KIWANIS CLUB

The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Aug. 28,.

Jennifer Driscoll of Children’s Services at Glendale Library, Arts &

Culture will be making a presentation to the Club.

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.

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:

• CCLCF Presents. September marks the start of the new CCLCF entertainment series, dedicated to bringing exceptional monthly programming to the community. The inaugural event is Jazz Night on Saturday, Sept. 19. Tickets are available at cclcc.org/events.
• Fall I Registration: Fall I registration is open! Fall I lasts eight weeks and started on Aug. 24. View new classes and returning favorites at cclcf.org/register.  
• Thanksgiving Run: The 33rd Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K & Kids Mile is coming up on Nov. 26. Summer sale runs through Sept. 30. Learn more at cclcf.org/run.
• Volunteer Opportunity: The Angel Project on Saturday, Sept 26, 11 a.m. to noon. In partnership with Small Acts Big Change, we’re decorating card stock angels to help lift the spirits of local children in need. Learn more at cclcf.volunteerlocal.com.

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

CLASSIC FILMS UNDER THE STARS

Classic Films Under the Stars Series at the Doctors House in Glendale is presented by the Alex Film Society, the Northwest Glendale Homeowners Association, Brand Associates and The Glendale Historical Society. On Saturday, Aug. 29 the film “My Man Godfrey” will be screened.

Gates open at 6 p.m., movie starts at 7:30 p.m. Picnicking encouraged!

Admission is free, but RSVP requested. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/366cyya4.

The Doctors House is located at 1601 W. Mountain St. in Glendale.

FOSTER THE FUTURE 5K/10K BENEFITS JOURNEY HOUSE

Runners, walkers, first-timers and longtime race participants are invited to lace up for the 9th Annual Foster The Future 5K/10K Run/Walk on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 8:30 a.m. at Hahamongna Watershed Park, 4550 Oak Grove Drive in La Cañada.

This year, organizers hope to welcome 200 runners and walkers.

Participants do not need to be serious runners to take part. Walkers are welcome and the smaller, community-scale setting offers an opportunity for first-time 5K or 10K participants, casual walkers and experienced runners alike to enjoy the morning without the crowds of a large metropolitan race.

Both the 5K and 10K courses travel through the scenic Hahamongna area near JPL and the foothills. Free parking is available. Both distances begin at 8:30 a.m., with race-day registration closing at 8:15 a.m.

The cost to participate in the 5K is $43.40, which includes a $3.40 fee, and to participate in the 10K the cost is $47.70, which includes a $3.70 fee. Registration ends on Aug. 30 at 8:15 a.m.

Visit https://www.fosterthefuturerun.com/ for more information.

DOLL SHOW AND SALE

The Jewel City Doll Club, a member of UFDC, is hosting the annual 47th annual doll show and sale on Saturday, Sept. 5 (new date) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is being held at the air conditioned Burbank Elks Lodge. 

Dolls of all ages plus accessories, toys and treasures will be available for sale.

Admission is $10 per person (those under 12 are free) – cash only.

Free parking and food for purchase.

The Burbank Elks Lodge is located at 2232 N. Hollywood Way in Burbank.

SIGN UP NOW FOR MODERN SQUARE DANCING

A new 14-week beginner’s class in modern square dancing starts on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 7:45 p.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 3561 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. The first two classes are free. No partner needed. 

Meet new people while getting exercise for both body and mind. Learn the “steps to fun!”

For info, email illi313@yahoo.com or visit www.setsinstep.org.

THE BUZZ ON BEES IS COMING TO EAGLE ROCK 

The Women’s Twentieth Century Club and Bee Like Jelly is hosting a morning of honeybee education, an interactive live hive, arts & crafts and a short film screening. 

All ages welcome! 

The event takes place at the Twentieth Century Club on Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at the clubhouse at 5105 Hermosa Ave.

$5 is the suggested donation (no one turned away for lack of funds).

Folks are encouraged to bring a picnic to share on the lawn. 

Please note: Due to live bees on-site, this event isn’t recommended for those with bee allergies. 

SHELTON GUEST SPEAKER AT AAUW

The Glendale Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will hold a branch meeting on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. at the Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive in Glendale.  

  The guest speaker is Jessy Shelton, founder and CEO of 7 Seas Collective, a non-profit coastal science community dedicated to creating ocean stewards and influencing environmental policy. 

  Shelton holds a B.S. in environmental science and resource management with an emphasis in marine science from CSU Channel Islands. She has a deep love for the ocean and has always felt responsible for making sure the land and sea have a strong voice behind them. Her work includes outreach, science communication, and data collection. She is also a licensed SCUBA instructor.

7 Seas Collective inspires a global community of coastal citizens dedicated to the stewardship of marine ecosystems through citizen science, education, and connection. The organization aims to change mindsets through education, gain a better understanding of changing coastal ecosystems, and shape policies that protect oceans and foster a sustainable future for marine life and coastal communities. Information on her organization can be found at https://www.7seascollective.org/

            For information about AAUW Glendale Branch or to RSVP for branch meetings contact news@aauwglendale.org.

SCAM SEMINAR BY LOCAL REALTOR

Realtor and certified senior housing professional Diana Tyson will host a free fraud and scam prevention seminar on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 11 a.m. at the La Crescenta Library. The seminar is part of Tyson’s ongoing Senior Education Seminar Series and is open to seniors, family members, caregivers and other interested members of the community.

Detectives from the Glendale Police Dept. will share information about current illegal activities and fraudulent schemes they have encountered.

La Crescenta Library is located at 2809 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta.

CV PARK ACTIVITIES

CV Park has the following activities planned for the remainder of the year:

Friday, Sept. 18 from 5 – 7 p.m. the park presents Hispanic Heritage; on Friday, Oct. 30 from 4 – 7 p.m., it’s Trick or Treat Village; on Friday, Nov. 20 from 4 – 7 p.m. it’s the Harvest Festival; on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Holiday in the Park is being held.

CV Park is located at 3901 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta.

SPARR HEIGHTS DISASTER POD BINGO 2

C.E.R.T. – Community Emergency Response Team – is having a bingo on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Healy Hall at Holy Redeemer, 2411 Montrose Ave. in Montrose. The cost is $30 per person, which includes 10 games with featured payouts of up to $250! Doors open at 5 p.m., the first game is at 6 p.m.

A snack bar will feature food for purchase. 

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.

 

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.