Trunk O’ Treat
Shadow Hills Presbyterian Church will have its annual Trunk O’ Treat on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Safe and fun trick-or-treating for the whole family with games, face painting, children and adult costume contests, raffles, food, and car decorating contest!
Located at 10158 Johanna Ave. in Sunland (corner of Sunland and Johanna).
Kopell to Speak at Center
Center for Spiritual Living – La Crescenta will host Bernie Kopell, aka Dr. Adam Brick, of the “Love Boat” TV series as their guest speaker at the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, Oct. 30. All are welcome.
The Center is located at 4845 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta.
The Truth About Drugs  
The LAPD will present an interactive class for children and adults addressing how drugs affect the body and mind, what drugs really are and where they come from. There will be live demonstrations and testimonials from ex-drug addicts. The presentation is on Wednesday evening, Nov. 2 from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at Bethel Church in Sun Valley. Officers will be on-site to answer questions about drugs. Education can be a child’s best defense.
All in the community are welcome.
Bethel Church, 10725 Penrose St., Sun Valley
Lantern Festival at St. George’s
St. George’s Episcopal Church in La Canada will again present an All Souls’ Day Lantern Festival on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m.
This east meets west service combines the Celtic season of Samhain, a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the “darker half” of the year, with the Japanese festival of Tōrō Nagashi where people write remembrances of their ancestors, neighbors and friends on to floating lanterns. The lawn of St. George’s substitutes for water as a means to reflect and remember those in our lives whom we love, but see no longer.
People are invited to bring pictures of loved ones they wish to remember to place them next to lit candles on the lawn. St. George’s provides colored lanterns where people can write names and other notes of affection to be placed over candles during a special portion of the service. After the service, all are invited to stay for a reception to enjoy the lantern-covered lawn.
For questions or inquiries contact The Rev. Anthony Keller (818) 790-3323 or email office@saintglc.org.
St. George’s Episcopal Church, 808 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada
Metaphysical and Artisan Faire at CSL
The Center for Spiritual Living-La Crescenta is hosting a metaphysical and artisan faire on Nov. 5. Holistic teachers, healers, artisan presenters and unique products will be combined in one event. Presenters also include those experienced in acupuncture, animal communication, basketry, chiropractic, crystal fairy gardens, crystals, fused glass, gourds, handmade jewelry, health products/nutritional supplements, manifestation candles, medical intuitive, Nepalese clothing, mediumship spirit portrait, music therapy and sound healing, Reiki energy healing, sound healing music CDs, stained glass and tie dye clothing. Special guest Natalie Soloway will be representing the women artists of Haiti by selling their handmade dolls and baskets.
The attending general public will have the opportunity to gain knowledge about the various transformative, healing techniques from the presenters and have new experiences provided by the practitioners. In addition, handmade and unique one-of-a-kind products will also be available for purchase. The event promises to have a variety of vendors and products for holiday shopping and gift giving.
Scheduled throughout the day of the event will be six presenters speaking, sharing professional knowledge, experiences and offering possible solutions. Some of these presenters are from the local community and others are noted authors and alternative health providers.
Attendance to this event is free to the general public, with the presenters requesting a nominal suggested donation for exchange of their services while at the event.
For more information, contact Myrna Perez at reikimaster.energy@yahoo.com.
Interfaith Social
The Building Bridges Task Force of Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church of Pasadena will host its fifth annual interfaith social event on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Guests will participate in informal conversation over a light halal supper. The goal of the event is to promote friendship and understanding among members of diverse faith communities.
Seating is pre-assigned to promote intermingling. Guests are asked to sign up in advance by contacting jwallace@neighborhooduu.org or by calling (626) 449-3470 or by visiting the website http://bit.do/BuildingBridgesRSVP.
The sanctuary is wheelchair-accessible. Childcare is available if requested 72 hours in advance.
Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church of Pasadena, 301 N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena
Schubert’s Mass in C Major for All Saints
St. George’s Church choir presents Franz Schubert’s Mass in C Major for All Saints Sunday, Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. The service will include all parts of the Mass sung by soloists Karen Freed, Veronica Christenson, Jeremy Schoenberg and Michael Freed, along with an orchestra of string players that includes Nancy Roth, Kirstin Fife, Mary Anne Steinberger and oboists Francisco Castillo and Marilyn Schramm. All of the service will be under the direction of Connie Grisham.
Admission is free. For more information, call Connie at (310) 963-1480.
St. George’s Church, 808 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge
Arts & Crafts Fair
All are invited to the arts & crafts fair (including white elephant items) at Gethsemane Lutheran Church on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event will feature artwork from local artists, baked goods, fall and Christmas decorations, handmade jewelry, knit items, lotions ad soaps, potted succulents, pottery, quilts and more! Free parking (in back) and free admission and refreshments.
Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 2723 Orange Ave., La Crescenta
Life Improvement Courses Offered
The Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills is offering variety of courses to better one’s life and relationships. Among the many courses offered are “How to Improve Relationships with Others,” “Successfully Raising Children” and “Knowing Who You Can Trust.”
Courses are $50 each. Call (818) 957-1500 for more information.
Courses offered at the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills, 2254 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose.