GLENDALE KIWANIS 

The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Friday, Dec. 20, a representative from the Shadowland Foundation will be making a presentation (possibly with a wolf in attendance!).

The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $25. All are welcome. 

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

DANCING AS EXERCISE

Dancing As Exercise is a free ongoing weekly event sponsored by the Los Angeles County Park program for seniors (50 plus) as a form of staying healthy.

There is live music every Friday (note new day) from 10 a.m. to noon in the Park’s building at 3901 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta. There are no events on Dec. 27 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Light refreshments and water are provided along with socialization and information about other park activities.

Dancing, per se, is not required; single persons are welcome.

FLOAT DECORATING OPPORTUNITY

Volunteer with the Kiwanis International Rose Float Project to decorate floats for the 2025 Tournament of Roses Parade! The float construction site is at Phoenix Decorating Company in Irwindale. This year, there will be a one-time $5 registration fee for all volunteers, including Key Club advisors and chaperones.

New this year: All volunteers … adults and teens … will receive a Kiwanis Decorating Team shirt that must be worn while decorating. There is a limit of one free shirt per year, but additional shirts are available for a $20 donation. A meal will be provided for each shift for everyone who signs up through the Kiwanis portal. Payments will be accepted online and in-person at the float site. Further details will be included in follow-up communications after sign up.

Please note: Decorating shifts begin at the time listed. Volunteers must arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of their shift in order to be checked in and ready to begin on time.

Visit the Sign Up Genius at https://tinyurl.com/mu3ye4vu for more info.

CCLCF CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS

The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge will be closed from Dec. 24 – Jan. 1.

Visit the CCLCF website at cclcf.org or call (818) 790-4353.

CANASTA IS CALLING

Canasta – an activity that will brighten your day with fun and relaxation. Those who have not played before – don’t worry; you will be taught! Come on Tuesday afternoons to play canasta from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Montrose Library, 2465 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose (818) 548-2048.

BACK TO SCHOOL EXHIBITION AT BOLTON HALL MUSEUM

Bolton Hall Museum is celebrating the history of Sunland-Tujunga’s public schools. Its new exhibit, Back to School with Bolton Hall, traces the history of local education from its humble beginnings as a one-room schoolhouse to the vibrant community of schools that exist today. Spotlighting each of the area’s public schools, the exhibit features vintage yearbooks, textbooks, photographs and more.

  Bolton Hall Museum is open for visits on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.  Everyone is welcome and admission is free. This exhibit runs through spring 2025. 

Bolton Hall Museum, home of Little Landers Historical Society, is located at10110 Commerce Ave. in Tujunga. 

Additional information is available from Little Landers Historical Society by calling (818) 352-3420 or visit BoltonHall.org or email llhs@boltonhall.org .

CELEBRATE NATIONAL STAMP COLLECTING MONTH 

Community members are invited to join the Glendale/La Crescenta Stamp Club, a community of stamp enthusiasts that meets regularly to share their passion for this timeless hobby.

The Glendale/La Crescenta Stamp Club meets every third Tuesday at the LA County Library – La Crescenta located at the corner of La Crescenta Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, 2809 Foothill Blvd., at 7 p.m. in the second floor community room.

For more information about the club and upcoming meetings, call (818) 903-4451.

ALL INVITED TO HANUKKAH IN THE FOOTHILLS

The ninth annual Hanukkah in the Foothills will take place on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 4:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge,10137 Commerce Ave. in Tujunga. At sundown the menorah will be lit and the story of miracles will be shared. Come and enjoy music, potato latkes and donuts.

This is a free event for all ages and faiths to come together and celebrate the Festival of Lights.

PASADENA HERITAGE OFFERS WALKING TOURS

On Saturday, Dec. 28, Pasadena Heritage invites the community to take walking tours featuring some of Pasadena’s unique architectural treasures. Attendees have the opportunity to participate in two different walking tours. Please note: walking tours will last at least two hours and will take place rain or shine!

Visit https://tinyurl.com/99aavmwa for tickets and more information. 

CHANUKAH FESTIVAL HOSTED BY CHABAD OF LA CANADA – LA CRESCENTA

The Chabad of La Cañada – La Crescenta is having a Chanukah Festival at Memorial Park on Sunday, Dec. 29 at 4 p.m. A special performance will be given by world renowned ventriloquist Chuck Field. This event promises to be fun for the whole family. In addition, the Festival will feature Chanukah crafts, a petting zoo, jelly donuts, latkes, chocolate gelt and more.

Free to attend. RSVP at https://www.cvchabad.org.

LEARN MODERN SQUARE DANCING

A new 13-week beginner’s class in modern square dancing is starting Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 7:45 p.m. at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 3561 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. The first two classes are free.  

Meet new people while getting exercise for both body and mind. Learn the Steps to Fun! For more info email illi313@yahoo.com or visit www.setsinstep.org.

ACTIVITIES AT SUNLAND SENIOR CENTER

The Sunland Senior Center offers a selection of classes and activities daily. Whether seniors are looking to exercise or dance or are interested in art, theater, or knitting, the Center has something for everyone. Sunland also hosts bingo on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and a movie matinee on the big screen at 1 p.m. on Thursdays; on Mondays and Fridays there is country line dancing from noon-1:30 p.m. The Sunland Senior Center runs programming from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. with a donations-based lunch served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

Sunland Senior Center is located at 8640 Fenwick St. in Sunland. For further information, call (818) 353-9571. These special events are free.