TODAY GLENDALE The Assistance League of...

TODAY

GLENDALE

The Assistance League of Glendale will hold a furniture sale from

8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chapter House, 1325 E. California St. For

more information, call 790-7041 or 242-6325.

The Alameda Writers Group presents “Finding Your Own Voice,” at 10

a.m. at the Glendale Central Library, 222 E. Harvard St. The

presentation will be led by author Judith Simon Prager and writer

Harry Youtt. Admission is free. For more information, call (866)

510-6564.

Artist Caroline Putnam, whose works have been on display

throughout the United States, will go on exhibit at Forest Lawn

Museum, 1712 S. Glendale Ave. The exhibit, “Lifescapes and

Dreamscapes: The Vision of Caroline Putnam,” will run through Nov.

17. Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more

information, call (800) 204-3131, ext. 4781.

“Pinocchio” will be presented at 11 a.m. through Nov. 16 at the

Glendale Centre Theatre, 324 Orange St. Tickets range from $8 to $10.

For more information, call 244-8481.

Mystery & Imagination Bookstore, 238 N. Brand Blvd., will hold a

book signing from 2 to 5 p.m. Sue Ann Jaffarian will sign her book,

“Too Big To Miss,” and Steven Mann will sign his book, “The Firefly.”

For more information, call 545-0121.

The Stepping Stone Players presents the musical, “Bye Bye

Birdie,” at 7 tonight and 2 p.m. Sunday at Hoover High School. The

show will continue Friday to Sept. 15. On Sunday, the matinees will

be American Sign Language interpreted performances. Tickets are $10,

and children 5 and younger are admitted free. Tickets are available

at the door or by calling 246-8822.

Songs and Flight present a free acoustic concert at 8 p.m. at

Caravan Studios, 226 S. Orange St. The group will showcase the

comedic lyrics of “Throwing Toasters,” the blues and jazz of Lori

Taoulian and more. Seating is limited, so bring your own pillow. For

more information, call 294-0994.

LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE

The Desi Geestman Foundation and the La Canada Gladiator Junior

Football Assn. are sponsoring a City of Hope Blood Drive and Pancake

Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at La Canada High School, 4463 Oak

Grove Drive. To reserve a time to donate blood, call 249-1105.

Children’s storytime will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at Penelope’s,

1029 Foothill Blvd. For more information, call 790-4386.

LA CRESCENTA

Crescenta Valley High School music students will sell Krispy Kreme

doughnuts from 7 to 9 a.m. at Dominick’s, 2948 Foothill Blvd., and

Chor’s Restaurant, 7822 Foothill Blvd.

SUNDAY

GLENDALE

The Writers & Authors Group meets at 9:30 a.m. at Barnes & Noble

Booksellers, 245 N. Glendale Ave. Bring your novel, memoir,

screenplay and support. It’s free. For more information, call

246-4677.

Jazz Celebrations presents The Cecilia Coleman Quintet at 5 p.m.

at the First Lutheran Church, 1300 E. Colorado St. A donation will

be taken. For more information, call 240-9000 or (323) 245-4000.

MONDAY

GLENDALE

Executive Toastmasters Breakfast Club meets from 6:50 to 8:30 a.m.

at the Glendale YWCA, 735 E. Lexington Drive. For more information,

call 957-4383.

Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the La

Crescenta Presbyterian Church, 2902 Montrose Ave. There are no

tryouts. All ages are accepted. For more information, call 353-8972.

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. For more

information, call 957-5900.

The Verdugo Hills Coin Club meets at 7:15 p.m. in the Community

Room at CalFed Bank, 2350 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. For more

information, call 249-1237.

LA CRESCENTA

Take Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) will meet at 6:30 p.m. for a

weigh-in and 7 p.m. for a meeting in Chaffe Hall at the Church of

Religious Science, 4845 Duns- more Ave. For more information, call

248-3080.

TUESDAY

GLENDALE

Qigong (chi kung) is from 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

at Nibley Park, 1103 E. Mountain Ave. For more information, call

507-4807.

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. Get

in shape with the sounds of Glenn Miller, ‘50s rock ‘n roll and

contemporary music. The fee is $24 for eight sessions or $40 for 16

sessions. The first class is free. For more information, call

502-2303.

Update your skills in a business communications class from 8 a.m.

to noon Tuesday and Thursday and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday

and Friday, at the Glendale Community College Adult Community

Training Center, 1122 E. Garfield Ave. Classes are open entry and

exit, with no tuition. For more information, call 243-3184, ext.

5690.

Glendale Memorial Hospital’s 50-Plus Department presents “The

World Famous Cake Lady” from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at 1420 S. Central Ave.

Frances Kuyper, cake decorator, writer and instructor, will show a

video and do a demo. For reservations, call 502-2396.

Storytime for children with Ruthie will be at noon at Barnes &

Noble Booksellers, 245 N. Glendale Ave. For more information, call

246-3277.

“The Big News About the Flu” is a free seminar from 3:30 to 5

p.m. in the auditorium at Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health

Center, 1420 S. Central Ave. Join Dr. Alex H. Farrach for the facts

about flu. For more information, call 502-2396.

Canasta, anyone? If you enjoy the game or would like to learn,

join the canasta players from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Community Room at

CalFed Bank, 2350 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. There is a $2 fee to cover

rent and refreshments. For more information, call 769-7707.

Glendale One Toastmasters meet at 7 p.m. at Shaker’s Inn, 801 N.

Central Ave. For more information, call (866) 862-7862.

The Glendale Square Dance Club holds a square and round dance at

7 p.m. at the Glendale YWCA, 735 E. Lexington Drive. The cost is $5

per person. For more information, call 846-4173.

The Jewel City Camera Club meets at 8 p.m. in Carlson Fellowship

Hall at the First United Methodist Church, 130 N. Kenwood St.

LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE

The Genealogical Friends of the La Canada Flintridge Library will

meet at 10 a.m. at 4545 Oakwood Drive. The speaker will be Marva

Grove. Anyone interested in family history and genealogical research

is welcome. For more information, call 790-0516.

Artists Rick Drober, Pat Prather and Shirley Flynn will exhibit

their works through Sept. 16 at Penelope’s, 1029 Foothill Blvd. Hours

are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Thursday and Friday and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. For more

information, call 790-4386.

LA CRESCENTA

The Crescenta Valley Chapter of Ali Lassen’s Leads Club meets at

7:15 a.m. at the Dish, 734 Foothill Blvd., La Canada Flintridge.

Learn how to expand your business. For more information, call

952-5657.

The Crescenta Valley Rotary Club meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at the

Grand View Palace Restaurant, 2650 Foothill Blvd. For more

information, call 249-2016.

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.

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call 637-3205.