GLENDALE KIWANIS

The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Friday, April 26, Adria Navarro, Ph.D., Community Resource Center for Aging – USC-VHH, will be speaking.

The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $20. All are welcome.

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

RENAISSANCE PLEASURE FAIRE

The original Renaissance Faire returns to Irwindale at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area Saturdays and Sundays now through May 19 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. at 15501 E. Arrow Highway in Irwindale. Service animals welcome but no pets allowed. Costume weapons must be sheathed and peace-tied.

More info available at (626) 969-4750.

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 Wednesday 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.

CANASTA IS CALLING

Canasta – an activity that will brighten your day with fun and relaxation. Those who have not played before – don’t worry; we will teach you! 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. 

DESCENT INTO HISTORY: FOREST LAWN’S GREAT MAUSOLEUM LECTURE & TOUR

Today, Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. at The Little Church of the Flowers – Forest Lawn Glendale, a behind-the-scenes lecture by Dr. James Fishburne, Forest Lawn Museum director, will be presented. “Back In Time: Origins of Great Mausoleum” will be followed by Q&A. Discover the hidden stories and fascinating history behind this iconic resting place.

Then on Sunday, April 28 at 1 p.m., there will be a walking tour through the original levels of the Great Mausoleum followed by a wine reception with light refreshments.

Knowledgeable guides will take ticketholders on a walking tour descending through the original lower three levels of the mausoleum and on a journey back in time, unveiling the rich history and hidden artworks along the way. Discover sculptures, stained glass windows, and architectural features in areas unseen by most Forest Lawn visitors. There is also a scavenger hunt.

Tickets are $50, $40 for The Glendale Historical Society members.

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

Forest Lawn is located on South Glendale Avenue in Glendale.

CCLCF HOSTS UPCOMING FREE EVENTS

Today, Thursday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Covenant Cat Rescue will be hosting Seniors for Seniors cat adoption day at Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge. Low-rate adoption fees.

The one-hour special, “Art Happens Here With John Lithgow,” premieres on PBS Friday, April 26 from 10 – 11 p.m.

John Lithgow shares his passion for arts education by joining students and teachers at four Los Angeles arts organizations, including the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge. Tune in as he joins local teens ceramics class and has fun learning to make his first ceramic pot.

On Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28, CCLCF        is having auditions for “Mean Girls – High School Version” directed by Caren Saiet. Auditions are by appointment only. Casting for singers/dancers, 14-18 years old. The performances are June 28 – 30.

To sign up, visit: https://tinyurl.com/26kmnpbx.

Stagecraft interns are sought for the summer production of “Mean Girls – High School Version.” Interns will build sets and props for the show.

Two internships are available. Interns will meet on Saturdays from May 11 – June 22. Interns work with professional scenic carpenter Morgan Rusler on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon at the LCF Tournament of Roses workshop. To apply, visit cclcf.org/news.

Applications due by April 27; interviews are May 1 – 3.

On Saturday, May 4 from 1-6 p.m. CCLCF is hosting its first ever cornhole tournament and chili cook-off. Seeking sponsors for the event. Sponsors receive custom cornhole board sets and a score tower with their logo. To participate, entry costs are $60 for two people for the cornhole tournament, which includes chili cook-off tasting tickets and prizes for the winning team. The cost to enter the chili cook-off is $20 per entry with prizes for first, second and third place. Wanted: Chili cook-off entries!

Tasting tickets are: chili – $5/ticket and beer – $20/tickets. Street Taco lunch from Nana’s Kitchen and craft beer from Audio Graph Beer Co.
Buy tickets at cclcf.org/events or call (818) 790-4353.

Visit cclcf.org/events/#fundraisers for ticket information.

For more information on sponsorship tiers and perks, visit or call cclcf.org/events at (818) 790-4353.

On Saturday, May 25 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. CCLCF is having a family bingo night and ice cream sundae bar (ice cream provided by Handel’s) sponsored by Engel & Völkers/Carrie Grochow. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for kids.

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

ONE NIGHT IN VEGAS

Our Lady of Lourdes School is hosting One Night In Vegas on Friday, April 26, an event for people age 21 and older offering a chance to play casino games, enjoy dinner, cocktails and dancing. There will be live and silent auctions of many amazing prizes, trips, jewelry and more! Tickets are just $75 per person or $800 for a VIP table of 10. Doors open at 6 p.m.

The event is at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Parish Hall, 10275 Tujunga Canyon Blvd. in Tujunga. Cocktail attire.

For more information, visit www.ollgala.com; Venmo payment to OLLPTO49 or call (818) 353-1106.

NARCAN TRAINING/DISTRIBUTION + PRESCRIPTION OPIOID TAKE BACK EVENT

CHLA Health Outcomes and Policy Effects (HOPE) lab is hosting a Narcan Training/Distribution + Prescription Opioid Take Back Event in partnership with USC Institute for Addiction Science and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. The event will take place on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at La Cañada High School, 4463 Oak Grove Drive in La Cañada Flintridge.

Take Back Day is a coordinated day across the U.S. where the DEA partners with local communities to collect unneeded medications (pills, tablets, capsules). Safe disposal of unneeded medications is key to preventing substance misuse, especially among adolescent populations. The first 50 visitors will also get a free dose of Naloxone (Narcan) – a medication used to treat opioid overdose. Please join us for this important community event!

Those interested in volunteering can contact Emma Longo (emlongo@usc.edu) and/or Molly Glad (glad@usc.edu).

FREE MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL IN SOUTH PASADENA

The 14th Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl – family-friendly and free to attend – is on Saturday, April 27 from 3 p.m.-10 p.m. at the South Pasadena business district, Mission Street and El Centro between Meridian Avenue and Fair Oaks. This year’s festival boasts 11 stages, over 50 musicians, more than 20 participating businesses and restaurants, 30 artisans, beer and wine gardens, multiple interactive experiences, a kids’ zone and more.

Visit https://theeclectic.rocks for more information.

PSA JURIED EXHIBITION AT WHITES GALLERY

The Pasadena Society of Artists’ 99^th Annual Juried Exhibition takes place at Whites Fine Art Gallery, 2414 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose through Saturday, April 27.

The 99^th Annual Juried Exhibition is also available online at ISSUU.com. A full color catalog will be available for purchase at the opening reception.

Kenneth Ronney selected 42 artists and 73 artworks for the 99^th Annual Juried Exhibition. Media include collage, oil, acrylic, pen and ink, mixed media, digital images, assemblage, watercolor, etching, photography and ceramics.

CALTECH JAZZ BAND PRESENTS ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

The Caltech Jazz Band presents the annual jazz festival featuring three groups: The Caltech Jazz Band, the Kirsten Edkins Group and the Eva Scow Collective. This outdoor concert has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 27 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the Hameetman Patio. The festival is outside with limited seating. Please bring a folding chair, blankets and picnic items. Parking is free.

The Caltech Jazz Band, directed by Barb Catlin, will open the festival with an array of big band music, including two new works from Caltech alum Dr. Les Deutsch and Caltech grad student Phil Kocheril.

Free to attend. Hameetman Patio is located at the Winnett Student Center, 1200 E. California Blvd. in Pasadena.

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF GLENDALE’S 21^ST ANNUAL BRAS FOR A CAUSE GALA

Soroptimist International of Glendale’s 21^st Annual Bras for a Cause Gala will take place on Saturday, April 27 at Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive in Glendale. It is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. This year’s theme is “Sweet Dreams are Made Here,” which reflects the dreams that Soroptimist International make come true for women and girls in the local community and beyond.

All are invited to attend the April 27 event for a night of dinner, drinks, awards and an auction to support Soroptimist International of Glendale. Tickets are on sale now! Sponsorship packages available include brand exposure and other perks.

To purchase tickets and for more information, visit https://soroptimistglendale.org/bras-for-a-cause-2024/.

FRITZ COLEMAN RETURNS TO SOLO COMEDY

Legendary comic Fritz Coleman is performing a series of shows at the El Portal Theatre from his latest solo comedy show “Unassisted Living,” now airing on Tubi.

Coleman will be at the El Portal Theater, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood, on April 28 and May 26 at 3 p.m. Additional shows have been added on June 23, July 21 and Aug. 18. Tickets are $35 and $45.

https://www.elportaltheatre.com/fritzcoleman.html

CVHS HOLDING 50^th REUNION

The 50-year Crescenta Valley High School class reunion will be celebrated on May 4 with an evening of elegance and enjoyment at the Marriott in Old Town Pasadena. In addition, there is a Friday night get-together, May 3, at Gus & Andy’s in Montrose (thanks to Mark Miller).

There is no cost to attend the Friday night get-together at Gus & Andy’s, 2201 Honolulu Ave., in Montrose, which will be held in the bar area.

The Saturday night event at the Marriott Old Town Pasadena is a ticketed event. Ticket information and registering for the online classmates’ database is through The Reunion Committee website: http://reunioncommittee.com.

Hotel information: Courtyard Los Angeles Pasadena/Old Town is located at 180 N. Fair Oaks Ave. in Pasadena. https://www.marriott.com

FREE INTRODUCTORY FIRST AID PRESENTATION

A free two-hour short overview will be presented as a service to the community on Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. at the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills.

Eric Smith, an Emergency Room registered nurse, will go over vital things everyone should know when attempting to save a person’s life. This is good information to have in case of a big earthquake or other disaster! (Note this is not a certification class.)

Come to 2254 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose (enter at the back of the building, south side, where there is also free parking above Broadview Drive near Ocean View Boulevard). For more information or to reserve a spot, please call (818) 957-1500 or visit their website at www.scientology-montrose.org.

HOME TOUR BENEFITS ALTADENA GUILD

Gorgeous homes and garden with a variety of architectural styles will be highlighted at the Home & Garden Tour – Poppies on Meadowbrook Road, on Sunday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to the homes and gardens, live music, shopping, classic cars and community booths will be featured.

Tickets are $50 each. For those paying with credit card, visit www.altadenaguild.org; otherwise mail a check to The Altadena Guild of Huntington Memorial Hospital, 2271 N. Lake Ave. #6608, Altadena, CA 91001.

SIERRA CLUB ‘VISIT’ GREENLAND AND NEWFOUNDLAND

The next program of the Crescenta Valley Group of the Sierra Club visits the shores of Greenland and Newfoundland. The program is on May 7 at 7 p.m. This will be a hybrid presentation – both in-person at the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta, and also on Zoom for virtually attendees who cannot make it to the library.

Bruce Hale will give a presentation of his Adventure Canada cruise from Kangerelussauaq, Greenland to St. John’s, Newfoundland. The cruise started above the Arctic Circle and gradually sailed south along the rugged coasts, making stops with zodiac landings in remote regions replete with mountains and glaciers and tundra and fjords and more.

Register for the virtual presentation in advance by using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModuyoqjkqHtPvlOMv_cSzMG4ln64xmwOi.

CHERISH IS THE WORD

Those who know the popular music of the 1960s know the songs of The Association. With multiple, now-classic recordings – “Along Comes Mary,” “Cherish,” “Windy,” “Never My Love” – every song brings back fond memories.

Bolton Hall Museum’s 2nd Saturday Program in May features Russ Giguere, a founding member of The Association and lead singer on “Windy.” He will tell the audience about the band’s career and its local connections to Glendale, Pasadena and La Cañada. His book “Along Comes The Association: Beyond Folk Rock and Three-Piece Suits” is available for purchase after the program.

This event is on Saturday, May 11 at 1 p.m. and is free and open to the public. It will be held at Bolton Hall Museum, Home of Little Landers Historical Society, 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.  

TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE OF DESIGN

Home and garden tours for the 2024 Pasadena Showcase House of Design continues through May 19.

This year’s estate, Potter Daniels Manor, is an exceptional piece of Pasadena history.

Tickets start at $50 per person and guests can select their preferred day and time to tour the home and gardens. Tickets can be purchased online at pasadenashowcase.org/tickets.

Additional events at the property include The Shops at Showcase, which features a collection of boutique and artisan merchants; a selection of eateries from full-service to grab-and-go items; beer, wine and cocktails are also available for purchase on the premises; select days will showcase local musicians, docent-led garden tours, signature brunches and more.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP HOSTS ANNUAL GALA

Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley (Cancer Support Community) announced its 34^th annual Angel Gala. This year’s theme is “Dapper Derby Soiree” and will be held on Sunday, May 19 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Santa Anita Park.

The evening includes a VIP race and reception in honor of CSC and honorees Tom and Karen Capehart, followed by a speakeasy cocktail reception, awards presentation, live and silent auctions, a can’t-miss raffle full of unique prizes and dinner and dancing.

Tickets are $325 each; to purchase tickets, visit cancersupport.link/angelgala2024.

GDA/TLC HOSTING OPEN HOUSE

Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines (GDA/TLC) presents the 2024 open house titled “Happy Tails. Happy Trails.” It is taking place at the GDA/TLC campus in Sylmar on June 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The 2024 open house will provide lots of fun activities for the whole family and will feature a puppy-kissing booth, tours of the GDA/TLC seven-acre campus and a silent auction with gift baskets. Hear success stories from GDA/TLC service dog graduates, meet dogs-in-training, learn about programs/services, and discover how to foster a puppy for the first year of their life.

Registration is now open to attend this free event with family and friends!

RSVP at https://give.guidedogsofamerica.org/openhouse2024.

Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines, 13479 Glenoaks Blvd. in Sylmar.

GIFF ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS

The Glendale International Film Festival is now accepting film and screenplay submissions for its 10^th anniversary edition. GIFF 2024 is produced and presented by non-profit Glendale Arts and will be held from Sept. 26-Oct. 1.

Filmmakers and screenwriters from all over the world are invited to submit their projects via FilmFreeway at https://filmfreeway.com/GlendaleInternationalFilmFestival. Films, student films, and screenplays will be accepted until the final submissions deadline on July 12. Selected films will be screened during the festival at the Glendale location of the Laemmle Theatres. 

This year, GIFF has expanded to 22 submission categories.

For more information about the Glendale International Film Festival, contact Glendale Arts COO Maria Sahakian at msahakian@glendalearts.org or call (818) 243-2611.

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.