LIBRARY, ARTS & CULTURE PERFORMANCE SERIES
New and established artists and performance groups in diverse genres including classical, jazz, rock and world music will be part of the Library, Arts & Culture Performance Series.

The performances are on Fridays and begin at 7 p.m. at the Brand Library & Art Center. Performances will run 60 and 90 minutes without intermission and will be available to the general public, free of charge. Six of the performances are funded by the Urban Art Fund with the remainder supported by the Brand Associates.

Brand Library & Art Center Plaza is located at 1601 W. Mountain St. in Glendale.

July 24 – Zetz Klezmer Ensemble (Klezmer reimagined), July 31 – Judy Wexler Quartet (Jazz vocals), Aug. 7 – Burgans & Chan (Acoustic folk and roots), Aug. 14 – Duo Images (Classical music reimagined), Aug. 21 – Aztec Dance Group YANKUITITL (New Fire), and Aug. 28 – Topaz 22 (Latin jazz).

FREE MOVIE AT CV PARK
Los Angeles County Dept. of Parks and Recreation is hosting a screening of “Tinkerbell and the Legend of the Neverbeast” at Crescenta Valley Park on Monday, July 27. Bring your blankets and chairs for a night of free family-friendly entertainment. Movie begins at sunset.

For additional information, please call (818) 249-5940.

Crescenta Valley Park is located at 3901 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta.

RAPP SCREENING PLANNED
RAPP – Read And Practice Peacemaking – is presenting Charlie Chaplin’s “Modern Times” on July 31 at 7:30 p.m. at Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church. The Library of Congress has declared “Modern Times” to be culturally significant and we find it to be remarkably relevant with its look at industrialization, labor, justice, poverty, drugs and love. Chaplin wrote the script and score, and directed and produced.

This is meant to be an intergenerational, community-wide screening. Please bring your children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors to enjoy this classic. It is an opportunity to experience some classic American culture.

Doors open at 7 p.m.; film begins at 7:30 p.m.

Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church, 2700 Montrose Ave. in Montrose.

VHWC HOLDING ANNUAL SUMMER SING
The Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus (VHWC) invites women who enjoy singing and bringing music to others to its annual Summer Sing. It takes place on Monday, Aug. 3 at 9 a.m. at the choir room of La Crescenta Presbyterian Church, 2902 Montrose Ave. in La Crescenta. This is a chance for chorus members to gather during the summer hiatus and for women in the community to investigate the “friendliest group in town.” VHWC is a member chorus of state wide California Women’s Chorus, Inc. (CWC).

The VHWC who has been entertaining in the Verdugo/Foothills community for more than 60 years and currently has a membership of 30-plus dedicated singers led by choral director Sharon Schlarb.

Chorus members reside in La Crescenta, La Cañada, Pasadena, Altadena, Glendale, Burbank and Sunland-Tujunga. The chorus performs in a variety of venues, among them women’s clubs, senior organizations and retirement living facilities throughout the Verdugo Hills and surrounding communities.

Questions can be directed to either Sharon Schlarb (626) 403-5622 or Arlene Massimino (818) 409-9209. RSVP if you plan to come to the Summer Sing and a packet of music will be available.

JEWEL CITY KNITTERS NEWS
Jewel City Knitters will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday, Aug. 5 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Scholl Canyon Estates, 1551 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale. Membership is free. Knitters, crocheters and those who wish to learn are welcome. For more information, visit www.jewelcityknitters.com or email susandietel@yahoo.com.

Jewel City Knitters will hold its monthly JCK Charity Knit & Crochet on Saturday, Aug. 8 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 knit, crochet and conversation.

For more information, visit www.jewelcityknitters.com or email sandra.canfield@yahoo.com.

NOON CONCERTS OPEN TO PUBLIC
Glendale Noon Concerts is a free admission concert series taking place every first and third Wednesday from 12:10 p.m. to12:40 p.m. in the restored chapel and sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Glendale (downtown at Louise & Wilson, no religious affiliation).

The next concert is on Aug. 5 and will feature flutist Patricia Maki, cellist Catherine Biagini and pianist Patricia Harpole performing works by Loeillet, Vivaldi, Telemann and Lotti.

First Baptist Church of Glendale, 209 N. Louise St. in Glendale.

ANNUAL CHILDREN’S FESITVAL OF THE ARTS
The Hollywood Arts Council presents its FREE 30th Annual Children’s Festival of the Arts on Sunday, Aug. 9 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at Paramount Pictures in Hollywood.

Workshops on improv, puppet-making, dream catchers and more. Costumed characters and special celebrity guests will be available for photos and autographs. Members of the Los Angeles Police Dept. and the Hollywood Division Police Cadets will be on hand. Actors from the Screen Actors Guild Foundation will conduct their popular BookPALs story readings, and face painting will be offered. Giveaways, food, drinks, and ice cream will be available for purchase. There will be a free raffle with lots of fun prizes. Free parking is also provided.

For more information, call 323-871-2787 or visit www.hollywoodartscouncil.org.

Paramount Pictures, 5555 Melrose Ave. (between Van Ness Street and Gower Street), Hollywood.

FREE STROKE SUPPORT GROUP, AND HEART LECTURE
A stroke support group hosted by Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center meets the second Tuesday of each month from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Rehabilitation Conference Room on the third floor of the hospital. The next meeting will be on Aug. 11.

The support group is open to caregivers, family members, friends and stroke survivors and will help with communication, education, coping styles while building friendships, solving problems and sharing resources and experience.

RSVP by calling (818) 502-4725.

Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital is also hosting a free senior lecture, “Heart Failure – A Close Up View,” on Thursday, Aug. 13 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Dr. Harry Balian will talk about the signs, symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of heart failure. The lecture will take place in the Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center auditorium. Please RSVP by Aug. 11 by calling (818) 502-2378. Seating is limited. www.glendlaememorialhospital.org

Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital is located at 1420 S. Central Ave. in Glendale.

BINGO BENEFITS VFW, AMERICAN LEGION
On Friday evening, Aug. 14 in Healy Hall at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montrose, American Legion Post 288 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1614 will host and sponsor a community bingo night starting at 6 p.m. with proceeds to benefit veterans in the local community.

Admission is $10 per person that includes two bingo cards for 10 games and a dauber. The prize for each bingo game will be $100. In addition to bingo there will be available food, a raffle and surprises!

For more information, call Dick Clubb at (818) 384-5761.

ORANGE FEST COMING TO CV PARK
Orange Fest takes place at the Crescenta Valley Park community building and surrounding areas on Saturday, Aug. 15. Hosted by CV Alliance, Orange Fest will include an expo with a parent focus from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. A teen expo takes place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. there will be carnival rides, food trucks, music and various activities. Free to attend! For more information email info@cv-alliance.org.

There will also be a drug take back event from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. when old, unwanted, unused medicines can be brought to the community center for safe and anonymous disposal. Needles, lancets and sharps need to be taken to the CV Sheriff’s Station at 4554 Briggs Ave.

CV Park is located at 3901 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta.

ANNUAL CITY GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP PLANNED
The Fourth Annual Glendale City Golf Championship is set for Aug. 20 and Aug. 24. The Glendale Parks and Open Space Foundation, Scholl Canyon Golf Course, Oakmont Country Club, American Golf and The Local Trusted Choice Insurance Agents will host the annual championship to benefit the local parks and open space.

The first round will take place on Aug. 20 at the Scholl Canyon Golf Course in Glendale. There will be four flights. The low 16 in the championship flight and the low eight in the other three flights will advance to Oakmont Country Club on Aug. 24 to compete for the championship.

This is a very unique event with the first round at a par 60, 3,039-yard course and the second round at Oakmont Country Club that will play over 7,000 yards for the championship flight.

Although this is a city championship, golfers of all ages and abilities are welcome to come out and play to support The Glendale Parks and Open Space Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization.

For more information on the event, log onto www.GlendaleGolfChampionship.com and for more information on Trusted Choice, log on to www.TrustedChoice.com.

TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT CV SHERIFF SUPPORT GROUP
The Crescenta Valley Sheriff Support Group and the La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to present the 2015 Crescenta Valley Sheriff Support Group Golf Classic on Aug. 17. This year’s event will be played at The La Cañada Flintridge Country Club. The host sponsor is the Caltech Employees Federal Credit Union.

The cost to participate in the event is $225 and includes green fees, cart, lunch, dinner, awards, tee prizes and more. Tee and green sponsorships are available for

$150. Registration forms can be found on line at www.cvssg.com.

The Sheriff Support Group is a non-profit organization that is run by volunteer members of the community and the money raised is used to support the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station and its deputies. The funds raised help purchase specialized equipment and other programs necessary to operations at the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station.

For more information, contact Rick Dinger at (818) 248-4500 or Pat Anderson at (818) 790-4289.

‘BRAND 43’ OPENING
Brand Associates is sponsoring the 43rd Brand National Exhibition of Works on Paper, “Brand 43.” The exhibition opens on Saturday, Sept. 26 with a public reception and awards ceremony from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The exhibition will be on view through Oct. 30 during normal Brand Library hours.

The Brand National Exhibition has been organized annually by the Brand Associates since 1971 in cooperation with Glendale Library, Arts and Culture.

For more information about the exhibition, contact
Arlene Vidor, president/Brand Associates, at
(818) 500-7675
or (818) 606-8359 (cell) or email

Arlene@associatesofbrand.org
or visit www.associatesofbrand.org.

Brand Library is located at 1601 W. Mountain St. in Glendale.

COURSES AVAILABLE ON RELIEVING FINANCIAL STRESS
Life Improvement Courses are offered on “Principles of Prosperity,” “How to Obtain Financial Security” and “Overcoming Financial Stress” at the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills.

These courses help empower a person with the knowledge to overcome financial stress to prosper in life. Each course is $50, is done at the individual’s own pace and timing is flexible. A stress-free financial future can be attained and having the right knowledge can make all the difference.

These are just a few of the life improvement courses offered. Others available address various subjects. The classes are open Monday-Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information contact (818) 957-1500.

Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills, 2254 Honolulu Ave. in

Montrose (entrance off Market Street, behind in parking lot).

FOOTHILLS PRO GROUP
The Foothills Professional Group meets every Wednesday morning from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Leon Lounge and Café. The group provides a structured and supportive system of giving and receiving business. It does so by providing an environment in which participants develop personal relationships with many other qualified business professionals. By establishing this “formal” relationship with other people, you may have the opportunity to substantially increase your business.

The cost is $15, which includes breakfast.

Leon Lounge and Café is located at 2519 Cañada Blvd., Glendale.

FREE WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN
The Church of Scientology – Mission of the Foothills is hosting free workshops for children on how to make good choices in life. It gives a clear-cut guide to making good choices and finding the way to happiness. The booklet “How to Make Good Choices,” based on the book “The Way to Happiness,” will be used.

This workshop is for children 6 to 11 years old. It is on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon. Snacks served.

Call to reserve seat (818) 957-1500.

Church of Scientology – Mission of the Foothills, 2254 Honolulu Ave., Montrose

DBSA OFFERS SUPPORT GROUP
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) has a support group meeting every Tuesday at Vallejo Drive Adventist Church in Glendale every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. DBSA provides hope, help, and support through peer-based, recovery oriented empowering services, and resources when people need them and how they need to receive them.

For more information, call Wanda Sellers at (818) 352-4346, email dbsalosangelesne@yahoo.com or visit dbsalosangelesne.org.

Vallejo Drive Adventist Church, 300 Vallejo Dr., Room 106 in Glendale.

NEWS FROM FRIENDS OF THE SUNLAND-TUJUNGA BRANCH LIBRARY
The bookstore of the Friends of the Sunland-Tujunga branch of the library, which is 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
T.O.P.S. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly – is a self-accountability group meeting held every Monday. Weigh in is from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

An hour meeting follows in the education building of Center for Spiritual Living, 4845 Dunsmore (at Santa Carlotta). For more information, call and leave a message for T.O.P.S. at (818) 957-8442.

A meeting is also held in Sunland on Thursdays. Weigh-in is at 6:30 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m. at New Hope Community Church, 10438 Oro Vista St., Sunland. Contact Jeanie Druebert at (818) 353-5015.

GLENDALE ONE TOASTMASTERS
Glendale One Toastmasters meets from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays at Shakers Restaurant in Glendale. Toastmasters is a non-profit organization developing public speaking and leadership skills through practice and feedback in local clubs since 1924.

For more information, call (818) 314-4964.

Shakers Restaurant, 801 N. Central, Glendale

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 CrescentaCañada 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.