CALENDAR THIS

GLENDALE KIWANIS  The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Feb. 6, the members head to Dignity Health – Glendale, Stauffer Auditorium. Among the activities will be a monetary presentation to the hospital resulting from club fundraising efforts and a Cal-Hev-Ha PTP grant. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch […]

SCENE IN LA

SCENE IN LA

Here in Southern California we are enjoying fair weather as usual, which means it’s time to go out and enjoy one or more of these fabulous shows playing currently in our local theaters! COVID protocols continue to be dictated by each individual venue, so bring a face mask to wear during the show in case […]

‘The Circle’ Coming to Greenway Court Theatre

‘The Circle’ Coming to Greenway Court Theatre

The world premiere of “The Circle,” a tragicomic play written by Stacey Martino Rivera and presented by Greenway Arts Alliance, continues through Feb. 22. Greenway Arts Alliance also presents a four-week community panel series “Expanding Our Circles Of Care” following matinee performances of “The Circle” at Greenway Court Theatre. This play is dedicated to the […]

Glendale Methodist Organist to Play at Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral

Glendale Methodist Organist to Play at Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral

Juhee Willow Lee, organist at First United Methodist Church of Glendale, will perform a solo recital at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 1 – 1:30 p.m. Her program will include works by J.S. Bach, Max Reger, Louis Vierne and Ad Wammes. Admission is […]

Brand Library & Art Center Presents Neighborhood Ecology

Brand Library & Art Center presents Neighborhood Ecology, a love letter to Southern California and the dynamic communities tucked in its diverse and vibrant neighborhoods. Neighborhood Ecology continues through May 9 and will bring together a group of local artists whose work highlights different aspects of various Southern California environs: how the area is seen by non-locals, […]

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

Question: A recent gathering with my family turned into something really difficult for me. One of my adult sons “unloaded” on me, making unkind remarks, saying I’ve never been close to him. From my perspective, this couldn’t be further from the truth. I’ve done everything I can do stay in touch and help all of […]

NOTES & NODS

LCIF Pianist Showcased in Upcoming Concert Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) invites the community to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with a concert on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in the LCIF sanctuary. The community is invited to enjoy an evening of music performed by LCIF’s pianist Katherine Frantsen. Frantsen has been a prodigy […]

VIEWS FROM THE VALLEY <<< SUSAN BOLAN

VIEWS FROM THE VALLEY <<< SUSAN BOLAN

When You’re in Love’s… “…the whole world’s delicious.”   If you just sang that jinglein your head, then you have probably been around town for a while. Love’s Wood Pit BBQ restaurant was one of the first places that I went on dates with my then-boyfriend Jeff, now husband of 36 years. It was located […]

VIEW OF THE VERDUGOS <<< CRAIG DURST

VIEW OF THE VERDUGOS <<< CRAIG DURST

Continuing on the America 250 Trail In recent weeks, we’ve embarked on a trail of historic discovery: the Sunland-Tujunga America 250 Trail. Created in 1976 by a handful of local historians for the country’s bicentennial, we can now enjoy the journey anew for America’s 250th birthday.  Entering the Crescenta Valley from the west on Foothill […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Stability Not Fragility  I grow hemp for a living and right now my livelihood is hanging in the balance. Decisions being debated in Congress could destroy an entire growing season with the stroke of a pen. This would leave farmers like me with no market, no income and no way to recover. It would also […]