GLENDALE KIWANIS

The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. The club will be dark on Sept. 27 due to the previous night’s installation of new president Carl Povilaitis.

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.

ANNUAL BIG STRIKE AUCTION

The annual Big Strike Auction supporting Scouting America takes place at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 6-9 p.m. The Big Strike Auction will feature unique items up for bid, plenty of food, and lively company – all in support of a cause that directly benefits the youth in the local community.  Cathy Zappala will be honored with the North Star Award during the program, which recognizes above and beyond service by an individual not registered in Scouting.

The community’s participation, whether through attending, bidding, or sponsoring, is crucial in helping to continue the important work of Scouting.

For more information, including registering to attend, immediately contact Laura Clay at (818) 243-6282.

DANCING AS EXERCISE

Dancing As Exercise is a free ongoing weekly event sponsored by the Los Angeles County Park program for seniors (50 plus) as a form of staying healthy.

There is live music every Friday (note new day) from 10 a.m. to noon in the Park’s building at 3901 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta.

Light refreshments and water are provided along with socialization and information about other park activities.

Dancing, per se, is not required; single persons are welcome.

HISTORIAN MIKE LAWLER TO PRESENT AT LCWC

The community is invited to join the La Crescenta Woman’s Club at its Oct. 9 meeting, which starts at 10 a.m. followed by the program and (free) lunch at 11:30 a.m.

Get into the Halloween spirit with spooky stories from local historian Mike Lawler when he presents “Creepy Crescenta Valley.” From speakeasys to haunted mansions, from murders to mysteries, Lawler knows it all and will answer questions as well.

For reservations, call Betsy Mortimer (818) 249-9403.

CANASTA IS CALLING

Canasta – an activity that will brighten your day with fun and relaxation. Those who have not played before – don’t worry; you will be taught! Come on Tuesday afternoons to play canasta from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Montrose Library, 2465 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose (818) 548-2048.

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 MINUTES 

The community is invited to the Bolton Hall Museum at 1 p.m. on Oct. 12 participants will “travel around the world” in little more than one hour via a goodly number of 19^th century stereoscopes that will be circulated through the audience.

The conductor for this whirlwind trip is Sunland-Tujunga’s History Hunter Craig Durst. Durst’s collection of stereoscopes and hand selected stereo cards will be the vehicle for this trip Around the World in 80 Minutes. His history programs are always entertaining and enlightening.

This event is free and open to the public and everyone is welcome. 

Bolton Hall Museum, home of Little Landers Historical Society, is located at 10110 Commerce Ave. in Tujunga.

Additional information is available from Little Landers Historical Society, (818) 352-3420 or BoltonHall.org or email llhs@boltonhall.org.

CCLCF HAS SEVERAL EVENTS

Fall registration for classes at the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge continues. Fall registration II opened Sept. 18 (session dates are Oct. 21 to Dec. 14).

Early bird registration takes place through Sept. 30 for the Thanksgiving Day Run and Food Drive. Adults are $30 and children are $15.

Senior activities include MUSE/IQUE Encounters, Bingo & Brunch.

Artwork auction on Sunday, Oct. 27.

Visit the CCLCF website at cclcf.org or call (818) 790-4353.

WEST COAST SONGWRITERS CONFERENCE

The charitable organization West Coast Songwriters is having its 44^th annual conference sponsored by the DISCO Music Management Platform on Sept 27 from 4 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Sept 28 from 9 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. and Sept 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is being held at the Los Angeles College of Music, 300 S. Fair Oaks Ave. in Pasadena. https://lacm.edu/ 

The cost for tickets and registration is $300. To purchase, visit https://tinyurl.com/3x7z3njs.      

For more info, visit https://westcoastsongwriters.org/conference/.

This event will bring together aspiring songwriters and music industry professionals for a weekend of education, creativity and networking. The conference is open to the public.

GIFF ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS

The Glendale International Film Festival is now accepting film and screenplay submissions for its 10^th anniversary edition. GIFF 2024 is produced and presented by non-profit Glendale Arts and will be held from Sept. 26-Oct. 1.

For more information about the Glendale International Film Festival, contact Glendale Arts COO Maria Sahakian at msahakian@glendalearts.org or call (818) 243-2611.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST HOSTED BY CVTC

The Crescenta Valley Town Council is having a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s of the Mountains – Sadler Hall, 2563 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta (at Rosemont Avenue).

BINGO NIGHT AND FOOD DRIVE

The Glendale Moose Lodge #641 is having its third annual community bingo night and food drive on Saturday, Oct. 19. It is being held at the Verdugo Hills Memorial hall, 4011 La Crescenta Ave. in Glendale/La Crescenta. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., the first game is at 6 p.m. The cost is $25 for 10 game cards (four cards each game).

Participants who donate a bag or box of food will receive one free game for each box or bag donated. All net proceeds benefit the Bailey Center food bank in Tujunga.

To reserve tickets, call (818) 957-7133 or email lodge641@gmail.com.

LCFTRA HOSTS WINE AND ROSES EVENT

The La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association is kicking-off its annual campaign to raise funds for its entry in the 136th Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2025. The annual gala fundraiser, Wine and Roses, will be held on Nov. 2 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the campus of Flintridge Sacred

Heart Academy, 440 St Katherine Drive in La Cañada Flintridge.

The gala has a new look this year with exhibits from community partners at Mt. Wilson Observatory, Cal Tech and more. The 2025 float entry is a spin off of the Mars Rover.

On Nov. 2, attendees will be serenaded by the internationally acclaimed All American Boys Chorus of Costa Mesa (taabc.org), and have a spirited live and silent auction plus culinary delights from the chefs of Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy.

Tickets and sponsorships available now on LCFTRA.org or email vplcftra@gmail.com.

PICKLEBALL FUN AT COUNTRY CLUB

A day of pickleball, camaraderie and community spirit takes place on Sunday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club. The country club is hosting the First Annual Posh Pickleball Tournament, a fundraiser for Adventist Health Glendale. An anticipated 250 players, participants and spectators are expected to take part in matches and activities including food and beverages throughout the day, introduction to pickleball clinics by iPickle, a VIP & Relaxation lounge, physician tips and a Wellness Village.

Purchase tickets at adventisthealthglendale.org/pickleball by Oct. 18.

ACTIVITIES AT SUNLAND SENIOR CENTER

The Sunland Senior Center offers a selection of classes and activities daily. Whether seniors are looking to exercise or dance or are interested in art, theater, or knitting, the Center has something for everyone. Sunland also hosts bingo on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and a movie matinee on the big screen at 1 p.m. on Thursdays; on Mondays and Fridays there is country line dancing from noon-1:30 p.m. The Sunland Senior Center runs programming from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. with a donations-based lunch served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Sunland Senior Center is located at 8640 Fenwick St. in Sunland. For further information, call (818) 353-9571. These special events are free.