AROUND TOWN - Oct. 13, 2009
TODAY
Flintridge Pharmacy will provide flu shots from 10 a.m. to noon at the Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA, 1930 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge. The shots are free for those with Medicare with no HMO, otherwise the cost is $25. For more information, call Nancy Turney at (818) 790-0123, Ext. 225.
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Glendale Memorial Hospital and the Commission on the Status of Women present “Beating Breast Cancer” at noon in the hospital’s main auditorium, 1420 S Central Ave. A panel of experts including Dr. N. Boghossian and Dr. K Ucar will discuss breast cancer and how it can beat. A light lunch, gift bags and prizes will be provided. Admission is free. For reservations, call (818) 502-2378.
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Habitat for Humanity’s Glendale Geneva Campaign is hosting a charity event from 5 to 9 p.m. at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, 101 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. The event will include a pizza, pasta and salad buffet, plus a raffle and entertainment. To make reservations, send a check for $20 per person to Habitat for Humanity Geneva Homes, 400 S. Irwindale Ave., Azusa. Unreserved tickets will be available at the door for $25, but there is a limit. For more information, call (818) 548-4266.
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WEDNESDAY
The Assistance League of Glendale welcomes seniors to attend a lunch with program at 10:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month at 314 E. Harvard St. For more information, call (818) 247-4296.
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Barnes & Noble Storytime begins at 11 a.m. every Wednesday on the third floor, 210 Americana Way, Glendale. For more information, call (818) 545-9146.
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An Adult Grief Support Group will meet from 11 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at the Glendale Adventist Medical Center, Chaplain’s Office, 1509 Wilson Terrace. There is a one time charge of $25 for group membership. For more information, call (818) 409-8008.
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Dan Frischman will be signing his novel, “Jackson and Jenks, Master Magicians,” from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 731 S. San Fernando Blvd., Burbank. For more information, visit www.danfrischman.com.
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THURSDAY
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.
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“The Durang Menagerie,” a collection of one-act plays by Christopher Durang, continues at the Glendale Community College Studio Theatre, 1500 N. Verdugo Road. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. There is no late seating. Tickets are $10, $6 for students and seniors, and $4 each for groups of 10 or more. For reservations, call (818) 240-1000, Ext. 5612 or visit www.glendale.edu/theatre.
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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.
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Duplicate bridge games are at noon at the Regency Bridge Club, 303 W. Glenoaks Blvd. Card games and refreshments are $8; first-timers receive a coupon for a future free play. For reservations and more information, call (818) 500-8669.
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The Rotary Club of Glendale meets at noon Thursdays at the Hilton Glendale, 100 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale. For more information, call (818) 957-6476.
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FRIDAY
The Glendale Sunrise Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. Fridays at the Glendale Hilton Hotel, 100 W. Glenoaks Blvd. For more information, call (818) 547-3227.
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The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets at noon at the Glendale Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado St. For more information, call (818) 434-3935.
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Glendale Adventist Medical Center offers Alcoholics Anonymous, a community-based support group from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays at the Glendale Adventist Alcohol and Drug Services center, 335 Mission Road. The men’s and women’s groups will meet separately. Free admission. For more information, call (818) 242- 3116.
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SATURDAY
The American Cancer Society will host “Relay for Life” from 10 a.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday at Scholl Canyon Golf Course, 3800 E. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale. Teams will take turns walking or running around the path. Participants can either form a team, volunteer, donate or sponsor the event. To register, visit www.RelayForLife.org/ GlendaleCA.com. For more information, call (626) 372-9456.
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A Noise Within presents an adaptation of Dostoyevsky’s “Crime and Punishment” at 8 p.m. at the theater, 234 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale. The play closes Dec. 17. Regular tickets range from $40 to $44. Groups of 10 or more are $25 each, or $30 Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees; school groups of 10 or more are $16 each, or $20 Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees. For more information, call (818) 240-0910.
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Crescenta Valley High School class of 1969 will have its 40th class reunion from 7 to 11:45 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel, 100 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale. The class will have a cocktail party from 7 to 9 p.m., followed by a dinner at Damon’s Restaurant. For more information, visit www.greatreunions.com.
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The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra will begin its 41st season with an Italian flourish at 8 p.m. at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. The program will include Italian classics such as Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, “Italian.” The event will also take place at 7 p.m. Sunday at UCLA’s Royce Hall, 225 Charles E. Young Drive, Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 854-8199.
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SUNDAY
Holy Family Grade School will present its annual fall fiesta from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 400 S. Louise St., Glendale. Activities include games, crafts, dedication, jail and international food booths, a talent show and performances. Mayor Frank Quintero will open the event at 1:15 p.m. For more information, call (818) 243-9239.