AROUND TOWN - July 12, 2008

The Crescenta Valley Sierra Club invites the community for a hike at 8 a.m. followed by brunch at 9:30 a.m. at Deukmejian Wilderness Park, 3429 Markridge Road, La Crescenta. For more information, contact Wayne Fisher at (818) 353-4181.

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A Trail Training and Maintenance Class will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Deukmejian Wilderness Park, 3429 Markridge Road, La Crescenta. Participants will have classroom and field training on the Rim of the Valley Trail in the park. For more information, call or e-mail Jeff Weinstein, Trails and Open Space specialist, at (818) 550-4478 or jweinstein@ci.glendale.ca.us.

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The Associates of Brand Library will present a special exhibition at Brand Library Art Galleries through July 25 at 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. The art work is a retrospective exhibition featuring approximately 60 pieces by artists who have received the Purchase Award, an award bestowed to one or more works at the annual juried exhibition. Hours are from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. A closing reception is from 5 to 8 p.m. July 25. Admission is free, as well as parking. For more information, call (818) 548-2051 or visit www.brandlibrary.org.

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Chevy Chase Country Club and The Artists of the Canyon will present “Cool, Clear, Water,” at the Chevy Chase Country Club, 3067 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale. The exhibit features works in a variety of mediums by artists such as Lynne Fearman, Paul Chamberlain and Dahl Delu. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays. Mondays the exhibit is closed.

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MTV reality stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt will make an appearance to premiere their new clothing line “Heidiwood Club Collection” from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Anchor Blue store at the Glendale Galleria, 2148 Glendale Galleria. For more information, call (310) 550-7776.

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Squiggly Saturdays presents “The Magic of Tony Daniels,” with stories, crafts or special performances for ages 4 years and older and their families from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Children’s Room at the Central Library, 222 E. Harvard St., Glendale. For more information, call (818) 548-2035.

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Teen Knitting will be from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Children’s Room at the Central Public Library, 222 E. Harvard St., Glendale. Beginners to advanced knitters are invited. There will be needles and yarn supplied and an instructor to teach basic knitting skills to fourth graders and older. For more information, call (818) 548-2035.

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Piano students of Loris Vopyan will perform at 7 p.m. at the Brand Library and Art Center, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. For more information, call (818) 548-2051.

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Luna Playhouse presents “Fool for Love,” a play by Sam Shepard, opens at 8 p.m. at the Luna Playhouse, 3706 San Fernando Road, Glendale. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday until July 26. Tickets are $25. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (818) 500-7200 or visit www.itsmyseat.com.

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Church of the Lighted Window will have a Vacation Bible Sunday School for children ages 4 to 12 with the theme “Beach Party: Surfin’ Through the Scriptures” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the church, 1200 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge. To register, call (818) 790-1185.

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Glendale Parks, Recreation & Community Services offers the ABC’s of a Safe Summer Splish-Splash Family Fun Day from noon to 4 p.m. at both pools at Hoover High School, 651 Glenwood Road, Glendale, and Glendale High School, 1440 E. Broadway, Glendale. The event is co-sponsored by ABC7 and the American Red Cross. Those attending the pool safety session from noon to 1 p.m. will receive free entry to recreational swim and a surprise gift. Games, relay races, treasure hunts and inflatable pool toys will highlight this family activity. For more information, call (818) 548-3375.

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