St. Francis High School graduated 141 students at its commencement ceremony on May 25. Shown above from left are tri-valedictorians Niles Wilson, J.D. Kieffer III and David Yoo. ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS OF 2013 La Cañada Flintridge, California One hundred and forty-one young men from the Class of 2013 graduated on Saturday, May […]
On Sunday, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy in La Cañada Flintridge held its commencement ceremony on the campus that overlooks the city below. The traditional white dresses and red roses created a picturesque image as the 106 graduates celebrated their accomplishments and looked toward their college future. Tara Kawai-Daniels was the class valedictorian and the salutatorian […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU Crescenta Valley High School senior Maya Alvarez would like to announce that her senioritis support group will meet every Thursday. Senioritis is the end-of-the-school-year affliction that strikes many outgoing seniors. Symptoms include decreased motivation for schoolwork and study, watery eyes, and feelings of being burned out. As such, she plans to […]
Las Candelas, which celebrated more than 50 years of service, held its final meeting of the 2012-13 year. During the meeting was the installation of the new Las Candelas president and board of directors. The event was held at the hilltop home of Fran Buchanan and celebrated the end of Monica Sierra’s two year term […]
The Reciprocity Organization, representing the 15 chapters and over 700 members of P.E.O., met and elected officers for 2013-14. They reside in Glendale, La Cañada, Burbank and foothill communities. True to the mission of promoting educational opportunities for women, education continues to be the primary philanthropy of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. Pictured above from left are […]
On June 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in nearby Shadow Hills, Ahead With Horses, Inc. will hold its 32nd Annual Photo Fun Day. Ahead With Horses is California’s number one center for developmental therapeutic vaulting. The Annual Photo Fun Day is a day when all of the children in the program showcase the […]
Steve Iskenderian (holding scissors) is the owner of Ara’s Tacos and is shown at the company’s ribbon cutting with family members Ara (in pink shirt) and mother Rita. He is surrounded by representatives from the offices of Asssemblymember Mike Gatto and Supervisor Antonovich and members of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce. Ara’s Tacos is located […]
On May 4-5, the Glendale Civic Auditorium hosted the 12th Annual Armenian Cultural & Food Festival. The event included Armenian singers, folk dance performances, costume shows, delectable foods and pastries, cultural exhibits and activities for people of all ages. The annual festival, organized by the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western USA, celebrates the richness […]
Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis! Coordinating your next move Dear Phyllis, After reading your column, for years, I have my own real estate dilemma for you. Ten years ago I bought a small (800 sq. ft.) home. I was single and just happy to own a place of my own. Not too long […]
AFS Intercultural Programs offers opportunities for high school students to learn and travel abroad for a summer, semester or academic year. AFS is now accepting applications for the next academic year. Students live with a family abroad and learn the culture of that society while they make life-long friends with the family and community members. […]