Mr. and Mrs. Peter Steur of Ventura announce the engagement of their daughter Tiffany Anne to William Todd Koenigsaecker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Koenigsaecker of North Hollywood. William and Tiffany were introduced by mutual friends in 2008. Tiffany graduated from Crescenta Valley High School in 1998. She earned a Bachelor of Arts […]
Ask Phyllis! How long is too long to wait for short sale approval? Dear Phyllis, After looking for a home all year, in July I finally made an offer on a short sale. The seller signed my offer, but I am still waiting for the approval from the bank. My Realtor® is encouraging me to […]
The Verdugo Hills Hospital BEGINNINGS Family Education Program will offer a babysitting class on Dec. 17 designed for boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 15. The babysitting class is an interactive course that teaches participants valuable skills, including infant/child CPR, basic first aid, home/auto safety, accident prevention, telephone skills, safety tips, when […]
On Thanksgiving morning, 11 Kiwanians braved the cold morning air at 5:30 a.m. in response to a request for help from the organizing staff of the Community Center for their annual Thanksgiving Day Fun Run and Food Drive. With over 700 runners registered to participate, the La Cañada Flintridge Noon Kiwanis Club members were there […]
More than 20 members of the Junior League of Pasadena, Inc. (JLP) recently participated in a day of housekeeping, cooking and preparation for future residents of the Pasadena Ronald McDonald House. At the event, volunteers were educated about the service that Ronald McDonald Houses around the country provide to families of critically or terminally ill […]
By Ted AYALA If you conducted a survey of people from out of state on why they moved to Los Angeles, among the top five answers you’re likely to hear is the lure of the region’s weather. Southern California has long been an attractive destination for people from colder regions eager to enjoy the area’s […]
By Charly SHELTON After the success of “Up in the Air,” director Jason Reitman once again hits the screen with an Oscar contender in the Diablo Cody penned drama, “Young Adult.” This movie follows 30-something, young adult fiction ghostwriter Mavis Gary (an admittedly autobiographical character based on Cody played by Charlize Theron) and her […]
SONS OF NORWAY HOSTING CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Sons of Norway Evard Grieg Lodge invites the public to join them at their Christmas Julebord with Santa Lucia procession, Julenisse and singing around the Christmas tree. Traditional Norwegian smorbord potluck and dessert. Everyone welcome on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Foothills. Call […]
As Jews around the world look forward to Chanukah, this year’s celebration will have special meaning for members of Temple Sinai of Glendale. The congregation will celebrate the Festival of Lights by installing solar panels on its roof that will significantly decrease both its environmental footprint and its energy costs. The project places Temple Sinai […]
St. Luke’s Anglican Church Prepares for Christmas Projects St. Luke’s Anglican Church is preparing for a number of upcoming Christmas ministry projects to benefit children, give thanks to military soldiers and support young mothers-to-be, among other annual Christmas projects. Elizabeth House, a local Pasadena ministry supporting young mothers-to-be, hopes to have 45 new moms adopted […]