KIWANIS CLUBS

The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Oct. 30, Johnny Brookbank will give a presentation on The Hero’s Quest.

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.

The La Cañada La Crescenta AM Club has a free weekly meeting held from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Lutheran Church of the Foothills, 1700 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada.

FUN FOUND AT BACK DOOR BAKERY

Back Door Bakery and Cafe is hosting live music weekly at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 31, Back Door Bakery and Cafe is having a special event – a Halloween Party including costume contest, prizes, giveaways and live music with 99 Mirrors.

Back Door Bakery is located at 8349 Foothill Blvd. in Sunland. 

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.   

CV PARK ACTIVITIES

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

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.

HAUNTED HOUSE MAZE

On Halloween night, Oct. 31, the community is invited to a free, kid-friendly, fun and slightly spooky Haunted House Maze in Montrose from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills.  Visit a witch, glimpse a seance, see ghoulies and creatures, complete with light and sound effects – and, of course, candy! Free professional photo booth photo opportunity is offered to every family. Everything is presented at no charge – it is the Church’s annual gift to the community. The Haunted House entrance is at the back of the building of 2254 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose.

The Mission of the Foothills has been part of the Montrose/Glendale community for over 40 years, offering communication and study courses for children, 20 life improvement courses and other Dianetics and Scientology related services and counseling for adults. Aarious community outreach programs, such as Drug Free World (drug education and prevention), are also supported. 

For more information, call (818) 957-1500or visit www.scientology-montrose.org.

CCLCF EVENTS

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

• Fall II Registration: Fall II registration is open! Fall II classes started the week of Oct. 19 and run through Dec. 19. It’s not too late to take part! Browse new classes and returning favorites at cclcf.org/register.
• Help local families in need by donating non-perishable food, toiletries and/or gift cards to CCLCF’s annual food drive. Drop bins will be located at CCLCF and select organizations in the area throughout the month of November. Learn more at cclcf.org/run.
• Thanksgiving Run: The 33rd Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K & Kids Mile is coming up on Nov. 26. Early bird savings end Oct. 31! Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities available. Learn more: cclcf.org/run.
• Take part in a heartwarming volunteer event at CCLCF on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Pack wellness envelopes filled with love, care and holiday cheer for women undergoing chemotherapy. Volunteer at cclcf.volunteerlocal.com.

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

NEW LIFE AT VERDUGO HILLS CEMETERY 

The community is invited to learn about the lives of many cemetery residents at Verdugo Hills Cemetery on Nov. 1. An upcoming event at Verdugo Hill Cemetery (VHC) – Dine with the Dead, Walk for Life – is on Nov. 1 from noon until 5 p.m.

Chefs from Tujunga Joselito’s and the Back Door Bakery are presenting a tasty selection for this Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos remembrance celebration. In addition to great food, there will be photo opportunities, games and prizes, and every half hour there will be the chance to gather at a gravesite with an ofrenda, or altar, including a photograph, to share that person’s story.

Participants should bring some cash for food and games. Park on Terecita Road and make the short walk to VHC. Navigate to 10950 Terecita for parking. The special Día de los Muertos dance show by Dani and her amazing performers will be the highlight, taking place at 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. 

‘10 GOOD MEN’ COMING TO ALEX

The California premiere of the film “10 Good Men,” a feature documentary about the B-17 Flying Fortress in WWII told through the final original firsthand accounts of 10 surviving combat veterans, will be screened on Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd. in Glendale.

Tickets are $16 to $26 and available at thealex.evnsong.com/events/10-good-men-tickets (discount of 10% when using code TJ10). Groups of 20 and more receive on-stage recognition.

A Q&A with director Trent “TJ” Jones and producer George Retelas follows the screening with poster signing afterward. Pre-show activities include replica WWII flight gear and photos with historical re-enactors in the theatre courtyard.

AUTHOR MEISELAS AT FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE

On Saturday, Nov. 7 from 1 – 3 p.m., the community is invited to meet Ben Meiselas, co-creator with brothers Brett and Jordy of MeidasTouch, currently the most downloaded podcast in the country.

Ben Meiselas will be at Flintridge Bookstore to sign the brothers’ just released book WTF America?!: The Way Out of this Hell and Back to Democracy (Grand Central Publishing), which has already gone to reprint and is now the No. 3 overall non-fiction bestseller on Audible.

The book WTF America?! is an unflinching look at how the United States and the world arrived at this dangerous moment – with authoritarian movements gaining ground and democratic institutions under relentless

attack – and, more importantly, how we can fight our way back and reclaim the future.

Flintridge Bookstore is located at 858 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada Flintridge,. The bookstore’s hours are: M – F from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

For more information, contact Gail Mishkin at gailm@flintridgebooks.com or call the store at (818) 790-0717.

CREATORS MARKET LA COMING TO MT. OLIVE

On Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mount Olive hosts Creators Market LA, a family-friendly market featuring local artists, handmade goods, Japanese crafts, food and unique gifts.

Admission is free.

Mount Olive is located at 3561 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta.

ELKS SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE

The Elks Most Valuable Scholarship (MVS) program for 2026 is accepting applications from high school seniors throughout the United States. This MVS program offers four year $30,000 and $4,000 scholarships. The deadline for applying is Nov. 12 at 11:59.

The MVS program is one of the largest scholarship donors in the U.S. and allocated over $2.52 million in 2025. Applications are available from local public high schools and online at the MVS for qualifying students. Visit https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm.

BINGO FUN

On Saturday, Nov. 14, the Kiwanis Club of the Verdugos is hosting its Fall Bingo Night at Verdugos Hills Memorial Hall, 4011 La Crescenta Ave. in La Crescenta. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.; games start at 5 p.m. Admission is $25 for 10 game cards. Advance ticket purchase is recommended and sponsorships are available. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

A sock drive supporting the Glendale Police Dept. community outreach will also be held. Those who bring in three or more pairs of new socks (any size or style) will receive one free pre-game opener bingo card.

For tickets or more information, call (213) 545-1563. 

SUSAN RIOS OPEN HOUSE

An opportunity to meet artist Susan Rios will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15 from noon to 3 p.m. when she hosts a two-day art ad shopping event.

New and never-before-seen pieces will be available for purchase at 524 W. Wilson Ave. in Glendale.

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.