NIGHT ON THE RED CARPET MOVIE PREMIERE
La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce & Community Association announced its 4th Annual Night on the
Red Carpet Movie Premiere. It will be tonight, Thursday, Oct. 27 starting at
5:30 p.m. at the Regal Cinemas located at 1919 Verdugo Blvd. in La Cañada. (Public disclosure of the movie to be shown is prohibited by the distributor.)
This fundraising event will feature a prescreening of a suspense thriller movie and is open to the community. A red carpet pre-party will be held before the 7:30 p.m. showing. Individual tickets are $75 for dinner, two beverages, movie screening and souvenir photo. Contact the LCF Chamber at (818) 790-4289 for the name of the movie and to purchase tickets.

PANEL DISCUSSION ON CULTURE OF DEATH
In keeping with the spirit of the Halloween season, Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse presents “Memento Mori: A Panel on the Culture of Death” with Paul Koudounaris, Pam Bacich and Richard Carradine tonight, Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. All three participants have written books about their areas of interest: art historian and photographer Koudounaris focuses on how human remains are as much a reminder of life, memento vitae, as of death, memento mori; photographer Bacich captures the beauty and customs of Day of the Dead in Mexico; and ghost researcher Carradine chronicles local ghost lore.
Coming from varying disciplines and perspectives, Koudounaris, Bacich and Carradine all have rich experiences and insights to share regarding their encounters with death and its rituals.
For more information, contact Gail Mishkin at (818) 790-0717. 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.
OKTOBERFEST EVENT HOSTED BY USC-VHH WOMEN’S COUNCIL
The USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Women’s Council is hosting an Oktoberfest happy hour on Oct. 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the hospital council rooms A/B. The cost is $15 and includes German beer and wine, bratwurst, Reuben bites and more.
RSVP to Barbara Jordan in the Foundation office or email Barbara.jordan@vhh.usc.edu or call (818) 952-2226.
COMMUNITY FAIR
In an effort to raise awareness about domestic violence, YWCA Glendale will host the “Prevention Is Possible” Community Fair on Oct. 29. The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence affects all ages, races, socioeconomic, educational, religious, and occupational segments of our society.
The family-friendly community fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 735 E. Lexington Drive, Glendale. Bring the whole family for food, games, community resources and a rummage sale. Proceeds from the sale will directly support the YWCA programs for women and children. This event is free and open to the community.

RIDING CLUB HOSTS HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER
Shadow Hills Riding Club (SHRC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that offers certified therapeutic horsemanship to children and adults, is hosting a Halloween Festival Fundraiser Oct. 28-30.
The fundraiser will be honoring local veterans as well as first responders (police, firefighters, EMTs) by giving these local heroes and their families free entrance to all three days to the festival.
On opening night, Friday, Oct. 28, anyone who brings a can of food or a new toy will also receive free entry to the event. These items will be used for various SHRC holiday charitable giving events/programs in December.
SHRC is a P.A.T.H. International Premier Accredited Riding Center. Programs include therapeutic riding (for children & adults with disabilities), Saddles for Soldiers (for veterans from all branches suffering from PTSD and/or traumatic brain injury) and Saddles ‘N Serenity (for those in recovery and challenged with addiction to alcohol, drugs and eating disorders, an original program created written by SHRC executive program director Johnny Higginson).
SHRC is located at Shadow Hills Equestrian Center. SHRC offers therapeutic riding programs in which horses are used as a tool for physical therapy, emotional growth and learning for individuals with mental, physical, and/or emotional disabilities, and to carry on other charitable activities associated with this purpose.
For more information on SHRC’s Halloween Festival Fundraiser or any of the equine therapy programs at Shadow Hills Riding Club visit www.shadowhillsridingclub.org.
LCWC HOSTS AUTHORS LUNCHEON
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club is hosting an authors luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. at the La Crescenta Woman’s Clubhouse. The day includes lunch, book signings by the authors, prizes and a silent auction. Guest authors are Diane Vallere, Aileen Nowatzki and Tammy Kaehler.
Reservation are required; contact Carol Huntwork at (818) 249-4407 or Carol Stein at (818) 636-8854 or (818) 790-3079. The cost is $40 per person. Deadline is Oct. 18.
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club is located at 4004 La Crescenta Ave. in La Crescenta.
‘AROUND THE WORLD’ THEME
OF AWH EVENT
Ahead With Horses is having a costume day on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Staff and horses will be decked out in costumes. Children are encouraged to come in costume and can trick or treat on the horses. There will also be arts & crafts, games and a huge horse tack sale.
Ahead With Horses is located at 10157 Johnanna Abe. In Shadow Hills.
LECTURES AT LANTERMAN HOUSE
The Lanterman Historical Museum Foundation will host a lecture at the Lanterman House Visitor Center by Stuart Byles, author of the authoritative book on the history of wine making, “Los Angeles Wine.” Byles’ lecture will take place on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets to the lecture are $5 per person. The ticket includes a unique opportunity to taste the products of Old Oak Cellars in Pasadena, and some super-local, small-batch wine-makers, such as the Stonebarn Vineyard in La Crescenta, Lone Oak and Cherry Canyon in La Cañada. His lecture will focus on the rich history of wine-making in the Crescenta Cañada valleys and the Los Angeles area. The lecture will be followed by a book sale and signing.
Visit www.lantermanfoundation.org for further information.
The Lanterman House is located at 4420 Encinas Drive in La Cañada Flintridge.
KIDS’ (NOT TOO SCARY) HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE
The Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills is having its yearly Halloween Haunted House on Monday, Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is inviting the community to come for a fun experience and a safe place to bring the kids. Last year was a full house with over 700 visitors on Halloween night. The place was filled with ghouls, goblins, witches and many other characters. This is a perfect haunted house for younger children, ages 3-9, and the evening will include lots of fun activities including haunted house tour, gifts, plenty of candy and photos on the orange carpet.
Free admission. For more information, call (818) 957-1500.
The Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills is located at 2254 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose. (Enter in rear parking lot off of Market St. just south of Honolulu Avenue.)
FREE RECITAL
The Tuesday Musicale of Pasadena will present a free recital at the Pasadena Central Library on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 12:30 p.m.
Nancy Sensenbach, mezzo soprano, will open the program with three modern arias, Agatha Hou, pianist, will then play works by Medtner, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff.    Next will be a trio by Schubert featuring Carol Lande, soprano, Trudi Anderson, clarinetist, and Geraldine Keeling, pianist. Closing the program will be a piano trio by Ignaz Lachner with violinist Svetlana Oganesion, violist Roberta Wilcox, and pianist
Shushan Hakobyan.
Pasadena Central Library, 285 E. Walnut
CV SIERRA CLUBS HOSTS
BRUCE HALE
The Crescenta Valley Sierra Club presents Bruce Hale’s, “Turkey: The Grand Loop from Istanbul to Ankara” on Tuesday Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library.
Bruce Hale, Sierra Club member and world traveler, will talk about his May 2016 visit to Turkey, a country between Europe and Asia. Over 2,500 miles for 17 days, the tour traveled from Istanbul to modern Ankara. Starting in Istanbul, the slide show will include Troy, Izmir, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Cappadocia and Ankara. Each destination has its own history going back to ancient times. Roman ruins abound and some of the best preserved ruins can be found there.
The program begins following news of conservation and outings. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. Please contact Wayne Fisher, program chair, at (818) 353-4181 for further information.
La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta.
JEWEL CITY KNITTING NEWS
Jewel City Knitters will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Scholl Canyon Estates, 1551 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale. Membership is free. Knitters, crocheters and those who wish to learn are welcome. For more information, visit www.jewelcityknitters.com or email susandietel@yahoo.com.
Jewel City Knitters will hold its monthly JCK Charity Knit & Crochet on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chevy Chase Library, 3301 E. Chevy Chase Dr., Glendale (818) 548-2046. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of knitting, crocheting and conversation. For more information, visit www.jewelcityknitters.com or email sandra.canfield@yahoo.com.
NOON CONCERTS OPEN TO PUBLIC
Glendale Noon Concerts is a free admission concert series that takes place every first and third Wednesday from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. at the sanctuary of Glendale City Church.
The next concert is on Nov. 2 and features Ergo Musica Baroque Ensemble who will perform J.S. Bach’s Cantata BWV 152.
For more information, email glendalesda@gmail.com or call (818) 244-7241.
Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Ave. (at Isabel) in Glendale
GLENDALE COLLEGE PATRONS CLUB PLANS FUNDRAISER LUNCHEON
On Friday, Nov. 4 the Patrons Club of Glendale Community College/GC Foundation, Inc. will hold its annual fundraiser at the Oakmont Country Club in Glendale starting at 11:30 a.m. The event will benefit deserving students at Glendale Community College with scholarships and grants-in-aid. Last year, the Patrons Club awarded more than $23,000 in scholarships and grants-in-aid. This year the Patrons Club will celebrate its 69th year of service to the college’s students.
The luncheon will honor Gael Davitt in appreciation for her years of support and generosity to the Patrons Club. The event will also feature a dance performance by students in the GCC Dance Dept. There will be many prizes, a drawing for $1,000 and a silent auction. A live auction will feature packages of four tickets and one parking pass for a Clippers game, a Lakers game and a Kings game.
Tickets and information are available from Judy Gorham, (818) 243-3590. The reservation deadline is Monday, Oct. 24. The cost is $60 per ticket.
Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive, Glendale
TWO EXHIBITIONS AT BRAND LIBRARY
Brand Library & Art Center and Thinkspace Gallery present two concurrent exhibitions opening on Nov. 5. In a Dream (En un Sueño), presented in collaboration with Mexico’s Fifty24MX Gallery, will feature new works and a mural installation by Mexican artist and muralist Edgar Flores (SANER). Nexus, a group exhibition curated by Thinkspace, will feature pieces by 64 new contemporary artists alongside murals and installations by Bumblebeelovesyou, Cryptik, Drew Merritt, Kelly Vivanco, Lucien Shapiro and Yoskay Yamamoto.
Brand Library & Art Center is hosting the opening reception on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. that will feature a special performance from Lucien Shapiro at 8 p.m., two DJs, two cash bars and food trucks. Limited free parking is available within the park and there is free street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. The event is free and open to the public.
Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 W. Mountain St. in Glendale.
THREE ROMANTIC MASTERS ON MUSIQUES ROSTER
The next presentation of Salon de Musiques is on Nov. 6 and features three German Romantic masters: Robert Schumann, Richard Strauss and Xaver Scharwenka.
Introduced by musicologist Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano, the program for
voice, strings and piano will be performed by six virtuosos: So Young Park, soprano, Tereza Stanislav, violin, Jonathan Moerschel, viola, Timothy Landauer, cello, Robert Thies, piano and Francois Chouchan, 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 $45 for students, and $85 general admission that includes French champagne and high tea gourmet buffet catered by Patina. To reserve a ticket, visit LeSalondeMusiques.com or call (310) 498-0257.
The performance takes place at 4 p.m. at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, fifth floor, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles.
CALTECH-OCCIDENTAL CONCERT BAND FALL CONCERTS
The Caltech-Occidental Concert Band, directed by Dr. Glenn D. Price, presents its fall concerts on Friday, Nov.11 and Saturday, Nov. 12. Both concerts will begin at 8 p.m. in Caltech’s Ramo Auditorium. This program will feature original work from international destinations such as France, England, Canada, USA, Korea and Japan. Featured will be our associate conductor, Paul Asimow.
Caltech announces Dr. Glenn D. Price as the new concert band director after the retirement of William Bing, who previously led the Caltech Bands for over 40 years.
Admission and parking for this concert are free. Please go to the band’s website at http://bands.caltech.edu or call (626) 395-3295 for more information.
LA OPERA TALKS AT BRAND LIBRARY & ART CENTER
LA Opera’s Community Educators [in partnership with the Opera League of Los Angeles] will present a series of talks focusing on the magical and powerful world of opera. Talks take place on Saturdays at 2 p.m. Admission is free.
Nov. 12: Specialty Topic (TBA): Take a deeper look into opera and classical music through the eyes of operaphiles as they share their passion and enthusiasm through a specialty prepared opera talk. Topics range from the delightful to the disastrous –and everything in between!
Brand Library & Art Center hours are Tuesday and Thursday, from noon to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, from noon to 6 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission to all events is free and open to the public unless otherwise stated. There is ample free parking. Call (818) 548-2051 or visit www.brandlibrary.org for more information.
Brand Library & Art Center is located at 1601 W. Mountain St. in Glendale.
PASADENA HERITAGE CRAFTSMAN WEEKEND
In its 25th year, Pasadena Heritage will present the Annual Craftsman Weekend on Nov. 11-13. The Weekend will mark a quarter century of honoring the Craftsman movement, featuring house tours of notable Craftsman properties, along with bus and walking tours of the surrounding neighborhoods. Other events scheduled include a Show and Sale with over 50 exhibitors of antique and contemporary furniture and decorative arts, a silent auction, workshops and presentations. In recognition of its 25th year hosting the event, Pasadena Heritage will be offering exclusive receptions at historic locations throughout the weekend.
The City of Pasadena is home to some of the most notable examples of the Craftsman Movement on the West Coast. Also known as the American Arts and Crafts Movement, the architectural style emerged in the early 1900s and is noted for its emphasis of ceramics, art and other features developed by skilled craftsmen. Tracing its roots to England, Craftsmen design has nevertheless developed a unique and internationally lauded aesthetic in Pasadena, with the work of architects Charles and Henry Greene, tile maker Ernest Batchelder, and writer/photographer Helen Lukens Gaut, among others.
For tickets and information, visit www.pasadenaheritage.org/CraftsmanWeekend or contact Pasadena Heritage, 651 S. St. John Ave., Pasadena, telephone (626) 441-6333.
THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES ARCHIVES
Bolton Hall Museum and Little Landers Historical Society’s next Second Saturday program is on Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. and is a lesson in how to find items in the Los Angeles city government records.
The speaker for this program is Los Angeles City Archivist Michael Holland. Holland will let attendees know what kind of records are available to the general public and will share some stories about the preserved history of the City of Los Angeles.
This program is free and open to the public and everyone is welcome.   Donations are always appreciated.
Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Avenue, Tujunga. Parking is available a few doors uphill at the Elks Lodge.
Additional information is available from Little Landers Historical Society, (818) 352-3420 or www.littlelandershistoricalsociety.org or email littlelanders@verizon.net.
FREE CONCERT
The Tuesday Musicale of Pasadena is presenting a free concert on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2:30 p.m. in the Pasadena Central Library. The concert is free.
The program is titled, “From Bach To Piazzolla” and features Ruben Aghiyan, violin, Ophelia Nanagyulyan, violin and Shushan Hakobyan, piano.
Pasadena Central Library, 285 E. Walnut
YULE BALL HELD AT FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE
On Friday, Nov. 18, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., all are invited to attend a Yule Ball at Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse. Enjoy an evening of music, dancing and festivities held to usher in the holiday season and coinciding with the release of J.K. Rowling’s screenplay (published by Scholastic) for the movie “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” which opens in theaters that evening.
To celebrate the season and the release of more wonders from the wizarding world of J.K. Rowling, the bookstore’s Yule Ball has planned an assortment of activities for all ages (attendees are encouraged to dress in “formal” attire).
The bookstore is now taking pre-orders for “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay.” For each copy of the book sold ($24.99 plus tax), the purchaser is entitled to admission for two to the Yule Ball. General admission is $4 per person (tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door).
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.

CALTECH SYMPHONY PRESENTS ITS FALL CONCERT
The Caltech Symphony, under the direction of Allen Robert Gross, presents the opening concert of its 2016-17 season on Sunday, Nov. 20 at Caltech’s Ramo Auditorium. The concert begins at 3:30 p.m. Admission is free and no tickets are required.
The program consists of Wagner’s majestic “Prelude to Die Meistersinger,” Samuel Barber’s nostalgic “Knoxville: Summer of 1915” and Dvořák’s sunny and melodious “Symphony No. 8.” Soprano soloist in the Barber is Elissa Johnston.

Hailed by Musical America for “her voice pure and ethereal, her expression embracing and heartfelt,” soprano Johnston is a Southern California favorite and sought-after singer. Some of her local engagements include the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Jacaranda Music, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
The Caltech Symphony is a college-community orchestra composed of students from Caltech, Jet Propulsion Laboratory staff, and players from the surrounding community. Director Gross begins his 33rd year of conducting at Caltech.
There will be only one performance of this program, so plan to arrive early for seating. For further information, contact Caltech Performing and Visual Arts at (626) 395-3295.
FESTIVAL OF TREES TICKETS ON SALE
Tickets are on sale for the 64th annual Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services Festival of Trees event scheduled for Dec. 4.
The event will be held at the Pasadena Hilton and features entertainment and a fashion show. In addition guests will have the opportunity of having their picture taken with Santa!
Proceeds from this holiday event go to the Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services ongoing programs.
Ticket prices are early bird special (before Nov. 15) of $75 per person/$750 table
for 10, and on or after Nov. 15 are $85 per person/$850 table for 10. Make checks payable to (Optimist Festival of Trees) and mail to c/o Pam Duben, 30535 Hasley Canyon Road, Castaic, CA 91384. Questions can be directed to Pam Duben at (661) 257-6867.
Pasadena Hilton, 168 S. Los Robles Ave.
FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE CELEBRATES SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
On Saturday, Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse celebrates Small Business Saturday with a day full of guest authors, artists, musicians and others participating in activities for people of all ages. There will also be special story times and activities in the children’s area.
The La Cañada High School chamber singers will be on-site to regale visitors with Christmas carols. Local guitarist Bryan Guardado and harpist Hollinea are also here to perform holiday related music.
For specifics about the day’s schedule and more information, contact Gail Mishkin at (818) 790-0717.
Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse is located at 1010 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge, at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Angeles Crest Highway.
LOCAL YOGA CLASS
New gentle/level one yoga classes continue on Friday mornings at 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s of Mountains Church.
This class will improve joint mobility, flexibility, muscle strength and balance and will include some restorative yoga poses to help the body heal its own aches and pains by engaging the parasympathetic system. Sessions will be 75 minutes. Instructor is experienced in many forms of yoga. Please bring mat.
Cost is $15 cash.
Questions? Contact maiedell45@gmail.com or call (818) 298-4589.
St. Luke’s is located at 2563 Foothill Blvd., at the corner of Rosemont, in La Crescenta.
MUSIC APPRECIATION CLASS AT GCC
Dr. Ted Stern, professor of music at Glendale Community College, is conducting off-campus music appreciation classes for adults in the community. This ongoing series is for musicians and non-musicians alike. This semester will cover the topic “A New Appreciation of Music: Surprises from the Internet (beginning with the 18th Century – the world of Bach and Handel).”
Classes are held each Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. continuing through Dec. 13. They are held at the Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church cultural hall, 2700 Montrose Ave. in Montrose.
The cost for the 14-week series of classes is $100. Everyone is welcome!
For more information, call Dianne at (818) 445-2390.
FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB
Foothills Community Toastmasters Club meets 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Monday night at 10700 Hillrose Circle in Sunland. Guests are always welcome at no charge.
Toastmasters International is a 91-plus-year-old worldwide organization of small neighborhood, company, community or organization sponsored clubs where people practice and get training in public speaking and leadership skills.
Foothills Community Toastmasters Club is the only official chapter in the Foothills area stretching from La Cañada Flintridge to Sylmar.
Anyone interested in visiting or learning more about the club should contact
fctmclub@gmail.com or visit www.foothillscommunitytoastmasters.club.
FREE DANCE CLASSES AT SUNLAND REC CENTER
The community is invited to take part in free Tuesday night dance classes at Sunland Recreation Center. Dances include Zumba, hip-hop and swing. No prior knowledge or experience required.
Couples and families are encouraged to attend.
Classes are from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sunland Rec Center, 8651 Foothill Blvd., Sunland
FREE STROKE SUPPORT GROUP, AND HEART LECTURE
A stroke support group hosted by Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center meets the second Tuesday of each month from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Rehabilitation Conference Room on the third floor of the hospital.
The support group is open to caregivers, family members, friends and stroke survivors and will help with communication, education, and coping styles while building friendships, solving problems and sharing resources and experience.
RSVP by calling (818) 502-4725.
Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital is located at 1420 S. Central Ave. in Glendale.
COURSES AVAILABLE ON RELIEVING FINANCIAL STRESS
Life Improvement Courses are offered on “Principles of Prosperity,” “How to Obtain Financial Security” and “Overcoming Financial Stress” at the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills.
These courses help empower a person with the knowledge to overcome financial stress to prosper in life. Each course is $50, is done at the individual’s own pace and timing is flexible. A stress-free financial future can be attained and having the right knowledge can make all the difference.
These are just a few of the life improvement courses offered. Others available address various subjects. The classes are open Monday-Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information contact (818) 957-1500.
Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills, 2254 Honolulu Ave. in
Montrose (entrance off Market Street, behind in parking lot).
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.
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 supports 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
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.
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