SKATING RINK IN BURBANK
The holiday season in Downtown Burbank will be celebrated with the arrival of the first-ever outdoor skating rink that will be located adjacent to City Hall at Third Street and Orange Grove. The 4,100-square-foot rink will accommodate up to 165 skaters per session and will be open through Jan. 5. Hours are set for 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.

Admission is $10, and skate rentals are $3.

While the rink is in operation, Downtown Burbank’s weekly Farmer’s Market will move temporarily across the street to the parking lot behind the Community Services building. Convenient street access will be from Orange Grove and Olive avenues.

Free parking is available at numerous structures in Downtown Burbank. For details, call (818) 238-5180 or visit www.downtown-burbank.org.




HOME TOUR TICKETS ON SALE
Tickets for the Prom Plus Holiday Tour of Homes are now available. The self-guided tour takes place on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets cost $25 and gives access to five properties in Glendale and La Crescenta. A boutique is also being featured in the courtyard of St. Luke’s of the Mountains, 2563 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta (no cost to attend).

Purchase locations include CV Weekly, Merle Norman – Montrose, the UPS Stores in Glendale, Montrose and La Crescenta, J’s Maintenance and the chambers of commerce in La Crescenta and Montrose plus others. For details, email info@promplus.org or call Robin at (818) 248-2740.

ALEX FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS THREE STOOGES FILM
On Saturday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., the Alex Film Society will be screening the 16th Annual Three Stooges Film Festival. The theme is “Hello Pop! Stooges Family Values!” featuring the long lost Stooges short from 1933, “Hello, Pop.”

This film has not been seen on the West Coast in over 80 years! Five other Stooges shorts will also be featured.

Tickets can be purchased at www.alexfilmsociety.org.

NEWS FROM JCK
  
Itza Knitterie will celebrate Smalltalk Business Saturday by offering a quick gifts class on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1413 W. Kenneth Road, Glendale. Award-winning designer/instructor Evelyn Van Orden will demonstrate how to quickly knit or crochet beaded jewelry and other elegant gifts. No special skills required! Students receive a free pattern and free ball of yarn. Info and registration at www.itzaknitterie.com.

Jewel City Knitters will hold its 11th Annual Holiday Potluck Party on Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2563 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta. There will be a potluck dinner, raffles, and a white elephant gift exchange. For more information, visit www.jewelcityknitters.com. RSVP by email to susandietel@yahoo.com.

Jewel City Knitters will hold its monthly JCK Charity Knit & Crochet on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Chevy Chase Library, 3301 E. Chevy Chase Dr., Glendale; for more information, call (818) 548-2046. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of knit, crochet and conversation. For more information, visit www.jewelcityknitters.com or email sandra.canfield@yahoo.com.

GLENDALE BEAUTIFUL TO HOLD CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Glendale Beautiful is hosting a Christmas luncheon on Dec. 3 at the Joe Bridges Clubhouse in Glendale.

Social hour begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch at noon. The cost is $15.

Please email Myra Kendall at Wmkend5@aol.com or call (818) 242-3689 for reservations by Thursday, Nov. 28.

The program includes Celtic harpist Dennis Doyle. There will also be door prizes.

All are welcome.

Joe Bridges Clubhouse is at 2531 E. Glenoaks Blvd. in Glendale.

NOON CONCERTS OPEN TO PUBLIC
Glendale Noon Concerts is a free admission concert series taking place every first and third Wednesday from 12:10-12:40 p.m. in the restored chapel and sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Glendale (downtown at Louise & Wilson, no religious affiliation).

The next concert is on Wednesday, Dec. 4 and features trumpeter Don Rader and guitarist Gary Solt. They will perform a jazz program.

For more information, email teena.frazier@fbcglendale.net or call (818) 242-2113.

First Baptist Church of Glendale, 209 N. Louise St. (at Wilson)
in Glendale.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club is hosting its annual Breakfast With Santa at the clubhouse on Dec. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $10.

Bring the family to enjoy a fantastic breakfast, festive holiday music, and an opportunity to win great prizes in the decorated historic clubhouse. Each child will receive a digital photo with Santa, and be able to make holiday crafts. Proceeds from the event will benefit a variety of charities. Santa will be there from 10:30 to noon.

To purchase tickets or for any questions email lcwcjuniors@gmail.com or phone (818) 957-6939.

The clubhouse is located at 4004 La Crescenta Ave. in La Crescenta.

TOWNE SINGERS PREP FOR HOLIDAY SEASON
Set aside Sunday, Dec. 8 at 4:30 p.m. for the Towne Singers holiday production of “Yuletide! The Towne Singers Bring You Harmony for the Holidays” at First United Methodist Church in Pasadena.

The 2013 holiday season brings many changes to the Towne Singers. The Towne Singers is now an organization supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County board of supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. Lance Merrill is the organization’s new conductor for the 2013 holiday season. Maria Wietrzynska is the new accompanist for the Towne Singers. Both bring a wealth of experience that will delight the holiday audience.

To learn more, contact Loretta Umland at townesigners@gmail.com.

GLENDALE BEAUTIFUL HOSTS HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES
Glendale Beautiful is hosting Fiesta de las Luminarias at Casa Adobe de San Rafael.

On Friday, Dec. 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Jerry Keeling Piano Studio students will be performing from 5:30 p.m. to 7p.m.

On Saturday, Dec. 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Crescenta Valley High School Charismatics will be performing from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

On Sunday, Dec. 15, there will be a children’s piñata party from 4:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. plus the Horace Mann School Folkloric Group.

Attendance is free.

Casa Adobe de San Rafael, 1330 Dorothy Dr., Glendale

LITTLE LANDERS ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
Little Landers and Bolton Hall welcomes Sunland-Tujunga’s Franny McCartney and the Randy Van Horne Singers for their Dec. 14 Annual Holiday Party. Everyone is welcome for an event that begins at 1 p.m. and features Christmas carols, a gift drawing and refreshments. Anyone wishing to donate small gift items to the drawing may drop them off at Bolton Hall any Tuesday or Sunday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. before Dec. 10.

This program is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

Bolton Hall Museum is located at 10110 Commerce Ave. in 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.


TIME EXPOSURE AT BOLTON HALL
Little Landers Historical Society announces the installation of a new temporary Bolton Hall exhibit. Until April 2014, Time Exposure will display an extensive collection of vintage cameras and projection equipment. Visit Bolton Hall to see how photo memories were recorded in the olden days.

Bolton Hall is open to the public on Tuesday and Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and entrance is free. Special group tours may also be arranged.

Additional information is available from Little Landers Historical Society at (818) 352-3420, www.littlelandershistoricalsociety.org or email littlelanders@verizon.net.

Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga

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 support 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

VENDOR OPPORTUNITY
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club will be holding an antique and collectable sale on Jan. 11. Reserve a table with a $25 deposit and balance of $25 by Jan. 3.

For information and reservations, call Gloria Lee at (818) 248-9454 or Sandy Satterwhite at (818) 209-1967.

VAN BLOEM SINGERS HOLDING AUDITIONS    
Auditions are being held for the Van Bloem Singers, a volunteer singing group that has completed its 21st season having performed more than 800 shows. The group is looking for those interested in performing Broadway and contemporary music.

Being able to “sight read” is not necessary, but some performing experience is preferred. Men and women who are able to perform between noon and 3 p.m. on weekdays and on an occasional evening, Saturday or Sunday can apply. Rehearsals are Monday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Chapel of the Burbank Salvation  Army.

The Van Bloem Singers perform more than 30 shows each year for service clubs, volunteer organizations, retiree and church groups, senior residences and  health care facilities, however, singers need not make every performance.

If interested, call Elaine Paonessa, musical director, at (818) 845-6851.

Burbank Salvation Army, 300 E. Angeleno St. (corner of Angeleno and 3rd Street) in Burbank.

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.

GLENDALE ONE TOASTMASTERS
Glendale One Toastmasters meets from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays at Shakers Restaurant in Glendale. Toastmasters is a non-profit organization developing public speaking and leadership skills through practice and feedback in local clubs since 1924.

For more information, call (818) 314-4964.

Shakers Restaurant, 801 N. Central, Glendale

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 infant lactation and 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.