'Tis the Season!
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
City Hall Perkins Plaza 613 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206 December 1, 2022 6:00 p.m.
Join us for the annual lighting of the City Hall tree, special performances, and a visit from Santa!
In case of rain, the event may be cancelled. For more information, please call (818) 548-2000, or email csp@glendaleca.gov.
Cram-A-Classic Toy Drive
During Holiday Tree Lighting Event 613 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206 December 1, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Glendale Fire Department, ABC 7, and Community Services & Parks invite you to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Holiday Tree Lighting event. Help us cram our classic fire truck with toys! Glendale Firefighters will collect and distribute toys to the underserved children in our community. The children depend on the generosity of our community.
In case of rain, the event may be cancelled. For more information, please call (818) 548-2000, or email csp@glendaleca.gov.
Fiesta de las Luminarias
Casa Adobe de San Rafael 1330 Dorothy Dr., Glendale, CA 91202 December 10, 2022 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Glendale Beautiful invites you to see the historic Casa Adobe de San Rafael on December 10 surrounded in candlelight for the Fiesta de Las Luminarias.
Throughout the year, volunteer members of Glendale Beautiful, a local non-profit dedicated to keeping our city beautiful and preserving our early California history, host an open house at the historic Casa Abode de San Rafael from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the 1st Sunday of each month. Information describing the Casa in Armenian, English, and Spanish is available, and docents can answer questions and share other historical background during the open house.
The historic casa was built for Tomas and Maria Sanchez from adobe bricks made on site. The home was completed in 1871 and is furnished in late 19th-century style. Casa Adobe is California Landmark #235, and is Glendale Register of Historic Resources #3. There is a suggested donation of $2.00 per person to help Glendale Beautiful care for the Casa.
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Holiday Tea & Martial Arts Day
Shoseian Teahouse in Brand Park 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, CA 91201 December 18, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join the Friends of Shoseian for their annual holiday celebration! This year, they will have 3 tea ceremonies, martial arts demonstrations, music and a sale of Japanese cultural arts, such as kimono and dolls. They will be selling Japanese sweets from Fugetsu-Do, so don’t forget to bring your picnic for a family-fun day in the Friendship Garden!
Tea ceremonies require reservations, which can be made by clicking HERE.
10:00 am: Tea Ceremony Seating 1 11:00 am: Katori Shinto Ryu Demonstration 11:30 am: Tea Ceremony Seating 2 12:20 pm: Aikido Demonstration 12:45 pm: Karate Demonstration 1:15 pm: Tea Ceremony Seating 3
DJ Yui Sensational will be providing music throughout the day.
Garden Entry: Free Tea Ceremony: $20 per person
Visit www.glendaleteahouse.org for more information. Please RSVP to: info@glendaleteahouse.org by December 15.
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From Landfill to Parkland: Share your Ideas for Developing a NEW Park at Scholl Canyon!
Joe Bridges Clubhouse at Glenoaks Park 2531 E. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, CA 91206 December 7, 2022 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Share your input on what elements and amenities to incorporate in the planning process of reimagining the Scholl Canyon Landfill for recreation use after its closure.
Call (818) 548-2000, or email CSP@glendaleca.gov for questions or more information.
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Notice of Availability 2023–2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds
The City of Glendale will begin accepting applications for eligible projects to receive funding for FY 2023-2024 for CDBG Public Social Services and Capital Improvement Projects beginning November 18, 2022. Application packets will be posted on the City’s website at www.glendaleca.gov/CDBG on November 16, 2022 and are due on/by Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 5:00 pm. The City of Glendale anticipates allocating an estimated $1,000,000 to eligible projects.
Questions regarding this RFP should be directed to Maggie Kavarian, Community Services Manager at (818) 548-3715 or via email at mkavarian@glendaleca.gov
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Winter Break Camps
December 27 - 30, 2022 (Tuesday - Friday) January 3 - 6, 2023 (Tuesday - Friday) Registration Now Open
Need child care during winter break? Sign up your 6-14 year-olds for one of our Winter Break Camps at the park. The camps will provide an opportunity for children to play, discover, learn, and interact. Campers will engage in food activities, science experiments, arts & crafts, individual sports, dance, and more! Basketball specialty camps will also be available. Please visit www.glendaleca.gov/daycamps for more information.
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Homeless Action Plan Workshops
The City of Glendale invites you to attend our upcoming strategic planning sessions to help inform our Homelessness Action Plan!
Our goal is to engage and empower the larger Glendale community to help inform comprehensive solutions that prevent and reduce homelessness by addressing housing challenges and providing targeted services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
The Glendale Homelessness Action Plan will:
- Articulate clear vision, mission, and values citywide and across city departments;
- Establish measurable goals, strategies and an actionable timeline;
- Identify strengths, challenges, opportunities and threats to our collective work; and
- Address equity issues by ensuring that programs and services are developed and provided through an equity lens
Below is the remaining meeting schedule and an overview of topics to be discussed at each meeting. Please note that to accommodate as many stakeholders as possible, the meetings are provided in-person and virtually (online) and you're invited and encouraged to attend all meetings:
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January 10, 2023 In-Person Meeting (6pm - 8pm): Final recommendations to be presented to and approved by the Glendale Continuum of Care Board and City Council.
If you'd like to RSVP for the following virtual (online) meetings, visit this link:
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December 6, 2022 Virtual (Online) Meeting (6pm - 8pm): Strategies to achieve goals and objectives.
The City of Glendale and its Continuum of Care look forward to your participation and feedback at the upcoming Homelessness Action Plan strategic planning sessions!
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Virtual Presentation for Seniors
"Scam and Fraud Awareness" December 7, 2022 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
We are collaborating with WISE and Healthy Aging to host a virtual presentation on scam and fraud awareness. The presentation will inform participants on potential scams and fraud to which they may be susceptible.
Please email cspcares@glendaleca.gov with your first and last name to receive a link to participate in the presentation. For more information, please call (818) 548-3775.
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Parent's Day Out
Pacific Community Center 501 S. Pacific Avenue, Glendale, CA 91204 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 18, 2022 (Registration now open)
If you’re a parent looking for a day out in the city, we have you covered. Register and drop off the kiddos for a day of fun activities, sports, friends, food and a movie! The fee is $15.00 per child, ages 5 to 14 years old. Space is limited! Click on the date to see the flyer.
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Looking for a hidden jewel? Visit Pacific Community Pool!
CHECK OUT THE PROGRAM INFORMATION ONLINE!
Pacific Community Pool is open year round. Visit www.glendaleaquatics.com for current hours of operation, swim lesson times, winter team information and general program and registration information.
Group and private swim lesson registration is open. Registration for December swim lessons is now available. Registration for January swim lessons begins Tuesday, December 20 at 9 a.m. online. Lesson spaces fill up quickly, so be sure you have your residency verified and that you have a current online account before registering. Water temperature is typically kept between 84-85 degrees during the winter months, but the air temperature may be cold or wet! We teach classes rain or shine, as long as there is no lightning (refunds are not provided unless we cancel classes). Please be mindful of the outside temperature and time of swim lesson before registering. You can log in at www.myglendaleparks.com to verify your account, and when registering, make sure to refresh your page if there are any delays. We are excited that the Glendale Gators swim team is continuing in the winter. Group and private rentals are also available.
Visit www.glendaleaquatics.com for all the detailed program information. You may also call (818) 937-7433 with any questions.
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Teen Night Out
Pacific Community Center 501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204 December 2, 9, and 16, 2022 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Teen Night Out (TNO) occurs every Friday night from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Pacific Community Center. Teen Night Out provides a safe place for teens to hang out and enjoy activities like video games, ping pong, use of a computer lab, and karaoke. On some dates, a workshop is conducted starting at 6:00 p.m. as part of Teen Night Out. Light refreshments will be served. Please email or call John Maghaguian at jmaghaguian@glendaleca.gov or (818) 937-7247 with any questions.
Teen volunteers will also be able to receive volunteer hours for attending the Teen Night Out workshops. Teens interested in attending our TNO workshops should email John Maghaguian at jmaghaguian@glendaleca.gov or call (818) 937-7247. Follow us on Instagram @MyGlendaleTeens or #MyGlendaleTeens.
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Teen Night Out Presents: “Holiday Karaoke Night” Pacific Community Center 501 S. Pacific Ave. Glendale, CA 91204 December 2, 2022 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Deejay Jonney Miles will play dance music for teens and have a karaoke contest for holiday prizes!
Please email or call John Maghaguian at jmaghaguian@glendaleca.gov or (818) 937-7247 with any questions.
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Trails & Open Space Programs
For more information, call (818) 548-3795. RSVP using the links below or visit www.glendaleca.gov/trails.
All Trails & Open Space programs are sponsored by the Glendale Parks & Open Space Foundation. Subscribe to the Trails & Open Space Newsletter by clicking here.
INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
Birdwalk on the Riverwalk Glendale Narrows Riverwalk 300 Paula Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201 December 3, 2022 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Join us for our annual bird watching trek along the Los Angeles River in the City of Glendale. This is a rare opportunity to spend time watching the birds that are on the river during the fall and winter months. Our leader for the morning is Kyle Gerber. Please bring your binoculars and camera to view and capture photos of our fine feathered friends. In case of rain, this event will be cancelled. Please RSVP below.
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Holiday at the Stone Barn Deukmejian Wilderness Park 3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214 December 17, 2022 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a family-oriented evening of holiday entertainment in the amphitheater of the Stone Barn Nature Center. Featured entertainment includes: The Magic of Mark Brifman and dancing by Pam Kay and The Tap Chicks. Please bring a blanket or seat cushion. Nights are chilly in the park, dress in layers. We will serve hot chocolate and cookies. Seating is limited, so please RSVP below.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Are you interested in being a Trail Safety Patrol volunteer for the City of Glendale?
As a Trail Safety Patrol (TSP) volunteer, you have a unique opportunity to assist the City of Glendale by providing public assistance and resource protection. Your influence on park visitors will enhance their experience and safety while in our parks.
TSP volunteers must be 18 years of age, undergo a background check and City-mandated trail safety training, be in good health, and devote a minimum of four hours per month. If interested, please send an email to trails@glendaleca.gov.
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GLENDALE OUTDOORS! (GO!) COMMUNITY PROGRAM
Deukmejian Wilderness Park 3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214 December 10, 2022 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. FREE
Spend some quality family time enjoying the great outdoors once a month with our naturalists! We invite the public to join us in exploring the Stone Barn Nature Center, an interpretive hike, and a nature-themed craft. Use scientific equipment, explore your local habitat in a new way, and make wild discoveries alongside your family for lasting memories in this unique program!
A FREE bus leaves from Pacific Community Center, 501 S. Pacific Ave. at 8:30 am and returns at 12:30 pm. Everyone is encouraged to ride the bus, but you may choose to meet us at the park.
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Important information:
- If riding the bus with us (free), please arrive at Pacific Community Center by 8:00 a.m. to check in with staff. The bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. and return from Deukmejian at 12:30 p.m.
- If meeting us at the park, please meet us at Deukmejian Wilderness Park by 8:45 a.m.
- Appropriate for children ages 5 to 12.
- Adult supervision is required! One adult for every three children 17 and under is required.
- Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and a hat or cap.
- For more information please call (818) 937-7428.
Each person planning to attend must submit an RSVP form, including children and adults. To RSVP, click on the link below, or visit www.glendaleca.gov/trails.
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Wildlife Encounters
For more tips on what to do when encountering a wild animal, please visit www.glendaleca.gov/wildlife-encounters.
Therapeutic Recreation Programming
Maple Park & Community Center 820 E. Maple St., Glendale, CA 91205
Club Maple and Get Fit, two components of our Therapeutic Recreation Program, aim to provide adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to enjoy social and interactive activities. Please contact Ken Khan at (818) 548-3783 or at kkhan@glendaleca.gov for more information.
Club Maple In person every Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Club Maple is a free program open to adults with intellectual disabilities which provides an opportunity for individuals to experience positive, healthy, recreational, cultural, educational, and social experiences. Activities are age and skill appropriate. All participants are required to have a completed Release of Liability & Indemnity Agreement form on file.
Get Fit In person every Monday 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Get Fit is a free program designed to improve the health status of adults with intellectual disabilities by focusing on nutrition, healthy meal planning, monthly weigh-ins and measurements, stretching and conditioning. Activities are age and skill appropriate. All participants are required to have a completed Release of Liability & Indemnity Agreement form on file.
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Maple Inclusive Play Day Third Saturday of each month December 17, 2022 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Maple Inclusive Play Day (MIP Day) creates an opportunity for families with children of all abilities to come to the park, network with each other and allow their children to socialize, all centered around the Shane’s Inspiration all-inclusive playground.
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Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)
The Elderly Nutrition Program is operating under a hybrid model, continuing to offer Grab and Go Meals as well as in-person dining at one of our three meal sites.
To make reservations, or for more information, please call (818) 548-3778.
Fitness Classes for Seniors: In-Person and Online
Exercise and fitness classes for seniors are offered in a hybrid format, online AND in-person. You are welcome to join us in either format. Classes include aerobics, slow stretch, line dancing, Zumba, and muscle toning.
If you wish to participate online via Zoom, please email cspcares@glendaleca.gov. We will send you a meeting invitation, meeting ID, and password.
In-person classes must follow all current LA County Health Department protocols. In-person classes will be offered at Pacific Community Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. In-Person classes will be offered at Sparr Heights Community Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. See flyers for more information.
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Senior Mixer
Adult Recreation Center 201 E. Colorado St., Glendale, CA 91204 Every Thursday 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
If you like to salsa, cha-cha, rumba, waltz or boogie, this is the place to be. This activity takes place every other Friday. A suggested donation of $3.00 is collected at the entrance to the mixer. This is a gratuity that is given to the DJ at the end of each event.
The senior mixer is a great opportunity to socialize with fellow seniors in the greater Glendale community, make new acquaintances, and have a good time.
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One Glendale, After School Youth Sports Program Volleyball Championship Evening
Pacific Community Center 501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204 January 20, 2023 Consolation Game: 6:30 p.m. Championship Game: 7:30 p.m.
We invite you to the One Glendale, After School Youth Sports Program’s Volleyball Season Championship Evening. Hundreds of spectators are expected to attend both the consolation game and championship game and cheer for the program’s participants.
The One Glendale After School Youth Sports Program is a collaboration between the City of Glendale’s Community Services & Parks Department and the Glendale Unified School District, with sponsorships from USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, Positive Coaching Alliance, Rotary Club of Glendale, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Center, and the Glendale Parks & Open Space Foundation. Additional support is provided by the Hoover High School Choir and Drum Line, Glendale Community College, and the Glendale Police Department’s Explorer program. One Glendale is designed to provide afterschool sports programming to youth in eight South Glendale schools in the fourth and fifth grades and is comprised of four sports over the course of four seasons: flag football, volleyball, basketball, and soccer. Each season lasts 8 weeks with a championship game at the conclusion of each season.
For more information, please call or email John Maghaguian at (818) 937-7247 or at jmagahaguian@glendaleca.gov.
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