ALG THRIFT ALLEY REOPENS Assistance League of Glendale Thrift Alley Chairwoman Vicki Carlson shared that the reopening of Thrift Alley on March 3 featured a half price sale. Thrift Alley is open from Wednesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thrift Alley accepts donations to fill the store with great values. Thrift Alley […]
This Week at LCIF Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites local residents to Couch Church at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 7 on the church’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Those who miss the live presentation can watch the videos on the church website, Facebook page and YouTube channel. This week, Pastor Scott Peterson will […]
John Wayne Grew Up in Glendale We have had a lot of Hollywood stars associated with our area, due mainly to our proximity to Hollywood. But the biggest by far was screen actor John Wayne, who had an amazing decades-long career in film. Wayne was more that a movie star. He is an icon. And […]
A Return to Normalcy Over the last several weeks the majority of those in our community 65 years of age and older have either received their initial COVID-19 vaccination, completed both the first and second inoculations, or are in the process of securing appointments. As of March 1 new categories opened for more segments of […]
For those ready to celebrate the coming of spring, the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada is holding “A Virtual Wine Tasting Event” on Thursday, March 11 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $60 per person or two tickets for $100, and will boast six delicious wine selections by ONEHOPE wines, including delectable cheese and charcuterie […]
Montrose in Bloom Spring is on the horizon and so is a new beginning. It has been almost a year since we all had to change the lives we knew and, while things still feel different, we cannot deny the positive changes we are witnessing. While we hope to soon welcome back some of our […]
So Goes The Neighborhood I am probably going to date myself here but in 1976 there was a movie called “Network” starring Faye Dunaway and Peter Finch. It featured an iconic scene by news anchor Howard Beale who launches into a full-throated monologue, telling listeners to run to their windows and scream, “I’m mad as […]
The Need Remains for Natural Gas The current administration is pushing hard to eliminate the use of fossil fuels. Two of the green sources being backed are lithium for batteries. The batteries are to be used for energy storage for solar-powered homes and buildings as well as electric vehicle (EV) transportation. Lithium comes from huge […]
Correction below in bold. By Lori BODNAR, intern Over 50 students participated virtually in the Mountain Avenue Elementary School Talent Show on Feb. 18. The PTA co-chairs were Jennifer Peñez and Latha Risso; however, the event is a true team effort with the help of volunteer parents Wendy Goldsworthy and Michelle Paxton assisting. The group […]
revised March 8, 2021 Laurence Joseph Weisner Oct. 23, 1921 – Feb. 10, 2021 Laurence Joseph Weisner, 99, a resident of La Crescenta, returned to his heavenly home peacefully on Feb. 10. He was born to Arthur and Elizabeth Weisner in Sauk Centre, Minnesota on Oct. 23, 1921. He had one younger sister, Lorainne (Gerken). The […]