Around Town - Feb. 28, 2012

MARCH 19
MONDAY
Sons of Norway hold a torsk and meatball dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Foothills, 1700 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge. Tickets cost $20 for adults or $10 for children. Call (626) 303-6465.

MARCH 20
TUESDAY
Free social media workshop is from 7 to 8 p.m. at Robert Hall & Associates, 300 Glenoaks Blvd., Ste. 200, Glendale. Reservations: www.adteamla.com.

San Gabriel Mountains Forever seeks artists and photographers. They are looking for paintings, drawings and photos that celebrate the beauty of the San Gabriel Mountains for a community art show held in Montrose on March 29. Call (213) 514-4030.

MARCH 21
WEDNESDAY
Glendale Noon Concerts hosts wind quintet Calico Winds from 12:10 to 12:40 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Glendale, 209 N. Louise St. Call (818) 242-2113.

Fremont Elementary hosts a blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m., 3320 Las Palmas Ave., Glendale. The drive is dedicated to the memory of Fremont mom Sue Savona, who died in December. Sign up at www.redcrossblood.org. Code is fremontelementary. Walk-ins welcome.

The Glendale Police Department hosts a security expo from 5 to 8 p.m. in their community room, 131 N. Isabel St. Speak with a burglary detective and learn about home and business protection plans.

The Glendale Youth Alliance holds an inaugural art exhibit from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. A variety of paintings, photography, sculpture and more will be on display and for sale with artists available to discuss their work. There will be wine bar and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets cost $25 or $45 for two and include one glass of wine and a raffle ticket to a pre-selected piece of art. For tickets, visit www.alextheatre.org.

All Valley Photographers hold an open house, with winning images on display from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club, 5500 Godbey Drive. Admission is free. Call (626) 826-1836.

MARCH 22
THURSDAY
The Glendale Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast is at 7 a.m. at the Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Road. Doors open at 6 a.m. Breakfast is at 6:30 a.m. Cost is $25. Keynote speaker is former Los Angeles Laker A.C. Green. Call (626) 429-0857.

Vanguardians discuss community issues from 8 to 9 a.m. at 300 W. Glenoaks Blvd. Ste. 300. Free bagels and coffee.

Seniors speak on safe, local places to travel to at 2 p.m. at the Crescenta-Cañada YMCA, 1930 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge.

Registration is open for spring basketball camp for boys and girls ages five to 12. Opening day is March 29. Camp lasts for 10 weeks and costs $85 at the Pacific Community Center, 501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale. Call (818) 548-4098.

Glendale Civic Center Toastmasters meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 201 E. Broadway Blvd. Call (818) 497-0707.

MARCH 23
FRIDAY
Que Linda Boutique hosts a weekly Yoga Flow class every Friday, 3608 Foothill Blvd. Cost is $15. Call (818) 541-0096.

MARCH 24
SATURDAY
Dr. Kaur hosts a free seminar on staying healthy while being assertive from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., 125 N. Maryland Ave., Glendale. Reservations: (818) 246-3399.

The Jewel City Flute Choir performs at 6 p.m. in the Glendale Adventist Academy Auditorium, 700 Kimlin Drive. Admission is free.

MARCH 25
SUNDAY
The Glendale Elks annual Charity Car Show is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado St. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and lunch from noon to 2 p.m. with raffle prizes, music, food and drinks. All proceeds will be donated to children’s charities. Call (818) 970-3114.