KIWANIS CLUB DARK FOR HOLIDAY

The Kiwanis Club of Glendale hosts Lindsey Lansburgh, who will be speaking on Foothill Family, at the Dec. 6 meeting. At Friday’s meeting, attendees are asked to consider bringing a bag of canned foods that will be delivered to a south Glendale elementary school. The food will be distributed to school families that might not have enough to eat during the holidays. Gift cards (and money) are being collected, too, that will go to the YWCA to provide a holiday meal for the families in their shelter, their emergency food storage closet and for mothers with children who show up at the Y during the holidays with little more than the clothes on their back.

Guests are welcome at the weekly lunch meeting. The cost to attend, which includes lunch, is $15. Meetings start at noon.

The Club meets Friday afternoons at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado Blvd. in Glendale.

PSA HOSTS GROUP ART SHOW

The Pasadena Society of Artists is having a group show through Jan. 4 that features 50 local artists with artworks on view from realistic to abstract, paintings to crocheted figures. All artwork is available for purchase, priced at $250 or less. A mid-show holiday reception and open house will take place Saturday, Dec. 7 from noon to 5 p.m.

Free to attend.

Pasadena Society of Artists, 869 E. Mariposa St., Altadena

ALG HOSTING BLOW OUT SALE

The Assistance League of Glendale is having a half price blow out sale through Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Thrift Alley. Everything in the store must go – new carpet is coming! Clothes, shoes, jewelry, silver, books, clothing, pictures, toys, Christmas decorations and antiques.

ALG Thrift Alley, 314-A E. Harvard Street, Glendale

TOWNE SIGNERS PRESENT HOLIDAY MUSIC

The Towne Singers present  “Joyful Tidings – The Season’s Best” 2019 holiday concert. This musical celebration includes a blend of beautiful, lively and traditional favorites. The 90-member choir, under the direction of Lance Merrill, accompanied by Ben Mason, and an orchestral ensemble will start the holiday season with The Grinch to stir up some trouble and Santa to welcome the children to the holiday sing-a-long. 

“Joyful Tidings” will be performed at First United Methodist Church on Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets for adults are pre-sale $20 and at the door $25; children from 3 to 10 years are $10 presale and $15 at the door.

First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado in Pasadena. For more information, visit www.townesingers.org, email townesingers87@gmail.com or phone (818) 275-4117. 

The Towne Singers is an organization supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through Los Angeles County Arts Commission.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

The Income Tax Store’s year-end open house and customer appreciation day is Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be complimentary food and beverages. A shredding company will be on-site; free service offered. Family, friends and neighbors are all welcome.

The Income Tax Store, 3795 La Crescenta Ave. Suite 100 (corner of Honolulu Avenue). For information, call (818) 957-5356.

ZWEET CAFÉ WELCOMES FOUR FINISHING LINE POETS

On Saturday, Dec. 7, Zweet Café, in conjunction with Finishing Line Press presents four Los Angeles area poets whose work is part of the Finishing Line library, an independent press out of Georgetown, Kentucky.

The reading, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. and will finish around 3:30 p.m.

The four featured writers are Bill Cushing (“A Former Life”), Candice Kelsey (“Still I am Pushing”), Judith Pacht (“A Cumulus Fiction”) and Nancy Shiffrin (“Flight”). Each writer will read selections from his or her collection of work and will be available before and after the reading to meet with those in attendance. Where possible, copies of their work will be available for purchase.

Zweet Café is located at 4682 Eagle Rock Blvd. in the Eagle Rock area of Los Angeles.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Housing Works at Pasadena Highlands is hosting a reading of Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory” along with a holiday performance by the children’s choir of St. Teresa of Avilla. There will also be a visit from St. Nick. Family-friendly event; free to attend though donations encouraged.

Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., this is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Housing Works. Held at Pasadena Highlands, 1575 E Washington Blvd. in Pasadena.

TELL ME – STORIES OF MIGRATION TO GLENDALE: BREAKING BREAD

All are invited for Breaking Bread, a storytelling event that will bring community members together to share global breads and watch video stories of local community members. The event is on Friday, Dec. 6 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Glendale Central Library Auditorium.

Refreshments will be available to all attendees and admission is free. Three hours of free parking is available in the parking structure at the northeast corner of Harvard Street and Artsakh Avenue. Bring in parking tickets for validation.

Breaking Bread is presented in conjunction with Tell Me – Stories of Migration to Glendale, a California Humanities-For-All Project grant that allowed the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department to chronicle stories of migrants, recent migrants, and second- and third-generation immigrants in the local community.

Glendale Central Library Auditorium is located at 222 E. Harvard St. in Glendale.

WREATH AUCTION

On Sunday, Dec. 8, the Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS® Charitable Foundation will host its 28th annual wreath auction. This year’s theme is “Merry & Bright” and is expected to showcase the much-anticipated wreath creations, along with a variety of auction items.

The wreath auction is the Foundation’s most successful fundraiser of the year, inspiring local real estate professionals and the community to raise funds for local charities and the pursuit of higher education.

Tickets for the formal event are available for $200 and available at pfarcf.org, events@pfar.org or by calling (626) 795-2455.

The event will be held at the Parkway Grill Pasadena, 510 S. Arroyo Parkway and include an elegant dinner at 6 p.m.

Sponsors and donation of auction items are currently being accepted. Contact event co-chairs Matt McIntyre at (626) 437-3643, email mpmcintyre@bhhscal.com and Chelby Crawford at (626) 536-2002, email chelbycrawford@gmail.com.

LOS ANGELES SHOW COMING TO CIVIC

The Glendale Historical Society is partnering with Dolphin Promotions to present The Los Angeles Show featuring jewelry, art and antiques benefiting TGHS.

The event will debut at the Glendale Civic Auditorium on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8. Over 50 premier exhibitors from California and across the U.S. will be featured offering fine antique furniture, silver, paintings, antique and estate jewelry and watches, porcelain, Asian antiques, lighting, pottery, prints, rugs, vintage designer fashion and accessories, and much more!

Admission is $8. To purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/wzgpxtu.

Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Road in Glendale

ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR & BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

All are invited on Dec. 8 from 8 a.m. to noon to the Our Lady of Lourdes PTO Breakfast with Santa & Annual Craft Fair!

Fun for all ages. Make-and-take crafts for $5 and less. Digital photos with Santa.

Amazing door prizes all morning and 50/50 drawing.

Tickets are $7 for adults and include pancakes, scrambled eggs and bacon or two breakfast burritos with orange juice, coffee or tea. Children’s tickets are $4 and include pancakes & bacon with orange juice.

Opportunity drawing tickets for Nintendo Switch (with original receipt and gift card from Best Buy!); second prize is device charging station set up.

Drawing at approximately 12:30 p.m., winner need not be present.

For more information, call Kathy Koch at (818) 425-0503 or email Kate61644@aol.com.

Our Lady of Lourdes, 7355 Apperson St., Tujunga

JINGLE BELL RUN

Registration is now open for the annual Jingle Bell Run benefitting the Arthritis Foundation. The run is being held on Sunday, Dec. 8 at Glendale Central Park. Participants can wear their favorite holiday costume.

For help or information about the 2019 Jingle Bell Run – Los Angeles, contact Greg Forni at gforni@arthritis.org or call (818) 287-7120 or register at https://tinyurl.com/y4yazygj.

2nd ANNUAL GALA PLANNED

The Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California is hosting the 2nd Annual Gala on Sunday, Dec. 8 at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.

To reserve tickets and learn more about sponsorship opportunities for the 2nd Annual Gala, visit www.AAMGala.org or call (818) 644-2073.

LCF CHAMBER ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

The annual holiday party and meeting of the La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce is on Monday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy. Hors d’oeuvres, hosted bar, holiday reception and election of officers and directors. Admission is $40 per person.

RSVP requested no later than Dec. 5 to tina@lacanadaflintridge.com.

Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, 440 St. Katherine Drive, La Cañada Flintridge

BEYOND LOSS OFFERS HOLIDAY GATHERING OF REMEMBRANCE

The Beyond Loss program in partnership with the Chaplain’s Dept. at Adventist Health Glendale will offer its annual Holiday Gathering of Remembrance, a place to remember those who have died this past year. 

It takes place on Dec. 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the main auditorium at the hospital. A light buffet will be served at 5:30 p.m. and a program of music, stories and sharing of names will follow at 6 p.m. There will also be a Wall of Memory for loved ones to post photos of those they have lost.

The holiday season can be a particularly difficult time for those who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one. The annual Holiday Gathering of Remembrance is free and open to anyone in the community who has lost a loved one. The gathering provides an atmosphere of physical and emotional safety, respect, acceptance and, understanding.

Reservations are required for the Holiday Gathering of Remembrance. To make a reservation or for more information about the hospital’s Beyond Loss weekly grief support groups, call (818) 409-8008.

Adventist Health Glendale, 1509 Wilson Terrace, Main Auditorium, Glendale

HEALING ARTS HOLIDAY ART EXHIBIT

USC-VHH is hosting its second annual holiday art exhibit and art fair o Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 4 p.m. to

6 p.m. at the hospital’s fourth floor council rooms.

The work of local artists will be featured.

Proceeds of all artwork sold will benefit USC Verdugo Hills Hospital.

USC-VHH is located at 1812 Verdugo Blvd. in Glendale 91208.

MUSIC AND MORE AT LIBRARY

All are invited on Dec. 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for an evening of soothing sounds of the viola and violin at the La Crescenta Library. Check out the book display on music and music instruction. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library. The program is free!

La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta

LITTLE LANDERS ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

Little Landers announces the return of The Randy Van Horne Singers for the 10th year for the Bolton Hall Museum holiday program on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. The program features performances by Franny McCartney from Sunland-Tujunga and the Space Age Pop Music Sound of the Randy Van Horne Singers. Visitors will join in for carol singing and the famous Bolton Hall Museum holiday gift drawing.   

Refreshments are served after the program. 

On Dec. 21 at 7 p.m., all are invited to come empty handed and leave with a gift provided by Little Landers Historical Society. The Little Landers “Little Gifts & Yule Log Lighting” is in its fourth year and is a family friendly event that promises lots of fun. Gift giving and live entertainment follow a simulated lighting of a yule log in the historic Bolton Hall Museum fireplace. Refreshments are served.

Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga

AAUW HOLIDAY MEETING

The American Association of University Women, Pasadena branch, will hold a holiday meeting on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Women’s City Club, 160 N. Oakland in Pasadena, starting at 9:45 a.m. There will be a holiday serenade by the STEAM Academy Glee Club. Lunch is $25; for reservations, call (626) 808-7556.

CANDLELIGHT TOURS OF THE DOCTORS HOUSE

All are invited to celebrate the season with self-guided tours of the Doctors House, an authentically restored Queen Anne-Eastlake style home built around 1888, which will be decorated for the holidays in traditional Victorian style. Live holiday music provided by Scott Wilkinson, the conductor/producer of Merry Tuba Christmas, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the gazebo with a bounty of refreshments throughout the night.

Rain may reduce some outdoor activities but not cancel the event.

In support of the Doctors House Museum, a $10 donation is appreciated.

Please note: Except for the Candlelight Tours, the Doctors House Museum will be closed during December and will resume normal operation hours on Jan. 5.

Candlelight tours are on Saturday, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Reservations are not required.

Doctors House, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale; for more information, call (818) 242-7447.

LCWC PRESENTS ANNUAL BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

On Saturday, Dec. 14 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., the community is invited to the La Crescenta Woman’s Club annual Breakfast with Santa. Prepaid tickets are $15 per person (children under 1 are free). Tickets include breakfast, which is served until
10 a.m., of homemade pan-
cakes, eggs, sausage, pastries and more; entertainment of festive holiday music by the Crescenta Valley High School Charismatics’ a cappella music group; one digital photo with Santa; a special gift for each child; access to the LCWC holiday craft station. A special appearance is planned by local firemen from Station 29 (unless there is an emergency).

Many chances to win opportunity baskets! Prepaid reservations required though if tickets are available on the day of they are $20 per person.

Mail checks payable to LCWC and mail to 4004 La Crescenta Ave., La Crescenta, CA 91214 or pay via PayPal or credit card by visiting https://www. lacrescentawomansclub.org. Indicate number of tickets, name and phone number.

For questions or reservations, contact Casey at (818) 489-8910 or email lcwc.gfwc@gmail.com.

A portion of the event’s proceeds benefit local charities. 

La Crescenta Woman’s Club, 4004 La Crescenta Ave, La Crescenta

GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST

The Lanterman House in La Cañada is celebrating the holiday season at a free holiday open house on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Bring an entry for its first-ever gingerbread house contest or just cast a vote for the audience favorite!

Carolers from La Cañada High School; special tours featuring holiday decorations.

Light refreshments and a craft for kids. Free to attend.

Lanterman House, 4420 Encinas Dr., La Cañada Flintridge

WINE TASTING BENEFITS FIRE FAMILY FOUNDATION

On Sunday, Dec. 15 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Fire Family Foundation is hosting a wine tasting fundraising event at the law offices of Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP. Attendees must be 21 or older. Limited tickets are available for $30 at tiny.cc/fffwinetasting.

This event also features appetizers and a silent auction.

The law offices of Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP are located at 655 N. Central Ave., Suite 2300 in Glendale.

CAFÉ OFFERS SENIOR DINNER DEALS

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is now offering senior (65 years and older) dinners every day from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. from the hospital’s Hillside Café. Seniors can purchase any meal on the menu for 30% off, and there will be a special “mindful eating” menu selection that has been designed by the hospital’s registered dietitians to ensure that seniors (or anyone in the community) are receiving their necessary nutrition while eating well.

The senior meals are an ideal option for anyone who may not have the time or ability to make dinner each night.

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, 1812 Verdugo Blvd., Glendale 91208

BILINGUAL PROGRAM AT GLENDALE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

A bilingual Armenian/English program entitled “Take Your Life Back After Cancer” is presented at Glendale Memorial Hospital on Wednesdays from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The program is free of charge to the public.

The program is co-sponsored by the Cancer Support Community-Pasadena and the Colorectal Surgery Institute at Glendale Memorial Hospital. Information is available from Aline at (818) 465-8816.

WELCOME, SENIORS

Seniors who would like to add a little friendly visiting and lunching with friendly ladies and gentlemen, then play a spirited game of bingo, are invited to the Pioneer Club and the New Beginnings Club.

The Pioneer Club meets the first and third Mondays every month at the fellowship hall – Healy Hall – at Holy Redeemer Church, 2411 Montrose Ave. (parking and hall accessed around the corner on lower Briggs Avenue). The club also offers trips and tours bus trip to Harrah’s Rincon Casino for a day of fun on selected dates plus other outings.

On the second and fourth Mondays of the month, the New Beginnings Club meets at St. James Church fellowship hall, 4625 Dunmore Ave. in La Crescenta.

Each club has its own personality and leadership. All are welcome.

Questions? For the Pioneer Club, contact Mary Mancuso at (818) 249-8454 and for New Beginnings call Gloria Pauly at (818) 248-2944.

NEWS FROM FRIENDS OF THE SUNLAND-TUJUNGA BRANCH LIBRARY

The bookstore of the Friends of the Sunland-Tujunga branch of the library, 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. For more information, please contact Lisa O. Mayo, (626) 484-0554.

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 Virginia Timpson, (818) 645-4985.

First meeting is free and all visitors are welcome!

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 A1C and tools for a healthy lifestyle 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