2025

2nd Saturday Programs

and  Events Page

Saturday

January 11th, 2025

1 PM

Imbibing LA:

Boozing it up in the City of Angels

From the wine-loving Spaniards who first settled Los Angeles to the cocktail quaffers of the jet age, Los Angeles tastes have shifted when it comes to enjoying alcoholic beverages. Join us as we welcome back our speaker for this program,     Richard Foss.  He is a journalist, author, culinary historian, and lecturer based in Manhattan Beach.

Saturday

February 8th, 2025

1 PM

The Dragon in the Valley;

The 210 Freeway in La Canada

The community’s 2.5 mile section of the freeway held millions of dollars of federal funds. The people of La Cañada fiercely battled against it. Ultimately, over 500 homes were destroyed or relocated, and the landscape of the town was forever changed. Lanterman House archivist Julie Yamashita will tell the dramatic story of the construction of the 210 Freeway through La Cañada.

Saturday

March 8th, 2025

1 PM

Parrots of the Crescenta Valley

We have seen and heard flocks of squawking parrots flying through the Crescenta Valley.  How did they get here?  Where are they coming from and where they are going?

Our speaker for this program is Brenda Ramirez.  Brenda is a Research Technician at the Moore Laboratory of Zoology at Occidental College.
Text Box: Due to the fires, this program has been re-scheduled for September.

Saturday

April 12th, 2025

1 PM

Foothill Connections to Old Los Angeles

Come join our valley’s very own History Hunter, Craig Durst, on an exciting journey to explore these connections.  From the time Los Angeles was a “Hell Town” to its transformation to the “City of Angels” individuals found their way up here and discovered the grandeur of our hills. 

Saturday

May 10th, 2025

10 AM to 4 PM

Historic Home Tour

A Castle, Fort, Pioneer Home, Sanctuary,

Cemetery and Bolton Hall Museum.

Saturday

June 14th, 2025

1 PM

The History of the Hollywood Bowl

100+ Years of Stars Under the Stars

Discover how Daisy Dell, a popular 1920s picnic area in the Cahuenga Pass, became America’s iconic entertainment venue.  Relive the Bowl’s history through slides of vintage photos and postcards. Our speakers for this program are Vic Pallos and his daughter Emilie Pallos.

Saturday

Sept 13th, 2025

1 PM

Saturday

October 11th, 2025

1 PM

Saturday

November 8th, 2025

1 PM

No 2nd Saturday programs in July or August.

Another great program by Craig Durst

More information to follow.

History of the Hollywood Bowl

More information to follow.

Imbibing LA:

Boozing it up in the City of Angels

From the wine-loving Spaniards who first settled Los Angeles to the cocktail quaffers of the jet age, Los Angeles tastes have shifted when it comes to enjoying alcoholic beverages. Join us as we welcome back our speaker for this program,     Richard Foss.  He is a journalist, author, culinary historian, and lecturer based in Manhattan Beach.