GLENDALE KIWANIS

The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Oct. 27 Rose d’Amato and Dr. Oscar Macias will be speaking about GUSD community schools.

The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $20. All are welcome.

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

DADS’ CLUB SPOOKTACULAR RETURNS

Dads’ Club Spooktacular returns on Oct. 27 and Oct. 28 and this year’s event is going to be a real gold mine! This fundraiser will take the kids back in time to the California gold rush to experience a new adventure: The Mystery of the Verdugo Mines.

Kids of all ages will go on a quest into the Mines to uncover some mysteries and save Verdugo Woodlands from an unknown threat. Along the way kids will travel deep into the mine and meet some unexpected characters. No one can imagine the treasures … and twists … that await them in The Mystery of the Verdugo Mines.

This is an immersive walk-through and candy arcade.

For more information, include ticket prices, visit https://vwdadsclub.com/.

LOS ANGELES RIVER TOUR

On Friday, Oct. 27 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the community is invited to explore the natural aspects and the history of the LA River, a side of Los Angeles that few experience. Participants will fully “immerse” themselves in the LA River during a nature walk using binoculars, and field guides provided by Friends of LA River will offer additional information. The walk will last from 1 to 1½ hours. Wear sturdy shoes, a hat and bring drinking water.

The cost is $10.

Meet at the Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park, 2999 Rosanna St. in Los Angeles. Please RSVP to (818) 441-4223 (call or text) or email lawlerdad@yahoo.com.

‘SUBSEQUENT RETROSPECTIVE’ COMING TO STEPHANIE’S GALLERY

The exhibit “Subsequent Retrospective” is at Stephanie’s Gallery, 466 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada.

“Subsequent Retrospective” is a journey into the fusion of art and architecture expressed through the vivid abstract lens of Koko Hovaguimian. The community is invited to witness the seamless harmony of colors, forms and emotions in his captivating creations.

Hovaguimian’s pieces have garnered praise from art critics and captivated audiences worldwide, making her one of the most exciting contemporary artists to watch.

The exhibit continues through Oct. 31.

FRIDAY NIGHT LECTURE ‘CREEPY CRAWLIES’

The community is invited to learn about some truly bizarre adaptations and the benefits of having insects around on Friday night, Oct. 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Deukmejian Park – Stone Barn Nature Center supervisor and nature educator Jacquie Waldman will take guests on an insect journey. Space is limited. Please RSVP. www.GlendaleCA.gov/Trails

Deukmejian Wilderness Park is located at 3429 Markridge Road in La Crescenta/Glendale.

CALLING ALL GREEN THUMBS!

The Crescenta Valley Lions Club is having its monthly community garden workday on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s of the Mountains, 2563 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta.

To sign-up, visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044AA9AC22A46-crescenta1.

HOOP SHOOT FREE THROW CONTEST

The Glendale Elks Lodge #1289 will be holding its annual Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Rosemont Middle School gym, 4725 Rosemont Ave. in La Crescenta.   

Youth ages of 8 – 13 are eligible to participate. There is no cost to participate and winners have the opportunity to advance to the district, state, regionals, and the national finals in Chicago in April 2024. Six national champions will have their names and photos displayed at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts.  

Please contact Hoop Shoot Director Chris Sullivan at 66csully@gmail.com or call (818) 472-6264 if interested.

SUPERSTITION NIGHT HIKE AT DEUKMEJIAN

Join the night hike to explore superstitions and their origins. This is a family-friendly hike on moderately steep trails at Deukmejian Wilderness Park on Nov. 4 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Bring water and flashlights. Red covers will be provided for flashlights. Space is limited. Please RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/2wamryxb.   

Deukmejian Wilderness Park is located at 3429 Markridge Road in La Crescenta/Glendale.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

The Crescenta Valley Lions Club is having a holiday boutique on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Luke’s of the Mountains, 2563 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta (at Rosemont). The boutique is a fundraiser for the Fire House youth center.

This year’s boutique features an assortment of vendors including some favorites from the Montrose Farmer’s Market. Items for sale include clothing, handbags, jewelry, candles, skin care items and more.

QUARTERLY FOOD DRIVE BENEFITS BAILEY CENTER

The Crescenta Valley Lions Club is having its quarterly food drive benefiting the Bailey Center n Saturday, Nov. 4 at St. Luke’s of the Mountains, 2563 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. Curbside drop off is from 10 a.m. to noon. Preferred items are dry pasta, canned soup, canned meat/tuna, canned chili, Spaghetti Os and similar types of food. Monetary donations also accepted.

OPEN HOUSE AT RAMONA CONVENT

All are welcome to tour Ramona Convent’s 19-acre campus during open house on Sunday, Nov. 5 from noon – 3 p.m. Participate in a hands-on Makerspace project, visit with administrators, teachers, parents and students, see award-winning robots in action, and enjoy live music and more at the Catholic all-girls’ school for grades nine-12.

Ramona Convent, 1701 W. Ramona Road in Alhambra. For more information, call (626) 282-4151.

HOLIDAY SHOP NIGHT

The La Cañada Thursday Club and the La Cañada Junior Women’s club are hosting a holiday shop night on Wednesday evening, Nov. 8 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Thursday Club, 4440 Woodleigh Lane in La Cañada. There is no admission fee to attend and complimentary appetizers and wine/drink will be served. There will also be opportunity drawings and a 50/50 drawing.

Sponsorships available; for more information email Rima Sirrieh at rjsbusiness@gmail.com or Joani Bartoli-Porto at j.bartoli.porto@gmail.com.

BINGO BENEFTS KIWANIS

The Kiwanis Club of the Verdugo is having a bingo on Friday, Nov. 17. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; first game at 6 p.m. Admission is $25, which includes 10 games.

Bingo will be held at the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall, 4011 La Crescenta Ave., La Crescenta. Advanced ticket sale is required as bingo is imited to 150 players. For tickets and questions, call (213) 984-4611.

Food and beverages available for purchase. Sponsorship opportunities available!

VHHS PLANS REUNION

“Team 74” is planning a 50th high school reunion in 2024. Friends and graduates of Verdugo Hills High School are invited to attend to trade stories of family, careers, adventures and anything else.

Currently Team 74 is in the planning phase of collecting names and numbers of classmates and putting together a database; emails from classmates can be received at clsof74reunion@yahoo.com. Information should include a mailing address, cell number and graduate’s name at graduation (if different than now).

A list of frequently asked questions will be provided to keep everyone updated as the reunion plans move forward. Those who belong to various VHHS groups will see redundant information to ensure all classmates are notified and have an opportunity to attend.

At this time the FB VHHS groups will be the reunion information outlet until a more focused site is created.