REG GREEN SPEAKING AT KIWANIS MEETING

All are invited to the lunch meeting of the Glendale Kiwanis when speaker Reg Green presents his story, which has been made into a movie starring Jamie Lee Curtis as his wife. 

Guests are welcome at the lunch meeting. The cost to attend, which includes lunch, is $15. Meeting starts at noon.

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

CCLCF KICKS OFF FIESTA DAYS

The Community Center La Cañada Flintridge is hosting its ninth annual Casino Night on Friday, May 24. The charity event, which will run from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., is being held at the Community Center and kicks off the multi-day Fiesta Days event. For a schedule of all events, visit www.cvweekly.com/BETWEENFRIENDS.

Casino Night presents cocktails, a Vegas-style buffet, a Texas Hold ‘Em tournament and plenty of prizes. All proceeds support CCLCF’s new and existing programs for children, teens, adults and seniors.

Casino Night general admission tickets are $55. Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament tickets are $85. For more information or to buy tickets visit CCLCF.org or email maureen@cclcf.org.

Community Center, 4469 Chevy Chase Drive in La Cañada Flintridge

ART AND POETRY AT BOLTON HALL

The next event of the Village Poets is on Sunday, May 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Bolton Hall Museum in Tujunga. It features Ekphrastic Poetry Inspired by the Art of Sandy Fisher and poems by poet Pamela Shea, Sunland-Tujunga’s poet laureate, 2017-2020.

The reading will include poems inspired by Sandy Fisher’s work. Light refreshments will be served; a $3 donation is appreciated! Poets: bring your poems and sign up for the open mic upon arrival.

Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga

POKER NIGHT 2019

The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting poker night 2019 on Friday, May 31 at USC-VHH. Social starts at 6 p.m.; tournament starts at 7:30 p.m. Buy-in is $100; pre-registration available by visiting the chamber website https://www.crescentavalleychamber.org/poker/. Pre-register to get $1,000 worth of additional chips!

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, 4th Floor Community Room, 1812 Verdugo Blvd., Glendale 91208

ace/121 GALLERY PRESENTS glendaleOUT

ace/121 Gallery presents glendaleOUT, a multi-venue LGBTQIA-based show, June 1 – July 13. The exhibit announces the existence of the Glendale queer population, that it is visible, is viable and is part of Glendale’s narrative. It also shares with Glendale and each other the stories of coming out – either to themselves, to friends, to families, in schools, at jobs, or any other way/place/moment.

Gallery hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment.

ace/121 Gallery is located at 121 N. Kenwood St. in Glendale (entrance via Louise and the YMCA parking lot).

FREE HIP-HOP DANCE LESSON

Learn how to hip-hop at a free class hosted by the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills on Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. until noon. The two-hour class will be taught by Audrey Curtis who has choreographed a number of public hip-hop performances.

Anyone interested is encouraged to call the Mission of the Foothills at (818) 957-1500 to reserve a spot. The location is 2254 Honolulu Ave., Montrose (enter at the back of the building). Free parking above Broadview Drive near Ocean View Blvd.

PASADENA HERITAGE PRESENTS RESTORATION DAY

On Saturday, June 1 a series of workshops are offered by Pasadena Heritage for homeowners of historic houses. The workshops will be held at the Madison House, 651 S. St. John Ave. in Pasadena. Tickets are $10 per session or three sessions for $25.

Caring for an old house can sometimes be frustrating and confusing. Those who own a historic home are invited to come and learn some skills that will help in handling minor repairs or restoration projects and teach how to determine what work might need to be done. Various hands-on, small group workshops and presentations will be held that will equip homeowners with a wealth of knowledge. Opportunities include: from 10 a.m. to noon: House Sleuthing or Paint Stripping/Staining; from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: How to Hire a Contractor or Window Restoration and Repairs; from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Researching Your House Online or It’s All in the Details – Using Salvaged Materials.

‘ELEVATE YOU’ HOSTED BY HEAL WITHIN

The 7th annual Women’s 3E event takes place on June 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Castaway in Burbank. The day focuses on “cooperation, genuine connections and powerful self-reflection.” There will be guest speakers, guided visualization and more. Tickets are $145. Admission includes healthy buffet lunch and beverages.

For information, visit https://healwithin.com/3e-event-2019.

Castaway Restaurant, 1250 E. Harvard Road, Burbank

LCVRWF HOST WHITTLE

The La Crescenta Valley Republican Women’s Federation hosts conservative political commentator Bill Whittle at its next lunch meeting on June 6 at the Oakmont Country Club. Social begins at 11 a.m. followed by call to order/speaker/lunch at 11:30 a.m. and meeting at 12:30 p.m. tickets are $30.

To reserve a seat, call Joan at (818) 790-0014 or Mary at (818) 952-7040 before
June 2.

Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive, Glendale 91208

‘JAZZY FLUTES’ COMING TO LC

The Song of the Angels Flute Orchestra, directed by Charles Fernandez, is having a Jazzy Flutes concert on June 2 in La Cañada. Performers include Ali Ryerson (alto flute), Fred Selden (flute), David Shostac (flute) and Madeline Vegari Neumann (vocals). The jazz trio of pianist Bryan Pezzone, drummer Brad Dutz and bassist John Leftwich will also perform. Works from Duke Ellington, Chikako Iversen, Victor Young, and many others will be showcased. Roland Tso’s “posse” of low flutes will be featured. Flutists in the audience are invited to join in for “Basin Street Blues.”

The performance will be held at 4 p.m. at the Lutheran Church in the Foothills, 1700 Foothill Blvd, La Cañada. For advance tickets, visit the website at www.soafluteorchestra.com/tickets. Tickets will also be available at the door.

WOLOWNICK SPEAKING AT FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE

On Sunday, June 2 at 5 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore presents Dierdre Wolownick, record-breaking senior athlete, author and mother of renowned free solo rock climber Alex Honnold.

At 66, Wolownick became the oldest woman to climb El Capitan in Yosemite and in “The Sharp End of Life: A Mother’s Story” she shares her intimate journey, revealing how her climbing achievement reflects a broader story of courage and persistence.

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.

NONPROFIT EXPO

All nonprofit organizations are invited to showcase their services to the community at a nonprofit expo on Tuesday, June 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Oakmont Country Club. Free tables provided for set-up and free appetizers provided with a no-host bar. A raffle will be held and the proceeds will be donated to one of the nonprofits in attendance.

For information, contact Leyla Anderson at (818) 248-4500.

Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive, Glendale 91208

ATTENTION MUSIC LOVERS

Dr. Ted Stern, a professor of music, is again conducting a series of music appreciation classes for adults in the community. This is the 18th consecutive year of classes for non-musicians and musicians alike that explore the histories of composers and their music. The topic for this new series is “The Versatile Violin and Her Virtuosos.”

The 10-week series of classes begin Tuesday, June 4. Classes are from 2 p.m.  to 4 p.m. and continue every Tuesday through Aug. 6. Classes are held at the Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church cultural hall, 2700 Montrose Ave. in Montrose.

The cost for the 10-week series is $90. Everyone is welcome! 

For more information, call Dianne at (818) 445-2390.

LEGENDS OF THE HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY

Little Landers Historical Society announces the next in its series of monthly 2nd Saturday historical and educational programs. All are invited to the free presentation at Bolton Hall Museum at 1 p.m. on June 8 for the story of Hollywood Forever Cemetery, the final resting place for many of Hollywood’s most famous characters.

Guest speaker E.J. Stephens and his wife Kim have authored books about Hollywood and Southern California history. They have their own travel company and host tours of film sites throughout Southern California.

This event is open to the public and all are welcome.

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

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

AHEAD WITH HORSES ANNOUNCES FUN DAY 2019

AHEAD With Horses Inc., a nonprofit that maximizes the potential of disabled, disadvantaged and special needs children by providing developmental therapy, education and recreation through horses, will hold its 38th Annual Children’s Demonstration and Fun Day on Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The fundraiser for the therapeutic vaulting program will feature a barbecue lunch, games, arts and crafts, music, silent auction, T-shirt sales, massage booth, face painter and special gifts for all youngsters in attendance will be available.

Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door (tickets include the barbecue lunch): $14/adults, $7/children and kids under 3 are free.

Demonstrations are from noon to 2 p.m.

AHEAD With Horses, 10157 Johanna Ave., Shadow Hills

MOROCCO ON SIERRA CLUB ROSTER

The Crescenta Valley Sierra Club group will feature John Fisanotti’s photographic presentation of Morocco on June 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library.

Fisanotti, a native of Southern California, developed a keen interest in astronomy at a young age and this led to his present interest in photography and an attempted eclipse photo. He studied at Glendale Community College and California State University, Los Angeles. His love of photographic art never waned and evidence of his devotion can be seen in galleries on his website including travel, outdoor (both scenic and astronomical) with publications and exhibits.

The program begins following news of conservation and outings. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Please contact program chair Wayne Fisher at (818) 353-4181 for further information.

La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd.

FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON

The USCVHH Women’s Council is hosting a Roaring Twenties Fashion Show and Installation event on June 13 in the council rooms at the hospital. At this event the new board of directors will be installed and the final installment check will be presented to CEO Keith Hobbs. This will complete the $150,000 pledge made several years ago to initiate work on the Neontal Intensive Care Unit at the community hospital.

Fun begins at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $40 per person. Please RSVP by June 11 to (818) 952-2226 or email Barbara.Jordan@vhh.usc.edu.

USC-Verdugo Hills Hospital, 1812 Verdugo Blvd., Glendale 91208

NEWS FROM FRIENDS OF THE SUNLAND-TUJUNGA BRANCH LIBRARY

The bookstore of the Friends of the Sunland-Tujunga branch of the library, 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

TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly – is a self-accountability group meeting held every Monday at Center for Spiritual Living, 4845 Dunsmore Ave. (at Santa Carlotta) in La Crescenta. Weigh-in begins at 5:30 p.m. with a one-hour meeting starting at 6 p.m. For more information, please contact Lisa O. Mayo, (626) 484-0554.

A meeting is also held in Sunland every Thursday at New Hope Community Church, 10438 Oro Vista St. Weigh-in is at 6:30 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m. For more information, please contact Virginia Timpson, (818) 645-4985.

First meeting is free and all visitors are welcome!

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.