On Wednesday, July 2 at 12:10 p.m., the free admission Glendale Noon Concerts program will be performed live in the sanctuary of Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Ave. in Glendale. The concert will feature the Calico Winds in a program of woodwind quintets by 20th century women composers: Radie Britain, Elsa Barraine and Gwyneth […]
By Ruth SOWBY The YWCA Glendale and Pasadena presented its 28th Annual Heart & Excellence Legacy Luncheon on May 29. The La Cañada Flintridge Country Club was the setting honoring the past board members who guided the organization for nearly a century. Guests were welcomed by the YWCA’s new executive director Debra Suh and luncheon co-chair Amanda […]
Orange Creamsicle Swirl Spritz Ingredients: 1 cup orange juice (pulp-free) 1 cup sparkling water or club soda 8 oz freshly brewed Don Francisco’s® Orange Creamsicle Coffee, chilled 1/4 cup half & half 2 tbsp vanilla syrup Ice 2 orange slices or fresh mint sprigs, for garnish Instructions: 1. Fill two tall, clear glasses to the […]
Residents living in and around the Montrose can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Knights of Columbus will host this community event on July 7. The site is located at 2657 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose. Screenings can check for: The […]
Emergency Room physicians across Glendale and Pasadena typically see a rise in seasonal injuries and illnesses including heatstroke, water-related incidents and foodborne illnesses. Dignity Health California urges the community to prioritize safety during the summer season’s high temperatures and increased outdoor activities. “Summer is a season when we see a sharp rise in preventable emergencies,” […]
Edgar’s Sunland Plunge Edgar’s “ahooga” horn sounded as he passed the children he encountered. Rounding the corner on Sherman Grove toward the canning factory he was almost home. After an extended auto journey through the Yosemite Valley and northern California, Edgar Fremont Lancaster had returned to Sunland with new ideas. Born in Corydon, Iowa in […]
Reflecting on Origins My parents moved to the foothills in the 1980s. When I look at old photos of La Crescenta from that era it’s striking how familiar everything still feels. Montrose had already been built out. Nearly all the housing we see today was already in place. But if you rewind another 50 years […]
New Train Conductor at Descanso Gardens . . . Thank you to Ruth Sowby and CVW for the nice article on my becoming an “official” conductor on the Descanso Gardens Railroad. It’s true: “I’m a big kid who loves trains.” Joining the ranks of conductors at Descanso Gardens is already a fun experience. I’m looking forward […]
In May Vons in the far north area of Glendale (3233 Foothill Blvd.) celebrated the reopening of its store after months of remodeling. During the celebration, which included music and tastes of various products, students of Valley View Elementary School were on hand to sing their version of “You’re a Grand Old Flag.” They adjusted […]
St. Francis High School freshman Jaden Soong etched his name into California golf history by winning the CIF State Championship at the Poppy Hills Golf Course in Monterey, California with a jaw-dropping 9-under-par 62. At just 15 years old, Soong not only topped the leaderboard but became the youngest golfer ever to hoist the coveted […]