AROUND TOWN - Aug. 24, 2009
TODAY
Glendale Memorial 50 Plus Walking Club will walk from 8 to 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Eagle Rock Plaza, 2700 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call Amy Stricker at (818) 502-2396.
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The 15th annual Glendale YMCA Golf Classic will be from noon to 7 p.m. at the Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive, Glendale. The course is newly redesigned and allows golfers to play a round. Check in starts at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be served on the course followed by a dinner and a live auction. For more information, send an e-mail to Ed Gredvig at ed.gredvig@santaanita.com.
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John Newcombe will present “Rancho La Cañada,” a film about the history of the Crescenta-Cañada Valley, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Glendale Church of the Brethren, 626 N. Pacific Ave. The filmmaker will also share additional stories and answer questions about his movie. Admission is free. Pizza will be served during intermission. For more information, call (818) 572-3130 or visit www.myglendalechurch.org.
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TUESDAY
Whole Foods Market will host a free cooking class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at its Glendale location, 331 N. Glendale Ave. Food enthusiasts will be instructed on grilling tips, techniques and preparations, and receive inventive recipes from Bill “Smokin Willie” Kelley. For more information or to reserve a space, call (818) 548-3695.?
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The Glendale Latino Assn. will have a mixer from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Gauchos Village Brazilian Restaurant, 411 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. There is a $10 entrance fee. For more information, e-mail cpavelazquez@aol.com.
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The Sierra Club Group will have its monthly meeting from 7 to 9:15 p.m. at CitiBank, 2350 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. The speaker will present a program about the Black Hills. For more information, visit www. angeles.sierraclub.org/ verdugo.
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THURSDAY
Glendale Memorial Hospital’s Heart Center will put on exercise classes from 8 to 9 a.m every Tuesday and Thursday on the second floor of the Glendale Heart Center, 1420 S. Central Ave. Attendees will participate in aerobic dance, resistance band strengthening, and stretching and flexibility exercises to the sounds of big band music. For more information, call (818) 502-2303.
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Isagenix presents, “Boost Your Income Along With You Health,” from 6 to 7 p.m. at OU Beauty, 130 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Five ways to earn a full- or part-time income helping others improve their health with nutrients will be presented. For more information, call (818) 621-5087.
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SUNDAY
The La Cañada Congregational Church will have a service of public worship at 10 a.m. at 1200 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge. Pastor Skip Lindeman will lead the service and a coffee hour will be hosted afterward. For more information, call (818) 790-1185.
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The Brand Library will present a silent auction and panel discussion with six local artists from 1 to 3 p.m. at 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. Gerald Brommer, Katherine Chang Liu, Jim Morphesis, La Monte Westmoreland, Kim Abeles and Franklyn Liegal will be the artists contributing work and discussing current art trends, problems, economics in the arts and survival in the art world. For more information, call moderator Bonese Turner at (818) 224-2292.
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The Glendale Adventist Medical Center will host a free introductory session for the Nedley Depression Recovery Program at 7 p.m. in the auditorium, 1509 Wilson Terrace. The free session will give an overview of the lifestyle program and materials to assist individuals overcome or avoid depression. For more information, call (818) 409-8100 or visit www. socalifewellnessclub.com.
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SEPT. 1
The Glendale Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Center will present a free Armenian Breast Cancer Support Group from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Cancer Center Auditorium, 1520 S. Central Ave. For more information, call (818) 502-2378.
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Pastor Keith Banwart will deliver a two-part sermon about life lessons at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Church, 1920 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale. The sermon will feature life lessons from a magnanimous mouse and a disagreeable duck. For more information, visit www.matthewchurch.com.
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SEPT. 2
The Incarnation Church Senior Group will meet at noon the first Wednesday of every month in the school auditorium, 123 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale. Coffee and dessert will be served, but attendees are encouraged to bring lunch. For more information, call Louie Botticella at (818) 247-4899.
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Glendale Noon Concerts presents works for oboe by Mozart and Richard Strauss, featuring oboist Catherine Del Russo and pianist Andrea Anderson from 12:10 to 12:40 p.m. at the chapel at First Baptist Church, 209 N. Louise St., Glendale. A light lunch prepared by Angela’s Bistro will be available after the concert for $6. Admission to the event is free. For more information, visit www. glendalenoonconcerts. blogspot.com.
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Glendale Memorial Hospital’s Cancer and Health Centers will present a free Prostate Cancer Support Group from 6 to 8 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Cancer Center Auditorium, 1520 S. Central Ave. For more information, call (818) 502-2378.
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The Verdugo Hills Art Assn. features award-winning artist and illustrator Patrick Dooley at 7 p.m. at the Citibank Community Room, 235 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. Dooley will be demonstrating a seascape with boat in watercolor. The artist has spent his entire life in the pursuit of creating and sharing his passion for art. This event is open to the public for a $5 donation. For more information, call (818) 293-0901.
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