ART IN TIMES OF WAR

She Loves Collective, an alliance of female artists who share a strong belief in the power of creating social change through art, present a recap of MY RELIC (three pop-up exhibits displayed in downtown Glendale in the spring) and HER RELIC (an immersive installation currently on display through Aug. 15 at ReflectSpace Gallery located inside the Glendale Central Library). Both exhibits came together in the wake of unprovoked aggressions and destruction waged by Azerbaijan and its closest ally, Turkey, against the Armenian enclave of Artsakh and the Armenian people. In a time of unrest and uncertainty, with the majority of the collective members identifying as Armenian, the female “artivists” channeled their trauma, pain and anger through their art.

This event will be broadcast live from the ReflectSpace at Glendale Central Library.

This event is tonight, Thursday, July 29 at 7 p.m. It is free to attend but RSVP is necessary. Visit https://tinyurl.com/ysrjr6mc.

BOLTON HALL MUSEUM IS OPEN

At long last, permission to reopen Bolton Hall Museum to visitors has been granted by Los Angeles Recreations and Parks Dept. 

Bolton Hall Museum is now open on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. and will observe all safety guidelines specified by the LA County Dept. of Public Health as we go along into the weeks and months ahead.

As determinations are made regarding scheduling of future programs and events, the information will be available on our website: http://boltonhall.org/ and Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/boltonhallmuseum/

AUTHORS SHARE INSIGHTS ON NAVIGATING COLLEGE AT FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE

On Thursday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore presents authors and high school coaches Jill and Dave Henry who will share insights and advice from their award-winning book “The Greatest College Health Guide You Never Knew You Needed: How to Manage Food, Booze, Stress, Sex, Sleep, and Exercise on Campus.” This is a “no BS-guide to managing physical and mental health on campus, featuring hilariously powerful stories of personal triumph and inevitable struggle.” The book helps students avoid the freshman 15, sophomore slump, crippling anxiety and the worst hangover and also how to de-stress throughout undergrad years and beyond.

For this event: Seating is limited. Reservations are recommended. Masks are required.

Flintridge Bookstore is located at 858 Foothill Blvd. La Cañada Flintridge and is open Monday – Friday, from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. There is street parking as well as a lot behind the store off Beulah Drive. To make reservations for Jill and Dave Henry’s free event, stop in the store to sign up, call (818) 790-0717, or register on the event page on the https://tinyurl.com/5c2jsnen (scroll down to the bottom of the page and fill out the form).

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.