By Mary O’KEEFE Once again, the Montrose Christmas Parade brought that old town feel to the community. Scouts, kids’ dance groups and school bands marched down Honolulu Avenue to the cheers of parade viewers. As everyone was enjoying the parade, hundreds of volunteers were making sure everything ran smoothly. “It takes over 200 volunteers to […]
Members of the local Daughters of the American Revolution, Don Jose Verdugo and Martin Severance Chapters, along with the La Cañada Singers and Scouts from JPL’s troop 509, volunteered at Mountain View Cemetery in Altadena this past weekend to participate in Wreaths Across America. DAR volunteers joined tens of thousands across the nation in […]
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club, for another year, supported local sheriff volunteers with almost a thousand dollars in cash, gift cards, toys and food at its Dec. 11 Christmas luncheon. Deputy Philip Demerjian left with a full car loaded with gifts for local families. The Woman’s Club extends happy holiday wishes to everyone.
Sears canceled the work order for my cooktop stove. Where’s my refund? After Sears cancels a work order for Gary Miertschin’s cooktop stove, it promises him a refund. But the money never shows up in his account. What can he do? Q: A valve on my gas cooktop, which I bought through Sears, recently broke. […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Friday, Dec. 20, a representative from the Shadowland Foundation will be making a presentation (possibly with a wolf in attendance!). The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $25. All are welcome. The Club meets Friday afternoons at […]
By Charly SHELTON There’s something undeniably enchanting about the idea of celebrating the holidays aboard a historic ocean liner and the Queen Mary’s “12 Days of Christmas” event promises just that – a festive escape set against the backdrop of one of Long Beach’s most iconic landmarks. When I heard about the holiday offerings, I […]
The area’s largest holiday and fantasy light show, Imaginarium “Holiday Magic,” returns to Pomona for another holiday season now through Sunday, Jan. 5. The mesmerizing light festival, located at Fairplex, features wondrous displays, interactive exhibits and a nightly Santa visit, all designed to bring holiday cheer to visitors of all ages. As holiday magic descends […]
By Greg ARAGON It’s always exciting to discover a new hotel destination especially when it is full of pleasant surprises and is an easy drive from Los Angeles. Such is the case with the Hyatt Regency Irvine, a newly-remodeled luxury hotel with great location, modern rooms, a gourmet restaurant, an incredible pool area and […]
Those still looking for holiday cheer can look no further than the City of Glendale. Both the city and its residents have enthusiastically decorated streets and lawns with festive decorations. Photos by Ruth SOWBY
The Stone Barn and the Local History of Winemaking Deukmejian Wilderness Park near the top of New York Avenue, besides having miles of hiking trails, is a treasure trove of local history. It’s located in Dunsmore Canyon, a deep ravine in the San Gabriel Mountains. The centerpiece of the park is the Le Mesnager Stone […]