Women from all over the southwest region to come to Pasadena. The Junior League of Pasadena, Inc. (JLP) will host the 2012 Southwest Exchange Conference at the Pasadena Hilton on Sept. 14-15. The Southwest Exchange conference will bring together women from Junior League chapters from all over the southwest region of the United States for […]
By Ted AYALA The Dilijan Chamber Series will return to its home in Zipper Hall in Los Angeles for an eighth season beginning Sept. 30. Dilijan is opening its season after winning success and acclaim for its summer Dilijan Festival in Armenia in June. The eight concerts presented then were met with high praise and […]
By Jason KUROSU The Montrose Shopping Park Association’s meeting on Sept. 5 addressed plans for Montrose’s Centennial Celebration, a two-day event slated for the weekend of Feb. 23, 2013. Linda McMenamin, the MSPA’s promotional coordinator, discussed ideas that the Centennial Celebration Committee developed. These included a primarily Western-themed event, harking back to the original land […]
Reaching Out Despite Battles That Rage On On Tuesday night, the History Channel had continuous programs on the collapse of the World Trade Centers. The programs were pieced together from various archived sources and it was absolutely gut wrenching to watch. One of the shows chronicled from when the first plane hit until after the […]
“Everyone who got to where they are had to begin where they were.” Richard Paul Evans Next weekend the race is beginning at Two Strike Park and we hope you do as well with our Running the Foothills 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22 […]
By Lillian BOODAGHIANS Renovations at the Crescenta-Cañada YMCA have been well underway since mid-July and with fall just around the corner, the facility is close to launching its updated space. Jackie Shaumyan, director of Membership at the Crescenta-Cañada YMCA, explained that the goal of the renovations is to create a more welcoming atmosphere and build […]
By Ted AYALA The sudden death of composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch last month reverberated not only in musical circles across the country, but hit particularly hard in the local music scene. At the time of his death Hamlisch had been the Pasadena Pops’ music director and had just signed a three-year extension to his […]
By Natalie MAIER Community volunteer Steve Pierce can usually be found around town. He coordinates the monthly clean up of the La Crescenta Avenue off-ramp of the Foothill (210) Freeway, and is hard to miss in his bright “screaming yellow” vest. He facilitates filming in Montrose, a popular location for movie scouts. He is a […]
Christians Sought Wanted: Christians wishing to make a difference for both time and eternity. Montrose Community Church is seeking people who would like to share the Gospel of Christ on the streets of our community. Join with like-minded believers and help build the kingdom of God. Groups forming Saturday, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. at […]
Titans’ quarterback kicks and tackles in victory as Falcons drop first game. Onto Warnock Memorial Game Friday. By Brandon HENSLEY The Falcons’ offense finally showed signs of life midway through the fourth quarter of their Sep. 7 game at San Marino when quarterback Ben Rees found wide receiver Jack Lutynski for a 31-yard touchdown pass […]