BURBANK AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY

The Burbank African Violet Society will be having its next club meeting this morning, Thursday, July 15 at 10 a.m. at The Little White Chapel Christian Church, 1711 N. Avon St. in Burbank.

The program will be a video presentation given by Andrea Worrell on “Growing The Little Ones.” We will learn all about growing the miniatures and semi-miniature African violets. Questions and answer will follow.

Refreshments are served and friendships are made. Guests are always welcome to attend meetings. For more information telephone (661) 940-3990 or reference the website www.burbankafricanviolets.weebly.com.

GASCÓN SPOKESPERSON TO ADDRESS DEMOCRATIC CLUB ABOUT DA RECALL EFFORT

Jamarah Hayner, campaign manager to George Gascón and co-leader of his transition to Los Angeles County district attorney, will be the guest speaker at the Sunday, July 18 Zoom meeting of the Cañada Crescenta Democratic Club, which runs from 3 to 5 p.m. Log-in info is found on the Club’s website, ccdemclub.org.

Hayner will bring Democrats up-to-date on what Gascón has accomplished and offer a defense against the recall campaign against him. Members will also vote on a resolution to oppose the district attorney recall effort. LA County voter signatures are being gathered until Oct. 27, when it will be determined if the recall can proceed.

The Cañada Crescenta Democratic Club serves the Crescenta Valley and Sunland-Tujunga. The meetings are open to anyone and are free of charge. For more information, the Club’s website is ccdemclub.org.

‘TEA & MARTIAL ARTS’

On July 18, Shoseian “Whispering Pine” Teahouse is hosting “Tea & Martial Arts” that includes a demonstration at noon of Shindo Muso Ryu jojutsu – a very old style of Japanese stick-fighting.

There will be two seatings for the tea ceremony; one at 11 a.m. and the other at 1 p.m.  

Seating is limited for the tea ceremonies and tickets need to be purchased ($20/person) in advance to reserve a seat.  

While indoors masks are mandatory.  

Visit the new website “www.GlendaleTeaHouse.org” to RSVP and pre-register by July 15.

The stick-fighting demo will be held outside in the garden and is a free event. A lunch can also be brought and a picnic can be held in the Japanese garden.

MOTOR CLASSIC BENEFITS CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES

Cancer Support Community Pasadena (CSCP) will once again be a beneficiary of proceeds from the San Marino Motor Classic’s upcoming Symphony of Cars Gala on Aug. 21.

This year’s motor classic has a weekend full of unique events, including an automotive art exhibit and sale, a gala and an exhibit of auto-themed watches, as well as the outstanding automotive exhibit and contest.

For tickets and more info about the San Marino Motor Classic, visit www.sanmarinomotorclassic.com.

Founded in 1990, Cancer Support Community Pasadena is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing professionally facilitated support groups, educational workshops, and healthy lifestyle classes for cancer patients and their families, survivors, and those bereaved having lost someone to cancer. All of its programs are offered free of charge. For more information on CSCP, visit cscpasadena.org or call 626-796-1083.

MAKING MUSIC THE SUZUKI WAY

The Suzuki Music Program of Los Angeles (SMPLA) will hold its “Making Music the Suzuki Way – Every Child Can Learn!” parent information night on Thursday, Sept. 2 from 7:30 – 9 p.m. in Encino. All adults are invited to attend. For more information and the exact address and to RSVP, visit www.SuzukiMusicofLA.org.

The Suzuki Music Education philosophy and method, child development issues, and the SMPLA program will be discussed in detail.  

The Suzuki Method is renowned for helping children develop musically, especially from a young age, and SMPLA offers music education in violin and guitar. Early musical education significantly enhances a child’s brain development, motor coordination and speech, and also increases a child’s level of discipline, awareness, and character. 

VHHS PLANS REUNION

“Team 74” is planning a 50th high school reunion in 2024. Friends and graduates of Verdugo Hills High School are invited to attend to trade stories of family, careers, adventures and anything else.

Currently Team 74 is in the planning phase of collecting names and numbers of classmates and putting together a database; emails from classmates can be received at clsof74reunion@yahoo.com. Information should include a mailing address, cell number and graduate’s name at graduation (if different than now).

A list of frequently asked questions will be provided to keep everyone updated as the reunion plans move forward. Those who belong to various VHHS groups will see redundant information to ensure all classmates are notified and have an opportunity to attend.

At this time the FB VHHS groups will be the reunion information outlet until a more focused site is created.