DATE CORRECTION HALLOWEEN MOVIE TIME

Everyone is invited to bring chairs and blankets to Dunsmore Park to join Glendale Parks and Recreation and the Historical Society of Crescenta Valley for Movie in the Park at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. The classic Don Knotts film, “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” fits in with the night’s Halloween theme. Glendale Councilmember John Drayman will begin the event as guest storyteller.

The movie was originally scheduled to screen at Deukmejian Wilderness Park but has been relocated to Dunsmore Park, 4700 Dunsmore Ave. There is no charge to attend.

EXPLORING THE HILLS OF GLENDALE

Glendale Parks and Recreation will be hosting a series of guided hiking tours along the city’s trail system. Each month the tours will explore a new trail. Each hike will last about one hour. Participants are asked to bring plenty of water and dress ready for the walk. Advanced registration is required as space is limited. There are two walks available, each beginning at 10 a.m. The first is on Oct. 17 at Oakmont View. Participants meet at the tennis court. On Oct. 24 is Whiting Woods. Participants meet at the end of the street. For information contact Eric Grossman, (818) 548-3795.

“HERE COME THE DEVIL WINDS”

The Glendale Parks and Recreation campfire program continues with “Here Come the Devil Winds,” an anatomy of a Santa Ana wind. Park naturalists will discuss the phenomenon known as the Santa Ana winds and how to prepare for those windy days. This is a family-friendly program that will feature songs, skits, smiles and s’mores. The fun begins at 6 p.m. on Oct. 17 at Dunsmore Park. For information contact Russ Hauck at (818) 548-3795.

CV FALCON BASEBALL TEXAS HOLD’EM

Bring your poker face to the First Annual No Limit Texas Hold’em Tournament and Bunco Night “Fun-raiser” to benefit Crescenta Valley Falcon Baseball. The night will include raffle and cash prizes and a silent auction. Purchase tickets early and save. A donation is requested of $75 before Oct. 24, or $100 after (per person). Entry donations  include 1500 poker chips, buffet dinner and beer and wine. Tournament is limited to 60 players only, age 18 and older. Reservations are required and all reservations must be in by Nov. 1. Tournament check-in at 5:15 p.m.; poker fundamentals at 5:30 p.m. and event starts at 6 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the American Legion Hall, 4011 La Crescenta Ave. For information contact Phil Torres at (818) 249-5871 ext. 6110 or Donna Armstrong (818) 249-2059.

BROOKEY TO SPEAK AT CLUB MEETING

The Cañada Crescenta Democratic Club will hold its next meeting from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on Oct. 18 at the Pruitt residence at 2330 Shields Ave. in La Crescenta.

The Club will present Brian K. Brookey who will speak on “Marriage Equalityin the United States:  Progress and Pain.”

Brookey serves on the Board of Governors for the Lesbian and Gay Lawyers Association of Los Angeles and has participated in numerous volunteer efforts in the community.

For further information, contact the Club at (818) 503-3325 or e-mail lccvdems@gmail.com.