Assistance League Glendale (ALG) recently opened the doors of its thrift shop Thrift Alley for a heartwarming private shopping event, giving 20 Transitional Age Youth (TAY) the chance to select clothing and personal items in a welcoming and supportive environment. This effort was part of a community-wide collaboration to help TAY, young people aged 15 […]
Crescenta Valley Insurance announced the addition of Michael Magnuson as the newest member of its insurance team. Magnuson is a licensed property & casualty insurance agent with a strong record of developing customized solutions for individuals, families and businesses. ____________________________ Sarah Dea of La Cañada Flintridge earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the […]
Wide eyes and giggles abounded (with an occasional shriek heard) as families toured the always-popular annual Haunted House Maze hosted by the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills in Montrose on Halloween night. Featuring a witch’s room, an animated séance spirit, the toxic waste scene and graveyard and a larger-than-life scary vulture, all […]
Co-chairs Carol Stein (left) and Denise Napiwocki are putting together a history of activities over the 100 years of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club clubhouse at 4004 La Crescenta Ave. The La Crescenta Woman’s Club invites the public to stop by to celebrate 100 years of the clubhouse on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 1 p.m. […]
DirecTV Charged Me a $40 Fee Almost a Year After I Canceled – What Can I Do? George Cleveland cancels DirecTV but it hits him with a $40 fee 10 months later. Can a company charge you for a fee it never mentioned? Question: I canceled my DirecTV service and even received a refund for […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. The Club next meets on Nov. 14 when it hosts 44th District Assemblymember Nick Schultz who will give an overview of the District. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $25. All are welcome. The Club meets Friday […]
By Jackson TOYON Good satire is an art – and when people are living in tough times it’s a welcome salve. It’s not that things have ever been particularly easy but as people struggle they react to those struggles differently. Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos, famous for his affinity for absurdist dark comedy, reflects upon these […]
The Brand Library & Art Center hosts artist Christina Ballantyne as the final segment of its Art Talks series. The series invited contemporary artists to discuss their work and the issues surrounding it. Each talk was followed by a moderated Q&A session led by Brand staff member, artist and writer Jennifer Remenchik. The series was […]
On Nov. 19 the free admission Glendale Noon Concerts will feature cellist Rachel Coosaia and pianist James Lent performing works by Georg Goltermann, Gabriel Faurė, J.C. Bach, Beethoven, William Henry Squire, Astor Piazzolla and Pablo Casals. The program is from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. It includes Georg Goltermann (1824-1898) “Etude Caprice Opus 54, No. 4,” […]
Reprinted from September 2019 Question: I live next door to a wonderful family with two children, ages 5 and 7. They’ve always been good neighbors but have been particularly protective of me since my wife passed away a year and a half ago. In other words, we’re like family. The 5-year-old left his bicycle in […]