GLENDALE KIWANIS 

The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. At the next meeting on June 6, search and rescue member Mike Leum will speak on rescue efforts in Southeast Asia following the March 28 Myanmar Earthquake.

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

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

COMMUNITY CENTER INTRODUCES JAZZ CABARET NIGHT

The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge invites the community to an evening of big band sounds on Saturday, June 21 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the auditorium. The event will feature The Swing Tones Band performing nostalgic tunes of the swing era in a nightclub-style setting. The public can show off their best moves on the dance floor or enjoy the smooth sounds over a glass of wine and yummy desserts at their table. 

Tickets are $5 each or $30 for a table of six and includes beer, wine and dessert. Seating is limited. For more info and to buy

tickets visit cclcf.org/events.

CCLCF is located at 4469 Chevy Chase Drive in La Cañada Flintridge.

CCLCF EVENTS

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

• Foothills Community Choir is open to all ages and continues through Dec. 13. Practices are on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Open to all.
• Summer Theatre Camp is a four week summer camp that ends with a performance on July 12. Camp is from June 16 – July 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., M-F. “Seussical Jr.” will be performed by children from ages 10-13. Registration is open.

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

DANCING AS EXERCISE

Dancing As Exercise is a free ongoing weekly event sponsored by the Los Angeles County Park program for seniors (50 plus) as a form of staying healthy.

There is live music every Friday 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.

MONTROSE LIBRARY EVENTS

Canasta is on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Montrose Library, 2465 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose (818) 548-2048.

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 11 a.m. – 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 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Montrose Library.

Head, Hands & Heart Invitational Ceramics Exhibition and Benefit

McGroarty Arts Center presents Head, Hands & Heart, the center’s

21st ceramics exhibition and benefit featuring work by 15 notable ceramic artists. In addition, the exhibition will feature a showcase of work by students of the center’s ceramic arts educational program.

This year’s exhibition, curated by ceramicist and teacher, Ray Yocum will feature a variety of ceramic art creations, showcasing varied and unique artistic techniques. A public opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 7, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The exhibition will continue Monday through Saturday, June 9 to June 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in McGroarty Arts Center’s main hall and upstairs gallery. All proceeds from art sales will benefit the center’s ongoing community arts programs.

Head, Hands & Heart is presented with support from Dept. of Cultural Affairs and Los Angeles County Arts and Culture.

McGroarty Arts Center is located at 7570 McGroarty Terrace in Tujunga.

CELEBRATE NATIONAL STAMP COLLECTING MONTH 

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.

GUSD HOSTS SENIOR SHOW

The artistic talent and creativity of Glendale Unified School District’s seniors will again be on display as Glendale Arts and GUSD partner for the 2nd Annual GUSD Senior Show at ace/121 Gallery. The curated group exhibition featuring paintings, photography, sculptures, mixed media and more will be on view through June 7.

The exhibit features the work of senior students from Clark Magnet High School, Crescenta Valley High School, Daily High School, Glendale High School and Hoover High School.

The exhibit will be on display at ace/121 Gallery, located at 121 N. Kenwood St. in Glendale. The Gallery is open Wednesday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

CHAMBER MUSIC AT LCPC

The internationally acclaimed Aspen Grove Trio will perform an afternoon of chamber music at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church on June 8 at 2:30 p.m. It will perform as part of the Sundays of Sound spring concert series. This program, featuring Tanner Jorden (piano), Caroline Jorden (violin), and Nathan Cox (cello), showcases their virtuosity and dynamic interplay in a captivating finale to the series. The repertoire includes Antonín Dvořák’s emotive Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor, Op. 90, “Dumky,” and Dmitri Shostakovich’s haunting Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67, blending Slavic folk influences with profound emotional depth.

This event pairs Dvořák’s evocative “Dumky” Trio, rooted in Bohemian folk traditions, with Shostakovich’s grief-laden tribute to his friend Ivan Sollertinsky, offering a journey through joy, sorrow, and resilience. Admission is by donation, supporting Rhapsodia’s mission to present exceptional music in an engaging, accessible setting. 

Visit www.rhapsodia.org for more information and seating reservations.

La Crescenta Presbyterian Church is located at 2902 Montrose Ave.

PRESENTATION PLANNED BY SIERRA CLUB

Join the Crescenta Valley Group of the Sierra Club on Tuesday, June 10 when a presentation is given by a speaker with the Santa Monica Conservancy Resource Conservation District on wildfire resilience for local homes. 

Program is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Zoom; description to come. 

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.