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GLENDALE KIWANIS

The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Sept. 15, Meg Chil-Gevorkyan of Glendale Community College will be making a presentation.

The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $20. All are welcome.

The Club meets Friday afternoons at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado St. in Glendale.

 

BALLET FOLKLORICO MEXICO AZTECA SHOWCASE

Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca, located in Burbank, will be hosting their annual showcase at John Burroughs High School Auditorium, 1920 Clark Ave. in Burbank on Saturday, Sept. 16.

The matinee showcase is at noon; the evening showcase is at 8 p.m.

The cost is $20 for general admission; children 2 and under are free.

www.mexicoazteca.org

 

GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFITS SHERIFF FAMILIES

The Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS) is hosting its 23rd annual Bob Hermann Memorial Golf Classic on Monday, Sept. 18 at the Huntington Club in Huntington Beach.

Proceeds are used to help families of law enforcement in need of financial support due to a fatality, near-fatal accident, physical incapacitation and any other tragedy that would demonstrate that assistance would be prudent.

Donation items are also needed to include in the ALADS gift bags or possibly in its opportunity drawing. Over 100 participants are expected to attend this event. This is a non-profit charity, so all donations are tax deductible. Individual tickets are $150 and include green fees, cart fees, dinner and on-course refreshments.

For more information, contact Thomas Ferguson at tferguson@alads.org or cares@alads.org or call (323) 213-4005.

 

SERIES ON NAVIGATING DEMENTIA

Joyce Mahoney, CTRS, APRS, regional vice president of Memory Care and Programming at Belmont Village Senior Living, will lead and provide insight on an educational series on navigating dementia as a caregiver, care partner or simply a friend. The series will educate on topics such as the basics of dementia, changing family dynamics, communication tips and how to navigate challenging behaviors associated with dementia. New approaches and techniques will be taught to effectively care for a loved one in difficult times.

In the first installment of the series, a discussion on what dementia is and what people need to know about the disease. A Q&A will follow the presentation “Navigating Difficult Behaviors.”

The first virtual installment is on Sunday, Sept. 20 at noon.

RSVP at belmontvillage.com/webinar. For more information or to send questions to the speaker for the Q&A, email comm@belmontvillage.com

 

SELLEBRATION COMING TO PACIFIC COMMUNITY CENTER

The Glendale Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. will hold its annual community rummage sale, Sellebration, at the Pacific Community Center in Glendale on Sept. 23 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Over 200 mothers and daughters will spend 1,175 hours planning, preparing, setting up and working at Sellebration.

The mission NCL Inc., Glendale Chapter of is to foster mother-daughter relationships in a philanthropic organization committed to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. The Glendale Chapter works with over 20 local philanthropies.  

Pacific Community Center is located at 501 S. Pacific Ave. in Glendale.

 

CAMPBELL CENTER HOSTS ‘GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER?’

The Campbell Center is hosting the popular “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. This year, there are five dinners and themes hosted at prominent households in Glendale to support The Campbell Center. Tickets are $100 and can be bought at: https://thecampbell.org/guesswhodinner/.

The funds raised will support The Campbell Center, which has the mission to partner with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to successfully gain independence and attain their desire outcomes through opportunity and choice. It provides services in supported employment, residential services and community integration programs. 

Those who are unable to attend but wish to contribute can call (818) 242-7588 with donation information or email jennifer@thecampbell.org

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOLD BINGO

The Knights of Columbus Council 3254, which serves St. Bede’s (La Cañada) and Holy Redeemer/St. James the Less Parishes (La Crescenta), is hosting a bingo event on Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Church – Healy Hall, 2361 Del Mar Road in Montrose. 

Proceeds will be used for appropriate charitable support for the parishes. The cost of the event is $30 and includes a full book of 10 bingo cards, a dauber, etc. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

 

3E EVENT INVITES WOMEN TO AWAKEN THE POWER WITHIN

HealWithin, a mind-body-soul healing and stress management center, invites women in SoCal and around the world to its 9th Annual 3E Event on Sept. 30 at Embassy Suites by Hilton in Glendale, 800 N. Central Ave. in Glendale. Tickets are on sale now for a super early bird price of just $197.

Visit The3Eevent.com to register and to reserve hotel room at discounted rate.

Hosted and produced by Liza Boubari, clinical hypnotherapist and founder of HealWithin, 3E guest speakers include award-winning actor Maurice Benard, Nancy Matthews, co-founder of WomensProsperityNetwork.com, Allyn Reid, founder of Woomanity, and co-founder, facilitator, producer and community cultivator of Secret Knock and Lawrence Zarian, Red Carpet fashion expert, lifestyle expert, professional stylist and actor.

 

ADAMS HILL ARTS FESTIVAL APPLICATIONS GO LIVE

The second annual Adams Hill Neighborhood Association Arts Festival will be held Oct. 8 on Park Street in Glendale and will feature local artists, vendors and musicians. In anticipation of the event, the application for musicians and artists has been released. 

All Glendale residents are welcome to apply. 

Here is the application link: https://forms.gle/N1dWr33tjrgnYXRA8.

 

CV HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1973 PLANS 50TH REUNION 

CVHS class of ’73 is planning a 50th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Clearman’s North Woods Inn in San Gabriel. Reservations are required. Menu choice includes steak, chicken, cod or vegetarian. The event begins at 5 p.m. Make out checks to Luanna (Koury) Lindsey and mail to 2210 San Gorgonio, La Cañada, CA. 91011 or send payment via Venmo to Laurie (Huber) Garcia @countrychick55. Additional information available at ‘CVHS Class of ’73’ Facebook page, or email luannalindsey@me.com or laurieahgarcia@gmail.com.

Clearman’s North Woods Inn is located at 7247 Rosemead Blvd. in San Gabriel.  

 

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.