Organizations: Kiwanis Club lends helping hand at Community Center
Members of the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada, together with youths involved with Kiwanis-sponsored Builders and Key clubs, picked up paintbrushes on Saturday, April 2, to take on some touching-up tasks at the Community Center on Chevy Chase Drive.
It was all part of Kiwanis One Day, which invites its clubs around the world to unite in a day of service, according to a news release issued Friday.
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“Kiwanis One Day gives our service clubs around the world the opportunity to work together on one day, proving that our global service organization can make a difference in communities around the world,” stated Al Magee, community service director for the group, in the release. “Kiwanis estimates that nearly one million hours will be donated to service projects ranging from sprucing up playgrounds and parks to painting buildings to planting trees and flowers.”
Maureen Bond, executive director of the Community Center stated that the work project improved class spaces at the facility. “It’s also fun knowing that while we’re making a difference in our community, Kiwanis clubs around the world also are making a difference in their communities,” she added.
To learn more about Kiwanis Club of La Cañada, visit lacanadakiwanis.org. The group meets at noon every Wednesday at Descanso Gardens.
Members to get early chance at book sale
Ardent readers are invited to take advantage of the upcoming semiannual book sale hosted by Friends of the La Cañada Flintridge Library.
The sale will take place from April 27 through 30 at the library, 4545 Oakwood Ave. Members of the organization will be given first crack at the titles for sale, with hours set aside for them from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27. Nonmembers can sign up for memberships during that time to take advantage of the early hours.
The sale opens to the general public after that, from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, April 29 and 30.
Organizers say there are thousands of books to choose from, as well as numerous used CDs and DVDs. Funds raised will go toward buying new books and equipment for the library, as well as for making facility improvements.
To learn more about the sale or Friends of the La Cañada Flintridge, call (818) 790-3330.
Bridge Club seeks new members
The Bridge Club at the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge has recently seen a shift in leadership after its longtime coordinator, Malak Peterman, passed away in January.
Edward L. McDermott has taken the helm of the club, which is a cornerstone in the center’s senior programming, McDermott and other club members are looking for more residents of the Foothills who are experienced bridge players to join their group. Meeting times are 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at the Community Center, 4469 Chevy Chase Drive. All players bring their lunch and sometimes additional treats to share.
“We are really thankful that another member has stepped up to take over the responsibilities of something so positive and fun for others,” said Maureen Bond, executive director of the Community Center. “The Bridge Club is very welcoming and all the players have a passion for the game and are very thankful they have a place to meet, play bridge, and develop new friendships.”
To learn more about the Bridge Club or other programs at the Community Center, call (818) 790-4353.
Educator of the Year nominations sought
Nominations of exceptional La Cañada Unified educators are being sought from the community by the La Cañada Flintridge Educational Foundation’s Endowment Fund for its annual Rose Harrington Educator of the Year Award.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 6. The required forms can be found online at lcfef.org/rose-harrington-award. When completed, they can be emailed to endowment@lcfef.org, faxed to (818) 952-4297 or mailed through the post office to La Cañada Flintridge Educational Foundation-Harrington Award, 4490 Cornishon Ave., Room 211, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011.
In its most recent years, the award has been given to Jeff Brookey, Mryna McCune, Laurie Hopkins, Sally Spangler, Pam Daniger, Leslie Baldwin, Patty Compeau and Jan Rappleye.
For more details about the award, email endowment@lcfef.org or call (818) 952-4268.
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Carol Cormaci, carol.cormaci@latimes.com
Twitter: @CarolCormaci
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