By Ruth SOWBY Castaway Burbank restaurant was the sparkling setting for Business Life Magazine’s unveiling of its 29 women achievers. Pre-luncheon activities included the arrival of the “achievers” for photo ops and selfies and plenty of congratulations by friends and relations. Among the first to arrive were Ashley Erikson, community advocate and multimedia storyteller; Yoko J. Igawa, director […]
On Sept. 20, Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton spoke to a crowded room at the Glendale Burbank Republican Assembly’s annual barbecue. This was the largest gathering of republicans in Glendale in many years. In addition to being a Republican candidate, Hilton is a former FOX Host. About 150 guests filled the room of the Glendale Elks […]
Adria Navarro, PhD Program Manager USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Community Resource Center for Aging November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month For the past decade USC Verdugo Hills Hospital has brought together experts in the field of brain health. The 10th Annual Brain Health Forum: Aging Brain, Genetics, and Risk Reduction convenes virtually on Nov. […]
Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital hosted a breast cancer awareness event in October with Breastlink/RadNet and its 3-D mammogram truck, Glendale Police and Fire Departments and their pink wrapped vehicles. Local resident and staff received low cost and free mammograms, pink doughnuts and lots of pink goodies. Yearly mammograms starting at age 40 are important for […]
The CV Marching Falcons competed in their first competition of the season on Oct. 18: the Mayfair Monsoon. They received first place in their division (5a) and were the tournament champions. They won high percussion, high music and high general effect. Also of note the color guard came in second place.
StubHub issued tickets for the wrong showtime. Can I get a refund? Lori McBride buys StubHub tickets for a 1 p.m. show but discovers they’re for 7:30 p.m. StubHub denies her a refund because she didn’t immediately contact the company. But what about StubHub’s FanProtect Guarantee? Question: I bought two tickets on StubHub for the […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. The Club next meets on Oct. 31 for a Halloween costume contest. It will also host Briana Ziegler from Leeza’s Care Connection who will give a program. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $25. All are welcome. […]
By Jackson TOYON Sometimes real life can be just as strange as fiction. For example, take the story of criminal Jeffery Manchester. Known for his robberies of restaurant chains (mostly McDonald’s) in which witnesses always described him as being exceedingly gentle and kind, he earned his moniker “The Roofman” due to his tried-and-true method of […]
The free admission Glendale Noon Concerts series performs live at the sanctuary of Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Ave. On Nov. 5, the Glendale Noon Concerts will feature pianist Brendan White performing works by Schubert, Chopin and Tchaikovsky/Pletnev (Nutcracker Suite). The audience will hear Schubert’s “Impromptu in G-flat, Op. 90, No. 3,” Chopin’s “Heroic […]
The year is the 93rd anniversary of The Hollywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys for Tots! It will happen live on the streets of Hollywood as the parade makes it 3.2 mile trek starting at Orange Street and Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. Festivities include live performances. Grandstand bleacher seats open […]