The Verdugo Woodland Dads’ Club Presents: Fathers’ Follies – “Frozen Things” By Lynn SHER Members of the Verdugo Woodlands Dads’ Club are busy this week with final rehearsals for the annual show of Fathers’ Follies. This year’s production, “Frozen Things,” is an amalgamation of the beloved Disney movie “Frozen” and the equally adored streaming series, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Residents of the City of Glendale still have time to send a formal letter of protest regarding a proposed increase in solid waste rates. A public hearing will be held on June 6 at 6 p.m. at the City of Glendale council chambers, 613 E. Broadway, floor 2 in Glendale. The letter […]
By Mary O’KEEFE While I was writing the articles about Artificial Intelligence (AI) it was difficult not to jump into the world of science fiction because sci-fi writers have been warning us forever of this coming gift/threat combination. From “2001: A Space Odyssey” to “Star Trek” to “Terminator” – and beyond – we all know […]
A Whirlwind Week On Thursday last week, I was invited to a very special luncheon: the 70th anniversary of Las Candelas, a philanthropic organization that provides “volunteer service and financial assistance to improve the lives of children and youth in vulnerable situations and to support awareness of their mental health needs” (according to its website). […]
By Lucian KUGLER The Crescenta Valley High School Instrumental Pops Concert, held on Friday, May 19 under the direction of Mathew Schick, showcased all groups of the CVIM (Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music) and their award winning talent. The theme of this year’s concert “Music is…” provided a unique perspective on the significance of music in […]
By Mary O’KEEFE In 1865, Senator Charles Sumner referred to President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address as a “monumental act.” He said that Lincoln was mistaken when he stated “the world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here.” Instead, Sumner said, “The world noted at once what he said, and will never cease […]
ST Forward will present the 3rd Annual Foothills Pride festival on Saturday, June 3 at Sunland Park, 8651 Foothill Blvd. in Sunland from noon to 4 p.m. Foothill residents will come together to celebrate LGBTQ+ neighbors and to assert LGBT+ people’s right to thrive, be respected, protected and loved in every community. The festival has […]
July 21, 1931-May 18, 2023 Jerry grew up in Glendale in a house built by his maternal grandfather, Merritt Daniel Hershey. He attended Glendale schools except for a brief stay in Hadley, Pennsylvania. Following graduation from Hoover High School, he enlisted in the Naval Reserve and went to work for Security Pacific National Bank […]
LCPC Parent Education recently donated $1,000 worth of Bibles and devotionals to Oasis of Hollywood (oasisofhollywood.org) for distribution to the children and families of Hollywood. These included “The Adventure Bible and Bible Activities for Kids” books for elementary-aged children, “Holy Bibles for Teens” and “The Simple Truth Bible” devotional for children in middle and high […]
LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills will hold a potluck and congregational meeting this Sunday, June 4 to consider pastoral leadership. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall following worship at 10 a.m. LCIF has enjoyed the care of Rev. Charles “Chuck” Bunnell as interim pastor these past two years. Bunnell will […]