Grauman’s Chinese Theatre (www.chinesetheatres.com) is turning 85 years old and announced a 25 cent-a-ticket offering for families on Saturdays at its Chinese 6 theatres in Hollywood. Each Saturday a classic family film will be featured at 10 a.m. This Saturday is Madagascar 1; on July 21 Puss in Boots; July 28 Kung Fu Panda 1; […]
By Charly SHELTON Have you ever wanted to see someone beheaded by chainsaw? Or strung up with chains? All this and more is in Oliver Stone’s new film, “Savages.” I, for one, have never wanted to see any of that. Ever. But sitting in the darkened theater, I found it difficult to look away from […]
By Charly SHELTON “The Avengers” came out this summer and it became the most successful film of all time that was not directed by Jim Cameron. Then “The Amazing Spider-Man” had a nice, big opening this last weekend over July 4th. And later this month, Batman makes his last hurrah on the big screen in […]
Las Candelas held its last meeting of the 2011-12 year at the home of Bobbi Gangi, immediate past president. Cathy Keen installed the new officers: President Monica Sierra (who will be repeating as president); First Vice-President Ellyn Semler; Second Vice-President Sharon Anderson; Third Vice-President Ginny Simpson; Fourth Vice-President Patti Baker; Fifth Vice-Presidents Jeri Benton and […]
The Insurance Brokers and Agents of Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena held the local qualifying tournament for the Trusted Choice Big “I” Junior Classic on June 19 at the Oakmont Country Club. The low qualifier in the boys division was Tavit Garabedian shooting two over par 74. Tavit will be playing golf for Glendale College […]
The Kiwanis Club of Glendale members recently celebrated their 90th anniversary by posing for a group shot outside the clubhouse on Colorado in Glendale. The club was founded on April 29, 1922. The club has made positive impact on the community with its many projects including its signature project, the Kiwanis Incredible Duck Splash (www.ducks4kids.com) […]
The Flintridge Riding Club hosted MACH 1’s 15th Annual Musical Horse Show on June 9 when 22 riders with special needs participated in 10 classes from challenged to advance. Over 300 volunteers, families and friends supported the MACH 1 riders’ accomplishments. Opening the ceremony with the “Star Spangled Banner” was the El Monte Mounted Police. […]
On June 28, The Clothing Market in Montrose opened its doors for a night of shopping to raise funds for women’s education. The P.E.O. Chapter VS of Glendale partnered with The Clothing Market to help the organization raise funds to educate women through scholarships, grants, awards and loans. The boutique’s proprietors and hosts Maral and […]
Long Drivers of America (LDA) announced that multiple world champion Pat Dempsey of Sunland is slated for induction into the prestigious LDA Hall of Fame. Induction ceremonies are scheduled for Oct. 21 in Mesquite, Nev. during the finals of the 2012 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship Powered By Dick’s Sporting Goods. Dempsey, 55, added 2011 […]
CV girls’ basketball star expected to miss next season due to knee injury. By Brandon HENSLEY Talk about tough breaks. There’s a good chance members of the Lady Falcons basketball team are enjoying their summer less now that they are without star player Ella Stepanian, who injured her right knee and will most likely miss […]