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TODAY
GLENDALE
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at 9:15 a.m. for a weigh-in and 10
a.m. for a meeting at First Lutheran Church, 1300 E. Colorado St.
For more information, call (800) 932-8677.
The Los Angeles Zoo presents “Destination: Dinosaurs at the L.A.
Zoo,” featuring robotic dinosaurs, fossil-dig boxes, a puppet show
and a maze, through Nov. 21 at 5333 Zoo Drive, Griffith Park.
Admission is $9; $4 for children 2 to 12. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
daily. For more information, call (323) 644-4200.
Village Square Gallery presents “Winged Things,” an exhibit of
works of 23 artists, from 1 to 5 p.m. today and Saturday and by
appointment. The exhibition will include paintings, drawings, mixed
media, collage, sculpture, and cloisonne. For more information, call
541-9952.
Glendale Adult Recreation Center offers ballroom dancing, from
1:30 to 4 p.m. at 201 E. Colorado St. For more information, call
241-6140.
Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles presents “You Made Me Love You:
The Music of Judy Garland” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 3 p.m.
Sunday at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd. Tickets range from $15
to $70. For more information, call (800) 636-7464.
Emotions Anonymous, a self-help program based on the 12 steps,
meets at 7:30 p.m. in the boardroom at Glendale Memorial Hospital,
1420 S. Central Ave. For more information, call 840-8395.
Jax Bar and Grill presents Cecilia Coleman in concert from 9
p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at 339 N. Brand Blvd. For more information, call
500-1604.
LA CRESCENTA
Glendale AYSO Region 88 and Major League Soccer announced its
summer camp in July and August. The camp will be July 12-16 at
Dunsmore Park, 4700 Dunsmore Ave. The camp is for kids 5 and older.
All campers receive a soccer ball, t-shirt, an evaluation, an MLS
gift and a free companion ticket to an MLS game at the Home Depot
Center in Carson with paid registration. For times, admission cost
and more information, call 957-8845.
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE
Descanso Gardens’ Boddy House Gallery presents exhibits of artists
Kendra Page, Patricia Wiley, John Drake and Chris Hogan, from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through July 30 at 1418 Descanso Drive.
Admission is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors and students; and $1.50
for children 5 to 12. For reservations and more information, call
949-4200.
Penelope’s Cafe presents Jennifer Gates in concert from 6:30 to 9
p.m. tonight and Saturday at 1029 Foothill Blvd. For more
information, call 790-4386.
Descanso Gardens presents “Go with the Flow Yoga” from 7:30 to 9
a.m. through Aug. 27 at 1418 Descanso Drive. Yoga instructor Cara
Davis introduces a sequence of yoga that links breath with movement.
Admission is $120. For reservations and more information, call
949-7980.
Descanso Gardens presents “Toddler Treks with Acorn Bear,”
toddlers and parents exploring nature from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. through July 23 at 1418 Descanso Drive. This
event will feature various themes each week. For reservations,
admission and more information, call 949-7980.
SATURDAY
GLENDALE
A tai chi beginners class starts at 8 a.m. at the First Congrega-
tional Church of Glendale, 2001 Canada Blvd. The cost is $4. For
more information, call 243-2109.
The American Red Cross Glendale-Crescenta Valley Chapter presents
a first-aid basics class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at chapter
headquarters. Admission is $30. For more information, call 243-3121.
The Alameda Writers Group presents writer Michael B. Druxman at
9:45 a.m. at Glendale Central Library, 222 E. Harvard St. Druxman
will discuss “The Writer As Director,” writing for screen and stage
plays. For more information, call 548-2020.
Forest Lawn Museum presents “Positive/Negative: The Unity of
Film,” an exhibit of local photo- graphers, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
daily through Aug. 1 at Forest Lawn Glendale, 171 S. Glendale Ave.
Admission is free. For more information, call (800) 204-3131.
Mystery and Imagination Bookshop presents author Ray Bradbury at
noon at 238 N. Brand Blvd. Bradbury will discuss and sign his book,
“The Cat’s Pajamas: Stories.” For more information, call 545-0206.
Duplicate bridge games are at 1 p.m. at the Regency Bridge Club,
303 W. Glenoaks Blvd. Card games and refreshments are $7;
first-timers receive a coupon for a future free play. For
reservations and more information, call 500-8669.
Homes and Unit Network presents a real-estate seminar from 1:30 to
4:30 p.m. at 1201 N. Pacific Ave., #104. Learn how to get cash back
at the close of escrow and more. Admission is $20. For more
information, call 549-0423.
Yoga At The Village presents “Upper, Mid and Lower Back Pain” as
part of its series of five workshops from 2 to 4 p.m. at 1306 Sonora
Ave. Admission is $45. For more information, call 265-9833.
Mystery and Imagination Bookshop presents author Erica Spindler at
3 p.m. at 238 N. Brand Blvd. Spindler will read from and sign her
book “See Jane Die.” For more information, call 545-0206.
Jax Bar and Grill presents Nelson Adelard in concert from 9 p.m.
to 1:30 a.m. at 339 N. Brand Blvd. For more information, call
500-1604.
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE
Descanso Gardens presents an Art in the Garden class, from 10
a.m. to noon at 1418 Descanso Drive. Author Pam Waterman will show
how classic statuary, contemporary sculpture, many types of fountains
and other forms of art can look appropriate in California gardens.
Admission is $18. For reservations and more information, call
949-7980.
Descanso Gardens presents a horticultural spotlight on summer
annuals for the garden at 10 a.m. at 1418 Descanso Drive. Brian
Sullivan, horticultural supervisor will lead a lecture and tour of
Descanso’s summer annuals. Admission is $6; $4 for seniors and
students; and $1.50 for children 5 to 12. For reservations and
information, call 949-4200.
Penelope’s Cafe, Books & Gallery presents storyteller Jane Edwards
at 10:15 a.m. at 1029 Foothill Blvd. Edwards will read children
stories by the fireplace. For more information, call 790-4386.
Descanso Gardens presents a floral design class, from 1 to 4
p.m. through July 17 at 1418 Descanso Drive. Floral designer Ray
Tucker will lead a hands-on class to create floral arrangements.
Admission is $35, plus a $30 materials fee. For reservations and more
information, call 949-7980.
Penelope’s Cafe, Books & Gallery presents acoustic rock from
Pacific Coast Highway, featuring David Allen Blasucci, Michael Carey
Schneider and Joe Iaquinto, from noon to 3 p.m. at 1029 Foothill
Blvd. For more information, call 790-4386.
SUNDAY
GLENDALE
The Museum of the American West presents “George Catlin and His
Indian Gallery” through Aug. 4, at 4700 Western Heritage Way,
Griffith Park. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through
Sunday. Admission is $7.50, $5 for seniors and students, and $3 for
children. For more information, call (323) 667-2000.
Glendale Beautiful presents an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays
through Sept. 5, at the Casa Adobe de San Rafael, 1330 Dorothy
Drive. The house features period furnishings, historic artifacts and
photographs. For more information, call 246-3634.
Foothills Collectors Club will meet at 2 p.m. in the community
room at Citibank, 2350 Honolulu Ave. The program will feature a
discussion of antique and chatelaine purses. For more information,
call 785-1085.
Action/Reaction Theater presents “Galileo” at 7:30 p.m. at Brand
Park, 1601 W. Mountain Ave. Additional shows will be July 16, 24 and
25. A $10 donation is requested. For more information, call 786-1045.
Jax Bar and Grill presents Preston Smith & The Crocodiles from 8
p.m. to midnight at 339 N. Brand Blvd. For more information, call
500-1604.
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE
Descanso Gardens presents Banshee in the Kitchen in concert as
part of its summer concert series at 2 p.m. at 1418 Descanso Drive.
Admission is $6; $4 for seniors and students; and $1.50 for children
5 to 12. For reservations and more information, call 949-4200.
MONDAY
GLENDALE
A Noise Within presents its speaking/acting Shakespeare intensive
class and Voice for the Stage class, through August, at the Masonic
Temple, 234 S. Brand Blvd. For times, prices and more information,
call 240-0910, ext. 5.
The Executives Toastmasters Club meets at 7 a.m. at the Glendale
YWCA, 735 E. Lexington Drive. For more information, call 248-2229.
Glendale Adventist Medical Center offers pool exercise programs
for participants with arthritis, muscle pain and weakness from 8 to 9
a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. weekdays; and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Mondays through Thursdays at 1519 Wilson Terrace. The cost for
individual sessions is $6. For more information, call 409-8000.
A Noise Within presents A Summer with Shakespeare program for
students 10 to 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays through July at the Masonic Temple, 234 S. Brand Blvd.
Students will participate in acting, improvisation, voice, speech,
stage combat and more. For times, prices and more information, call
240-0910, ext. 5.
The City of Glendale presents an adult-recreation nutritional
meals program for seniors from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays at the
Maple Park Community Center, 820 E. Maple St. For more information,
call 548-3784.
The American Red Cross Glendale-Crescenta Valley Chapter presents
an infant and child CPR class, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at chapter head-
quarters. Admission is $30. For more information, call 243-3121.
The Glendale Women’s Soccer League will meet from 8 to 9 p.m. at
the Glendale Sports Complex, 2200 Fern Lane. To register or for more
information, call 249-2990.
Jax Bar and Grill presents Cecilia Coleman, from 9 p.m. to 1
a.m. at 339 N. Brand Blvd. For more information, call 500-1604.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at 6:30 p.m. for a weigh-in and at
7 p.m. for a meeting in Chaffee Hall at the Church of Religious
Science, 4845 Duns- more Ave. For more information, call 248-3080.
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE
Descanso Gardens presents a “10-Week Fitness Walk and Yoga
Session” at 1418 Descanso Drive. Morning sessions are from 8:30 to 10
a.m. Mondays or Wednesdays; evening sessions are from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Admission is $13 per class. For reservations
and more information, call 949-7980.
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