When three local residents got together at a recent networking event, they realized that they had something important in common: their concern for the welfare of senior citizens. From this meeting an idea was born, a senior healthy living expo that could bring services together in one location for an afternoon of fun and education […]
Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis! The Ins and Outs of FHA Financing Dear Phyllis, My husband and I want to help our son and daughter-in-law purchase a home. We won’t be giving them a 20% down payment, but likely close to 10%. I spoke to our bank branch manager who suggested that they […]
The 3,200-mile Inca Road was built over 500 years ago to link the outposts of the Inca Empire. Join renowned adventurer Karin Muller at the Kiwanis travelogue held at Flintridge Prep on April 21 to see her travel this route, spinning it into a modern tapestry of faces and memories, while intertwining a chronicle of […]
As a community service to all the Baby Boomers coming into the Medicare system and for those seniors already on Medicare, Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) will be providing a free Medicare educational seminar, “Turning 65.” The seminar will be held on Wednesday, April 18 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the hospital’s Council Room, […]
(Mrs.) Terry Walker has been chosen by The La Cañada Kiwanis Club Selection Committee as the 2011 La Cañadan of the Year. According to a release by the committee, Walker’s broad based volunteer activity and community service over many years demonstrate that she is a worthy recipient of this prestigious award. Walker served as the […]
By Charly SHELTON This Saturday night and into Sunday is the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Because so many Facebook and Twitter updates show that some kids today don’t know that Titanic was real, here is a little history of the actual event. The Titanic was the flagship of the White Star […]
By Charly SHELTON “Titanic” was the most successful movie of all time until “Avatar.” Both are James Cameron films. And now “Titanic” is back in 3D for the first time on the big screen in 15 years. “Titanic” follows the story of young lovers Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose (Kate Winslet) when they meet and […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Maybe it was fitting that the last service in Tujunga for Church of the Ascension was Easter Sunday. In three days, it will experience a new beginning of sorts, as it will hold its first service at St. Luke’s of the Mountains in La Crescenta. Like St. Luke’s, Ascension is an Episcopal […]
Alpha is Here! Do you have questions about life? Questions like, “Is there a God? Why am I here? Where am I going? Is there more to life?” You are invited to attend the Alpha Course, hosted by St. Luke’s Anglican Church, on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. held at 5022 Hook Tree Road in La […]
FOREST ROADS TO CLOSE DUE TO STORM The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works has announced that, based on the forecast of rain, snow and icy road conditions, it will close public access to the following County roads within the Angeles Forest by 11:30 PM, Thursday, April 12: · Angeles Forest Highway from […]