KIWANIS CLUB GLENDALE HOSTS CITY MANAGER
Glendale City Manager Yasmin Beers will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Glendale.
Guests are welcome at the lunch meeting. The cost to attend, which includes lunch, is $15.
The Club meets every Friday after-
noon at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado Blvd. in Glendale.

BURGERS, BEER, AND BAND NIGHT AT MC GROARTY
McGroarty Arts Center is hosting a Burgers, Beer and Band Night on Aug. 25 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at its historic location in Tujunga. The concert is featuring Seize the Night, a high-energy band performing classic rock to modern pop.
All are welcome. Burger plate is $15; beer/wine is $5, sodas are $1. Desserts are on average $2.
All the proceeds from the food and beverage sales will go to the McGroarty Arts Center, a non-profit facility.
McGroarty Arts Center, 7570 McGroarty Terrace in Tujunga.
www.mcgroartyartscenter.org

MUSIC IN THE PARK
The City of La Cañada Music in the Park Summer Concert Series is held at Memorial Park (at the corner of La Cañada and Foothill boulevards) during the summer on Sunday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. These free concerts continue through the end of August. Featured bands play a variety of music from rock and roll, blues, reggae, and country. All are welcome to bring a picnic basket, blankets, and lawn chairs and enjoy an evening with family and friends.
On Aug. 26, Hot August Nights – A Tribute to Neil Diamond will be performing.

BOUTIQUE VENDORS SOUGHT
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club is seeking vendors of giftware and handmade items for its fall boutique held at the Clubhouse on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Information and applications are available at www.lacrescentawomansclub.org, or email lcwcpashayi@gmail.com, or phone (775) 573-8282 or call Jean Maluccio at (818) 355-4155.
The Woman’s Club is a philanthropic 501c3 organization located at 4004 La Crescenta Ave.

NEWS FROM FRIENDS OF THE S-T BRANCH LIBRARY
The Sunland-Tujunga branch of the library reports that, over the summer, there were 1,029 attendees for 44 programs. These included performances by violinist Paul Stein, jazz pianist Vardan Ovespian, the Kids’ Volcano program presented by Richard Wade and the Kids’ Comedy Magic presented by Jeff Abbot. The Summer Reading is Fun program is also sponsored by the Friends of the Sunland-Tujunga Library.
Since the Friends formed in 1969, it has given away 100,000 books.
The Friend’s Bookstore, located in the lobby of the library, has books that range in topics from travel, sports, and education to psychology and biographies. The store also has CDs, DVDs and records. Prices range from 10 cents to $3. Currently, children’s books and cookbooks are on sale for 10 cents (excluding special editions). Please stop by between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, to see what’s available.
The Sunland-Tujunga Library is located at 7771 Foothill Blvd. in Tujunga.

BLOCK PARTY FUN
An “End of Summer Block Party” will be held at Kenneth Village on Sunday, Aug.
26 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Everyone is
invited to this free event.
The street in the 1400 block of Kenneth Road, between Grandview and Sonora, will be closed to traffic.
There will be kids’ activities, including a bouncy house, face painting, puppy petting and games. For adults, there will be a beer garden, live music and dancing. Of course, lots of food, raffles and prizes.
The newly-formed Kenneth Village Merchants Association is hosting. Northwest Glendale Homeowners is assisting.

VILLAGE POETS PRESENT THE ART OF TANKA
The Village Poets’ of Sunland-Tujunga is hosting Monthly Reading Series on Sunday, Aug. 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Bolton Hall Museum. Featured poet Kathabela Wilson and friends will present the art of Tanka with musical accompaniment by Rick Wilson. Poets: bring your own poetry and sign-up for the open mic upon arrival.
Light refreshments will be served; a $3 donation is appreciated! Visit the website to learn more http://www.villagepoets.blogspot.com.
Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga

INFORMATION PRESENTED FOR SUZUKI MUSIC PROGRAM
The Suzuki Music Program of Los Angeles (SMPLA) will hold its “Making Music the Suzuki Way – Every Child Can Learn!” parent orientation and information night on Monday, Aug. 27 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Encino. The Suzuki Music Education philosophy and method, child development issues, and the SMPLA program will be discussed in detail. All adults are invited to attend.
For more information, exact address, and to RSVP, visit www.SuzukiMusicofLA.org.

LOVE TO SING?
The Towne Singers is a non-audition choir that is in need of male voices, but welcome everyone. Rehearsals for the upcoming holiday concert begin Monday, Aug. 27. The 2018 holiday concert, “Spirit of the Season,” is on Friday, Nov. 30.
Rehearsals are held Mondays from 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1757 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena.
Contact Merrily Hake, membership coordinator, via email (merrilyhake@earthlink.net) with questions and new member orientation information.

ROCKHAVEN ON SECOND SATURDAY AGENDA
Bolton Hall Museum’s monthly second Saturday programs return with with the story of Rockhaven on Sept. 8 at 1 p.m.
Rockhaven, located in La Crescenta, was established in 1923 as a refuge for women with mild mental and nervous disorders and is now owned by the City of Glendale. Program speaker Joanna Linkchorst, president of Friends of Rockhaven, will share some of the remarkable stories associated with Rockhaven and hopes for the future. This event is free and open to the public and everyone is welcome.
Additional information is available from Little Landers Historical Society, (818) 352-3420 or by visiting http://www.littlelandershistoricalsociety.org/ or emailing littlelanders@verizon.net.
Bolton Hall Museum is located at 10110 Commerce Ave. in Tujunga.

‘WEASEL’ AT FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE
Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse hosts monthly storytimes (for ages 2-plus) with children’s book writers and illustrators. On Saturday, Sept. 8 at 10:30 a.m., the bookstore welcomes Salvo Lavis and James Munn, creators of “World of the Weasel” and authors of “Once Upon a Weasel” (their first book) and “Wild Wild Weasel.”
Lavis is a writer and producer who has worked in digital, video, print, and radio. He directed Oscar campaigns for the Academy Award-nominated films “Timbuktu” and “Mustang” and has produced content for Disney.com, Yahoo! Entertainment and Live Nation. He is from Houston and lives in Los Angeles.
Munn is a freelance writer, film historian and former editor at Architectural Digest. He is the author of “This Is No Dream: Making Rosemary’s Baby” and recently edited “Autobiography of a Magazine: 1920-2010,” an illustrated history of Architectural Digest by former editor-in-chief Paige Rense. Munn is from rural Nebraska and lives in Hollywood.
For more information, contact Gail Mishkin at (818) 790-0717.
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.

LCJWC HOSTING NEW MEMBERS MEETINGS
The La Cañada Junior Women’s Club (LCJWC) is hosting two get togethers for women to learn about the Club and its members. The Club plans to host several events for prospective members beginning on Aug. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Music in the Park. Additional meetings will be held on Sept. 10 and Sept. 11.
For more information about the Club and prospective member get togethers, contact Georgina Mueller, co-chair of provisional membership, at (858) 354-0214, or via email georginaandtony@aol.com, or co-chair Laura Plourde, (818) 292-3383, or via email ldpiller@gmail.com.

‘REIMAGINING’ AMERICA AT ACE/121 GALLERY
Presented by the Arroyo Arts Collective and Ace/121 Gallery, “Reimagining America” is on view through Sept. 8 at Ace/121 Gallery [hours: Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to
4 p.m.].
The personal is political, a slogan used in the 1960s by the student movement and second wave feminism, emphasizes the connections between personal experiences and socio-political structures. “Reimagining America” addresses the myriad issues in times of personal, social and economic uncertainties. The show explores the way images can move us by constructing and changing our social reality.
Artists were invited to submit work that created discussions of power between people, real or imagined. The show is an interpretation of how America can be reimagined through art and active participation.
Ace/121 Gallery is located at 121 N. Kenwood St. in Glendale. (Gallery entrance is located at the back of the building, off the Louise St entrance to the YMCA.)

‘MONGOLIA’ TOPIC OF  SIERRA CLUB
The Crescenta Valley Sierra Club Group will present “Mongolia” by Bruce Hale on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library.
Hale is a longtime Sierra Club member and world traveler. He returns with his latest world adventure. His trips are always interesting and well received.
The program begins following news of conservation and outings. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Please contact Wayne Fisher, program chair, at (818) 353-4181 for further information.
La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta

MC DONALD BOOK SIGNING AND TEA AT OUAT
Once Upon A Time is hosting New York Times bestselling author Megan McDonald for a tea party and book signing on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. She will read a brief excerpt of her new book and answer questions; light refreshments will be served. Afterward, she will sign books. Space is limited; RSVP is required. Visit https://tinyurl.com/y7ubx9wz, call (818) 248-9668 or email Maureen@onceupona.com. The cost is $5 per child, which will go toward the purchase of a book.
Once Upon A Time is located at 2207 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose.

SQUARE DANCING CLASSES BEGIN
Come learn America’s heritage folk dance – square dancing. A new beginner’s class is starting on Thursday night, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 808 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada. First two classes are free. Meet new people while getting some exercise. Four-to-five thousand steps per class/dance!
Call Connie at (818) 353-4901 or email setsinstep@yahoo.com or visit www.setsinstep.org.

TELESCOPE TALK AT FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE
On Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse hosts a presentation by Mount Wilson trustees Dan Kohne and Tim Thompson and docent Robert Anderson. Their book, “A Temple of
Science: The 100-Inch Telescope at Mount Wilson Observatory,” is a
retrospective on the 100th anniversary of the 100-inch Hooker Telescope at
Mt. Wilson Observatory. The book’s other contributor is Stefanos Polyzoides,
editor.
The telescope saw first light on the night of Nov. 1-2, 1917. It was the
largest telescope ever built, and remained the largest in the world until
1949. Astronomers Edwin Hubble and Milton Humason used the 100-inch
telescope to quite literally discover the entire universe, discover the
first observational evidence for an expanding universe, and lay the first
observational foundations for the modern concept of big bang cosmology. As a
scientific instrument, the 100-inch telescope radically and forever altered the conceptual understanding of the universe in which we live.
Dan Kohne, Stefanos Polyzoides, Tim Thompson and Robert Anderson have
written essays for the book covering the history of Mount Wilson Observatory
and the influential and brilliant minds that have been connected with it
over the years.
For more information, contact Gail Mishkin at (818) 790-0717.
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.

PINE NEEDLE BASKETRY WORKSHOP AT BOLTON HALL MUSEUM
Sunland-Tujunga artist Shelley Matousek will teach the art of pine needle basket weaving using the historic Native American coiling method at Bolton Hall Museum on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. All participants will go home with a basket they created during the workshop.
The fee is $45 and includes all materials. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited to 10 individuals. Registration begins on Sept. 1 online at littlelandershistoricalsociety.org or during public hours at Bolton Hall Museum from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday and Sunday afternoons.
Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave, Tujunga
Additional information is available from Little Landers Historical Society, (818) 352-3420, littlelandershistoricalsociety.org/ or email littlelanders@verizon.net.

LOCAL YOGA CLASS
Gentle/level one yoga classes continue on Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luke’s of the Mountains Church.
This class will improve joint mobility, flexibility, muscle strength and balance and will include some restorative yoga poses to help the body heal its own aches and pains by engaging the parasympathetic system. Sessions will be 75 minutes. Instructor is experienced in many forms of yoga. Please bring mat.
Cost is $15 cash.
Questions and to RSVP, contact maiedell45@gmail.com or call (818) 298-4589.
St. Luke’s is located at 2563 Foothill Blvd., at the corner of Rosemont, in La Crescenta.

FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB
Foothills Community Toastmasters Club meets 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Monday night at 10700 Hillrose Circle in Sunland. Guests are always welcome at no charge.
Toastmasters International is a 91-plus-year-old worldwide organization of small neighborhood, company, community or organization sponsored clubs where people practice and get training in public speaking and leadership skills.
Foothills Community Toastmasters Club is the only official chapter in the Foothills area stretching from La Cañada Flintridge to Sylmar.
Anyone interested in visiting or learning more about the club should contact
fctmclub@gmail.com or visit www.foothillscommunitytoastmasters.club.

FREE DANCE CLASSES AT SUNLAND REC CENTER
The community is invited to take part in free Tuesday night dance classes at Sunland Recreation Center. Dances include Zumba, hip-hop and swing. No prior knowledge or experience required.
Couples and families are encouraged to attend.
Classes are from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sunland Rec Center, 8651 Foothill Blvd., Sunland

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 support group is open to caregivers, family members, friends and stroke survivors and will help with communication, education, and coping styles while building friendships, solving problems and sharing resources and experience.
RSVP by calling (818) 502-4725.
Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital is located at 1420 S. Central Ave. 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.

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, 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.