AROUND TOWN - Feb. 21, 2007

TODAY

The West Glendale Gateway Kiwanis Club will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Glendale Masonic Lodge, 244 N. Maryland Ave., Glendale. Guest Norman Henry Mamey, former musical director of the Glendale Symphony, will present a musical program. Lunch is $13. For more information, call (818) 507-6210.

The city of Glendale Cultural Affairs Section of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and the Arts and Culture Commission invites the public to attend the Glendale Arts Community Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Business Men’s Art Institute, 2228 Florencita Ave., Montrose. For more information, call Eve Rappoport at (818) 548-2780 or Richard Espinoza at (818) 548-2781.

The Glendale Chamber of Commerce presents a members after-hours business mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Colonial Honda, 144 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. Come for networking, opportunity prizes and refreshments. For more information, call (818) 240-7870.

The Glendale Art Assn. will meet at 6:30 p.m. at First German Methodist Church, 556 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale. The meeting will begin at 7:15 p.m. and mini-show entries will begin at 7 p.m. The cost is $3 for members and $3 for guests. For more information, call (818) 845-7144.

The Foothill Autism Alliance will meet for networking from 7 to 7:30 p.m. at Pasadena Child Development Associates, 620 N. Lake Ave., 2nd floor, Pasadena. The topic of discussion will be “Genetic Susceptibility to Environmental Toxins in Individuals with Autism.” Speakers Nancy Mullan, M.D. and parent Michelle Dozois will be in attendance. For more information, call (818) 66-AUTISM.

THURSDAY

The Women’s Civic League of Glendale presents a candidates’ forum for the Glendale College Board and Glendale Board of Education at 11:30 a.m. at the Glendale Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado St., Glendale. Lunch is $13. For reservations, call (818) 244-6272.

The Glendale Chamber of Commerce will host a lunch and learn workshop from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Chamber board room, 200 S. Louise St., Glendale. Capt. Ray Edey, chairman of the Business Safety and Security Committee, will host the discussion topic on police hostage negotiations. Lunch is $5. For more information, call (818) 240-7870.

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, Crescenta Valley Park and Department of Public Social Services will present the inauguration of a new toy loan program at 3:30 p.m. at Crescenta Valley Park, 3901 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta. The toy loan program will offer children 5 to 12 years of age the opportunity to “check out” toys. If they are returned on time and in good condition, the child will receive a free toy after 20 visits. For more information, call (818) 249-5940.

The Crescenta Valley Town Council fundraiser will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at Dominick’s Italian Restaurant, 2948 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta. Twenty percent of the dinning proceeds from 2 to 10 p.m. will go to the Crescenta Valley Town Council general fund. For more information, call (818) 249-9387.

An Alzheimer’s Support Group presents a workshop on “Partnering with Your Doctor,” or how to get the most out of your doctors visits, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Glen-Park Retirement Community, 1220 Mariposa St., Glendale. A representative from the Alzheimer’s Assn. will be the guest speaker. For more information, call (818) 242-9000.

The Friends of the Glendale Public Library presents a book signing for “American Mourning: The Intimate Story of Two Families Joined By War, Torn by Beliefs,” at 7 p.m. at the Glendale Central Library Auditorium, 222 E. Harvard St., Glendale. Authors Catherine Moy and Melanie Morgan will be on hand to discuss and sign their book. For more information, call (818) 548-2042.

Spot the Dog will visit Barnes and Noble for story time from 7 to 7:15 p.m. at Barnes and Noble Glendale, 245 N. Glendale Ave., Glendale. Milk and cookies will be served. For more information, call (818) 246-4677.

FRIDAY

The Fellowship Club at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will meet at 7:45 p.m. at St. Mark’s, 1020 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. The Crossword Coaches, Betsy and Paul Cheves, will be the featured speakers. Reservations for the 7 p.m. potluck dinner can be made by calling (818) 240-3860 by Wednesday.

SATURDAY

Crescenta Valley High School’s Prom Plus Pre-Spring Fling Home Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring four foothill area homes. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the UPS stores in Montrose and La Crescenta, Fiore’s and Merle Norman Cosmetics in Montrose, Montrose-Verdugo City and Crescenta Valley chambers of commerce, Crescenta Valley High School and the offices of the Valley Sun newspapers. For more information, call Robin Goldsworthy at (818) 248-2740 or Kyle Studebaker at (818) 421-1945.

The Happy Dolling Doll Show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale. There will be fashion dolls, doll clothes, bears, doll supplies and miniatures. Admission is $5, $2 for children under 12. Free admission for Girl Scout troops in uniform. Parking is $6. For more information, call (818) 767-4172.

Glendale Public Awareness about 9/11 Questions will sponsor a free screening of a portion of the film, “9/11 Citizens’ Commission,” which documents a 2004 inquiry held in New York City, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Montrose Public Library, 2465 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. For more information, call (818) 242-4320 or (818) 749-8134.

The Glendale Democratic Club will be having a forum for the Glendale City Council candidates from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Pacific Community Center, Sycamore room, 501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale. For more information, call (818) 545-3541.

The Barefoot Cabaret presents comedian Rick Overton at 8 p.m. at Yoga at the Village, 1306 Sonora Ave., Glendale. The evening’s line up includes Emmy-award winning writer and stand-up, T. Sean Shannon and singer/songwriter, Brady Harris. Parental guidance is suggested. For more information, call (818) 265-9833.

SUNDAY

The Rev. Thomas E. Witherspoon will speak on the theme of “The Coffee and the Cup” at the 10:30 a.m. service at Unity Church of the Valley, 2817 Montrose Ave., La Crescenta. For more information, call (818) 249-4396.

The Set Decorators Society of America and the Alex Theatre will host a red carpet gala big screen viewing party for the Academy Awards at 4:30 p.m. at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. The Academy Awards will be broadcast live on the theater’s movie screen. The event will provide guests with the opportunity to dress in their evening best and walk down the red carpet, where they will be greeted by “paparazzi” photographers and fashion commentators. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets are $75 each and are tax-deductible. For tickets, call (818) 243-2539.

MONDAY

Glen-Park Retirement Community will be having a Shakey’s Night Out in support of the Alzheimer’s Assn. from 6 to 9 p.m. at Shakey’s Pizza, 1133 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. A portion of the proceeds, 25%, will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Assn. For more information, call (818) 246-9000.

FEB. 28

The Verdugo Hills Group of the Sierra Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the community room of Montrose Citibank, 2350 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. Refreshments and social time will begin at 7 p.m. The group will discuss Copper Canyon with guest Michael Beck, who will share some of his photographs and tales of his trip to the canyon. For more information, call (818) 843-0920.

Forest Lawn Glendale presents “A Visit with Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci” at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at Memorial Terrace at Forest Lawn, 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. The two artists will be portrayed by actors Pablo Marz and Carl Weintraub. They will engage each other and the audience as they discuss the artists’ personal and professional lives. The artists will also visit with people on March 2. Admission is free. For more information, call (323) 340-4745.

Author Oliver Chin will be having a book signing for his second book “Year of the Pig” from 7 to 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 245 N. Glendale Ave., Glendale. Call (818) 246-4677.

MARCH 6

Glendale Beautiful will celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting at 10:30 a.m. at the historic Casa Adobe de San Rafael Park, 1330 Dorothy Drive, Glendale. The event will recognize participants with a certificate for contributing funds to purchase trees. Trees donated by the community will be used to landscape city parks, library areas and schools. Call (818) 246-3634.

MARCH 10

The Diabetes Care Center at Glendale Adventist Medical Center will host its free annual diabetes awareness community lecture in English from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and in Armenian from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Glendale Adventist Medical Center, main auditorium, 1509 Wilson Terrace, Glendale. The lecture will feature nutrition management, exercise tips and new advancements in treating diabetes. Refreshments will be served. Call (818) 409-8100.

MARCH 11

Jazz Celebrations presents The Judy Wexler Trio at 5 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 1300 E. Colorado St., Glendale. For more information, call (818) 240-9000 or (323) 245-4000.

MARCH 17

The Irish Center of Southern California will have its 13th annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner dance at 7:15 p.m. at the Glendale Hilton Hotel, 100 Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with entertainment that includes Des Regan’s Irish-American Showband, Cleary School of Irish Dance, L.A. Set Dancers and Bagpipers. Tickets are $60. For more information, call (626) 337-0075.

MARCH 18

The 14th annual Jewel City Kiwanis Car Show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Verdugo Park, 1621 Cañada Blvd., Glendale. More than 300 classic and collectible cars will be on display with addition to a few motorcycles. Admission is free. For more information, call (818) 370-6930.

MARCH 22

The Los Angeles Federal Credit Union will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Glendale Branch of the Los Angeles Federal Credit Union, 300 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. Walk-ins welcome. For an appointment, call Allison Chung, (818) 242-8460, ext. 392.