TODAY GLENDALE The Alameda Writers Group presents...
TODAY
GLENDALE
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., Suite 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.
Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles presents “You Made Me Love You:
The Music of Judy Garland” at 8 p.m. today; 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.
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 CRESCENTA
Glendale AYSO Region 88 and Major League Soccer announced its
summer camp in July and August. The camp will be from July 12 to 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 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 more
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.
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 Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests, Glendale
Chapter, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the first and third Monday of every
month in Conference Room C at Verdugo Hills Hospital, 1812 Verdugo
Road. For more information, call 262-6540.
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.
Descanso Gardens presents a watercolor class from 1 to 4 p.m.
through Aug. 9 at 1418 Descanso Drive. Admission is $90, plus a $10
materials fee. For reservations and more information, call 949-7980.
Descanso Gardens presents a “Hele Mai Hula” class from 6 to 7
p.m. through Aug. 2 at 1418 Descanso Drive. Hula instructor Okima
Kapaku will lead the class. Admission is $48, plus a $30 materials
fee. For reservations and more information, call 949-7980.
Higley’s Coffee House presents “Laffter Effects,” a stand-up
comedy show, at 8 p.m. every Monday and Tuesday at 714 Foothill
Blvd. Admission is free. For more information, call 952-3137.
TUESDAY
GLENDALE
The Apple Store at Glendale Galleria presents a “Meet your Mac
Workshop,” from 9 to 11 a.m. at 2148 Glendale Galleria. This event
is a part of the Apple Store’s summer computer workshops through Aug.
5 for children 8 to 12. Admission is free. For more information, call
502-8310.
The Genealogical Friends of the La Canada Flintridge Library will
meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the La Canada Flintridge Library, 4545
Oakwood Drive. For more information, call 790-0516.
Duplicate bridge games are at noon at the Regency Bridge Club, 303
W. Glenoaks Blvd. Card games and refreshments are $7; first-timers
receive a coupon for a future replay. For reservations and more
information, call 500-8669.
Central Library presents “Miracle” for its Tuesday Afternoon Film
Program at 2 p.m. at 222 E. Harvard St. For more information, call
548-2040.
The Jewel City Kiwanis Club will meet at 6 p.m. at Clancy’s Crab
Broiler, 219 N. Central Ave. For more information, call 949-4603.
The American Red Cross Glendale Crescenta Valley Chapter presents
a CPR class for professional rescuers from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at
chapter headquarters. Admission is $70. For more information, call
243-3121.
Glendale One Toastmasters meets at 7 p.m. at Maurizio’s Italian
Kitchen and Bar, 135 N. Maryland Ave. For more information, call
242-5586.
The Glendale Square Dance Club offers a square and round dance at
7 p.m. at the city of Glendale Adult Recreation Center, 201 E.
Colorado St. The cost is $5. For more information, call 846-4173.
The Canasta Players meet from 5 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday
of every month and from 2 to 5:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of every
month in the community room of Citibank, 2350 Honolulu Ave.,
Montrose. Admission is $2. For more information, call 769-7707.
Jax Bar and Grill presents a performance by Dan Weinstein and
Viva from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at 339 N. Brand Blvd. For more
information, call 500-1604.
LA CRESCENTA
The Crescenta Valley Rotary Club meets at 7 p.m. at Grandview
Palace, 2650 Foothill Blvd. For more information, call 243-6282, ext.
106.
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE
The Crescenta Valley Chapter of Ali Lassen’s Leads Club meets at
7:15 a.m. at Dish, 734 Foothill Blvd. Learn how to expand your
business. For more information, call 249-2425.
Descanso Gardens presents a tai chi class from 7:45 to 9 a.m.
through August at 1418 Descanso Drive. Admission is $13 per class.
For reservations and more information, call 949-7980.
The Kiwanis Club of Montrose- La Crescenta meets at noon at Le
Betulle Restaurant, 2383 Foothill Blvd., La Canada Flintridge. For
more information, call 248-9335.
WEDNESDAY
GLENDALE
Los Angeles County SCORE Chapter 9 presents a “Promoting and
Operating Your Invention” workshop, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 3300
N. Brand Blvd. Admission is $20. For more information, call 552-3206.
The Five O’Clock High Glendale Running Club meets at 5 a.m. for
early-morning cardio. All levels are welcome. For location and more
information, call 335-3182.
MOMS Club of Glendale West meets at 10 a.m. every second Wednesday
of each month at the Red Cross building, 1501 S. Brand Blvd. Club
activities include service projects, age-appropriate play groups,
field trips and moms’ time out. Annual membership is $30. For more
information, call 623-7225.
The Foothill Service Club for the Blind will meet for lunch from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the clubhouse, 117 E. Los Feliz Road. For more
information, call 242-3551.
The West Glendale Kiwanis Club meets at noon at the Glendale
Masonic Lodge, 244 N. Maryland Ave. Lunch is $13. For more
information, call 507-6210.
Chevy Chase Branch Library presents “Calling All Writers: Critique
and Support” from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the
month, at 3301 E. Chevy Chase Drive. For more information, call
548-2046.
The American Red Cross Glendale-Crescenta Valley Chapter presents
an adult CPR/AED class, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at chapter
headquarters, 1501 S. Brand Blvd. Admission is $31. For more
information, call 243-3121.
Duplicate bridge games are at 7:15 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.
Foothill Dianetics Center offers a discussion of L. Ron Hubbard’s
book, “Clear Mind, Clear Body,” at 7:30 p.m. at 2254 Honolulu Ave.,
Montrose. For more information, call 957-1500.
Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce presents its July mixer from
6 to 8 p.m. at the Market Place Shopping Center, in the 2600 block of
Foothill Boulevard. Cost is $3 for members and $5 for nonmembers. For
more information, call 248-4957.
Jax Bar and Grill presents the Martini Kings in concert from 9
p.m. to 1 a.m. at 339 N. Brand Blvd. Admission is free. For more
information, call 500-1604.
Free career advice and job placement is available at the Verdugo
Jobs Center, 1255 S. Central Ave. Free workshops on resume writing,
interview skills, computers, library and more are available. For an
appointment, call 409-0476, ext. 7331 or 7308.
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE
Penelope’s Cafe, Books & Gallery presents a photography exhibit by
Eric Polchows and Robert S. Vanix through July at 1029 Foot- hill
Blvd. The gallery is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Thursday; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
For more information, call 790-4386.
The Crescenta Valley Chapter of Business Networking International
meets at 7 a.m. at the La Canada Flintridge Country Club, 5500 Godbey
Drive. For more information, call 951-6248.
The Kiwanis Club of La Canada A.M. meets at 7:30 a.m. at Lutheran
Church in the Foothills, 1700 Foothill Blvd. For more information,
call 249-8411.
The Kiwanis Club of La Canada Noon meets at noon at Descanso
Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive. The event features lunch and a program.
For more information and reservations, call 248-6556.
Descanso Gardens presents “Garden Gumbo Mix,” featuring children’s
entertainer Dan Crow as part of its Descanso Family Fun for Nature
Nuts series at 6:30 p.m. Crow will perform garden friendly songs.
Series fee is $40; single event fees are $10; children younger than 2
are free. For reservations and more information, call 949-7980.
THURSDAY
GLENDALE
The Glendale Certified Farmers Market is from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30
p.m. on Brand Boulevard between Broadway and Wilson Avenue.
The Apple Store at Glendale Galleria presents a photo workshop
from 9 to 11 a.m. at 2148 Glendale Galleria. This event is a part of
the Apple Store’s summer computer workshops through Aug. 5, for
children 8 to 12. Admission is free. For more information, call
502-8310.
The eighth annual Ultimate Drive for the Susan G. Komen Breast
Cancer Foundation will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Pacific BMW, 732
S. Brand Blvd. For more information, call (877) 423-7483.
Los Angeles County SCORE Chapter 9 presents the “Developing Your
Business Plan” seminar from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 330 N. Brand Blvd.
Admission is $20. For more information, call 552-3206.
Duplicate bridge games are at noon 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.
The Gypsy Folk Ensemble’s “Ride a Wild Tale” presents American
folklore, legends, songs and dances from 3 to 4 p.m. at the
Grandview Branch Library, 1535 5th St. For more information, call
548-2049.
Montrose-Crescenta Branch Library presents “Magic in the Mist,” an
animal magic show by John Abrams at 3:30 p.m. at 2465 Honolulu Ave.,
Montrose. For more information, call 548-2048.
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Glendale, CA 91209, or fax to 241-1975, or call 637-3217.