Local Philanthropies Unite and Host Special Shopping Event for Transitional Age Youth

Local Philanthropies Unite and  Host Special Shopping Event for Transitional Age Youth

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 […]

PEOPLE MAKING NEWS

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 […]

Montrose Haunted House a Big Hit – Again

Montrose Haunted House a Big Hit – Again

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 […]

LCWC Prepares for Anniversary

LCWC Prepares for Anniversary

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. […]

PROBLEM SOLVED <<< BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

PROBLEM SOLVED <<< BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

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 […]

CALENDAR THIS

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 […]

MOVIE REVIEW Tragedy and Conspiracy: ‘Bugonia’ Paints a Picture of Humanity’s Fears and How They Are Responded To

MOVIE REVIEW   Tragedy and Conspiracy: ‘Bugonia’ Paints a Picture of Humanity’s Fears and How They Are Responded To

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 […]

Art Talks at Brand Welcomes Christina Ballantyne

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 […]

Coosaia, Lent Performing for GNC

Coosaia, Lent Performing for GNC

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,” […]

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

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 […]