KIWANIS DUCK SPLASH GOES VIRTUAL

Support is needed for the Glendale Kiwanis Incredible Duck Splash – K.I.D.S. – taking place virtually on Oct. 24 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This signature fundraiser benefits the philanthropic outreach of the Kiwanis of Glendale and gives participants who “adopt” a duck the chance to win anywhere from $500 to $10,000! Adoptions are available for as little as $5.

Banners are available to promote the duck splash, local residents and businesses. For more information, visit www.cvweekly.com or www.ducks4kids.org.

ART THERAPY FOR CANCER PATIENTS

A program discussing the benefits of art therapy for cancer patients will be given online by the Cancer Support Community-Pasadena on Tuesday, Aug. 25 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. The program is free of charge.

Julia Cooksey Evans, a two-time cancer survivor, will share her personal experiences and discuss the benefits of art therapy. Online participants will be provided with a free coloring book for the workshop. Participants will provide crayons or markers.

The Cancer Support Community-Pasadena is located at 76 E. Del Mar Blvd., Suite 215 in Pasadena. For more information, call (626) 796-1083 or visit  www.cscpasadena.org for more information.

FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE PREPARES FOR INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY

Independent Bookstore Day celebrates bookstores nationwide on Saturday, Aug. 29 with literary parties around the country. At Flintridge Bookstore the celebration is scaled back to comply with health precautions (including requiring face coverings) during COVID-19 times. The doors are open for in-store shopping, but featured guests are greeting people outside the store.

Flintridge Bookstore has invited authors for signings and story times, as well as a jeweler, who will show her original designs. There will also be giveaways and a drawing for various genres of books.

Fun continues from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For specifics about the day’s schedule and more information, contact Gail Mishkin at gailm@flintridgebooks.com or call (818) 790-0717. 

Flintridge Bookstore is located at 858 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge at the intersection of Foothill and Beulah Drive. Parking is in the rear of the

store off of Beulah Drive.

PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE OFFERING MUSIC, AUCTION

In maintaining its tradition of keeping music alive and front-and-center for youth through its music programs – Music Mobile, Youth Concert and Instrumental Competition – funded by contributions to the Showcase House and hosted events, PSHA is holding its first online auction.

Through Aug. 31, an assortment of items will be available to bid on.

Funds raised from supporters will enable PSHA to continue its music programs and will allow it to continue awarding gifts and grants to a diverse list of local and regional non-profit organizations in support of their efforts in the community.

Register at https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/showcase-strong-12677.

VIRTUAL DOC TALK LECTURE

The next presentation of the free USC Verdugo Hills Hospital lectures is titled “Your Health is Not on Hold – Safely Resuming Surgery at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital.” It focuses on arthritis and joint replacement in the new normal and takes place today, Thursday, Aug. 27 at 5 p.m. via Zoom teleconference. It will be presented by Paul Gilbert, MD and Nathanael Heckmann, MD.

Register at (818) 952-2228 or visit uscvhh.org/doc-talks.

MAKING MUSIC THE SUZUKI WAY – PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT

The Suzuki Music Program of Los Angeles (SMPLA) will hold its “Making Music the Suzuki Way – Every Child Can Learn!” parent information night on Monday, Sept. 14 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom. All adults are invited to attend. For more information about the organization, visit the website www.SuzukiMusicofLA.org. To receive the Zoom meeting ID, and to RSVP, visit www.SuzukiMusicofLA.org/contact and send an email request. 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. Suzuki Music education philosophy and method of music instruction is invaluable for children of all ages.

LA CANCER CHALLENGE 5K WALK/RUN

Registration for the 23rd LA Cancer Challenge 5K Walk/Run on Oct. 25 is open. The goal is to unite generations, young and old, through physical fitness to create public awareness and raise much-needed funds for pancreatic cancer research. Pancreatic cancer patients continue being diagnosed every day.

When participants register as a LACC virtual walker/runner, they’ll be participating in a nationwide awareness event that can be completed any place and at any pace of their choosing.

Adult virtual registration is $40 and includes a long sleeve event T-shirt, “Never Give Up” facemask, downloadable running bib and finishers medal. Youth (11 and under) virtual registration is $25 and includes a kids event T-shirt, downloadable running bib and finishers medal.

See more at www.LACancerChallenge.com.