Montrose Travel to Host Online Presentations Leading to “National Cruise Vacation Week”

During the month of October, Montrose Travel will join thousands of other agencies for National Cruise Vacation Week, an annual event to showcase the incredible choice, diversity and value of cruise vacations. Montrose Travel will team up with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) to provide consumers with exceptional deals and information on cruise vacations in […]

Celebrating St. Francis of Assisi with Blessing of the Animals

By Michael J. ARVIZU, Mary O’KEEFE, Charly SHELTON He was born into a rich family, but begged with the beggars on the streets of Rome. He fought for his homeland and considered a career in the military as a young man in his 20s, but returned home to seek prayer and solitude. Thus is the […]

NOTES & NODS

St. Bede Hosts Grief Support Group Dr. Gloria Lee, licensed marriage and family therapist and leader of the “Good Grief” program at St. Bede the Venerable Roman Catholic Church, is conducting a program for those who have lost a loved one through death. The group meetings continue through Oct. 25 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 […]

Halloween at Disneyland

By Charly SHELTON There are many theme parks around the area that celebrate Halloween in different ways. Knotts has its 40th annual Halloween Haunt, Six Flags has its excuse for a Halloween spook house event – Fright Fest – and Universal hosts its amazing Halloween Horror Nights. All run for the rest of the month. […]

Chen Returns to Pasadena Symphony

By Ted AYALA Conductor Mei-Ann Chen’s appearance last year at the Pasadena Symphony made quite a stir in the audience. Her style: bold, aggressive – and loud. Attributes that perhaps were at times a mismatch for her program of Tchaikovsky and Korngold at the Pasadena Symphony’s (PSO) opening concert last season. She opened the PSO’s […]

No One Left Hungry (or Thirsty) at Kiwanis Event

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada held its 10th annual Wine & Gourmet Food Tasting on Sunday afternoon at Memorial Park from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event raises thousands of dollars annually and benefits the La Cañada Flintridge Educational Foundation Endowment Fund. An estimated 800 enthusiasts paid $50 a ticket […]

Sheriff Offers Advice On Neighborhood Watch

Community Services Officer and City Liaison – Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept.  Deputy Eric Matejka provided residents of Oakwood Avenue in La Cañada with information about how to ensure themselves a safe environment in view of recent burglaries. Matejka attended the neighborhood’s annual block party and was invited by resident leaders to provide assistance in establishing […]

Global Campaign to Restore Trust, Honesty and Competence Expands: TWTH Foundation International Holds Convention

The Way To Happiness Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to arresting the current moral decline in society and restoring integrity and trust to man, recently held its annual convention at the international headquarters in Glendale. Over 100 attendees came from more than 11 countries. The campaigns are based on the book, “The Way To Happiness,” […]

Foothill MOMS Club to Host Preschool Expo

Representatives from area preschools will explain philosophies, programs and admissions. The Foothill MOMS Club will host its fifth annual Preschool Expo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church, 2902 Montrose Avenue. The event is free to the community. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet representatives from […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate?

Ask Phyllis! Can a home seller change their mind?     Dear Phyllis, A month ago, I put my home on the market and even though we had a really hot summer, I had lots of people coming to look.  The open houses were always packed, and a lot of people came for a second […]