GLENDALE KIWANIS

The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon.

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.

CCLCF HOSTS UPCOMING FREE EVENTS

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.

BENITA BIKE’S DANCEART IN LA CRESCENTA

Benita Bike’s DanceArt, LA’s chamber modern dance company, ends its ’23-’24 season of dance with an outreach dance performance at the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd., on Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. This is a free performance and reservations are not required. This performance is supported in part by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Dept. of Arts and Culture and the Friends of the La Crescenta Library. Call (818) 470-5734 for further information.

www.danceart.org/performances.

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 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 50th 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

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. 

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.

AAUW PLANS MEETING

The Glendale Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will meet on Saturday, May 11 at 11 a.m. at the Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive in Glendale. Luncheon will be served. By May 8, please make a reservation by email to Marilyn_Robinson@hotmail.com.

  The cost is $60 payable at the door by cash or check.

Student grant awardees from GlendaleUSD and Glendale Community College will be recognized.

Representatives from the Glendale Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will present highlights of its 2022-23 Reports on the Status of Women & Girls prepared in conjunction with Mt. St. Mary’s University, including the first-of-its kind report focusing specifically on Glendale’s Armenian women.

AAUW’s mission is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.  For information about membership, activities, and meetings, visit https://glendale-ca.aauw.net/.

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 34th 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.

CLASS OF 1994 CLASS REUNION

Crescenta Valley High School alums are having a reunion on Saturday, June 29 at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado St. in Glendale from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are $65 ($80 after May 12) per person. To buy tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com and enter Crescenta Valley High School in the search bar or visit https://tinyurl.com/yv55925v.

GIFF ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS

The Glendale International Film Festival is now accepting film and screenplay submissions for its 10th 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.