By Michael YEGHIAYAN The many facets of heart health took center stage at Glendale Memorial Hospital on Thursday when the hospital’s cardiac unit celebrated 2014’s “Kings and Queens of Hearts.” The 19th annual event showcased a number of the services provided by the hospital, including screenings for body fat percentage, cholesterol and glucose levels. Additionally, […]
The Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus (VHWC), which performs for civic groups, churches, senior facilities and other venues in the foothills community, is heading to Riverside on Saturday, March 8 to rehearse for the California Women’s Chorus, Inc. CWC’s 45th annual scholarship concert is titled “It’s a Musical World.” Sharon Schlarb, director, and Suzy Duff, president, […]
It may be hard to imagine, but Erika Bruder Interior Design, LLC and Luxe Design/Build Inc. have big plans for this laundry room on the main floor of this year’s Showcase House. The palette chosen is bright yellow and clean white with stainless steel appliances and fixtures. Slick subway tiles accent the walls. Tickets are […]
Filing Assistance During Tax Season Submitted by Andy GERO The 2014 tax filing season for taxpayers began Jan 31. Gather your W-2s, 1099s, K-1s, 1098s and cancelled checks or receipts you might need, take a deep breath, and dive into tax filing fun by reading VA’s VAntage Point Blog at http://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/12123/filing-assistance-available-for-veterans-servicemembers-during-tax-season/. Andy Gero is a […]
The annual dinner meeting of the La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association was held on Jan. 31 at the La Cañada Thursday Club. Proudly on display was the 2014 Bob Hope Humor Award banner. In his invocation before the 80 members and guests, Tim Rahtz gave thanks for the people of diverse interests and […]
“The air up there in the clouds is very pure and fine, bracing and delicious. And why shouldn’t be? It is the same the angels breathe.” ~ Mark Twain, “Roughing It” With great expectation, hope and a prayer (in times of drought, all help is needed), we eagerly await the first good measurable rain of […]
As part of its community education program, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital will highlight National Heart Health Month by hosting a lecture on heart health, featuring cardiologist Eric Lee, M.D., tonight, Thursday, Feb. 27 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. The lecture, offered free to the public, is part of the […]
By Jason KUROSU When Mary Ayling moved to La Crescenta in 1936, it would have been difficult to imagine she would still be living there in 2014. Any would-be naysayers would have eaten some serious crow had they found themselves at the Mountview Senior Living Community on Saturday where Ayling was celebrating her 105th birthday. […]
By Isiah REYES The sounds of sweet music could be heard the last two weekends at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale. On Feb. 15, Arturo Sandoval and his Big Band played at the Alex Theatre for a one night only performance. Save the Music 2 was a benefit concert for Arturo Sandoval Institute, a […]
Pizza Night to Benefit Prom Plus CVHS Prom Plus is having a dining out fundraiser on Monday, March 3 at Straw Hat Pizza in La Crescenta. From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., a percentage of purchases – up to 33.3% – will be donated to Prom Plus. Straw Hat is located at 3463 Foothill Blvd. […]