Pacific Community Center & Park's
20th Anniversary Celebration
and Annual Fall Festival
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave. Glendale, CA 91204
October 21, 2023
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Pacific Community Center & Park first opened its doors on September 3, 2003, and has been serving the community ever since. Celebrate our 20th anniversary and the fall season with us at our Annual Fall Festival, featuring food, games, arts & crafts, face painting, music, a bounce house, pumpkin patch, carnival games, opportunity drawings, the Glendale Rocks! climbing wall, and anniversary cake (while supplies last).
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (818) 548-4098.
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One Glendale, After School Youth Sports Program:
Flag Football Championship Day
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
Friday, October 20, 2023
Consolation Game Begins: 6:30 p.m.
Championship Game Begins: 7:30 p.m.
Community Services & Parks invites you to the One Glendale, After School Youth Sports Program’s Flag Football Season Championship Day, on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Pacific Community Center, located at 501 S. Pacific Ave. Glendale, CA 91204. 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, NFL’s Los Angeles Rams, and the Glendale Parks & Open Space Foundation. Additional support is provided by Glendale Community College, and the Glendale Police Department. 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 JMagahaguian@GlendaleCA.gov.
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Attention Hikers & Bikers:
Trail Construction on Brand Park Motorway
Improvements are underway for Brand Park Motorway. During construction, please use caution while on the trails, and be mindful of notices alerting the public to any potential closures. Be safe!
Construction is projected to be completed by October 31, 2023.
For more information, such as scope of work, please visit the Brand Park Motorway Improvements Project webpage or call Public Works Engineering at (818) 548-3945.
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Public Input on Community Needs
We want to hear from YOU, the residents! What are the needs in your neighborhood? What social services programs, housing programs, and capital improvements would you like to see in our community?
Help the City identify a plan to spend FY 2024-2025 CDBG, ESG, and HOME program funds.
View the flyer to join us for an in-person or virtual meeting, or send us your thoughts by phone or email.
Flyers: English, Español, Հայերեն
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Glendale Youth Alliance's
30th Anniversary Luncheon & Award Ceremony
Brandview Ballroom
111 E. Harvard St., Glendale, CA 91205
October 25, 2023
11:30 a.m.
We can't wait to welcome everyone to GYA's 30th Anniversary Luncheon and Award Ceremony and celebrate community leaders and organizations who impacted the youth through GYA!
For sponsorship & ticket information, please click on the button below or contact Ani D. at (818) 937-8021 or ADuzdabanyan@GlendaleCA.gov.
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 Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break Camps
We are proud to offer our annual Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break Day Camps to campers ages 6 - 12. The camps will provide an opportunity for campers to play games, discover, learn, and socialize with their peers. Campers will engage in activities, arts & crafts, recreation games and more! Basketball specialty camps will also be available during Winter Break. Please visit GlendaleCA.gov/DayCamps for more information.
Thanksgiving Break 2023 Day Camp
November 20 - 22, 2023 (Monday - Wednesday)
Registration Now Open
Winter Break 2023-2024 Day Camps
December 26 - 29, 2023 (Tuesday - Friday)
January 2 - 5, 2024 (Tuesday - Friday)
Registration begins: Monday, October 30, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
Parent's Night Out
Sparr Heights Community Center
1613 Glencoe Way, Glendale, CA 91208
October 20, 2023
6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
October 27, 2023 and November 17, 2023
6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Drop off the kids for a night of fun activities, friends, food, and a movie. The fee is $15.00 per child, ages 6 to 12 years old. Participants are encouraged to bring pajamas, a blanket, and a pillow. Click on the dates above to see the corresponding flyers.
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Celebration of the New Oak of Peace:
Experience Defining Moments in California's History
that shaped the City of Glendale
On October 22, 2023, the Don José Verdugo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will be hosting a celebration of the new Oak of Peace at Catalina Verdugo Adobe from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The new tree was planted to memorialize the original tree that died of root rot in 1987.
Various family friendly activities will take place throughout the day, including a demonstration of making adobe bricks, a scavenger hunt, and other entertainment for everyone to enjoy! Explore the historic adobe and learn about the history that shaped the city of Glendale.
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Pacific Community Pool is Open Year Round!
CHECK OUT THE FALL INFORMATION ONLINE!
Pacific Community Pool is open year round, but we are making some improvements to the pool this fall, so closures will take place between October and December. Please visit GlendaleAquatics.com for current schedules, hours of operation, swimming lesson registration information, and general program information. You may also call (818) 937-7433 with questions.
The Glendale Historical Society (TGHS) presents
Architecture as Art
Doctors House Museum at Brand Park
1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, CA 91201
June 4, 2023 - November 26, 2023
Participate in a tour of the Doctors House and view the new exhibit, “Architecture as Art,” featuring artists’ visual interpretations of significant historic structures throughout the city of Glendale. The exhibit will run from June 4, 2023 through November 26, 2023.
The exhibit features original artwork of historic and architecturally significant Glendale buildings, be they homes, commercial/institutional or other built landmarks, still standing or demolished.
At the close of the exhibit, TGHS will sell the donated artwork, with proceeds to support the Museum and its collections.
More information about Doctors House and TGHS can be found at GlendaleHistorical.org.
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Tea Ceremony Demonstration
The Japanese Garden at Brand Park
1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, CA 91201
October 15, 2023
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Participate in a tea ceremony rooted in the richest of Japanese traditions.
Fee: $25 per person
For more information, please call (310) 849-5432 or email Info@GlendaleTeaHouse.org.
Teen Night Out
Pacific Community Center
501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
October 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2023
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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Trails & Open Space Programs
For more information, call (818) 548-3795. RSVP using the links below or visit 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.
VOLUNTEER WORKDAYS
Riverwalk Workday
Glendale Narrows Riverwalk
300 Paula Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201
October 14, 2023
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Spend the morning working next to the Los Angeles River on the City of Glendale’s Riverwalk. We need volunteers to help us remove invasive plants from the landscaped areas along the L.A. River. Please wear sturdy shoes, protective clothing, and bring water. We’ll provide the tools and gloves. Families, individuals, clubs, and students needing community service hours are welcome. In case of rain, this event will be cancelled. Please RSVP below.
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Wilderness Workday
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, La Crescenta, CA 91214
October 21, 2023
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Help us water our bigcone spruce and coast live oaks, assist with trail repairs, and remove invasive plants from the park. Please wear sturdy shoes, protective clothing, and bring water. Families, individuals, clubs, and students needing community service hours are welcome. In case of rain, this event will be cancelled. Please RSVP below.
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INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
Friday Night Lecture:
“Creepy Crawlies”
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, La Crescenta, CA 91214
October 27, 2023
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sure, they have lots of eyes, lots of legs, and lots of audacity coming into your house! Come learn about some truly bizarre adaptations, and the benefits of having insects around. Community Services Supervisor and nature educator Jacquie Waldman will take you on an insect journey and by the end, you might even say, “aw, they’re kinda cute!”. Please RSVP below.
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Superstition Night Hike
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, La Crescenta, CA 91214
November 4, 2023
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Do you believe the number 13 is unlucky? Or a cracked mirror brings seven years of bad luck? Join our night hike as we explore superstitions and their origins. This is a family friendly hike on moderately steep trails. Bring water and flashlights, we have the red covers. Space is limited. 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, La Crescenta, CA 91214
October 14, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 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 a.m. and returns at 12:30 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to ride the bus, but you may choose to meet us at the park.
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 GlendaleCA.gov/Trails.
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Therapeutic Recreation Programming
Maple Park & Community Center
820 E. Maple St., Glendale, CA 91205
Get Fit and Club Maple, 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.
Get Fit
In person every Monday
October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2023
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 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.
Club Maple
In person every Thursday
October 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2023
5:30 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.
Maple Inclusive Play Day
Third Saturday of each month
October 21, 2023 and November 18, 2023
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. Please click on the dates above to view the respective flyer.
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Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)
The Elderly Nutrition Program is back to IN-PERSON congregate meals dining, and Grab and Go lunch pick up is no longer available.
Space is limited, and reservations are required. Please contact us at (818)-548-3778 to make your reservation.
As a requirement of the Elderly Nutrition Program, you must fill out a Universal Intake Form and sign a Standards of Conduct form to participate.
Presentations for Seniors: "Ask the Pharmacist"
Adult Recreation Center
201 E. Colorado St., Glendale, CA 91205
October 6, 2023
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
We are hosting a presentation, "Ask the Pharmacist," in collaboration with Regal Medical Group and Lakeside Community Health to provide participants with information on how to manage medication.
For more information, please call (818) 548-3775. RSVP below or at CSPcares@GlendaleCA.gov.
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Fitness Classes for Seniors
Exercise and fitness classes for seniors are offered virtually and in person at three locations: Adult Recreation Center, Pacific Community Center, and Sparr Heights Community Center. Classes include aerobics, slow stretch, Zumba, line dancing, and muscle toning.
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Senior Mixer
Adult Recreation Center
201 E. Colorado St., Glendale, CA 91205
Every other Friday
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 senior mixer takes place every other Friday and is a great opportunity to socialize with fellow seniors in the greater Glendale community, make new acquaintances, and have a good time. 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.
Please call (818) 548-3775 for additional information, or visit GlendaleCA.gov/Senior-Recreation.
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