KIWANIS DARK FOR HOLIDAY

The Glendale Kiwianis is dark on Friday due to the Independence Day holiday.

Guests are welcome at the weekly lunch meeting. The cost to attend, which includes lunch, is $15. Meetings start at noon.

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

WELCOME, SENIORS

Seniors who would like to add a little friendly visiting and lunching with friendly ladies and gentlemen, then play a spirited game of bingo, are invited to the Pioneer Club and the New Beginnings Club.

The Pioneer Club meets the first and third Mondays every month at the fellowship hall – Healy Hall – at Holy Redeemer Church, 2411 Montrose Ave. (parking and hall accessed around the corner on lower Briggs Avenue). The club also offers trips and tours bus trip to Harrah’s Rincon Casino for a day of fun on selected dates plus other outings.

On the second and fourth Mondays of the month, the New Beginnings Club meets at St. James Church fellowship hall, 4625 Dunmore Ave. in La Crescenta.

Each club has its own personality and leadership. All are welcome.

Questions? For the Pioneer Club, contact Mary Mancuso at (818) 249-8454 and for New Beginnings call Gloria Pauly at (818) 248-2944.

‘TRAVELING THE WORLD SOLO’

The Crescenta Valley Sierra Club will present Elisa Kotin’s, “Traveling the World Solo” on Tuesday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m., at the La Crescenta Library.

As an expert traveling to over 80 countries across all seven continents, Kotin from “The World Traveled” will be speaking on solo adventures and safety while traveling the globe. She will discuss research and planning and the process of getting to remote villages to interact with locals and tribesmen. Her main focus will be on remote and unique destinations including Ethiopia, Papua New Guinea, West Papua Indonesia and more. Kotin will share some of her favorite photos. 

The program begins following news of conservation and outings. This is a free program and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. Contact Wayne Fisher at (818) 353-4181 for further information.

La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd.

ANNUAL SUMMER BRUNCH PICNIC AND HIKE

The Crescenta Valley group of the Sierra Club invites everyone to its annual summer brunch picnic and hike at Deukmejian Wilderness Park on Saturday, July 13 at 8 a.m. Wear hiking shoes, a hat, and bring sunscreen and come for bagels, fruit, sweet rolls and drinks. Tree watering will be on the list, so bring a jug of water along. The hike is about two miles with an approximate elevation gain of 500’. It is followed by the brunch.

For further information regarding the program, contact Wayne Fisher at (818) 353-4181, waynefisher129@yahoo.com. For the hike, contact leaders Bettie Pearson, (818) 203-0628, bettielpearson@aol.com or Bob Thompson at (818) 249-1237 or bobcat237@charter.net.

Deukmejian Wilderness Park is located at 3429 Markridge Road, Glendale/La Crescenta.

ace/121 GALLERY PRESENTS glendaleOUT

ace/121 Gallery presents glendaleOUT, a multi-venue LGBTQIA-based show, continuing through 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).

JEWEL CITY KNITTING NEWS

Jewel City Knitters will hold its monthly JCK Charity Knit & Crochet on Saturday, July 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chevy Chase Library, 3301 E. Chevy Chase Dr., Glendale (818) 548-2046. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of knitting, crocheting and conversation. For more information, visit www.jewelcityknitters.com or email sandra.canfield@yahoo.com.

DINE OUT BENEFITS LCFTRA

A dine out benefiting the La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Assn. is being held on Monday, July 15 at Taylor’s Steak House, 901 Foothill Blvd.

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. in the sanctuary of Glendale City Church.

The next concert is on July 17 and features flutist Katherine Marsh and pianist Brendan White. They will perform works by Taffanel, Gaubert, Barrere and Gianopoulos.

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

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

NATURAL THERAPIES FOR CANCER PATIENTS

A series of programs on complimentary and natural therapies for cancer patients and survivors will be given at the Cancer Support Community-Pasadena on the following Thursdays: July 18, Aug. 15 and Sept. 19 from 5.30 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. The programs are free of charge.

Dr. Robert Chu will show how acupuncture, nutrition and exercise can be integrated with standard medical protocols to help reduce the side effects of cancer treatment and improve overall health and vitality.

The program will be at the Cancer Support Community-Pasadena, 76 E. Del Mar Blvd., Suite 215 in Pasadena. Reservations can be made by calling (626) 796-1083.   www.cscpasadena.org

‘GAME OF THRONES’ LEADERSHIP PRESENTATION

On Friday, July 19 at 6 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse welcomes Bruce Craven, author of “Win Or Die: Leadership Secrets from Game of Thrones” (Thomas Dunne Books). Based on HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” an adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s epic-fantasy series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” Craven provides a vital business guide to leading without losing your head. In “Win Or Die,” he analyzes the journeys of the best and worst figures in Westeros so that real-world leaders can create their own narratives of success.

Readers will learn how to face conflict and build resilience, cultivate contextual and emotional intelligence, develop their vision and more.

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.

VERDUGO HUUT ARTISANAL HOOTENANNY

The Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills is hosting its monthly Verdugo HUUT. On Saturday, July 20 at 7 p.m. music, comedy, storytelling and more are on the agenda! To celebrate both the 50th anniversary of the moon landing (July 20) and the release of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” (July 11), The Verdugo HUUT! is hosting an evening full o’ starmen, spaceboys and Major Tom. The evening will be light, friendly, compelling and filled with coffee, snacks, and prizes. Hosted by Marty Barret. Tickets are $10.

The Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills, 4451 Dunsmore, La Crescenta

SOA PRESENTS ‘FOREST OF FLUTES’

The Song of the Angels Flute Orchestra, directed by Charles Fernandez, is having its “Forest of Flutes” concert on July 21 in La Cañada. Featured will be some of SOA’s members, including Deborah MacMurray and Lisa Norton on piccolo, and Michelle Van Kempen on C flute. Tenor Egan C. Carroll will also be featured on two Puccini favorites. In addition, two world premiers will be debuted: Charles Fernandez’s “Forest Stories” and Jonathan Cohen’s “Land of the Arctic Fire.” The concert will be rounded out by works from Mussorgsky, Doppler, Strauss, and others. Roland Tso’s “posse” of low flutes will be featured.

Flutists in the audience are invited to bring their instruments to join in the “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 advanced tickets, visit the website at www.soafluteorchestra.com/tickets. Tickets will also be available at the door.

EUBANK HAS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SHOW

Paintings, photographs and sketches from one artist’s quest to paint all the oceans in the world is on display through Aug. 1 in “Danielle Eubank | One Artist Five Oceans” at the Kwan Fong Gallery of Art and Culture at California Lutheran University, 120 Memorial Parkway in Thousand Oaks. Eubank is a Shadow Hills resident.

SPERA, BACHMANN AT FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE

On Saturday, July 27 at 5 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse welcomes local author Deb Spera whose debut novel “Call Your Daughter Home” is about the ferocity of motherhood and the tough choices women make for their families. It was just honored by Oprah as a Women of Summer book.

Peter Bachmann, longtime headmaster of Flintridge Preparatory School, will join Spera for a conversation about her book.

In South Carolina in 1924, hardship is commonplace as the region is still recovering from the infamous boll weevil infestation that devastated the land and the economy. Gertrude, a mother of four, must make an unconscionable decision to save her daughters from starvation or die at the hands of an abusive husband.

Compelling and captivating, Spera captures the essence of the South with her evocative characters and setting, based on real people and the rural town where her mother and grandmother grew up. “Call Your Daughter Home” is an audacious, timeless story about the power of family, motherhood, and redemption.

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.

AUTRY DOCENT CLASS

The Gene Autry Museum is having a docent class on select Tuesdays and Thursdays, from Aug. 1 through Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (times may vary).

Autry docents provide guided tours of permanent galleries and special exhibitions to diverse audiences while gaining intimate knowledge of the museum and its collections. Autry docents enjoy many social and professional benefits, including Autry-sponsored parties and gatherings, monthly potlucks, field trips and more.

Autry docents conduct tours for schoolchildren one day during the week or twice a month on weekends for families and adult groups.

No experience necessary. Training includes classes in Western history, art and art history, material culture, education, touring techniques, and more. Responsibilities include providing weekly tours, maintaining active Autry membership, and participating in continuing education both at the museum and throughout the region.

A $50 program fee includes reading materials. Apply early as class size is limited.

Contact Susan DiCato at (323) 495-4237 or email sdicato@theautry.org for more information or visit TheAutry.org/Docents.

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 series of classes continue every Tuesday through Aug. 6. Classes are from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 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.

PAINT & SIP AT THE LCWC

On Thursday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m., the La Crescenta Woman’s Club is hosting a Paint & Sip night.

All are invited to create their own painted masterpiece vase while having a few drinks, hanging out with friends and meeting new people. No experience is required!

All supplies (paints, brushes, vase) are included. Guests will be walked through the painting step-by-step and will bring home their own painted glass vase.

This class is for teens and above. The price is $30 per person; $10 per reservation goes toward LCWC philanthropies. One prize drawing ticket included per reservation.

There will be drinks and pizza available for purchase, as well as

flowers for your vase. Pre-paid reservations are available online at http://www.thepainterinyou.com/event-registration/?ee=257 or by mailing checks to La Crescenta Woman’s Club, 4004 La Crescenta Ave.

Contact Marilyn (818) 427-3459 with questions.

La Crescenta Woman’s Club, 4004 La Crescenta Ave, La Crescenta

NEW BILINGUAL PROGRAM AT GLENDALE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

A new bi-lingual Armenian/English program entitled “Take Your Life Back After Cancer” is being presented at Glendale Memorial Hospital on Wednesdays from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The program is free of charge to the public.

   The program is co-sponsored by the Cancer Support Community-Pasadena and the Colorectal Surgery Institute at Glendale Memorial Hospital. Information is available from Aline at (818) 465-8816.

50PLUS PROGRAM AT DIGNITY

Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital 50plus Program offers monthly health and fitness lectures and classes and special discounts for those age 50 and older.

An AARP Mature Driving Refresher Class is being held on Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program is designed to refresh senior driving skills and knowledge of the rules and hazards of the road. Participants must have taken the two-day course within the three year time of previous certificate coverage to be eligible to take the one-day refresher course. The class is being held at the hospital’s Cancer Center Auditorium. The cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers. Check/money order must be payable to AARP. RSVP by Aug. 9.

For more information, call (818) 502-2378 or email GMH-CommunityRelations@DignityHealth.org.

Held at Glendale Memorial Hospital Cancer Center Auditorium, 1420 S. Central Ave. in Glendale.

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.