By Mary O’KEEFE Thousands of students in the Glendale Unified School District headed back to school on Monday. Some were happy, some not so happy, but all put on their backpacks and made their way to class. The elementary schools saw a parade of kindergarteners through sixth graders enter the halls, with parents escorting the […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Supporters of the efforts to rebuild the war memorial at Two Strike Park were armed with daubers (markers) and a winning spirit on Friday, meeting at Holy Redeemer Healy Hall for a night of bingo. The fundraiser was co-chaired by Andy Gero, Mike Baldwin and Lynn McGinnis from the American Legion Post […]
Leslie Woodbury, at left in glasses, watches as a sample of her chili is tasted at the annual chili cook-off held at the La Crescenta Library on Aug. 11. Woodbury’s Home Grown Chili took second place in the competition and all the ingredients were grown in her backyard. For her efforts, she won a $15 […]
Jane Barnett, former chairman of the Republican Party – Los Angeles County, was honored by California Republican state chairman Tom Del Beccaro at a convention held in Burbank on Aug. 12. Barnett was recognized for her dedication to the Boy Scouts and to the Republication party. Her years of service date back to the days […]
The Junior League of Pasadena, Inc. (JLP) held the first of three prospective member open houses on Thursday, Aug. 2 at the League’s headquarters. More than 30 women from all over the San Gabriel Valley area attended hoping to learn more about the Junior League family. Many prospective members new to Pasadena came to […]
Daniel Goetz, son of Richard and Christine Goetz of La Cañada, has been named to the 2011-12 Lawrence University dean’s list for maintaining a minimum 3.4 grade point average. Founded in 1847, Lawrence University uniquely integrates a college of liberal arts and sciences with a world-class conservatory of music, both devoted exclusively to undergraduate education. […]
Immediate Past President John LoCascio Receives Award for Service The Armenian Consulate in Los Angeles, Seeley’s Building, and four historic districts received preservation awards from The Glendale Historical Society (TGHS) Saturday evening. In addition, TGHS Immediate Past President John LoCascio received the society’s prestigious Zelia Blanton Award for service. The awards were presented by […]
By Ted AYALA As August winds down, so too do the long, warm days of summer. This weekend may be among the last chances to enjoy some food and wine al fresco while listening to great music. Both Southwest Chamber Music and the California Philharmonic Orchestra are offering some appetizing options before Labor Day signals […]
Kolodji featured Poet The Village Poets of Sunland-Tujunga invite the public to its monthly reading series on Sunday, Aug. 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Bolton Hall Museum in Tujunga. The featured poet for this event is Deborah P. Kolodji. She is the moderator of the Southern California Haiku Study Group and […]
QUESTION: Our daughter’s boyfriend is a party guy and has derailed our daughter from her college studies. Although we’re helping her with her tuition and books, she also works 20 hours a week for the remainder of her expenses. She is 21 and never tires of telling us she is now of age and that […]