Lucky 13 over 25! “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” ~ Abraham Lincoln We are still celebrating over here! Last week we tipped our hats to three members who have been an important part of our chamber for over 30 years, Andy’s Transfer […]
Celebrating 45 Years for Crescenta Valley Insurance Please join us for a very special February mixer on a special night, Wednesday, Feb. 12. We are joining the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce to host a mixer for Crescenta Valley Insurance to celebrate their 45th anniversary in the foothills. Our monthly mixers are usually on the […]
Tujunga’s Abandoned Cemetery Recently I accompanied the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley on a tour of the Verdugo Hills Cemetery in Tujunga. This cemetery was abandoned in the late ’70s, and has been maintained by local volunteers since then. It’s currently under the loving care of volunteer Herrold Egger who opened the normally padlocked […]
A Super Sunday of Advertising (Author’s note: I will continue soon with Part 2 of my lamentations on the technological tempests involved with operating our new car. But first, this commercial break.) On Sunday there was an annual televised spectacle that millions of viewers tuned in to watch. In every corner of the world, large […]
1) Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman died with a needle in his arm and a myriad of prescription drugs in his system. According to Dr. Drew Pinsky, more people will die from opioids in the next 30 days than were killed in the attack of 9/11. He said, “Pills get [addiction] going, and heroin finishes [life]. […]
It’s unlikely that teenagers will ever express complete adoration for their parents. But we may be able to earn their appreciation in the long term, when young adults reflect on how our community worked to provide a safe and secure final phase of their formative years. Why? Technology has created an increasingly connected world where […]
As spring approaches, those who appreciate fine architecture and exquisite interior and exterior design eagerly anticipate the unveiling of the annual Showcase House of Design. Each year, about 80 members of the non-profit Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts (PSHA) go to work, renovating, preserving and updating an estate in the Pasadena or La Cañada […]
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada has raised $26,000 toward a five-year goal of $74,000 to eliminate child deaths from tetanus. The Kiwanis theme is saving the children of the world, one child at a time. The ongoing worldwide Kiwanis goal is to raise $100 million to eradicate neonatal tetanus, a preventable disease that kills […]
Proceeds from event will benefit Play to Learn pediatric medical center. By Michael BRUER On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the community is welcome and encouraged to enjoy a Valentine luncheon that features Armenian food and to participate in a silent auction at Glendale Adventist Medical Center. In addition, several members of the Women of Jewelia group […]
By Charly SHELTON Valentine’s Day is coming up. For some, that means sitting in their apartment alone, avoiding television stations that might play “The Notebook” while trying to view being single in a positive light. For others, it’s a chance to do something fun with your sweetie to show how much you care. And for […]