LCIF Holding ‘Grace-giving’

Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) has launched an autumn

donation drive ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The effort, titled “Grace-giving,” aims to collect food and essential supplies for local families in need. The initiative, which runs through Nov. 22, supports the Sunland-based charitable organization Making It Happen.

Church leaders are asking community members and parishioners to donate non-perishable food items and essential hygiene products. Requested pantry staples include canned foods, dry legumes, peanut butter, dry pasta, sauces and boxed meals. The drive is also seeking hygiene essentials, including wipes, feminine hygiene products and diapers of all sizes.

Donors can participate during Sunday morning services by bringing bags or boxes directly to the altar where the items will be blessed. For those unable to attend Sunday services, donations may be dropped off at the church office Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Office-delivered items will be brought to the altar on the following Sunday morning to be included in the weekly blessing.

In addition to “Grace-giving,” LCIF invites local bookworms to its next book club meeting on Monday, Oct. 19 from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. in the church’s conference room. All are invited to join in a discussion of “A Marriage at Sea” by author Sophie Elmhirst.

LCIF’s book club meets on the third Monday of each month. The selection for November is “Theo of Golden” by author Allen Levi.

For more information on all church events, or to receive pastoral care, visit lcifoothills.org, email office@lcifoothills.org or call (818) 790-1951. The church is located at 1700 Foothill Blvd in La Cañada Flintridge. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Trunk or Treat and Pumpkin Decorating at La Crescenta Presbyterian

La Crescenta Presbyterian Church is hosting an afternoon of trunk-or-treating, pumpkin decorating and activities for the entire family on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.  

Kids can come in costume and collect treats from festively decorated cars, then carve or paint a pumpkin at this free event. (Costumes must be family friendly. Absolutely no play weapons). Don’t forget a bag to collect treats!

Trunk or treat will take place on the church campus at 2902 Montrose Ave. in La Crescenta. For more information, visitlcpc.net or call the LCPC office at (818) 249-6137. 

Self-Regulation and Mindfulness Workshop for Kids

The Kindred Clubhouse is an after-school program for kids (ages 5-7) that works to develop and support children’s emotional well-being through storytelling, art, music and movement. The group will start meeting weekly starting on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 3 p.m.-4:15 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living, La Crescenta, 4845 Dunsmore Ave. (at the corner of Santa Carlotta). 

Pay what you can. thekindredclubhouse@gmail.com

‘Origin of Food’ with Andrew Grygus

For those who have ever wondered where food comes from this presentation will shed light on the question. Be prepared for an interesting message from Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills (UUCVH) member Andrew Grygus.

In-person meets at 10:30 a.m. at 4451 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta; or visit the UUCVH website for the Zoom link (https://www.uuverdugo.org/).

CSL Offers Gentle Movement Class

The Center for Spiritual Living – La Crescenta is offering a gentle stretch and relax chair movement with Michelle Gillette. It takes place every Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost is a $10 donation.

The class is at Chaffee Hall in the Center for Spiritual Living – La Crescenta. The Center for Spiritual Living is located at 4845 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta. For more information, call (818) 249-1045.