Catching Up in the Crescenta Valley It’s my honor and pleasure to “guest write” this month’s Crescenta Valley Town Council column as your corresponding secretary. President Harry Leon is busy with Town Council matters, having led a hugely successful community pancake breakfast with the help of fellow Councilmembers and countless partners. As such, Harry has […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Montrose Shopping Park is expecting temperatures in the mid-70s on Saturday – perfect autumn weather. For those concerned about being a little chilly, though, they can bring a sweater while making their way along Honolulu Avenue. Or they can get warm from the inside by taking part in the Holiday Wine […]
A Thankful Heart Luncheon is coming soon. Hosted by the Flintridge Guild of Children’s Hospital (FGCH), this annual event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Altadena Country Club. All proceeds benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The community is invited to enjoy a relaxing day, delicious lunch, […]
Frederic Brandt of Glendale started coursework at Fort Lewis College on Aug. 27. Brandt’s major is exercise physiology. Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado is the Southwest’s crossroads of education and adventure. Its blend of small classes, academic programs, and a liberal arts perspective leads to transformative learning experiences that foster entrepreneurship, leadership, creative problem […]
Ask Phyllis! Questions To Ask At An Open House Dear Phyllis, While saving for our down payment we have been visiting weekend open houses. Last weekend we encountered an extremely nasty real estate agent. I typically ask why the seller is selling. I feel it’s important to know their motivation. The agent rudely […]
By Charly SHELTON Clue name: Our First Library. And the clue is: If a student proved contrary/send him to our first (stand-alone) library/Soon, with practice, reading score/among the City we did soar. Hint 1: Look on the south side of a street called * * * Kilmer plus Pied* * * *. Hint 2: Flockhart […]
“My Date With Death – A Musical Romance” has a limited four-week run on Saturdays and Sundays (Nov. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and Dec.1 and 2) at 8 p.m. at the Miles Memorial Playhouse in Santa Monica. Presented by The Zoo Theatre Company, with artistic director Daniel Sugimoto, the world premiere of “My […]
DR. NITA VALLENS GUEST SPEAKER AT KIWANIS CLUB GLENDALE At the Friday, Nov. 9 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Glendale, Dr. Nita Vallens will be speaking on “A New Way of Looking At and Healing Relationships.” Guests are welcome at the lunch meeting. The cost to attend, which includes lunch, is $15. The Club […]
Over one billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and also some Buddhist sects all over the world celebrated the festival of Diwali, or Deepavali, on Nov. 7. The festival dates back to ancient times to herald the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance and spreading the lessons of righteousness in personal and […]
Members of Branch 374 of the Italian Catholic Federation at St. Bede the Venerable in La Cañada Flintridge were introduced to the Mentoris Project by Robert Barbera of the Barbera Foundation. The presentation was made during the ICF October Sunday evening meeting. Barbera is spearheading a movement to bring Italian culture to school children and […]