Luc Freiburg of La Crescenta was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Southern Utah University. Freiburg is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by […]
The California Watermelon Festival returns to SoCal on June 7 & June 8 at the Hansen Dam recreation area soccer fields. A southland tradition, the California Watermelon Festival offers “a sweet slice of California” and celebrates the beginning of summer with a vibrant California harvest. The California Watermelon Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to […]
The Parent Education Program at La Cañada Presbyterian Church (LCPC) capped the end of its 46th year by celebrating the program’s achievements. The celebration was held for the staff, board and MST at the home of Julie Milbrodt. The evening began with an al fresco dinner followed by commendations for the team by executive director […]
Proyecto Pastoral, a social justice non-profit based in Boyle Heights, is hosting its Women of Impact award reception on Thursday, May 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Studio-MLA 251 South Mission Road in Los Angeles. The reception will honor Josefina López, award-winning playwright/screenwriter and founding artistic director of CASA 0101 Theater, and […]
On June 4 the free admission Glendale Noon Concerts (GNC) will feature violinist Mari Haig and pianist Christine Sotomayor Lopez performing works by J.S. Bach, Massenet, Khachaturian and Albeniz. They will be performing the “Prelude from Solo Suite” for viola, “J.S. Bach Meditation” from Thaiis J. Massenet, “Nocturne from Masquerade Suite” by A Khachaturian and “Sevilla” by I. […]
The Brand Associates Dance Series presents four performances in May at Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 W. Mountain St. in Glendale. This series, curated by choreographer, teacher and producer Jamie Nichols, presents top dance companies from Southern California performing site-specific work in non-traditional performance spaces around Brand Library. The Dance Series is sponsored by the Brand Associates, […]
Discover how Daisy Dell, a popular 1920s picnic area in a “miraculously acoustic” canyon in the Cahuenga Pass, became America’s iconic entertainment venue – the Hollywood Bowl. The Second Saturday program on June 14 is narrated in-person by members of the LA Philharmonic Speakers Bureau and relives the Bowl’s history through vintage photos, postcards and stories […]
LCIF Welcomes Community Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) announced that one of its own members will be participating in the upcoming La Cañada Interfaith Baccalaureate service. Mona Dillard, a graduating senior and active member of the church, has been selected to read Scripture during the ceremony. The baccalaureate service will be held on Monday, […]
Verdugo Park Has A Long History As A Recreation Area Verdugo Park is located at the bottom of the Verdugo Canyon, somewhat adjacent to Glendale Community College. It features acres of grass-covered land with scores of mature sycamore trees. It offers picnic areas, basketball courts, a ball field and a skate park. And interestingly enough […]
Rebuilding Altadena: A Call for Unity, Innovation and Stewardship Just four months ago our communities were tested by devastating fires and we saw firsthand the power of unity, resilience and mutual aid. First responders risked their lives to protect our homes. The Metropolitan Water District stepped up in remarkable ways – providing equipment, fuel, valves, […]