SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT PODCASTS

Soroptimist International of Glendale presents Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Podcasts, a virtual presentation with Dot Cannon, today, Thursday, May 21 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Zoom link is https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89119274257?pwd=f2nBwLGpo550TZkVVEDwBq5Wjmoaaa.1

Meeting ID is 891 1927 4257

The passcode is 675022.

For more information, visit https://soroptimistglendale.org/event-directory/. 

GLENDALE KIWANIS 

The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On May 22, the Club will be dark for the Memorial Day holiday. When it returns on May 29, the Club will oversee the disbursement of scholarships!

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

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

FUN FOUND AT BACK DOOR BAKERY

Back Door Bakery and Cafe is hosting live music every Friday and Saturday night at 7 p.m. On Saturday, May 22, the music of Spring Fling Thing will be performed and on Sunday, May 23, Paul Inman will be performing. Also, on Sundays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Reno Goodale hosts King Trivia!

Back Door Bakery is located at 8349 Foothill Blvd. in Sunland. 

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 music from 10 a.m. to noon each Friday 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:

• Senior Bingo & Brunch: Join the monthly Bingo & Brunch event for seniors on Friday, May 22 at 10 am. Register at cclcf.org/register.
• Registration continues for Camp Runamuk and summer camps. Camp Runamuk for ages 5-10 will run weekly from June 8 to Aug. 14 with a different theme each week. Learn more/register at  cclcf.org/register.
• Summer Camps. Coach Andy’s Summer Sports Camps, Skyhawks Sports Summer Camps, Junior & Pre-Teen Ceramics Camps, Musical Theatre Dance Camp, Cooking Camps, Art Camps, Professor Egghead Camps, and a Speech & Debate Camp promises something for everyone! Camp ages range from 4 to 14. Register today at cclcf.org/register 
• Family Bingo Night: Gather the family for an evening of fun, laughter and delicious treats plus 40 chances to win at the CCLCF Family Bingo Night and Ice Cream Sundae Bar on Saturday, May 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 pm. Seating is limited. Get tickets today at cclcf.org/bingo.
• Summer Registration: Summer registration is open. Summer session runs from June 8 to Aug 1. View currently available classes at cclcf.org/register. New classes will continue to be added as they become available.
• Studio Arts Summer Registration: Studio Arts (ceramics & glass) summer registration opens on Wednesday, June 3, at 9 a.m. Studio Arts summer session runs June 21 to Aug 15. View currently available classes at cclcf.org/register.
• Foothills Community Choir Spring Concert – “Tell Your Story”: Enjoy an inspiring evening of musical storytelling on Saturday, June 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets available at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/theatreproductions/event/foothillscommunitychoir26/.
• CCLCF Open House: CCLCF will host an open house on Sunday, Aug. 16 to showcase classes and programs. More info coming soon.

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

VERDUGO HILLS WOMEN’S CHORUS TO PRESENT FREE CONCERT

The Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus will present its spring concert on Saturday, May 23 at 4 p.m. in Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 3561 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. “A Trip Across America” will feature such beloved songs as “Shenandoah,” “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” “St. Louis Blues” and more. All are welcome!

For more information, contact VHWC President Jody Weems at  sparkyweems@aol.com or call (310) 70l-4l85.  

The non-profit group, a member of California Women’s Choruses, has been entertaining since PTA days in the 1970s. It is currently directed by Rhonda Dillon. Singers hale from throughout the foothill communities.

FREE MENTAL HELATH EVENT

On May 23, a virtual event (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87801032106?pwd=iNaFZbu62r1JPGeGGn4pNHAqdrHp9f.1) hosted by the SOR Storytelling Troupe, is being held. This no-cost virtual event, presented in partnership with Take Action LA, features a live storytelling experience with women from across the Los Angeles community sharing lived experiences in real time.

‍Following the storytelling, participants will engage in a guided writing session and reflective discussion designed to help them begin shaping their own stories. The event supports mental, emotional, and creative wellbeing by providing a structured space for expression and connection.

Then on Sunday, May 24 Take Action LA is sponsoring a free family-friendly wellness experience from noon to 3 p.m. focused on mental health awareness, connection and community wellbeing at 670 S. Anderson St. in LA. No RSVP required. For information, email support@christinadunbar.com. 

LANTERMAN HOUSE HOSTS EVENTS

The Lanterman House Annual Summer Picnic is on May 24 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. 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.

TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR YWCA GALA

On May 29 at 6 p.m. at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club, the YWCA Glendale and Pasadena Centennial Gala will honor the people who built the facilities and the work that continues today and in the future.

Individual tickets are $200 each and available at https://tinyurl.com/y2ux65yc.

The country club is located at 5500 Godbey Dr. in La Cañada Flintridge.

FREMONT ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

Fremont Elementary School, 3320 Las Palmas Ave., is celebrating 100 years on Saturday May 30. From 2 to 6 p.m. on the school campus, guests will enjoy live music by Rock Bottom Betty, games, food for purchase (provided by food trucks) and more! A “museum experience” will be in the school auditorium that includes school archives and photos from the last 100 years.

The community is invited but especially all former and present Fremont attendees and/or parents. For more information, contact chair Elizabeth Butler at elizabethannbutler@yahoo.com.

ROSES IN JUNE: THE MUSIC OF FRANK LANTERMAN  

The community is invited to the Lanterman House ballroom for a special fundraiser performance in partnership with La Cañada Congregational Church to support the restoration of its historic Wurlitzer organ, which was supported by the Lanterman family.

“Roses In June: The Music Of Frank Lanterman” will be performed on Sunday, June 7 at 1 p.m. It will be presented by Dr. Matt Thomas, CSU Fullerton and features Mallory Haney Loo, pianist and organist at the  Congregational church. Also featured are vocalists Brooke Iva Lohman,

Theresa Patten-Koeckert, Christina Whitten Thomas, Jacob Christopher Walters and Matthew Ian Welch

Visit https://www.lantermanhouse.org/list-of-events to reserve a ticket.

THE GARAGISTE FESTIVAL RETURNS TO GLENDALE CIVIC

The Garagiste Festival, a premiere wine festival, returns to the Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Road, for the 11th Garagiste Festival: Urban Exposure on Saturday, June 20 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It features 30-plus micro-production wineries from nearly every California American Viticultural Area (AVA) pouring over 150 exceptional and under the radar wines. Tickets are now on sale at https://garagistefestival2026LA.eventbrite.com.

The Garagiste Festival: Urban Exposure includes a rare and reserve tasting, grand tasting and a silent auction. 

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.