SING WITH THE TOWNE SINGERS
Those who love to sing are invited to join the Towne Singers, a non-audition choir. Male voices in particular are needed, but all are welcome to join this family of musicians. Rehearsals for the Dec. 6 holiday concert are underway. Rehearsals are held Mondays at 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Glendale, 2001 Cañada Blvd., Glendale.

The Towne Singers will be presenting their “Wonders of Winter” concert at the First United Methodist Church of Pasadena. The concert will feature a blend of traditional, contemporary and familiar music that will appeal to all “kids from 1 to 92.” Santa Claus will make an appearance for the delight of the children.

The Towne Singers is an organization supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County board of supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.

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.

CV ALLIANCE EVENTS
“How the Adolescent Brain Learns” by Tina Givrad, PhD., helps parents and educators understand how a child’s brain works so they can better address behavior and learning. The talk is tonight, Thursday, Sept. 11 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at CVHS Library, 2900 Community Ave., La Crescenta; it is free and open to the public. This presentation is part of “Teen Trials and Tribulations: A Series of 4 talks” sponsored by CV Alliance.

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

‘UNFINISHED SPACES’ AT BRAND LIBRARY & ART CENTER
The Brand Associates’ REEL ART Series presents the award-winning documentary “Unfinished Spaces,” a film by Alysa Nahmias and Benjamin Murray. The film chronicles the story of Cuba’s ambitious National Art Schools project, designed in the wake of Castro’s revolution. The project was neglected and forgotten and eventually rediscovered as an architectural masterpiece.

Special guest Dr. Ken Breisch will make a brief slide presentation showing other modernist experiments that, unlike the art schools project, did come to fruition in Cuba after the revolution. Dr. Breisch will also lead a discussion and answer questions.

The screening will take place tonight, Thursday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at Brand Library & Art Center (Recital Hall). Admission is free and open to the public. Complimentary parking is available in Brand Park adjacent to the library and an entrance for disabled individuals is accessible on the east side of the building.

Brand Library & Art Center (Recital Hall), 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale.

RAPP IS BACK
After a restful summer, RAPP (Read And Practice Peacemaking) returns with another film presentation.

“The Revisionaries” documents the debates and the politics surrounding the Texas board of education as it wrestles with some members’ desire to include Creationism in the science curriculum. “The Revisionaries” will be shown on Friday, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. at Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church. Doors open at 7 p.m.

All are invited for the screening and then enjoy refreshments and lively discussion afterwards.

Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church, 2700 Montrose Ave, Montrose

HEALTH CONFERENCE PLANNED
ARMUNITY, a program of Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services and other partners that addresses Armenian community health and wellness, and Glendale Community College are co-hosting an integrative health conference on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3  p.m. at the Glendale Community College auditorium.

Called “Healthy Living in a Changing World: Integrating health care from a holistic perspective,” the event is free and open to the public and will include professional panel sessions, an Expo fair with booths, lunch and raffle prizes. Conference sponsors include Homenetmen Glendale “Ararat” Chapter, the Family Guidance Center of the Homenetmen “Ararat” Chapter, Razmik Mesrkhani, D.C., the Glendale YMCA, Vrej Pastry, CV Alliance, Western Drug, Vahik P. Meserkhani, DDS, and Gio’s Baguettes.

The conference is organized and co-hosted by ARMUNITY, the Alcohol & Drug Studies program of Glendale Community College and the Armunity Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee includes the Armenian American Mental Health Association, Glendale Adventist Hospital, Glendale Adventist Alcohol & Drug Services, Gay and Lesbian Armenian Society, and the City of Glendale, Community Services and Parks.

Glendale Community College auditorium is located at 1500 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale.

NEWS FROM JCK
Jewel City Knitters will hold its monthly JCK Charity Knit & Crochet on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Chevy Chase Library, 3301 E. Chevy Chase Drive, 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.

‘ART PUNCH’AT BLUE MOON
A mixed media presentation takes place on Sept. 13 at the Blue Moon Lounge in Montrose. Beginning 8 p.m. until midnight, this event showcases art by local artists. There is no cover charge to attend, but guests must be 21 years and older. There will be a food truck, raffle and an art showcase with three artists.

Blue Moon Lounge, 3509 N. Verdugo Road in Montrose.

AAUW-GLENDALE SEPTEMBER BRANCH MEETING
The next meeting of the AAUW-Glendale is on Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to
11 a.m. at Oakmont Country Club. AAUW-Glendale member Paula Devine is the seventh woman to be elected to the Glendale City Council’s 108-year history. Councilwoman Devine will provide an insider’s view of the challenges on a campaign trail, and give us her views on women in politics today.

The cost to attend is $25 per person; make checks payable to AAUW Glendale. Please reserve by Wednesday, Sept. 10. For reservations call Susie Robinson at

(818) 951-6104 or (818) 317-5602.

Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive, Glendale

MUTT STRUT RETURNS TO CV PARK
The 4th Annual California Council of the Blind 2 and 5K “Mutt Strut” walk/run will take place on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Crescenta Valley Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m.

Everyone is invited to bring a canine friend, whether a trained guide dog which assists a blind or visually impaired individual to safely and efficiently traverse their community, or the family pooch which gives so much unconditional love and companionship. In addition to the human and doggie camaraderie, plenty of food and drink will be available.

All proceeds go to promote the programs and services of the California Council of the Blind, the largest and oldest self-help organization of blind and visually impaired persons in California. CCB oversees several successful programs to assist members and nonmembers alike including a scholarship program that has assisted scores of blind and visually impaired students to achieve their educational goals; a no-interest equipment loan fund so that blind and low vision individuals may obtain or retain remunerative employment; a crisis fund to help with financial emergencies; and many others.

For more information about the Mutt Strut, contact Mitch Pomerantz at (626) 372-5150, mitch.pomerantz@earthlink.net, or log onto www.ccbnet.org/muttstrut.

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

THE STORY OF WEATHERWOLDE CASTLE
Tujunga’s Weatherwolde Castle, built in 1928, was almost lost to the wrecking ball in 2005 to make way for new development. On Saturday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m., Little Landers Historical Society hosts William Malouf, Weatherwolde’s owner, for a presentation of the history of Weatherwolde Castle and how it was saved from demolition. The presentation will take place at Bolton Hall.

Malouf specializes in preservation and restoration of historical structures. Following a successful battle by Sunland-Tujunga community members to keep the home from being demolished, he and his wife Tara stepped in to buy this unique home and restore it to its original glory. He will tell attendees about historical documents and artifacts found in the home that clear up some of the rumors and mysteries surrounding Weatherwolde Castle.

This program is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

Bolton Hall Museum is located at 10110 Commerce Ave., in Tujunga.

Parking is available a few doors uphill at the Elks Lodge.

RATTLE PRESENTS ‘BLAST FROM THE PAST’
Rattle magazine will host the next installment of the 2014 Rattle Reading Series on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. Every second Sunday, Rattle continues to gather a selection of performers at Flintridge Bookstore from around the country for a series of poetry readings to celebrate the magazine.

The September Rattle Reading Series presents a collection of Los Angeles poets from previous issues of the magazine. What did we publish back then, and what have they been up to lately? Paul Suntup’s poem “Olive Oil” appeared in the summer 2004 issue. Lynne Thompson has appeared in Rattle seven times, making her one of the magazine’s most frequently published poets. Her most recent contribution was “Antilles. Lesser.” in summer 2010. Steve Westbrook’s “Cumberland Gap” also appeared in that issue, and was a semi-finalist for the Rattle Poetry Prize.

Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse, 1010 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada-Flintridge.

Each poetry performance is free and open to the public.

MAGNOLIA FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON
Magnolia fashion show and luncheon will be presented by the Pasadena Women’s Connection on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 11:30 a.m.at the Women City Club of Pasadena. Magnolia, an Arcadia boutique and Readers Choice Awards winner for best ladies clothing, dazzles with a fashion show of best and latest styles in women’s clothing.

Motivational speaker Sharon Lawlor, who recently completed her second masters degree with honors, will share how the brokenness in your life can be something beautiful in her talk “From Pieces to Masterpieces.” All are invited to attend.

Tickets are $23. For reservations, call Darlene at (818) 353-2212 or Carole at (818) 790-1907.

Women City Club of Pasadena, 160 North Oakland Ave., Pasadena.

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 Wednesday, Sept. 17 and will feature the Arioso Duo:

flutist Cynthia Ellis and harpist Michelle Temple performing a recital of French music.

BLOOMIN’ SQUARES SQUARE DANCE CLASS
The next Bloomin’ Squares square dance class begins on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Sunland-Tujunga Municipal Building.

Sessions are open to everyone, no partner required, LGBTQ* and friends.

For those who think of square dancing, images may arise of hillbillies stomping around in a barn shouting “do-si-do,” blue-haired ladies in silly dresses, and horrible times spent in gym classes in grammar or high school listening to fiddle music while a bored gym teacher read out of a book.

The Bloomin’ Squares square dancing program is nothing like that! There’s no dancing in a barn or wearing silly clothes, and members dance to pop, rock and country music! Casual comfortable clothing is encouraged. Only $6 a class.

Bring a snack to share if you’d like! For more information, call (818) 945-1189.

Sunland-Tujunga Municipal Building, 7747 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB LUNCHEON
You’re invited to the Burbank Bar & Grille’s anniversary luncheon benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley.

This annual event takes place on Friday, Sept. 19 at Burbank Bar & Grille, located at 112 N. San Fernando Road. The buffet lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This is a wonderful way to have a great lunch, connect with friends and support the Club, all at the same time. Opportunity drawing tickets will be available. Winners do not have to be present to win. Tickets are $15 per person. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at www.bgcburbank.org.

No RSVP is necessary.

One hundred percent of all proceeds go directly to the Club.

And save the date! On Friday, Oct. 24 it’s the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley’s Poker and Bingo Tournament. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. at Woody’s New Cafe at Woodbury University.

For more information, contact susansebastian@bgcburbank.org.

POPs PRESENT MOVING PRODUCTION OF ‘TOSCA’
Pacific Opera Project presents six performances of Puccini’s “Tosca” in Pasadena. Made possible by funding from over 150 backers through a successful Kickstarter campaign, this will be POP’s most ambitious production to date with a stellar cast and a 22-piece orchestra.

“Tosca” will be the 13th fully staged opera produced by POP and will incorporate a staging device rarely seen in theatre (much less in an opera with a full orchestra): moving the entire production from one location to another throughout the performance. This “Tosca” will take place in three separate venues, all within St. James Church that each represent another location within the opera.

Performance dates are Sept. 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 & 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 premium reserved seats; $30 general admission; $25 seniors (65 and over); $20 students with ID.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.pacificoperaproject.com, email info@pacificoperaproject.com or call the Pacific Opera Project hotline at (323) 739-6122.

St. James United Methodist Church, 2033 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena

AURIANA DUFFY GUEST SPEAKER AT AAUW
The Sept. 20 branch meeting of the American Association of University Women will hear a report from Auriana Duffy, former vice president of Cultural Diversity for the Associated Students of Pasadena City College, on the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders held in June at the University of Maryland. She was co-sponsored at the conference by the Glendale branch of the AAUW.

The Pasadena branch meeting also will hear six students discuss their experiences at this year’s Tech Trek camp.

The luncheon meeting takes place at the Women’s City Club, 160 N. Oakland, in Pasadena and begins at 11:30 a.m.; the cost is  $20 per person.

For reservations, call Gloria Reynolds at (626) 798-3896.

END OF SUMMER BARBECUE
Come join the Sunland-Tujunga Elks Lodge celebrate the end of summer with friends and family on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Lots of fun, entertainment, and food! As a fundraiser, all proceeds go to the Christmas Basket Program. Music by the Sound Waves.

Tickets are now available at Thee Elbow Room on Honolulu Avenue in Montrose. The cost is $15 presale, $17.50 at the door.

For more information, contact S-T Elks, (818) 352-2098.

BANNED BOOKS WEEK: CELEBRATING THE FREEDOM TO READ
Flintridge Bookstore is celebrating Banned Books Week Sept. 21-27, an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. By focusing on efforts across the country to remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship. Flintridge Bookstore will be putting up a display including many notable titles that have been on the list of challenged and banned books over the decades. There will also be T-shirts, journals, composition notebooks, mugs, magnets and totes for sale related to the many of these titles and the commemoration and buttons, bumper stickers, and bookmarks will be handed out in support of the freedom to read.

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.

DR. TOM SUNIC GUEST OF BIRCH SOCIETY
Dr. Tom Sunic, PhD., will give a talk about the radical Islamic invasion and migration in France, Great Britain, Canada and the USA. His lecture, “The spread of Terrorism and Sharia Law,” will be on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. in the community room of the CV Sheriff’s Station.

Sunic is an American-Croatian university professor, author, translator, and lecturer who writes and speaks in four languages.

Admission is free and open to the public. The lecture is co-hosted by Voters Against Corruption And Tyranny and the La Crescenta/La Cañada Flintridge and

Glendale chapters of the John Birch Society.

Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station, 4554 Briggs Ave., La Crescenta

‘A NIGHT IN PARIS’ TO BENEFIT CANCER CARE NETWORK
The Cancer Care Network Foundation is holding a fundraising event, “Gatsby’s Costume Party – A Night In Paris” on Saturday, Oct. 11 beginning at 6 p.m. The event is being held at a private residence in La Cañada and will feature casino games, poker tournament, silent auction, dinner, entertainment and dancing. The Cancer Care Network provides patient financial assistance, cancer support services, cancer prevention education, patient education and advocacy and caregiver programs.

Tickets are $125 prepaid, $150 at the door.

For more information, contact Hilda at (818) 823-5863 or email cancercarenetwork@gmail.com.

MOONDAY RETURNS TO FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE
Moonday East is hosting a reading on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. 2 p.m. featuring Mariana Dietl, Alejandro Escude, Doraine Poretz and Mariano Zaro.

Their reading coincides with L.A. Dept. of Cultural Affairs Latino Heritage Month.

Sept. 15 – Oct. 15.

Come early to sign up for open mic.

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.

31st ANNUAL DAY OF THE DEAD ALTARS & EPHEMERA
The Folk Tree presents its 31st annual Day of the Dead Altars & Ephemera exhibition from Sept. 27 – Nov. 2. The show features traditional altars honoring loved ones who have passed, as well as installations dealing with broader contemporary issues and concepts about death. Also on view is a large selection of work in various media by local artists and Mexican folk art commemorating this major Mexican holiday, which falls on Nov. 1 and 2. The public is invited to a reception on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

In the afternoon on Oct. 11 and on Saturday, Nov. 1, the Folk Tree welcomes face painter Jeanine Montellano and company who will transform revelers with their beautiful Day of the Dead designs and head pieces.

The Folk Tree is located at 217 S. Fair Oaks Ave. Hours are: M-W, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

For more information, contact Gail Mishkin at mishkinftc@aol.com or call (626) 795-8733.

DOBREER FEATURED AT VILLAGE POETS OF S-T
The Village Poets of Sunland-Tujunga is pleased to announce that poet Peggy Dobreer will be featured at their upcoming Monthly Reading Series on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Bolton Hall Museum. Her work includes “In The Lake of Your Bones,” released in March 2012 by Moon Tide Press. For contact information, visit her website www.peggydobreer.com.

Poets are welcome to sign-up for the open reading. Come and enjoy an early evening of poetry, light refreshments and eclectic conversation. A $3 donation is appreciated.

Village Poets of Sunland-Tujunga, www.villagepoets.blogspot.com.

Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Sunland

ANNUAL EVENING OF WINE AND ROSES
Enjoy “An Evening of Wine and Roses” and “Dancing with Stars” as Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center hosts the 27h Annual Evening of Wine and Roses on Sunday, Oct. 5. A reception and silent auction starts at 5:30 p.m. then dinner, live auction, program and amazing entertainment begins at 7 p.m. This year’s event will take place at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena.

The fundraising focus of this year’s Evening of Wine and Roses will be to put new technology into the hands of surgeons at Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center.

For more information and ticket prices, call (818) 502-2375 or visit www.supportglendale.org.

The Langham Hotel is located at 1401 S. Oak Knoll in Pasadena.

GLENDALE MEMORIAL HOSTING BREAST CANCER SYMPOSIUM
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Marcia Ray Breast Center at Dignity Health’s Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center will be hosting a breast cancer symposium on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the main auditorium of the hospital.

The symposium will feature the hospital’s panel of breast cancer specialists who will be presenting information on what is new in the field of breast cancer as well as answering questions from the audience. The panel will also be demonstrating what goes on behind the scenes at a surgical tumor board where specialist review cancer cases together as a group and determine the best course of treatment for a patient’s disease.

Dinner will be provided and the event is free to the general public.

RSVP to Maryann Robertson at (818) 502-2323 is required. Dignity Health’s Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is located at 1420 Central Ave. in Glendale.

SALON DE MUSIQUES LAUNCHES NEW SEASON
The new season of Salon de Musiques opens on Oct. 12 and features Neo-Romantic and Impressionistic genius composers John Ireland, Howard Hanson and Frank Bridge. Performing will be Jessica Guideri & Serena McKinney, violins, Yi Zhou, viola,

John Walz, cello and Adam Neiman on piano.

An informal Q&A with the artists will follow the performance and a gourmet buffet dinner provided by Patina with French champagne will be served.

Tickets are $39 for student, and $75 (includes dinner and drinks).

The performance takes place at 4 p.m. at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, fifth floor, 135 N. Grand Ave, Los Angeles.

VERDUGO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL REUNION
Verdugo Hills High School is having a reunion for classes from 1952 to 1957. The reunion is taking place Oct 12,13 &14 at Laughlin Nevada Riverside hotel casino.

(Code/VHHS; call for reservations 800-227-3849)

The cost of $80 per person is for the luncheon on Monday and hospitality room for three days. Hotel pricing, including tax, is $114.24 for three nights. A bus is available for transport, but there is limited space. Contact Shirley at (818) 330-9499 or (323) 428-2688) for more information or Harry at (818) 353-4528.

MANNING AT FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE
On Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore hosts a book signing for Rob Manning, area resident and chief engineer of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Mars Rover Curiosity.

In his book “Mars Rover Curiosity,” Manning tells of bringing the groundbreaking spacecraft to life. He and his team, tasked with designing a lander many times larger and more complex than any before, faced technical setbacks, fights over inadequate resources, and the trials of leading an army of brilliant, passionate and often frustrated experts.

For more information, contact Gail Mishkin at (818) 790-0717.

Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse is located at 1010 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and the Angeles Crest Hwy. Parking is in the rear of the store.

LEARN FARSI AT THE YMCA
The Y is offering Farsi language class every Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Crescenta Cañada YMCA.

The purpose of this class is to further Iranian (Persian) language and culture for all ethnic groups. Students will learn basic reading, writing and speaking skills for the Farsi language. This is for all levels and all ages.

For more information, visit www.ymcafoothills.org or call (818) 790-0123.

Crescenta Cañada YMCA, 1930 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada

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 support 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

THEN AND NOW EXHIBIT
Little Landers Historical Society announces the opening of a new temporary exhibit at Bolton Hall Museum. “Then and Now” features historic photos of places in the foothills community compared to photos of the same locations in more recent times. Little Landers member Craig Durst determined the exact location from which each old photo was taken and reproduced the same photo taking into account the time of year, time of day and weather conditions to duplicate each of the original pictures.

“Then and Now” will be available for viewing at Bolton Hall through October.

Bolton Hall is open to the public on Tuesday and Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is free.

Additional information is available from Little Landers Historical Society, (818) 352-3420; www.littlelandershistoricalsociety.org or email littlelanders@verizon.net.

Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., 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 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.