GLENDALE KIWANIS

The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Oct. 11, Heather Flood, the dean of the School of Architecture at Woodbury University will be making a presentation regarding 3D-printed, low-carbon, micro-living campus housing structure fully powered by renewable energy sources.

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.

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.

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.

JEWEL CITY KNITTERS MONTHLY MEETING

Jewel City Knitters will hold its monthly JCK Charity Knit and Crochet gathering on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Chevy Chase Library, 3301 E. Chevy Chase Dr. in Glendale, (818) 548-2046.

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of knitting, crocheting and conversation.

For more information, email susandietel@yahoo.com.

JOE’S MINIBIKE REUNION

The 12^th annual Joe’s Minibike Reunion is on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Crescenta Valley Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.joesminibikereunion.com.

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

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.

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).

COMMUNITY SHREDDING EVENT

A free document shredding event is taking place on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital in the east parking lot (enter from Verdugo). This is a drive through only event.

Bring personal documents (no clips, binders, electronics, disks, X-rays or film allowed) in the car’s trunk for on-site shredding. Limit of 10 boxes/paper bags per car. Do not seal boxes.

THE BURBANK AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY

The Burbank African Violet Society will be having its next club meeting on Thursday morning, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. at The Little White Chapel Christian Church, 1711 N. Avon St. in Burbank.

The program, “A Dawg Show,” will be presented by club member Beverlee Nelson. There will five classes with awards being given in each of the classes. In addition to first, second and third place, there will be an award and certificate given to the member for best in show. 

Questions and answers will follow the show.

There are raffle and silent auction tables, show ‘n’ tell, plants and supplies available for sale. Refreshments are served and friendships are made. Guests are welcome.

For more information telephone (661) 940-3900 or reference the website: www.burbankafricanviolets.weebly.com.

DINE OUT SUPPORTS VHWC

Enjoy delicious Mexican food while supporting the Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus on Thursday, Oct. 17 at Doña Maria Mexican Restaurant, 729 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada. Dine in or take out from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Support this local chorus that has been bringing music to the local community for more than 60 years.

When purchasing, mention the Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus. 

CCLCF BOASTS SEVERAL EVENTS

Senior activities at the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge include MUSE/IQUE Encounters, Bingo & Brunch.

Artwork auction on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Registration continues for the upcoming costume contest.

Standard pricing kicks in this month for participants of the Thanksgiving Day Run. Kids 1 Mile Training Program is a brand new program for kids who are registered for the run.

Looking ahead, CCLCF is having its annual ceramics holiday sale on Dec. 14 and 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

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.

ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL AT PACIFIC COMMUNITY CENTER & PARK

The Annual Fall Festival takes place on Oct. 26 at Pacific Community Center in Glendale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This family-friendly event includes games, arts & crafts, music, a bounce house, a pumpkin patch, carnival games and the Glendale Rocks! climbing wall, food vendors and more.

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

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.

SUZUKI MUSIC PROGRAM GALA, FESTIVAL AND SILENT AUCTION

The Suzuki Music Program of Los Angeles (SMPLA) is celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout 2024. A gala benefit concert and fall festival, with a silent auction, will be on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. at Forest Lawn in Glendale in the HOCR Hall. To register and purchase tickets visit https://www.suzukimusicofla.org/.

The gala concert will include the Colburn School performing group the “Unfourgettable” Guitar Quartet, plus winners of major SoCal competitions. Those who have sustained SMPLA over the last 50 years will be honored.

The fall festival, co-hosted with the Suzuki Music Association of California (SMAC-LA) will be a full on “Suzuki play-in” with violins, violas, cellos, basses and guitars.

Donations are also gladly accepted for Suzuki music education.

Forest Lawn – Glendale is located at 1712 S. Glendale Ave.

RAIN BARREL DISTRIBUTION

Foothill Municipal Water District, along with neighboring water agencies, is hosting a one-day rain barrel distribution event. Pre-order required. Visit rainbarrelsintl.com and click Event, then select Foothill Municipal Water District or call (919) 602-6316.
The event is on Sunday, Nov. 3 from noon to 2 p.m. at FMWD, 4536 Hampton Road in La Cañada Flintridge.

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.