GLENDALE KIWANIS 

The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. At the next meeting on June 20, mosaic artist Hannah Maxinova will make a presentation. 

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.

GARAGISTE FESTIVAL FOR HANDCRAFTED WINES RETURNS TO GLENDALE ON SATURDAY

The 10th Annual Garagiste Festival returns to the historic Glendale Civic Auditorium on Saturday, June 21. Named “Best Wine Festival in the U.S.” in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers Choice Awards, the event is dedicated to the undiscovered and under-recognized American artisan “garagiste” producers who are making some of the best handcrafted small-lot production wines in the world. 

Tickets available at https://www.garagistefestival.com.

BACK DOOR BAKERY LIVE MUSIC

Back Door Bakery in Sunland is having live music on Saturday nights at 7 p.m. Performing on June 21 is Pat Nason and June 28 is The Painkillers.

The Back Door Bakery is located at 8349 Foothill Blvd.

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.

CAÑADA CRESCENTA DEMOCRATIC CLUB TO HOST CA SENATOR SASHA RENÉE PÉREZ

The Cañada Crescenta Democratic Club will host a moderated “town hall” meeting with State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez on Sunday, June 22. The club meeting is from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the La Crescenta Public Library community room, 2809 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta.

Elected in 2024 to represent the 25^th District, Senator Pérez serves as the chair of the Senate Education Committee and on the senate committees on Budget, Budget Sub 1 (Education), Environmental Quality, Human Services, Public Safety and the Joint Committee on Arts. Senator Pérez will also serve on a newly created Affordability Working Group to push forward a plan aimed at improving the lives of working Californians and seniors.

For more information, and to submit questions for the senator in advance, please contact CCDC at canadacrescentadems@gmail.com or Anne Tryba (annetryba1@gmail.com).

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. The exhibition will continue Monday through Saturday through 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.

GRACIE JIU-JITSU PASADENA

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Pasadena is having its one-year anniversary celebration highlighted by a special appearance from renowned jiu-jitsu expert

Rener Gracie, co-founder of Gracie University and a global leader in self-defense education.

On Sunday, June 29 at 1 p.m., Rener Gracie will conduct a live demonstration of the Safe Wrap System, a cutting-edge control and restraint method designed to safely neutralize combative individuals with minimal force. 

The event takes place at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Pasadena, 75 W. Walnut St., Suite 110 in Pasadena.

RSVP: www.gjjpasadena.com.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATED AT LCPC

The Outreach Committee of the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a gala Independence Day on July 4 at 7:30 p.m. Americana 2025 will feature the Foothill Brass Septet under the direction of Noel Collins. The band will be performing selections of patriotic and Americana music by such notable composers as Sousa, Tchaikowsky, Handy, Bizet and more. This event takes pace in the courtyard of the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church, 2902 Montrose Ave. There is ample parking in the west side, lower parking lot with an easily accessible back gate entrance. Fireworks will be viewable following the band concert, so bring a lawn chair and snacks! 

There is no admission charge.

Come one, come all on the 4th of July and enjoy. The LCPC Americana 2025 festivities for Independence Day.

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.

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.