LCVRWF HOSTING HOLIDAY PARTY

The La Crescenta Valley Republican Women Federated is hosting its Christmas party with lunch, music and the installation of officers today, Thursday, Dec. 13 at the Oakmont Country Club. Performing the holiday musical program will be the Broadway Brunch Singers.

Social begins at 11 a.m. followed by meeting/lunch/performers at 11:30 a.m. The cost to attend is $30. RSVP to Margaret at (818) 248-4996 or Mary at (818) 952-7040.

Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive, Glendale

SEASONAL EVENT HOSTED BY
LITTLE LANDERS

On Dec. 15 at 7 p.m., come to Bolton Hall empty-handed and leave with a gift provided by Little Landers Historical Society. This event, in its third year, is a fun historical educational gift exchange game following a simulated lighting of a Yule log in the historic Bolton Hall Museum fireplace. Refreshments are served and the event is family-friendly and lots of fun.

Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga

Additional information is available from Little Landers Historical Society, (818) 352-3420 or www.littlelandershistoricalsociety.org or email LLHS@BoltonHall.org.

FREE DANCE CLASS OFFERED

Want to learn how to waltz and swing dance? Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills is hosting a free dance class on Saturday morning, Dec. 15.

The two-hour class will be taught by Vanessa Garcia, who has been studying dance at Cal State University of Northridge for two years and has competed in five collegiate dance competitions, consistently earning top awards in various categories.

Anyone interested is encouraged to call the Foothills Mission at (818) 957-1500 and reserve a spot. The class will be from 10 a.m. to noon at 2254 Honolulu Ave., Montrose; entrance is at the back of the building from the Broadview Drive parking lot.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

The Crafters of Sunland/Tujunga is holding a holiday boutique on Saturday, Dec. 15 at Lutheran Church of the Foothills from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free parking and admission.

Plenty of vendors offering unique gifts perfect for the holidays.

Lutheran Church in the Foothills, 1700 Foothill Blvd, La Cañada

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. 19 and features cellist Jonathan Flaksman and pianist Brendan White performing the Rachmaninoff Cello Sonata.

For more information, email glendalesda@gmail.com or call (818) 244-7241.

Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Ave. (at Isabel) in Glendale.

FESTIVE LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM

“Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” luncheon and program will be presented by the Pasadena Women’s Connection on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the Women’s City Club in Pasadena. Invite family and friends to the celebration of this joyful holiday season with a presentation of favorite Christmas carols by the Crescenta Valley High School Charismatics. Also, cookie platter raffle and surprise Christmas giveaways will be enjoyed.

Inspirational speaker, Sharon Lawler, recently completing her second masters degree with honors, will share a Christmas story and how, through the eyes of a child-like love, even ugly can be “Beautiful.”

Tickets are $25. For reservations, call Darlene at (818) 353-2212 or Carole at
(818) 790-1907.

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

VERDUGO HUUT HOLIDAY HOOTENANNY

The Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills is hosting the Unconquered Sun on Friday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. “Sol Invictus” is a family-friendly evening of songs, comedy, storytelling and surprises celebrating the holidays, stepping on Legos, and the gradual increase of daylight. Performers include troubadours Carol McArthur and Tom Bishel, art-rock freak-out band Madame Headdress, comedians Julie Perkins and Jan Davidson, novelist Maria Alexander and puppeteer Carla Rudy. There will also be a quiz for fun prizes, industrial-strength coffee and a singalong.

Tickets are $10.

The Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills, 4451 Dunsmore,
La Crescenta

ace/121 PRESENTS RITUAL/S

RITUAL/S, the first shared exhibition of Glendale-based visual artists Leo Eguiarte and Melly Trochez, will be on exhibit at ace/121 through Jan. 5, 2019.

Eguiarte’s ongoing series delves into a world of symbolism and graphic imagery, reflecting Eguiarte’s interests in signs and everyday ritual. Trochez’s work deals specifically with rituals: activities that are passed on culturally through generations that become embedded in notions of identity.

In their first shared exhibition, Eguiarte and Trochez have chosen to collaborate on a work throughout the course of the exhibition. By sharing the development of a single artwork as part of their exhibition, the two artists will create and confront their own ritual/s in real time in the space of the ace/121 Gallery.

Gallery hours are Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment.

ace/121 Gallery is located at 121 N. Kenwood St. in Glendale.

‘EAST AFRICA’ PRESENTATION AT SIERRA CLUB

The Crescenta Valley Sierra Club presents Fred Dong’s “East Africa” on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library.

Leading this African adventure is Fred Dong, world traveler, fresh from his recent safari to show two different parts of this exciting continent. The so-called “Big 5” are the animals of the Serengeti, Kenya and Tanzania regions. The Masai village will be visited and will teach visitors their ways. There will also be a brief slide show on traveling to Egypt and Jordan presented by Joan Thornton of Mayflower Tours.

The program begins following news of conservation and outings. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. 

Please contact Wayne Fisher at
(818) 353-4181 for further information. 

La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd.

‘THE SONATA OF LOVE’ ON
MUSIQUES ROSTER

The next presentation of Salon de Musiques is on Jan. 13 and is titled “Sergei Rachmaninoff, the Sonata of Love.” It is an exquisite program for voice, strings and piano that will celebrate three genius European masters: Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Sergei Rachmaninoff and Paul Juon.

The program will be performed by Katarzyna Sadej, mezzo-soprano, Serena McKinney, violin, Michael Kaufman, cello, HyeJin Kim, piano and Francois Chouchan, on piano. An informal Q&A with the artists will follow the performance and a gourmet high tea buffet provided by Patina that includes French champagne will be served.

Tickets are $45 for students, and $85 general admission that includes high tea buffet 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

NEWS FROM FRIENDS OF THE S-T BRANCH LIBRARY

The Friends of the Sunland-Tujunga Library bookstore, located in the lobby of the library, has books that range in topics from travel, sports, and education to psychology and biographies. The store also has CDs, DVDs and records. Prices range from 10 cents to $3. Currently, children’s books and cookbooks are on sale for 10 cents (excluding special editions).  Please stop by between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, to see what’s available.

The Sunland-Tujunga Library is located at 7771 Foothill Blvd. in Tujunga.

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

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, 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 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.