AROUND TOWN - Sept. 9, 2008

City of Glendale and the Arts and Culture Commission Open Studio Tour Artists Exhibition opens at the Brand Library Art Galleries, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. All the artists participating in the Open Studios Tour on Sept. 14 will be showing one piece of art. Exhibition continues through Sept. 19. Call (818) 548-2780.

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Glendale Healthier Community Coalition is accepting nominations for the Tom Miller Awards in three categories — youth up to age 18, individuals and nonprofit organizations. Send in nominations before Monday by e-mailing nelsonbr@ah.org or by sending a hard copy to Glendale Adventist Medical Center at 1509 Wilson Terrace, Glendale, or fax to (818) 546-5688.

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The Assistance League of Glendale welcomes seniors to attend a lunch with program at 10:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at 314 E. Harvard St. Call (818) 247-4296.

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Glendale Assn. for the Retarded will host GAR Charity Night from 3 to 9 p.m. at Shaker’s Family Restaurant, 801 N. Central Ave., Glendale. For more information, call (818) 242-2434. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to GAR as long as patrons identify themselves as GAR supporters. To place a takeout order, call (818) 246-4994.

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Foothills Community Business Expo will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Verdugo Hills Hospital fourth floor conference rooms, 1812 Verdugo Blvd., Glendale. Admission is free. There will be free food and product samples and raffle prizes. The event is hosted by Crescenta Valley, La Cañada Flintridge and Montrose — Verdugo City chambers of commerce. Call (818) 248-4957.