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GLENDALE
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.
Los Angeles County SCORE Chapter 9 presents a “A-Do-It-Yourself
Approach For Small Business” seminar from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 330 N. Brand Blvd. Admission is $20. For more information, call 552-3206.
MOMS Club of Glendale West meets at 10 a.m. the 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. Guest speaker May Shaloub, senior
loan consultant for Washington Mutual, will give an update on real
estate loans. Lunch is $13. For more information, call 507-6210.
The Downtown Glendale Merchants Assn. will meet from 3 to 4:30
p.m. at the Alex Theatre Business Office, 118 W. California Ave. For
more information, call 244-01150.
Montrose-Crescenta Branch Library presents “Stories From Around
the World with Michael Katz,” at 3:30 p.m. at 2465 Hono- lulu Ave.,
Montrose. For more information, call 548-2048.
The American Red Cross Glendale-Crescenta Valley Chapter presents
an adult CPR/ AED class from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at Glendale Fire
Department, 421 Oak St. Admission is $31. For more information, call
243-3121.
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 Verdugo Hills Group/ Sierra Club will meet for a hike, potluck
and tour of Stough Canyon Nature Center in Burbank at 6:30 p.m. at
2300 Walnut Ave., Burbank. For more information, call 843-0920.
The Altrusa Club presents “Bingo For Beans,” dessert social at 7
p.m. at 1544 Royal Blvd. Admission is $5. For more information, call
241-7061.
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.
Jax Bar and Grill presents Steve Blackwood 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.
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Penelope’s Cafe, Books & Gallery presents a photography exhibit by
Eric Polchows and Robert S. Vanix through July at 1029 Foothill
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 African Violet Society of Montrose meets at 11 a.m. the fourth
Wednesday of the month at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive. For
more information, call (323) 663-0973.
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 “Supercharged Star Station,” with Tom
Dorff, as part of its Family Fun Nature Series, at 7:30 p.m. 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.
THURSDAY
GLENDALE
The Apple Store at Glendale Galleria presents a music workshop for
those with intermediate to advanced skill levels, 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 ages 8 to 12 .
Admission is free. For more information, call 502-8310.
The Glendale Certified Farmers Market is from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30
p.m. on Brand Boulevard between Broadway and Wilson Avenue.
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.
Rotary Club of Glendale will meet at noon at the Brandview
Collection, 109 E. Harvard St. The guest speaker will be Bruce Cripe.
For more information, call 790-6643.
The Museum of the American West presents Royal Crown Revue in
concert as part of its “Sizzling Summer Nights” from 6 to 9 p.m. at
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. Admission is $7.50 for
adults; $5 for students and seniors; $3 for children 2 to 12; and
free for children younger than 2. For more information, call (323)
667-2000.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance meets from 6 to 8 p.m. in
Psychiatric Institute 1 classroom at the Glendale Adventist Medical
Center, 1509 Wilson Terrace. For more information, call (323)
662-5564.
Sierra Singles presents its annual summer barbecue/picnic at 6:30
p.m. at Crystal Springs in Griffith Park. Bring a potluck salad and
your own item for the grill. Charcoal and drinks provided. For more
information, call 244-0733.
Shades of Culture women’s club will at 7 p.m. at Marie Callender’s
Restaurant. There would be a slide presentation on Armenian painters
from Vanadzor. For more information, call 818-244-3051
Jax Bar and Grill presents Jack Sheldon in concert from 9 p.m. to
1 a.m. at 339 N. Brand Blvd. For more information, call 500-1604.
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Kiwanis Club of La Canada AM and AARP offer a driver-safety
program from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the last two Thursdays of the month in
the Cafeteria Meeting Room at Verdugo Hills Hospital, 1800 Verdugo
Road. Admission is $10. For more information, call 754-4579.
Stephanie’s Fine Art Gallery presents the “Best of Italy” art
exhibit by Christopher DeCaro through July at 466-C Foothill Blvd.
Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday. For more information, call 790-4905.
Descanso Gardens presents a “Wine Tasting at Redwood Rest” at 6
p.m. at 1418 Descanso Drive. Admission is $35 per person. For more
information, call 949-4203.
FRIDAY
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, Los Angeles. 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.
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 Gas House Dave in concert from 9
p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at 339 N. Brand Blvd. For more information, call
500-1604.
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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; $4 for seniors and students; and $1.50 for children
5 to 12. For reservations and more information, call 949-4200.
Foothill Summer Theatre presents “Kiss Me Kate” at 8 p.m. today
and Saturday at La Canada High School, 4463 Oak Grove Drive.
Additional performances will be at 8 p.m. July 29, 30 and at 2 p.m.
Saturday and July 31. Tickets are $20 for reserved seats; and $15 for
general admission. For more information, call 790-7243.
SATURDAY
GLENDALE
A tai chi beginners class starts at 8 a.m. at the First Congrega-
tional Church of Glendale, 2001 Canada Blvd. Cost is $4. For more
information, call 243-2109.
The American Red Cross Glendale-Crescenta Valley Chapter presents
a CPR/AED for the professional rescuer class, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. at chapter headquarters, 1501 S. Brand Blvd. Admission is $70.
For more information, call 243-3121.
The American Red Cross Glendale-Crescenta Valley Chapter presents
a first aid basics class, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Glendale Sports
Complex, 2200 Fern Lane. Admission is $30. For more information, call
243-3121.
Stephen Pattillo’s Five Star Stampshow will be from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. at the YWCA, 735 E. Lexington Drive. Admission is free. For more
information, call (714) 995-0548.
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.
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.
Mystery and Imagination bookstore presents a book reading and
signing with Steve Young, author of “Winchell Mink: The Misadventure
Begins,” at 1 p.m. at 238 N. Brand Blvd. Also, Barbara Hambly will
read and sign her book “Dead Water” and Mel Gilden will read and sign
his book “Surfing Samurai Robots” at 2 p.m. For more information,
call 545-0206.
Casa Verdugo Branch Library presents “Mr. Valentine’s Animal
Friends,” featuring live animals for children to hear about and
touch, at 3 p.m. at 1151 N. Brand Blvd. For more information, call
548-2047.
Pacific Park Branch Library presents a “Wild West Animal Show,”
featuring Wild Jill Hickock as part of its Saturday Stampede, from
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 501 S. Pacific Ave. For more information, call
548-3760.
Action/Reaction Theater presents “Galileo” at 7:30 p.m. today and
Sunday at Brand Park, 1601 W. Mountain Ave. A $10 donation is
requested. For more information, call 786-1045.
Jax Bar and Grill presents L.A. Jones in concert from 9 p.m. to
1:30 a.m. at 339 N. Brand Blvd. For more information, call 500-1604.
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Descanso Gardens presents “What’s New and Unique from Seed?” from
10 a.m. to noon at 1418 Descanso Drive. Renee Shepherd, founder of
Renee’s Garden, will preview the most desirable plants from seed
breeders all over the world. Admission is $6; $4 for seniors and
students; and $1.50 for children 5 to 12. For reservations and more
information, call 949-7980.
Descanso Gardens presents a “Tole and Decorative Painting” class
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1418 Descanso Drive. Admission is $18; plus
a $8 materials fee. For reservations and more information, call
949-7980.
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. every
Sunday during July and August, at Casa Adobe de San Rafael, 1330
Dorothy Drive. Members will give free tours of the state landmark
that was built in 1870. The house features period furnishings,
historic artifacts and photographs. For more information, call
246-3634
Radio Disney AM 1110 and Petco presents “Animal Adoption Day,”
from noon to 3 p.m. at Petco, 231 N. Glendale Ave. This event will
feature pets, games, music and more. For more information, call (310)
840-2868.
Forest Lawn Museum presents “Meet the Artist: Vince Gonzales,”
from 1 to 4 p.m. at 1712 S. Glendale Ave. Gonzales talks about his
photographic inspirations. Admission is free. For more information,
call (800) 204-3131.
Mystery and Imagination bookstore presents a book reading and
signing with Lono Waiwaiole, author of “Wiley’s Shuffle” at 2 p.m. at
238 N. Brand Blvd. For more information, call 545-0206.
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.
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Descanso Gardens presents “Dave’s Aussie Bush Band,” as part of
its summer concert 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
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.
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.
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.
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Higley’s Coffee House presents “Laffter Effects,” a stand-up
comedy show, at 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at 714 Foothill Blvd.
Admission is free. For more information, call 952-3137.
TUESDAY
GLENDALE
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.
The Teen Book Club will meet from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Central
Library, 222 E. Harvard St. This month’s book is Art Spiegelman’s
“Maus: A Survivors Tale: My Father Bleeds History.” For more
information, call 548-2040.
The Altrusa Club presents a homemade dessert social to play “Bingo
for Beans” at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5. For reservations and more
information, call 241-7061.
The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Assn. presents “Music in the Zoo,”
featuring a world music program, from 6 to 9 p.m., at 5333 Zoo
Drive, Los Angeles. Admission for members is $10, $6.50 for children
ages 6 to 15. Admission for nonmembers is $15, $9.50 for children 6
to 15. Children younger than 5 are free. For more information, call
(323) 644-6042.
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Glendale, CA 91209, or fax to 241-1975, or call 637-3217.