AROUND TOWN - Jan. 24, 2007
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The Glendale Chamber of Commerce Network AM Breakfast Meeting will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Glendale Hilton, 100 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale. The feature speaker is Lance Miller, motivational speaker and Toastmasters International Champion. For more information, call (818) 240-7870.
The Glendale Burbank Republican Assembly will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Clancy’s Crab Broiler, 219 N. Central Ave., Glendale. Guest speaker Lt. Colonel Raffi Najarian will share the latest news from Iraq. An optional $20 dinner menu is available. To RSVP, call (818) 249-3923.
THURSDAY
The Glendale Chamber of Commerce presents is annual business outlook breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Hilton Glendale, 100 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale. Economist Jack Kyser will be the guest speaker. He will discuss the status of the economy in Los Angeles and California. For reservations, call (818) 240-7870.
The Glendale Chamber of Commerce Business Safety and Security Committee will begin its Lunch and Learn Series for the new year from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the chamber boardroom, 200 S. Louise St., Glendale. The topic will be “Fire Department Rescue and Paramedics.” Lunch is $5 or you may bring your own lunch. To RSVP for lunch, call (818) 240-7870.
The Forest Lawn Museum presents the opening reception of “Winslow Homer in America,” engraved masterworks from 1857 to 1874, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park’s museum, 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. The exhibit will be on display through April 15. For reservations, call (323) 340-4792 or e-mail museumforestlawn.com.
The League of Women Voters of Glendale/Burbank will present a forum for candidates for the Burbank City Council and school board at 7 p.m. at the Burbank City Hall council chambers, 275 E. Olive Ave., Burbank. The candidates forum will be televised live on Channel 6. The public may submit questions to be asked of the candidates via the League telephone, by calling (818) 247-2407.
Armenian and Greek dance courses are offered at 7 p.m. with registration at 6:30 p.m. at the Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale. There are levels for beginning and intermediate to advanced dancers with a cost of $115 and $100 for students with current identification card for a 12-week program. For more information, call (562) 941-0845.
The Glendale Historical Society will present a free seminar on “How to Create a Historic District” at 7:30 p.m. at Sparr Heights Recreational Center, 1613 Glencoe Way, Glendale. Guest presenter, Cindy Thomack, history preservation planner for the city of Glendale, will be in attendance. Refreshments will be served at 7 p.m. For more information, call (818) 242-7447.
Actor Alan Young, most famous for his role as the owner of Mr. Ed, Wilbur, will sign his new book “There’s No Business Like Show Business Was” from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Mystery and Imagination Bookshop, 238 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. For more information, call (818) 545-0206.
FRIDAY
The Fellowship Club at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will meet at 7:45 p.m. at the church, 1020 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Guest speaker Beverly Rodgers will speak about her August trip to Russia and will be giving a lecture on the rebirth of Russian churches and some historical changes that have occurred since the collapse of the Soviet Union. A potluck dinner will be served at 7 p.m. and reservations must be made by Jan. 24. For more information, call (818) 240-3860.
Luna Playhouse presents “On the Couch with Nora Armani,” a one-woman play at 8:30 p.m. at the Luna Playhouse, 3706 San Fernando Road, Glendale. Tickets are $25. The show will continue on Jan. 27 and Jan 28. at 7 p.m., followed by another performance at 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 29. For tickets, call (818) 265-0506 or Abril Bookstore, 415 E. Broadway, Glendale, at (818) 243-4112. Tickets may also be purchased at Urartu Coffee Shop, 119 E. Maryland Ave., Glendale. For more information about the show, call the playhouse at (818) 500-7200.
SATURDAY
Residents and small business owners are invited to bring their confidential documents, including computer disks, to be shredded by AbilityFirst Mobile Shredding Truck from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2801-2813 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta. The shredding event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Montrose-La Crescenta. The costs are $10 for 1 to 5 file size boxes and $15 each for 6 to 10 file size boxes and are tax deductible. . For appointments, call (866) 766-2006.
The Brand Library Art Galleries presents the reception of the exhibition “Photo-Chimera: Ten California Photographers” from 4 to 7 p.m. at 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. The exhibition will feature 60 works by 10 Southern California artists and will run until Feb. 23. An artist’s panel discussion will be from 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 3. For more information, call (818) 548-2051.
The Verdugo Hills Group of the Sierra Club will present a program about bobcats at their monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the community room of Montrose Citibank, 2350 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. Learn about bobcat habitats in the local mountains and find out the dangers they face from continued development. Refreshments will be served at 7 p.m. For more information, call (818) 843-0920.
Herencia Flamenca Flamenco Heritage presents flamenco dancers Paco and Yolanda Arroyo at 8 p.m. at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. The performance will feature traditional flamenco dance and music. There will be an additional show at 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 28. Tickets are $47, $42, $37 and $32. For more information, call (213) 713-4719.
SUNDAY
Broadway performer and spiritual teacher Freddie Weber is the guest speaker at the Religious Science Church, 244 N. Maryland Ave., Glendale. Meditation begins at 9:30 am. The church service at 10 a.m. will feature her metaphysical concert/talk based on her practice of Eckhard Tolle’s book, “The Power of Now.” Following the service, there will be a pot luck luncheon and Weber’s workshop in the social hall. For more information, call (818) 244-1404.
Pastor Skip Lindeman will lead the morning worship at 10 a.m. at Church of the Lighted Window, 1200 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge. For more information, call (818) 790-1185.
Actor and singer Robert Clink will speak at the 10:30 a.m. service on the theme of “Everything About Life is Good,” at Unity Church of the Valley, 2817 Montrose Ave., La Crescenta. For more information, call (818) 249-4396.
Good Dogs are Trained, a dog training and certification program serving Glendale, Burbank and neighboring communities, will be having an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Evaluations from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Griffith Dog Park, located at North Zoo Drive just past the soccer fields in Los Angeles. The dogs have gone through training and have aspirations of becoming therapy dogs. The evaluations are open to any dog and owner with at least intermediate training. There is a $10 fee per dog. For more information, call (818) 956-0202 ext. 148.
JAN. 31
A semi-acoustic benefit concert called “Beat it Wally: A Benefit for Wally ‘Llama’ Ingram,” will kick off at 7 p.m. at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Bands to perform include Garbage, The Martinis with Joey Santiago and David Lovering of The Pixies, Bonnie Raitt, Keb’ Mo’, Freedy Johnston, Victoria Williams and Tom Freund. Ingram is a drummer battling cancer. Tickets are $85 and $65 for general admission. For tickets, call (818) 243-2539 or visit www.alextheatre.org.
Holy Redeemer School will have an open house for parents interested in enrolling their children for the 2007-’08 school year, at 7 p.m. at Holy Redeemer School, 2361 Del Mar Road, Montrose. For more information, call (818) 541-9005.
FEB. 1
Altrusa of Glendale will meet for a membership outreach program at 7:30 p.m. at the Glendale Board of Education building, 233 N. Jackson St., Glendale. For reservations, call (818) 248-7127.
FEB. 2
Glendale Adventist Medical Center will offer a free lecture on “Things You Should Know About Heart Disease: New Data, New Tips, New Tests” from noon to 1 p.m. at 1509 Wilson Terrace, Glendale. Dr. Lisa Matzer, medical director of Glendale Adventist’s Outpatient Cardiac Imaging Services, will be the keynote speaker. For more information, call (818) 409-8100.
FEB. 4.
Rev. Thomas Witherspoon will speak at the 10:30 a.m. service at Unity Church of the Valley, 2817 Montrose Ave., La Crescenta. The theme will be on “The Worst of all Masters.” For more information, call (818) 249-4396.
FEB. 5
The Glendale-Foothill Division of the California Retired Teachers’ Assn. will have its luncheon meeting at noon at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado St., Glendale. Social time begins at 11:30 a.m. The cost for lunch is $11. Deadline for reservations is Feb. 1. For reservations, call (818) 841-1460.
FEB. 10
Yoga at the Village presents “The Peace and Love Walk” at 1 p.m. at Yoga at the Village, 1306 Sonora Ave., Glendale. Walkers will be instructed on mindful walking meditation and will sing songs of mindfulness and peace. At the end of the walk, walkers will gather and participate in a sitting mediation followed by an eating meditation. For more information, call (818) 569-3009.
The Alex Film Society will be screening “Desk Set,” starring Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Tickets are $9.50, $8 for seniors and children, $7 for film society members at the box office. For tickets, call (818) 243-2539 or visit www.alexfilmsociety.org.
ONGOING
MONDAY
The Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus meets at 9:30 a.m. in the choir room of the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church, 2902 Montrose Ave., La Crescenta. The chorus is unaffiliated with the church. All ages are welcome. For more information, call Sharon at (626) 403-5622 or Marion at (818) 353-4622.
TUESDAY
The Barnes & Noble of Glendale at 245 N. Glendale Ave. will host a weekly toddler time at 11 a.m. Parents and toddlers are invited to listen to a story and participate in an activity. For more information, call (818) 246-4677.
Verdugo Hills Hospital offers an Infant Care Workshop on the third Tuesday of each month. Expecting parents can learn how to change diapers, bathe and hold their baby, take their temperature and basic first aid from 7 to 9 p.m. on the fourth floor at 1812 Verdugo Blvd., Glendale. $30 for hospital patients and $35 for non-patients. To register, call Teri Rice at (818) 952-2272.
The Glendale Bachelor ‘n’ Bachelorettes present square dancing every Tuesday from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Glendale Methodist Church, 134 N. Kenwood St., Glendale. The cost is a $5 donation. For more information, call (818) 846-8848.
Once Upon a Time bookstore hosts the Adult Book Club group at 7:30 p.m. at 2284 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. November’s book is “Without Reservations”. For more information, call (818) 248-9668.
THURSDAY
The Barnes & Noble of Glendale at 245 N. Glendale Ave., Glendale, will host a weekly pajama night at 7 p.m. Stories, milk and cookies are provided. Comfy pajamas are suggested. For more information, call (818) 246-4677.
The Adams Square Merchants Assn. meets from 9 to 10:30 a.m. the second Thursday of each month at Crysti Cleaners, 1124 Adams St. Topics include summer events, an update on public improvement project/façade program and the status of the business improvement district. For more information, call (818) 247-2909.
The Glendale Farmers Market is from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Thursday on Brand Boulevard between Wilson Avenue and Broadway. Farmers sell fruits and vegetables, including citrus, apples, grapes, plums, sprouts, mushrooms, eggs, herbs and nuts that are in season. Parking is available for two hours for free at the Exchange parking, located south of Wilson Avenue on Maryland. For more information, call Mary Rodriguez at City Hall at (818) 548-2005 or market manager Christopher Nyerges at (626) 791-3217.
Nursery Tales will be offered from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the Central Library Children’s Room, 222 E. Harvard St. The fun for kids 3 to 5 includes stories, songs and finger plays. For more information, call (818) 548-2035.
The Women’s Civic League meets for lunch at 11:30 a.m. the fourth Thursday of the month. For meeting location and information, call (818) 242-9799.
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 (818) 500-8669.
The Rotary Club of Glendale meets at noon Thursdays at the Brandview Collection, 109 E. Harvard St. For information, call (818) 248-1343.
The Northwest Glendale Lions Club meets at 12:15 p.m. every Thursday at the Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive, Glendale. For more information, call (818) 243-4458.
The Montrose-Crescenta Branch Library’s after-school teen book group meets from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 2465 Honolulu Ave. For more information, call (818) 548-2048.
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 information, call (818) 559-3672.
The Glendale Democratic Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the American Red Cross building, 1501 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Call (818) 956-7103.
Crescenta Valley Town Council meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station, 4554 Briggs Ave. Call (818) 248-7255.