SONS OF NORWAY HOSTING CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Sons of Norway Evard Grieg Lodge invites the public to join them at their Christmas Julebord with Santa Lucia procession, Julenisse and singing around the Christmas tree. Traditional Norwegian smorbord potluck and dessert.

Everyone welcome on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Foothills.

Call J. Ness (818) 248-8102 with questions.

Lutheran Church of the Foothills, 1700 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada.

HANDCRAFTED ITEMS, FOOD TRUCKS AT BOUTIQUE
Prom Plus is holding an expansive holiday boutique in lieu of its home tour on Saturday, Dec. 10. Held at St. Luke’s of the Mountains, the boutique will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, and will include an opportunity drawing, baked goods from Berolina Bakery, food trucks and one of a kind original arts & crafts, to enhance any holiday decorating or to give as gifts.

There is no admittance fee.

For more information, contact Evelyn McCall at (818) 631-1124.

St. Luke’s of the Mountains, 2563 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta.

CANDLELIGHT TOURS AT DOCTORS HOUSE
The Glendale Historical Society (TGHS) will present its annual candlelight tours of the historic Victorian-era Doctors House Museum on Saturday, Dec. 10 and Saturday, Dec. 17. The self-guided tours will be offered from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each evening. The museum, located in Brand Park, will be illuminated by lamps and candlelight in the 1800s holiday tradition. Costumed volunteers will serve refreshments and the Pasadena Conservatory of Music will perform live music.

No reservations are required for the Candlelight Tours, but a $5 donation is requested to support the maintenance of the Doctors House Museum. Admission is free for members of The Glendale Historical Society.

The tours will be offered regardless of weather conditions, but some outdoor activities may be curtailed in the event of rain.

Authentic Victorian-era lamps for the event are being provided by Craig Lightheizer.

For more information, visit www.glendalehistorical.org or call (818) 242-7447.

Doctors House in Brand Park, 1601 West Mountain St. in Glendale

IT’S A WONDERFUL BRAND
The Associates of Brand Library and Art Center will present “It’s A Wonderful Brand,” a reception, art sale and facility tour at Glendale’s Brand Library and Art Center on Sunday from 2 p.m.  to 6 p.m.

“It’s A Wonderful Brand” will feature a sale of paintings, prints, graphics, posters, books, periodicals, CDs, vinyl records, and original art from the collection of the Associates. Included in the sale will be works from renowned Glendale printmaker Robert Brown. All proceeds from the sale will go to support the renovation of the Brand Library and Art Center. Guests will also have an opportunity to tour the historic Brand Mansion, “El Miradero”, which now houses the Brand Library. Beverages and light refreshments will be served.

The Brand Library and Art Center is set to close for a major renovation in the first quarter of 2012.

A donation of $10 per person is requested. Members of The Associates of Brand Library and Art Center, The Glendale Historical Society, and The Friends of the Glendale Public Library will be granted complimentary admission.

The Brand Library and Art Center is located at 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Descanso Gardens is hosting Breakfast With Santa at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday Dec. 10 and Dec. 11. Enjoy a visit with Santa and a gourmet breakfast from Patina Catering. Bring a camera: Santa will be available for photos, and children will be invited to decorate holiday cookies. Cost is $45 for members, $53 nonmembers, $19 children 4 to 12; 3 and younger free. Reservations are required. www.patinagroup.com/descanso.

Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKSHOP
The public is invited to attend a free event at the La Crescenta Library on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to learn about foreclosures/short sales /loan modifications, notices of default /bankruptcies and more.

There will be a panel of experts in the fields of accounting, distressed property, law, mortgage lending, loss mitigation, etc. to answer questions. For more information, call Mark at (818) 470-1101.

La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta

 “HOLIDAY BLUES” TOPIC OF LECTURE
On Thursday, Dec. 15 at noon, the Crescenta-Canada Family YMCA is hosting a free lecture open to all seniors entitled, Holiday Blues.  Virginia Evans, LCSW, will be presenting for anyone who may be feeling down this holiday season.  Refreshments will be served.

For more information or to RSVP, call Nancy Turney at (818) 790-0123, ext. 225.

AAUW PASADENA HOSTS SONGS OF THE SEASON
On Saturday, Dec. 10, AAUW Pasadena presents a program of seasonal songs by The Washington Middle School Glee Club including a Hanukkah song, a Kwanzaa song in Swahili and winter songs.

The Washington Middle School Glee Club is an advanced performance ensemble of up to 60 members which has performed at the Tournament of Roses Coronation at the Wrigley Mansion, at the Rose Bowl Super Bowl Half Time, at Sea World, for 20 years at Disneyland, and at many other events.  Cynthia Abbott has been its director for over 20 years.

The Glee Club’s performance will precede an early lunch.

Also, available for purchase will be decorative dolls from a collection gathered during travels to many countries throughout the world.

The events takes place at the Women’s City Club beginning at 9:45 a.m. Tickets are $20. Make checks out to AAUW Pasadena Branch and mail to P.O. Box 94309, Pasadena, CA 91109-4309 by Dec. 1.

For information, call (626) 797-1059.

Women’s City Club, 160 N. Oakland Avenue, Pasadena

ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY BY LITTLE LANDERS
On Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. the Little Landers Historical Society presents its annual holiday party with performances by Tujunga’s Franny McCartney and the space age pop music sound of the Randy Van Horne Singers. All are invited to sing Christmas carols and all the old standards and the “Tujunga Song.”  There will be a gift raffle and tasty refreshments.

At 4 p.m. festivities begin in Little Landers Park including the community Christmas tree lighting. Forecasters predict snow that evening!

The program is free.  Everyone is welcome.

Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave. in Tujunga

FOREST LAWN TO HOLD ANNUAL CANDLE LIGHTING MEMORIAL SERVICES
Forest Lawn® will again hold its annual candle lighting memorial services this holiday season.  Services are being held on Dec. 12 at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, Hall of Liberty Plaza, 6300 Forest Lawn Dr. On Dec. 13 a Spanish service will be held. On Dec. 14, Forest Lawn-Glendale, Museum Plaza, 1712 Glendale Ave. will hold a service. On Dec. 15 a Spanish service will be held.

Each of the services will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will feature holiday songs, inspirational messages and candle lighting in memory of a family member or friend. Refreshments will be served following the services. The services are open to all community members at no charge.

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 Dec. 21 and features Sudbury & Ramos who will perform original music that is a mix of Latin, French, Italian and Americana for mandolin, violin and acoustic guitar.