Digital Issue 04.27.23
CV_04_27 FINALS
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Uses Art to Heal
By Ruth SOWBY What does a “Disney legend” and Oscar-nominated producer of Disney animated films do in his spare time? He paints, of course. Don Hahn has 25 paintings on exhibit at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. The opening reception of his work, on display over several floors of the hospital, was held on Wednesday, April 5. Hahn, a […]
Elks Members/Elks Riders
In 2017, Elks member Bill Connor started the Elks Riders with several Elks members who had already been enjoying motorcycling for several years. The Elks Riders is an affiliate group of the Tujunga Elks Lodge. The group began generating poker runs to help veterans, and hosting breakfasts and dinner/dances. On St. Patrick’s Day 2023, Elks […]
Hollywood Honors Its ‘Acting Animals’ for National Pet Day
Actor Ed Begley Jr. (“Young Sheldon,” “St. Elsewhere”) and singer/actress Kassandra Carroll are shown at the Hollywood Museum on April 6 for “Acting Animals,” a tribute exhibit honoring Lassie, Flipper, Cheeta, Rin Tin Tin, Gentle Ben and more. The event included a book signing for “In Good Company (Notable People with their Pets)” featuring celebrity […]
Local Women Honored for Community Work
Two Glendale women, Carolyn Beaton and Patsy Dewey, were recently honored by Oakmont League of Glendale. Both have been members since the 1970s and both were actively involved with the League’s fashion shows that, for many years, funded an ongoing scholarship program. According to League president Pam Sorem, scholarships are annually awarded to a deserving […]
PROBLEM SOLVED <<< CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT
My American Tourister luggage is defective. How do I get it fixed? One of John Edmunds’ new American Tourister bags is defective. Does he have to ship it to Texas at his expense or can he get an exchange? Q: Last summer, I bought two pieces of American Tourister luggage: a 24-inch and a […]
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GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. The next speaker, on April 21, is Andrew Sisolak of the Verdugo Hills Council, Boy Scouts of America. He will be sharing information on the agency. The cost to attend, which includes lunch and program, is $20. All are welcome. The Club meets […]
A Powerful – and Important – Exhibit
The Ronald Reagan Library exhibit “Auschwitz: Not far away. Not long ago.” is something everyone should experience. By Mary O’KEEFE According to the Reagan Foundation website the exhibit “Auschwitz: Not far away. Not long ago.” brings together over “700 original objects of great historic and human value: objects which were direct witnesses of the horrors […]
Rousing Good Time at Renaissance Pleasure Faire 2023
By Charly SHELTON The Renaissance Pleasure Faire has pulled into town again, as it does every April, in the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area of Irwindale. The turkey legs, ale and jousting are the heralds of spring for SoCal and, with the relatively cool temperatures we’re having right now, it’s an even more pleasant experience […]
Hometown Country Fair 2023: Biggest – and Best – One Yet
At the Hometown Country Fair, attendees will enjoy a dog parade, live music including from the CVHS jazz band, plenty of fun activities and dignitaries like Kathryn Barger (shown here with members of the Prom Plus Club). File photos The 17th annual Hometown Country Fair includes all the things the local fair is known for. […]