Celebrating Our Community “It is not more bigness that should be our goal. We must attempt, rather, to bring people back to … the warmth of community, to the worth of individual effort and responsibility … and individuals working together as a community, to better their lives and their children’s future.” Robert F. Kennedy These […]
Tuesday Table Talk On Tuesday, Feb. 5, Bethel Church will offer a presentation by Sgt. Miguel Najarro, U.S. National Guard, on Afghanistan, the people, the culture, and the military challenges. Sgt. Najarro will be deployed to Afghanistan later this month. The presentation will be preceded by a potluck supper. The potluck starts at 6:30 p.m.; […]
First Church of Christ, Scientist, invites the community to join their customary Wednesday evening prayer and testimony meeting on Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. as part of the special international Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which begins Jan. 18 and continues until Jan. 25. Many La Cañada Flintridge Christian churches are also observing this […]
WORKSHOP TO HELP PARENTS OF COLLEGE BOUND SENIORS A free workshop is being held at the Glendale YMCA tonight, Jan. 17 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for local parents of college bound high school students. The workshop will focus on little-known ways of getting money for college, no matter how much income is made, […]
By Charly SHELTON Paul Carafotes has lived in the Crescenta Valley area for over four years now. One of his favorite places in the community is Jeremy’s Coffee Shop on Honolulu Avenue at Ramsdell Avenue. So when Carafotes authored a popular children’s book, “The Adventures of Charlie Bubbles,” Jeremy’s seemed a great place to hold […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce held its installation of officers and directors on Jan. 10 at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club. The event introduced the new set of officers for the chamber, which is celebrating its 88th year in service. It was also a time to say goodbye to vice president […]
Each year the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada honors the young ladies of the Tournament of Roses Rose Court with a special luncheon in their honor. The young members of local high schools present themselves to the members and tell about their year long experiences as princesses and about their plans and dreams for the […]
Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis! The ins & outs of probate sales Dear Phyllis, I may be making an offer on a probate property and my real estate agent suggested that I educate myself on the process. Are there any pitfalls involved in buying a probate home? What is the procedure […]
For the last six years, the Studio City Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living office and Anngel Benoun and her REO team have fulfilled the Christmas wishes of foster children from Penny Lane. Penny Lane sends a list with the children’s name, age, gender and the items they hope to get for Christmas. Agents choose a […]
Dave Hemstreet, with granddaughters Martina and Fiona, ring the bell during the holidays in front of Ralphs market in La Cañada. Hemstreet is a member of Kiwanis AM La Cañada representing Glendale Salvation Army. In 2012, Kiwanis AM received recognition as the top bell ringers collecting the most dollars dropped in the kettle by shoppers. […]