FIBROMYALGIA/ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP
A community support group for persons with fibromyalgia and/or arthritis meets monthly at La Cañada Presbyterian Church for personal and social support, and education in lifestyle management of these difficult medical issues.
The support group is led by Dianne Whiting, MA, PT and Katie Phillips-Rector, MS, MFT intern.
The support group will meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. in the Library. There is no fee or sign-up for this program and all are welcome. Please email Phillips-Rector (Katie@lacanadapc.org) or Whiting (diannefibro@gmail.com) with questions.
La Cañada Presbyterian Church, 626 Foothill Blvd.

‘ONE YEAR: THE ART OF POLITICS IN LA’
The exhibit “One Year: The Art of Politics in Los Angeles” continues at the Brand Library & Art Center.
The exhibition features the work of 20 Los Angeles-based artists whose engagement with political topics is an integral part of their practices.
The exhibition will be on display through Jan. 18, 2018.
Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 W. Mountain St. in Glendale.

THANKSGIVING FUN RUN
All are invited to take part in the annual Thanksgiving Day Run & Food Drive, today, Thursday, Nov. 23. Sponsored by the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge, the Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk has been a local tradition and a community favorite with families, athletes, and community supporters of all types for two decades. The race is professionally timed, and begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. at Memorial Park in La Cañada, followed by the Kids’ Mile at 9:30 a.m. Please bring non-perishable food items with you on race day for the food drive.
Memorial Park is located at 1301 Foothill Blvd, La Cañada Flintridge.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY AT FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE
On Saturday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse celebrates Small Business Saturday with a day full of guest authors, artists, live music and activities for all ages. Small Business Saturday is a nationwide event started by American Express in 2010, dedicated to showing support for indie businesses and recognizing their contributions to their communities.
Come and join the fun! Throughout the day, we have tables for coloring (all ages), game demos, and other activities. And there will be lots of giveaways, including bags full of books, tote bags and T-shirts.
Finally, visitors can contribute to a book drive benefitting Literally Healing of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Last year the program gifted over 42,000 new books to patients and their siblings. Flintridge Bookstore’s drive for Literally Healing lasts through the end of the year.
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.

GLA HOSTING TOY DRIVE MIXER
The Glendale Latino Association is hosting a “Cops for Kids” toy drive mixer on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Porto’s Bakery & Café. The cost for admission is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. All are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy or gift card to benefit those in need. (Gift cards make great gifts for teenagers.)
Come join the fun! Guests will have a chance to network while enjoying delicious food, surprising prizes and much more!
Porto’s Bakery & Café, 315 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale

ATTENTION MUSIC LOVERS
Dr. Ted Stern, professor of music at Glendale Community College, will once again begin a series of music appreciation classes for adults in the community. This ongoing series is for musicians and non-musicians alike and explores the histories of composers and their music.
This series of classes covers the topic “A New Appreciation of Music: Surprises from the Internet (Beginning in 1900: Rachmaninov and the post-romantics).”
The classes are held each Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. through Nov. 28. Classes are held at the Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church cultural hall, 2700 Montrose Ave. in Montrose. The cost for the 10-week series is $90.
For more information, call Dianne at (818) 445-2390.

COPING WITH GRIEF IS TOPIC OF PRESENTATION
On Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse hosts a presentation by author Susan Auerbach and clinical psychologist Dr. Nina Gutin. Their discussion topic is “The Aftermath of Suicide: A Mother’s Grief Memoir & Pathways to Prevention.” Auerbach’s book, “I’ll Write Your Name on Every Beach: A Mother’s Quest for Comfort, Courage and Clarity After Suicide Loss” is the catalyst for the evening, and Dr. Gutin joins in with information about suicide prevention, assessment and intervention.
Although it deals directly with losing a child, much of the book pertains to grief generally, especially complicated grief after a sudden death, and thus provides comfort to any reader who has lost a close one to suicide or anyone interested in young people struggling with mental health. Organized thematically, it addresses the many issues and stages involved in the grieving process and ends each chapter with a variety of beneficial yoga, breathing and therapy activities. This allows readers to dip in and out of the book, and go at their own pace—replicating the fact that grief is not a linear journey but an iterative one that goes back and forth. This book is a lifeline for anyone struggling to process loss.
Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse is located at 1010 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge, at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Angeles Crest Highway.

NEW MEMBER HAPPY HOUR MIXER
USC-VHH Women’s Council is hosting a new member happy hour mixer on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 5:30 p.m. at New Moon Restaurant. There will be a $15 donation taken at the check-in desk. Fifteen percent of the evening receipts will be donated to the USC-VHH Women’s Council for the benefit of the Neonatal Infant Critical Care Unit scheduled to open in the near future.
Come celebrate our new members and the opening of the NICU.
New Moon is located at 2138 Verdugo Blvd. in Monrose.

LA CANADA LIBRARY NEWS
The community is invited to see artwork by La Cañada High School artists on display in the community room of the La Cañada Library.
On Dec. 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. there is an artists’ reception. Come support, meet, and show appreciation for local high school artists. All are welcome. Punch and cookies served.
On Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., it’s the annual Christmas book sale in the library lobby. Many quality books are available that can be a gift for someone special or personally enjoyed.
The La Cañada Library is located at 4545 N. Oakwood.

FESTIVAL OF TREES
The Optimist Club of Pasadena is hosting a Festival of Trees on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pasadena Hilton, 168 S. Los Robles Ave. This is the 65th Annual Optimist Festival of Trees.
Tickets are $85 person; for ticket information, visit optimistfestivaloftrees.com, call (661) 713-6642 or email deegov@socallrr.com.

ANNUAL CHILI BOWL FEST AND ART & CRAFT FAIRE
McGroarty Arts Center will be hosting its 15th Annual Chili Bowl Fest and Holiday Art and Craft Faire on Dec. 2-3. On Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., enjoy homemade chili in handmade bowls that are for sale. In addition, there will be craft beer, live music, bake sale, tables for diners and 35 art and craft vendors. Plus there will be a chili cook-off with prizes.
On Sunday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be more of a family and kids’ holiday event. Santa will be on-site to take pictures, plus Christmas carolers, Christmas music, cookie painting for the kids and more! Bountiful shopping opportunities provided by art and craft vendors available, too.
McGroarty Arts Center, 7570 McGroarty Arts Terrace, Tujunga

VILLAGE POETS’ MONTHLY POETRY EVENT
The Village Poets of Sunland-Tujunga announced that John Brantingham and his students Cynthia Anderson, Cindy Rinne and Shaymaa will feature at its next Monthly Reading Series on Sunday, Nov. 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Bolton Hall Museum in Tujunga. The community is invited.
Poets, bring your poetry and sign up for the open reading upon arrival! Light refreshments will be served; a $3 donation is appreciated.
Visit the website at http://www.villagepoets.blogspot.com .
Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga

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. in the sanctuary of Glendale City Church.
The next concert is on Dec. 6 and features cellist Derek Stein performing solo works by Hindemith, Prokofiev, Nicholas Deyoe, P.D.Q. Bach and Penderecki.
For more information, email glendalesda@gmail.com or call (818) 244-7241.
Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Ave. (at Isabel) in Glendale.

LITTLE LANDERS ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
The Little Landers Annual Holiday Party takes place on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. at Bolton Hall and features the Randy Van Horne Singers. This is the eighth year the Randy Van Horne Singers will be entertaining on the Bolton Hall holiday program. In addition, the program features performances by Franny McCartney of Sunland-Tujunga. Visitors will join in for carol singing and the Bolton Hall Museum/Little Landers holiday gift drawing.
Refreshments are served after the program and some recipes from the Little Landers Cookbook will be featured.
This program is free and open to the public and everyone is welcome.
Additional information is available from Little Landers Historical Society, (818) 352-3420 or www.littlelandershistoricalsociety.org or email littlelanders@verizon.net.
Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga
Parking is available a few doors uphill at the Elks Lodge.

ANNUAL VETERANS CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST
All veterans and their spouse or guest are invited to the Annual Veterans Breakfast hosted on Saturday, Dec. 9 by American Legion Post 288 and VFW Post 1614 at Memorial Hall, 4011 La Crescenta Ave. The breakfast is free and will be served between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. No RSVP required; just show up with an appetite and holiday cheer.

CHOPIN ON MUSIQUES ROSTER
The next presentation of Salon de Musiques is on Dec. 10 and features the music of Frederic Chopin. The concert will be performed by Katarzyna Sadej, mezzo-soprano,
Jessica Guideri, violin, Eric Byers, cello, Kevin Kwan Loucks and Francois Chouchan, piano. An informal Q&A with the artists will follow the performance and a gourmet high tea buffet provided by Patina with French champagne will be served.
Tickets are $45 for students, and $85 general admission that includes dinner and drinks. 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.

SQUARE DANCING CLASSES CONTINUE
Come learn America’s heritage folk dance – square dancing. A beginner’s class continues on Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 808 Foothill Blvd, La Cañada. First two classes are free. Meet new people while getting some exercise. Four-to-five thousand steps per class/dance!
Call Connie at (818) 353-4901 or email setsinstep@yahoo.com or visit www.setsinstep.org.

GALA TICKETS ON SALE
The La Cañada Junior Women’s Club is hosting its annual gala fundraiser on Feb. 24 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. An Enchanted Evening at the Villa, held at a historic property that was once featured as a Pasadena Showcase home, promises to be lively and fun while raising money for the Club’s two supported philanthropies, Ronald McDonald House and Five Acres.
The party includes old Hollywood-themed drinks and food, silent auction, wine toss and dancing as a DJ spins favorite tunes.
Tickets are $100. All current and former Juniors and their guests are welcome to attend!
To purchase tickets and for more information, visit http://lcjwc.org/annual_fundraiser/reservation_for_ticket_request.

LOCAL YOGA CLASS
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.

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
TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly – is a self-accountability group meeting held every Monday at Center for Spiritual Living, 4845 Dunsmore Ave. (at Santa Carlotta) in La Crescenta. Weigh-in begins at 5:30 p.m. with a one-hour meeting starting at 6 p.m.
A meeting is also held in Sunland every Thursday at New Hope Community Church, 10438 Oro Vista St. Weigh-in is at 6:30 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m.
For more information, please contact Lisa O. Mayo, (626) 484-0554.

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.