’s healthcare services in the local area and provide nonprofit organizations with financial grants for programs directed at helping women and girls – programs that empower and educate young women to be the best they can be and to give them the tools they need to be successful in life.

For more information, contact Jory Potts, Soroptimist International of Glendale

sponsorship chair, at (310) 922-2618 or via email at JPOTTS@CBank.com.

BOOK SIGNING FOR SWEENEY

On Wednesday, May 3 at 1 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse hosts a talk and signing for Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, author of “The Nest.” The book, just released in paperback, is a warm, funny and acutely perceptive debut novel about four adult siblings and the fate of the shared inheritance that has shaped their choices and their lives.


Every family has its problems, but the Plumb family stands out as spectacularly dysfunctional. Years of simmering tensions finally reach a breaking point on a cold afternoon in New York City as Melody, Beatrice, and Jack Plumb gather to confront their older brother, Leo, freshly released from rehab. Months earlier, an inebriated Leo got behind the wheel of a car with a 19-year-old waitress as his passenger. The ensuing accident has endangered the Plumbs’ joint trust fund, “The Nest,” which they are months away from finally receiving. Meant by their deceased father to be a modest mid-life supplement, the Plumb siblings have watched The Nest’s value soar along with the stock market and have been counting on the money to solve a number of self-inflicted problems.



In this tender, entertaining, and deftly written debut, Sweeney brings a remarkable cast of characters to life to illuminate what money does to relationships, what happens to our ambitions over the course of time, and the fraught yet unbreakable ties we share with those we love.

Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse is located at 1010 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge, at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Angeles Crest Highway. For more information, call (818) 790-0717.

GCPEA HOLDING FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON

The Parent Education Program at Glendale Community College – GCPEA – is celebrating its 65th anniversary with a luncheon on May 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oakmont Country Club. Tickets are $45 per person and include lunch, a ticket for the grand prize drawing and valet parking. All are invited to celebrate and support GCPEA.

For more information, email fundraising@gcpea.org.

VERDUGO MOUNTAINS 10K TRAIL RUN AND HIKE

Registration is now open for the Verdugo Mountains 10K presented by Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center to benefit the Glendale Parks & Open Space Foundation. The 7th Annual Verdugo Mountains 10K will take place on Sunday, May 7. The 6.2 miles and 1,735 foot elevation gain will make for one Sunday morning never to forget! The race begins promptly at 8 a.m. in Brand Park, 1601 W. Mountain St. Glendale.

After the race, participants are invited to enjoy a free pancake breakfast. There will also be a Race Expo, offering an opportunity for local health and fitness related businesses and nonprofits to exhibit their wares.

For more information visit www.RunTheVerdugos.com and follow @Verdugo10K on Twitter for updates.

VARIED ARTWORK ON DISPLAY

Brand Library & Art Center presents the artwork of Amabelle Aguiluz, Sarajo Frieden, Wakana Kimura, Karin Lanzoni and Hiroko Yoshimoto in an exhibition that embraces the fluid and instinctive nature of each artist’s practice while honoring the sophistication of their invention.

Purely non-representational or suggestively figurative, the works in this exhibition are deeply felt and allusive. Created in a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, and installation, the works are inspirited by nature with vivid compositions of organic complexity. Intuitive forms emerge, driven by the technical facility of each artist, engaging the viewer in the thought provoking pursuit of meaning.

The exhibit is from May 13 through July 1 with an opening reception on May 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Brand Library & Art Center is located at 1601 W. Mountain St. in Glendale.

STRAUSS ON MUSIQUES ROSTER

The next presentation of Salon de Musiques is on May 7. Titled “Love & Nostalgia,” it will celebrate three American and British composers Samuel Barber, Rebecca Clarke and Amy Beach with an exquisite chamber music program for voice, strings and piano.

The program will be performed by Elissa Johnston, soprano, Ambroise Aubrun and Chiai Tajima, violins, Jonathan Moerschel, viola, Eric Byers, 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.

IDYLLWILD SHOWCASE LOCAL ARTISTS

The talents of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s artist members will be showcased May 11-14 in a show held in conjunction with the Idyllwild Community Center’s “Idyllwild’s Got Talent Weekend.” The four-day show will feature original artwork on exhibit in the gallery at Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery, 54301 N. Circle Drive. Original art will also be featured at nine local galleries and art hot spots. Elevating the weekend art experience, live artist demonstrations will set up around town on Saturday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

After touring local galleries and art hot spots, the public is invited to attend an artist reception from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. With light appetizers provided by the AAI and wine available for purchase, attendees will get the opportunity to mingle with the artists and meet the guest judge.

Ribbons will be awarded to four categories – 2D, 3D, photography/digital and wearable art. All artwork will be available for purchase starting on May 11.

The Art Alliance of Idyllwild is a volunteer-based, nonprofit organization that features art events throughout the year. Visit www.artinidyllwild.org for more information.

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.

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

T.O.P.S. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly – is a self-accountability group meeting held every Monday. Weigh in is from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

An hour meeting follows in the education building of Center for Spiritual Living, 4845 Dunsmore (at Santa Carlotta). For more information, call and leave a message for T.O.P.S. at (818) 957-8442.

A meeting is also held in Sunland on Thursdays. Weigh-in is at 6:30 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m. at New Hope Community Church, 10438 Oro Vista St., Sunland. Contact Jeanie Druebert at (818) 353-5015.

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.