AROUND TOWN - Jan. 8, 2002
BEST BET: A “Celebration of Swing,” featuring the music of big band
legends, will be presented at 8 p.m. Saturday at The Alex Theatre, 216 N.
Brand Blvd. Pictured is vocalist Beryl Davis, who will sing World War II
melodies like “I’ll Be Seeing You” and “In The Mood.” Tickets range from
$20 to $30. For more information, call (800) 414-2539.
TODAY
Qigong (chi kung) is from 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at
Nibley Park, 1103 E. Mountain Ave. The self-healing exercise is practiced
daily by people for health, longevity, creativity and mental clarity. The
charge is $5 per class. For more information, call 507-4807.
Kenneth Village Merchants Assn. will meet from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at
George’s Restaurant, 1418 W. Kenneth Road. For more information, call
242-6620.
Glendale Memorial’s Cardiac Fitness Center offers big band exercise
classes from 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays on the second floor of
the Glendale Heart Center, 1420 S. Central Ave. The class is available to
anyone in the community who wants to get fit to the sounds of Glenn
Miller, ‘50s rock ‘n’ roll and other contemporary music. The class
consists of aerobic dance, resistance band strengthening and stretching
and flexibility exercise. The fee is $24 for eight sessions or $40 for 16
session. The first class is free. For more information, call 502-2303.
Glendale Adventist Medical Center will host a free seminar,
“Investing in Uncertain Times,” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Classroom A,
1500 E. Chevy Chase Drive. For reservations, call 409-8100.
The Las Amigas-YWCA meets at 11:15 a.m. in the Regency Room at the
Glendale YWCA, 735 E. Lexington Drive. The speaker will be Charles
Hausback, director of the Huell Houser programs. He will speak on
“Digging for California Gold.” Lunch will be at noon. For more
information, call 244-2616.
Glendale Beautiful meets at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be at noon at
Joe Bridges Clubhouse, 2501 E. Glenoaks Blvd. The speaker will be Blaine
Allen. For more information, call 246-3634.
The Glendale Religious Leaders Assn. will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m.
in the Family Room at Glendale Presbyterian Church, 125 S. Louise St. The
speakers will be Delia Barreto of the Glendale Homeless Coalition, Lynn
Berry of Project Achieve and Joan Thirkettle of the Cold Weather Shelter.
Lunch is $5. For more information or reservations, call 242-8873.
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Glendale Chapter, meets at
6 p.m. at the Verdugo Mental Health Building, 1552 E. Colorado St. The
speaker will be Dr. Southard, who will discuss the state of mental health
in Los Angeles County, and the role and priorities of the Los Angeles
County Department of Mental Health. For more information, call 248-8045.
Glendale One Toastmasters will meet at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at
Shaker’s Inn Restaurant, 801 N. Central Ave. The club is for both men and
women. For more information, call (866) 862-7862.
The Barbershop Quartet Singers meet at 7:30 p.m. at the La Crescenta
Women’s Club, 4004 La Crescenta Ave. For more information, call 249-6766.
WEDNESDAY
The Los Angeles Breakfast Club will host a buffet at 7 a.m. at 3201
Riverside Drive, Los Angeles. The club raises funds for charities in
Glendale and other areas in Los Angeles County. For more information,
call 507-6531.
“Exploring Spirituality” is a free support group for adults 50 or
older from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the Glendale Adult
Recreation Center, 201 E. Colorado St. For more information and
reservations, call 953-4487.
“Promoting and Protecting Your Invention” workshop will be held from
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at SCORE, 330 N. Brand Blvd. Patent attorney Robert M.
Sperry will talk about the value of patents, trademarks and copyrights
and promoting your invention. The fee is $20 at the door. For more
information, call 552-3206.
Glendale Memorial’s 50-Plus Department will hold a “Coffee,
Conversation and Current Events” meeting from 10:30 a.m. to noon every
Wednesday, at the Senior Center, 1330 Glendale Ave. It will be
facilitated by two senior peer counselors, and will give you the
opportunity to meet new friends and talk about current events.
Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 502-2396.
The La Crescenta Women’s Club will meet at 11 a.m. at the clubhouse,
4004 La Crescenta Ave. The guest speaker will be Jim Rawls on “American
First Ladies.” For more information, call 353-4592.
The Mount Olive Lutheran Women will hold a senior citizen’s luncheon
from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 3561 Foothill
Blvd., La Crescenta. The Rev. Donald Lecher, retired Methodist minister
who served in Glendale will show his collection of crosses. There is a $3
donation at the door. For reservations, call 248-4253.
The Maple Park Neighborhood Watch will meet at 7 p.m. in the
Recreation Center at Maple Park, 820 E. Maple St. The guest speaker will
be Glendale Police Department gang investigator Arnelle De Guzman. For
more information, call 548-4015.
Penelope’s Cafe, Books & Gallery, 1029 Foothill Blvd., La Canada
Flintridge, will exhibit the works of Maura Dutra, Bruce Hamilton Dorn
and Rick Drobner through Jan. 29. For gallery hours, call 790-4386.
The Glendale Centre Theatre, 324 N. Orange St., presents “Never Too
Late” through Feb. 9. Performances are at 8 p.m. Wednesdays through
Saturdays, and at 3 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Tickets range from $16
to $13. For more information, call 244-8481.
THURSDAY
The Glendale Certified Farmers Market is from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
on Brand Boulevard between Broadway and Wilson Avenue. Farmers arrive
with fresh vegetables, fruit, eggs, honey and more.
The Rotary Club of Glendale meets at noon every Thursday at the
Brandview Collection Restaurant, 109 E. Harvard St. The speaker will be
Chip Stone of the Character and Ethics Project. For more information,
call 790-6643.
A support group for depression and manic depression or bipolar
disorder meets from 6 to 8 p.m. in Psychiatric Unit 1 at Glendale
Adventist Medical Center, 1509 Wilson Terrace. For more information, call
(323) 662-5564.
Glendale Adventist Medical Center offers free blood pressure
screenings seven days a week, 24 hours a day in the Emergency Department,
1509 Wilson Terrace. For more information, call 409-8100.
“Studio Artists” is a small group of animators and scene painters from
local studios who will exhibit their personal fine art paintings at
Whites Gallery, 2414 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. The exhibit continues
through Feb. 11. Gallery hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Saturday. For more information, call 957-4071.
The Glendale Central Library invites children 7 to 14 and their
parents from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to “Puppets and Players.” They will meet
each Thursday in the Children’s Room, 222 E. Harvard St., to make
puppets, sets and props and perform live shows. For more information,
call 548-2035.
Wear your pajamas and slippers for storytime at 7 p.m. at Barnes &
Noble Booksellers, 245 N. Glendale Ave. For more information, call
246-4677.
The Glendale Youth Coalition’s Executive Committee will meet from 4 to
5:30 p.m. in Room 100, in the downstairs training room at 613 E.
Broadway. For more information, call 548-3219.
Crescenta Valley Sierra Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Sunland-Tujunga
Library, 7771 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga. For more information, call
249-1934.
FRIDAY
The Glendale Sunrise Rotary meets at 7 a.m. at the Hilton Glendale,
100 W. Glenoaks Blvd. A buffet breakfast will be served. For more
information, call 500-0303, ext. 29.
Tai chi classes will be held at 10:30 a.m. every Friday in January, in
the auditorium at Glendale Adventist Medical Center, 1500 E. Chevy Chase
Drive. Tai chi helps to relieve stress. The class is $4 per session. To
register, call 409-8057.
The Kiwanis Club of Glendale will meets every Friday at noon at the
Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado St. For more information, call 956-8300.
Improve your filing and oral communication skills by enrolling in a
Business Communications class at Glendale Community College’s Adult
Community Training Center, 1122 E. Garfield Ave. Classes meet from noon
to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. For more information,
call 242-4350, ext. 5690.
Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center will hold a free seminar
from 2 to 3 p.m. in the auditorium, 1420 S. Central Ave. Dr. Rozella S.
Knox will talk and share photos of her recent trip to Africa. For more
information, call 502-2348.
The Autry Museum of Western Heritage presents the
“Mountain-Family-Spirit: The Arts and Culture of the Ute Indians” through
Feb. 27. The museum is at 4700 Western Heritage Way. The hours are from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. On Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m.,
admission is free. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $5 for students and
seniors, $3 for children. For more information, call (323) 667-2000, ext.
329.
The Glendale Democratic Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. with a social hour
at the Red Cross Building, 1501 S. Brand Blvd. The speaker will be Ron
Wong, former chief deputy appointment secretary to Gov. Gray Davis. For
more information, call 243-6459 or 543-0863.
SATURDAY
Join The Smoky Hollow Carvers for a free woodcarving class from 9 to
11:30 a.m. at Crescenta Valley Park, at the corner of Dunsmore and
Honolulu avenues.
The Southern California Chapter of the Scleroderma Foundation will
meet from 10 a.m. to noon in Council Room B at Verdugo Hills Hospital,
1812 Verdugo Blvd. Dr. Christine Evelyn, rheumatologist will speak on
“What Family and Friends Need to Know About Scleroderma.” For more
information, call 952-1944.
The Glendale Central Library, 222 E. Harvard St., invites children 4
and older and their parents from 2 to 3 p.m. to “All Together Now,” with
stories and crafts to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
For more information, call 548-2035.
“Celebration of Swing,” a concert of American music for those who love
the Big Band era, will be at 8 p.m. at The Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand
Blvd. Tickets range from $20 to $30. For more information, call (800)
414-2539.
SUNDAY
The Writers & Authors Group meets at 9:30 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 245
N. Glendale Ave. Bring your novel, memoir, screenplay and support to meet
with others who share your passion. It’s free. For more information, call
246-4677.
A rare relic collection is on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at
Forest Lawn Museum, 1712 S. Glendale Ave., through Jan. 27. Other pieces
on exhibit are rare gems, ancient biblical coins and more. Admission is
free. For more information, call (800) 204-3131.
Jazz Celebrations presents The Nairobi Trio Plus 2 at 5 p.m. at the
First Lutheran Church, 1300 E. Colorado St. A donation will be taken. For
more information, call 240-9000.
“How The West Was Worn” is on exhibit through Jan. 21 at the Autry
Museum of Western Heritage, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. More
than 150 items are on display that tell the story of Western wear -- its
influences, traditions and effect on American fashion. The museum is open
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Admission is $7.50 for
adults, $5 for seniors and students and $3 for children. For more
information, call (323) 667-2000.
MONDAY
Executive Toastmasters Breakfast Club meets from 6:50 to 8:30 a.m.
every Monday at the Glendale YWCA, 735 E. Lexington Drive. Learn to
become a more effective communicator and leader by speaking and working
with peers in a warm and supportive environment. For more information,
call 508-6171 or 957-4383.
Glendale Community College is offering a variety of free Lifelong
Learning Seminars, during the six-week winter session. Some classes meet
at the main campus, others are at various locations in the community. For
information, call 243-5196.
The Glendale Homeowners Coordinating Council will meet at 7 p.m. at
Fire Station 21, 421 Oak St. This will be a business meeting regarding
urgent issues facing Glendale in 2002, as well as the election of
officers for 2002. For more information, call 246-9633.
JAN. 15
“Developing Your Business Plan” is a seminar from 9 a.m. to noon, at
SCORE. 330 N. Brand Blvd. Financial planning expert Harry Redinger will
conduct the seminar. There is a $20 fee at the door. For more
information, call 552-3206.
To list an event, send complete information, including any available
photos, to Around Town, c/o Glendale News-Press, P.O. Box 991, Glendale,
CA 91209, or fax to 241-1975, or by phone at 637-3205.