The Importance of Net Neutrality Over the past 20 years, the internet has become a central part of our lives, changing our world in ways that we never could have predicted. The power of the internet stems from its uniquely open and free character, which levels the playing field so that a person with something […]
Lamenting Stories Unfinished On Saturday, I attended the funeral service for a dear friend of the community, Warren Boehm. I have known Warren for years and was pleased to see so many people at the church where his service was held. I was unfamiliar with the timing of things, though; rather than have the chance […]
“If ants are such busy workers, how come they find time to go to all the picnics?” ~ Marie Dressler, 1930 Oscar winner, Depression era vaudeville trouper, stage and screen actor Do people really spread out a red-and-white checkered tablecloth for a picnic? Maybe that was back in the “good ole summertime.” A wicker basket […]
By Néstor CASTIGLIONE Lili Boulanger and Cécile Chaminade were, in many respects, as dissimilar in outlook and style as two composers could ever be. The former was a brilliant child prodigy who composed a small but highly original body of work before her untimely death at the age of 24. Her legacy lives on thanks […]
Celebrating Business in Montrose Our August anniversary mixer is coming up on Wednesday, Aug. 2. It will be held at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Montrose starting at 6 p.m. Our business mixers are always a great place to network with other business owners, discover a new business you might not have visited yet, […]
State Money is Available to Expand Your Business We receive news from the State Board of Equalization on a regular basis. The board member representing our district, Jerome E. Horton, work hards at advocating for businesses and said, “the jobs they create and the revenue they generate are the lifeblood of California.” Recently, an […]
Sushi Time! Did you know that there are a lot of health benefits to eating sushi? It has the ability to lower blood pressure – and that’s just the beginning. Sushi can decrease levels of bad cholesterol as well. Sushi can also strengthen your immune system. Sushi is known all over the world. It has […]
Black and yellow diamond-shaped signs are currently displayed on local businesses and organizations in La Crescenta, La Cañada, Glendale and Sunland-Tujunga. Beginning in June 2017, Kyle Lee, a La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce intern for the YMCA of the Foothills, propelled the Safe Place program, an outreach and prevention program for youth in need […]
On Saturday, July 22 the Crescenta-Cañada Lions Club collected three truckloads of backpacks, suitcases and other helpful items to donate to Kases for Kids. Seen here are (from left) Lions Club member Jeero Habeshian, Leo Club members Edwin Bash and Christof Scholler, and Lions Club member Connie Janson.
By Jimean LEE Summer day and residential camps at the YMCA of the Foothills provide campers with the opportunity to build positive relationships while having memorable experiences. The summer camps are available to children of all ages, from preschoolers to eighth graders, and allow campers to build skills and confidence and learn values. Because many […]