Organizations: Boy Scouts celebrate 100 years at breakfast
Boy Scouts of America, Verdugo Hills Council recently celebrated 100 years of service with a Centennial Breakfast Celebration at Scholl Canyon Estates Retirement Community.
Boy Scouts ranging from ages 12 to 88 were represented and cheered as they reviewed 100 years of service and dedication to teaching character in young boys.
Some of those attending were Steve Smith, assistant Scout executive; Gerald Kam, Life Scout and resident at Scholl Canyon; Marty Silberstein, Scoutmaster and resident at Scholl Canyon; Keith Sorem, Iron Eyes Cody District Boy Scout chairman; Chief Ron De Pompa, Glendale Police chief; Joe Davenport, Verdugo Hills Boy Scout Council board member.
Kam joined the Boy Scouts in 1941 and achieved the rank of Life Scout.
“I still remember and can quote the virtues today of being trustworthy, helpful and loyal,” he said. “The virtues were instilled in me as a young boy, and remained with me throughout my entire life.”
Sorem shared how Scouting means more than just camping and hiking. Scouting serves as a moral compass for today’s youth. It helps Scouts develop strong values and the ability to deal with every situation they may face in life, he said.
In 2010 the Verdugo Hills Council will register more than 6,400 youth in various Scouting programs. The projected number of units in this council is 240, with more than 2,000 registered adult volunteers in this local scouting program.
Volunteers and cash donations are needed. Donations cover costs of day camps, high adventure opportunities and personal growth camps, family involvement weekends, Scouting for Food round-up and Youth Leader Training. Donations can be dropped off at Scholl Canyon Estates, (818) 951-3830, or the Verdugo Hills Council can be reached at (818) 243-6282, at 1325 Grandview Ave, Glendale.
Woman’s Club presents Author’s Luncheon
Members of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club are planning the annual Author’s Luncheon on Nov. 8 at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club, 5500 Godbey Drive, La Cañada Flintridge.
This year’s speakers are Dianne Dixon, a television writer who has won the prestigious Humanities Prize for Excellence in Screen Writing, who will discuss her first novel, “The Language of Secrets”; Ronald C. White Jr., who has authored, among others, the best seller, “A. Lincoln, A Biography”; and Gregg Hurwitz, creator of many international thrillers, who is presently the consulting producer on ABC’s “V.”
Tickets are $35 per person, and reservation deadline is Nov. 1. For more information, call Carol Huntwork at (818) 249-4407. Social time, including silent auction begins at 10 a.m. following by author’s discussions, at 10:30 a.m. and lunch at noon.
Fritz Coleman comedy night helps Red Cross
The Glendale-Crescenta Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross presents the 19th annual Fritz Coleman Comedy Night at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at Glendale Centre Theatre, 324 N. Orange St., Glendale
Fritz Coleman, KNBC Channel 4 weatherman and stand-up comedian, has recruited four of his comedy colleagues to entertain for the benefit of the Glendale-Crescenta Valley Red Cross. Proceeds will go to the Disaster Relief Fund.
Open-seating tickets are $25 each. Reserved seating VIP tickets are $50 each and include dinner at nearby Phoenicia Restaurant from 5 to 7 p.m. For tickets call (818) 243-3121, Ext. 106, or visit https://www.arcglendale.org.
Patrons’ Club fashion show deadline is Oct. 27
The Patrons’ Club of Glendale Community College will sponsor the annual scholarship fundraiser to benefit deserving students beginning at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 5 at the Castaway Restaurant in Burbank. Deadline for reservations is Oct. 27, and they can be made by calling the ticket chairwoman, Betty Musacco at (818) 243-0908. The cost is $45. There will be a silent auction and many prizes, including $1,000 in cash.
Models for the event will include college faculty and Patrons’ Club members. Fashions will be provided by Holiday Hats and Gowns and Mens Wearhouse. This is the 63rd year of service for the organization.