GLENDALE KIWANIS

The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. This Friday, July 19, a presentation will be made titled, “Autism In Entertainment.” 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.

CRUISE NIGHT

Car enthusiasts are invited to Brand Boulevard on Saturday night, July 20 from 5:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m. to check out approximately 400 classic vehicles. Cruise Night is an annual event hosted by the City of Glendale in the “heart of the city.”

In addition to vehicles, there will be live music and the festivities end with a dynamic fireworks show around 10:15 p.m.

Attendance is free.

CCLCF HOSTS UPCOMING EVENTS

The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge is hosting Youth + Teens Summer Camps. During week six (July 15-19) there are Sportz Blitz for ages 5-12, Kids Ceramics for ages 5-8, Preteen Ceramics for ages 9-12, Hands on Science, Coding & Games for ages 6-10, Dungeons and Dragons for ages 8-17, and Professor Egghead: Rocket Camp for ages 5-10.

Ten weeks of summer camp is available for registration. Programming in: Dungeons & Dragons, Sports, Art, Ceramics, Cooking and S.T.E.M.

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

BURBANK AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY MEETING

The next meeting of the Burbank African Violet Society is this morning, Thursday, July 18 at 10 a.m. at The Little White Chapel Christian Church, 1711 N. Avon St. in Burbank.

The learning lab will be member participation when members bring a sample of the fertilizer they use for watering their African violets and cousins. This will include a short description and discussion.

Vice President John Hershey will also provide a program – “Survey Results From the Questionnaire” – in planning future learning labs and programs.

The meetings include show ‘n’ tell, raffle and silent tables, questions and answers; plants and supplies are available for sale. Refreshments are served and friendships are made. Guests are always welcome to attend the meetings. 

For more information, telephone (661) 305-0205 or reference the website: www.burbankafreicanviolets.weebly.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.

DINE-IN BENEFITS LCFOG

A dine-in at New Moon benefits La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild. The dine-in is on Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mention LCFOG when ordering and a portion of the total bill will be donated to the Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children at no cost to customers.

New Moon is located at 2138 Verdugo Blvd. in Montrose.

BOLTON HALL MUSEUM RUMMAGE SALE

Bolton Hall Museum is having a rummage and collectibles sale Aug. 10 and Aug. 11 and is seeking donation of vintage, antique and contemporary items for the sale. Items can include kitchenware, barware, linens, gently used clothing and much more. No large pieces of furniture or major appliances can be accepted.

Drop off on any Saturday or Sunday through Aug. 4 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and/or on Monday, Aug. 5 through Aug. 8 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Drop off at 10110 Commerce Ave. (at Valmont) in Tujunga.

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.

ART GALLERY OPENING ­– FREE EVENT

Grand opening of NJ’s Art Studio in Sierra Madre on Saturday, July 20 from 4:30 – 8 p.m. at 20 W. Montecito Ave. in Sierra Madre. Original art, prints & commission art. Visit https://njartnbooks.com or call (626) 676-8677 for more information.

FLOWER LANTERN FUNDRAISER

KNAxCLAWSSY LA is having a fundraiser on Saturday, July 20 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. benefitting the Chace Taylor Impact Foundation. The event begins with a sound bath guided by Jannah Alchemist, followed by a craft event where participants will create their own flower lanterns. All necessary supplies will be provided.

The cost is $70 per person; snacks and beverages will be provided.

KNAxCLAWSSY LA is located at 3156 Foothill Blvd. Suite ‘B’ in La Crescenta. www.knaxclawssyla.com

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 July 21 and Aug. 18. Tickets are $35 and $45.

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

CAMPBELL CENTER HOSTING SUMMER SOCIAL

Staff, associates, families and all community friends of the Campbell Center are invited to celebrate the merger of The Campbell Center and New Horizons. Funds raised will go towards supporting the services provided for associates at TCC. The summer social will be held at New Horizons’ campus and include a full afternoon of food, games, live music and prizes.        The event is on July 27 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 15725 Parthenia St. in North Hills. Registration deadline is July 19; for more information oramaz@newhorizons-sfv.org or call (818) 894-9301, ext. 333.

CLASSIC FILM SERIES AT DOCTORS HOUSE

The Glendale Historical Society is partnering with the Alex Film Society for its 2024 Classic Film series at the Doctors House in Brand Park. Film fans: bring your chairs, blankets and picnic dinners and enjoy this free outdoor screening in the park this summer.

On Aug. 3: “Bye Bye Birdie” (1963).

Glendale’s Community Services and Parks will again provide its 17×10-foot LED projection screen.

Gates open 5:30 p.m.; program begins at 7 p.m.

The Doctors House is located in Brand Park, 1601 Mountain St. in Glendale.

BINGO PLANNED

The annual community bingo event hosted by American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1614 is on Friday, Aug. 16 at Healy Hall, Holy Redeemer Church, 2361 Del Mar Road in Montrose (one block north of Montrose Ave., entrance at Briggs & Mayfield avenues). Doors open and food available at 4:30 p.m.; first game is at 6 p.m.

The cost is $25 per person with 40 chances to win; each game is worth a minimum of $100. Proceeds benefit veterans in the community.

Tickets are available from the office of CV Weekly, 3800 La Crescenta Ave. #206 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

GOLF CLASSIC PLANNED

The 33^rd Annual Golf Classic is planned for Sept. 16 at Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive in Glendale, to raise funds for USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH). The classic will begin at 9 a.m. The proceeds of this year’s golf classic, Around the World in 18 Holes, will be used to support the construction of a new IR/Cath Lab for diagnosis and treatment of cardiac conditions.

This year’s tournament is in loving memory of long-time foundation board member John Taylor.

To learn about sponsorship opportunities or to sign up, email Barbara Jordan, Foundation Systems specialist, at Barbara.Jordan@med.usc.edu or call (818) 952-2226.

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.