The YWCA Glendale and Pasadena, in partnership with the Glendale Commission on the Status of Women, is hosting its annual Purple Tie Awards today, Oct. 30, focused on raising awareness about domestic violence, uplifting and celebrating survivors and recognizing individuals who exemplify leadership in service. The YWCA will present Chief Jeff Brooks with the Purple […]
The Brand Library & Art Center is announced the return of Art Talks at Brand this fall. This series invites contemporary artists to discuss their work and the issues surrounding it. Each talk will be followed by a moderated Q&A session led by Brand staff member, artist and writer Jennifer Remenchik. The fall series will […]
His Holiness Catholicos Aram I of the Holy See of Cilicia will visit the construction site of the Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California on Saturday, Nov 1. His Holiness will tour the museum campus from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Glendale Central Park and meet with museum leadership. The visit of […]
LCIF Celebrates All Saints Day A week after celebrating Reformation Sunday, Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) will celebrate another important date on the church calendar: All Saints Day. On this day, congregants remember and honor their own lost loved ones as well the saints celebrated throughout history. According to the church’s governing body, the […]
Question: So many people have been laid off from their jobs or have been affected by the U.S. government shutdown that their financial burden is increasing. What do you do to maintain your spiritual balance and keep hope alive? Shutdown Blues Dear Shutdown Blues, During these very hard economic times I find it even more […]
The First School and the Pepper Tree Giant The first teacher snapped off a willow branch and then another. Before his students arrived, the young man fashioned a set of switches and concealed them within his desk. This schoolmaster, only seeking to establish a bit more discipline within his classroom, was wholly unprepared for what […]
Reviewing Our Commitment Last week we had the pleasure of hosting Senator Sasha Pérez (SD-25). We shared with Senator Pérez some of the District’s ongoing efforts to innovate, partner and save on costs. For example, we talked about how the District is proactively looking to remove currently known and future contaminants beyond federal and state […]
The 2025 legislative session included new investments to keep jobs in California, protect the civil rights of the most vulnerable communities, support local schools and help Californians rebuild after devastating wildfires. With 2026 right around the corner now is a great time to share your views on the issues with the District Office. As we […]
The $250 million dollar special election on Nov. 4 will ask voters to weigh in on a single issue: Yes or No on Proposition 50. A “yes” vote overturns the Independent Redistricting Commission, also known as the Fair Voter Act, and allows politicians to redraw the Congressional districts. A “no” vote keeps the current maps […]
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