GLENDALE KIWANIS 

The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Nov. 24 neurologist Dr. Mirella Diaz-Santos will be speaking.

  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.

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.

CCLCF BOASTS SEVERAL EVENTS

Standard pricing for participants of the Thanksgiving Day Run continues: $50 for adults, $25 for children. Volunteers are needed for an assortment of duties for the Thanksgiving Day Run. Prices increase on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28.

Drop bins from NASA Services for the CCLCF food drive are available at local schools and select businesses in the area. The food drive ends today, Nov. 21.

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.

BACK TO SCHOOL EXHIBITION AT BOLTON HALL MUSEUM

Bolton Hall Museum is celebrating the history of Sunland-Tujunga’s public schools. Its new exhibit, Back to School with Bolton Hall, traces the history of local education from its humble beginnings as a one-room schoolhouse to the vibrant community of schools that exist today. Spotlighting each of the area’s public schools, the exhibit features vintage yearbooks, textbooks, photographs and more.

  Bolton Hall Museum is open for visits on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.  Everyone is welcome and admission is free. This exhibit runs through spring 2025. 

Bolton Hall Museum, home of Little Landers Historical Society, is located at10110 Commerce Ave. in Tujunga. 

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

CELEBRATE NATIONAL STAMP COLLECTING MONTH 

Community members are invited to join the Glendale/La Crescenta Stamp Club, a community of stamp enthusiasts that meets regularly to share their passion for this timeless hobby.

The Glendale/La Crescenta Stamp Club meets every third Tuesday at the LA County Library – La Crescenta located at the corner of La Crescenta Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, 2809 Foothill Blvd., at 7 p.m. in the second floor community room.

For more information about the club and upcoming meetings, call (818) 903-4451.

BURBANK AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY

The Burbank African Violet Society have its next club meeting on today, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. at The Little White Chapel Christian Church at 1711 N. Avon St. in Burbank.

Club member Beverlee Nelson will present the learning lab of “Planting an African Violet Leaf.” The program will be playing “Leaf Bingo.” Members are to bring named African violet leaves – two to a plastic bag with the ends wrapped in a cotton ball and aluminum foil. Members and guests will enjoy playing lively games of bingo with winning the African violet leaves.  

There will be a raffle and silent auction tables. Show-and-tell, questions and answers will be part of the program. Refreshments are served and friendships are made. Guests are always welcome to attend the meetings. For more information telephone (661) 940-3990 or reference the website: www.burbankafricanviolets.weebly.com. 

GYO HOLDS AUDITIONS

The Glendale Youth Orchestra will hold auditions by appointment on Sunday, Nov. 24 for the upcoming winter and spring quarters. The GYO performs three concerts each season at the Alex Theatre. Members range in age from 12-23. Students must participate in their school music program (if there is one). Generous scholarship program available and each season there is a concerto competition for orchestra members. All audition information and application can be found on the GYO website: https://www.glendaleyouthorchestra.com/. For more information, visit www.thealex.com.

INTERPRETIVE HIKE, ‘GOBBLE, GOBBLE, TURKEY HIKE,’ AT DEUKMEJIAN

The City of Glendale is hosting a calorie-burning hike on Nov. 30 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. with some interpretation about plants and birds along the way. The hiking trail is moderately difficult with stops along the way for discussion, stories and activities.

Deukmejian Wilderness Park is located at 3429 Markridge Road in Glendale/La Crescenta.

For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/yj67u3un.

THE TOWNE SINGERS’ HOLIDAY 2024 CONCERT

The Towne Singers is having a holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene in Pasadena. This 75-voice choir, under the direction of Lance Merrill and accompanied by Richard An, will brighten the start of the season with festive selections such as “Gettin’ In The Mood (for Christmas),” “Hallelujah Chorus,” “Cjannukah in Santa Monica,” “I Saw Three Ships,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “O Holy Night,” “O Magnum Mysterium,” “The Yodel Carol” and “White Christmas.” 

The performance includes narrative and choreography and a special visit from Santa Claus, who will be available for photos with kids during intermission. During intermission entertainment continues with a rousing game of “Name that Holiday Movie.”

Tickets are $30 each for adults, $25 each for blocks of 10, students (13 & up) are $20 and children (12 & under) are free. Tickets are available online at http://www.TowneSingers.org or at the door.

First Church of the Nazarene is located at 3700 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. in Pasadena.

For more information call (626) 604-6231 or email townesingers87@gmail.com.  

BOLTON HALL MUSEUM HOSTS ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

The community is invited to Bolton Hall Museum at 1 p.m. on Dec. 14 for the annual holiday program featuring a holiday performance by the Randy Van Horne Singers. The Singers will entertain with their renditions of holiday songs and will lead everyone in a carol sing-along. A drawing for great prizes and refreshments round out the afternoon.  

Sunland-Tujunga’s Franny McCartney is the master of ceremonies.

Bolton Hall Museum’s 2025 Annual Calendar will be available at the event for purchase and the Museum Gift Shop features creations by local artists, publications about local history and more.

  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 by calling(818) 352-3420 or visiting BoltonHall.org or emailing llhs@boltonhall.org.

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.