GLENDALE KIWANIS 

The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Feb. 6, the members head to Dignity Health – Glendale, Stauffer Auditorium. Among the activities will be a monetary presentation to the hospital resulting from club fundraising efforts and a Cal-Hev-Ha PTP grant.

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

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

DANCING AS EXERCISE

Dancing As Exercise is a free event sponsored by the Los Angeles County Park program for seniors (50 plus).

There will be live music from 10 a.m. to noon in the Park’s building at 3901 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta. 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. 

CCLCF EVENTS

The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge (CCLCF) hosts a variety of events for the community. Among them:

• Registration continues for Camp Runamuk and summer camps. Camp Runamuk for ages 5-10 will run weekly, June 8 to Aug. 14, with a different theme each week. Also offered are junior and pre-teen Ceramics Camps for ages 5-13 and Professor Egghead Camp for ages 5-10. Learn more/register at cclcf.org. More camps may be added as summer approaches, with additional details coming.
• The Foothills Community Choir resumed its rehearsals on Feb. 3 to begin preparation for its spring concert. Rehearsals take place every Tuesday at CCLCF from 6:30-8 p.m. This free choir is open to anyone ages 18 and up, no experience necessary! For more information, email Jack Krimmel at jack@cclcf.org and/or sign up directly at cclcf.org.
• Registration for CCLCF Spring I Session opened on Feb. 4. New classes and returning favorites will run March 2 through May 2.
• Folks are invited to take a break and recharge their body and mind with a relaxing sound bath meditation on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to noon. Register at cclcf.org.
• Financial expert Annelise Li will lead a free one-hour workshop that focuses on Financial Planning for Families with Neurodivergent Children. The presentation will be on Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sign up at cclcf.org.

The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge is located at 4469 Chevy Chase Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, (818) 790-4353.

CHAMBER HOSTS HISTORIC BINGO

On Saturday, Feb. 7 the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting Historic Bingo at the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall, 4011 La Crescenta Ave. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; first game is at 6 p.m. Food available for purchase.

Admission is $25 for 10 games. Prizes are $100 per game minimum (multiple winners split the pot). Questions? Contact Robert at (818) 515-3554.

HIZA YOO KOREAN DANCE ENSEMBLE AT LCWC

The Crescenta Valley welcomes award-winning Hiza Yoo Korean Dance Ensemble to perform on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 11:30 a.m. The community is invited to attend, free of charge with reservations, at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club, 4004 La Crescenta Ave. in La Crescenta.

Acclaimed artistic director Hiza Yoo has been honored by numerous cultural organizations and was presented with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award under President Barack Obama’s administration for her performing arts achievements sustaining the legacy of Korean dance – ensuring its traditions continue to thrive with beauty, relevance and grace. 

Seating is limited. Call for reservations at (818) 249-9403.

VALENTINE’S CONCERT – AN EVENING OF ROMANTIC CLASSICAL MUSIC

An intimate Valentine’s concert of romantic classical music with Valentine’s Day with a warm, intimate evening of romantic and expressive classical music performed by Anna Stafford, guest pianists and violinist Emilia Simeonov..

This intimate salon-style concert features solo piano works and chamber music ranging from poetic miniatures to passionate masterworks. Program highlights include works by Frédéric Chopin, Ludwig van Beethoven, Alexander Scriabin, Jules Massenet, César Franck and Karen Tanaka.

The concert is on Friday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at 4451 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta/Glendale.

Tickets are available athttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979112851816?aff=oddtdtcreator. Those with questions can contact annaspiano88@gmail.com.

AAUW WELCOMES LINKCHORST

The Glendale Branch of the American Association of University Women

will meet on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m. in the YWCA Glendale/Pasadena at 735 E. Lexington Dr. in Glendale. The speaker will be Joanna Linkchorst from Friends of Rockhaven. She will discuss the history of Rockhaven and its place in women’s health.

Reservations are due by Feb. 10 to Susie Robinson at

secretary@aauwglendale.org or call Susie at (818) 951-6104 (h) or (818) 317-5602 (cell).

Those who would like to attend should let Susie know. Lunch will be provided at no cost to guests!

LOVE IS IN THE AIR – CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY AT LCWC

The La Crescenta Woman’s Club is having a Valentine’s Day celebration on Saturday, Feb. 14. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; 7 p.m. festivities begin. Hors d’oeuvres, dessert buffet, musical entertainment, silent auction and a special presentation by a chocolatier!

Tickets are $35 each and available now. Go to https://lacrescentawomansclub.org/valentines/.

HANSEN TO SPEAK AT BOLTON HALL

The uniquely shaped bells hanging from their shepherd’s crook staffs that dot the highways of California have been seen since the dawn of the 20th century. The story of how they branded California, and the remarkable woman responsible not just for their design but their creation, is one that continues to resonate to this day. 

California historian Phyllis Hansen will bring “The Bell Lady,” Mrs. A.S.C. Forbes, to life as she relates Mrs. Forbes’ remarkable life and legacy as a true Renaissance Woman. She will also share a number of unique artifacts from the estate of Mrs. Forbes. 

Hansen will be speaking at the Bolton Hall 2nd Saturday Program on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. at Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave. in Tujunga.

This event is free and open to the public and everyone is welcome. Additional information is available from Little Landers Historical Society, (818) 352-3420 or https://www.boltonhall.org or email llhs@boltonhall.org.

LANTERMAN HOUSE HOSTS EVENTS

• On Feb. 15 at 1 p.m., speaker and local professor Richard Demeter will talk about the legacy of St. Francis High School, which has been a prominent feature of the La Cañada Flintridge area of Southern California since 1946. The story of the original building on the campus, however, begins about 1920 and shares in a heritage created by Frank Putnam Flint, a former U.S. senator from California and the founder of Flintridge.
  Free to attend; seating is first come, first served. 
• On March 1 at 2:30 p.m. all are invited for a special flute concert featuring the Angels Flute Orchestra. Performed in the Lanterman House’s elegant ballroom, the program showcases a variety of beautiful and rare flutes in an unforgettable musical experience. Seating is free but limited, arrive early to ensure your spot!
  Free to attend; seating is first come, first served. 
• On April 5 at 1 p.m. the Lanterman House hosts guest lecturer Nathan Marsak for this exciting look at the layers of history of Bunker Hill and transportation in Los Angeles at the turn of the century. 
  Free to attend; seating is first come, first served. 
• On May 24 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. is the Lanterman House Annual Summer Picnic. The community is invited on Memorial Day weekend as part of Fiesta Days in La Cañada Flintridge to the Lanterman House Annual Summer Picnic. It features music, living history craftsman and your choice of period attire.

For more information, visit https://www.lantermanhouse.org/list-of-events.

Lanterman House is located at 4420 Encinas Drive in La Cañada Flintridge.

EMBLEM CLUB HOSTS BINGO

Emblem Club #104 of Glendale will hold a bingo night fundraiser on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at the Glendale Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado St. in Glendale. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. Food available for purchase. Bingo starts at 6:30 pm. 10 game packs are $25 presale or $30 at the door. 

All proceeds go to the Emblem Club scholarship fund. Any questions contact Margie at (818) 404-3257.

LCWC SOLES4SOULS

Donate gently used shoes to the LCWC Soles4Souls shoe drive. Drop them off at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club clubhouse, 4004 La Crescenta Ave., on Sunday, March 1 any time between 10 a.m. and  2 p.m. Website: events@lacrescentawomansclub.org; email event@lacrescentawomansclub.org; phone (818) 957-9806

CALLING ALL TRIVIA BUFFS 

Trivia buffs and those who just want to have a good time while supporting educational programs throughout the Crescenta-Cañada community are invited to the annual Smart-A-Thon on March 13 at 11:30 a.m.. The event is open to the public and includes a delicious lunch, surprise guests, a trivia contest that takes place with community members divided into teams of four members and a Pot O’ Gold drawing. The entry fee for teams of four are $240; individuals are $60 each. More information and registration forms are available on the website pinolafund.org or call (818) 292-7912. 

The event is sponsored by the board of advisors of the Mary Pinola Education Fund – Leila Bell, Rick Dinger, Robin Goldsworthy, Jo Loomis, Bobbi Parker, Teri Rice, Patty Steur and Chris Waldheim.

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT

Those who can, do; Those who can do more, volunteer. Author Unknown

Little Landers Historical Society is seeking volunteers to help support its mission, “To preserve and maintain Bolton Hall Museum and the historical record of Rancho Tujunga.”

Positions on the Bolton Hall 2026 board of directors are open. Other opportunities to volunteer include museum docents, committee members for ongoing projects, special event and exhibit coordinators, administrative, archival or library assistants, facilities maintenance and more.

  Potential volunteers are asked to reach out with questions. Email LittleLanders@BoltonHall.org, phone (818) 352-3420 or send a letter so P.O. Box 203, Tujunga, CA 91043.

MONTROSE LIBRARY EVENTS

• The Montrose Library hosts canasta on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
• The Back Alley Painters is a vibrant group of adult artists who gather to create, share their work, offer constructive feedback and enjoy each other’s company.
  Participants are asked to bring their own art supplies – whether watercolor, acrylic, ink or pencil (no oil paints). Meetings are every Monday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
• Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, calculation and a degree of chance. Players of all levels are welcomed! Players meet every Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Montrose Library.

The Montrose Library, 2465 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose; (818) 548-2048.

NATURE JOURNALING PROGRAM AND GLENDALE OUTDOORS! (GO!) COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AT DEUKMEJIAN

Nature Journaling Program and Glendale Outdoors! (Go!) Community programs continue at Deukmejian Wilderness Park. To learn more about the Glendale Outdoors! (GO!) Community Program visit https://tinyurl.com/kjv88w6a. 

To learn more about the Nature Journaling Program visit https://tinyurl.com/2b5u6p6x.

CELEBRATE NATIONAL STAMP COLLECTING 

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.

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.