Calling all folks over 50! The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge is hosting its first ever Fun for Folks over 50 Luncheon and Raffle on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event will feature free lunch, instructor meet and greet, current program intros, ceramic studio tours, raffle drawing and the […]
The Junior League of Pasadena, Inc. (JLP) announced the new team of women leading the 91-year-old leadership and training organization. The 2017-18 JLP board of directors includes: President Amy Onderdonk, President Elect Charlotte Miles, Community Director Allison Daniels, Operations Director Sara Hatch, Fundraising Director Catie Roheim, Membership Director Emily Loiacano, Finance Director Kathryn Enright, Sustaining […]
The La Cañada Junior Women’s Club (LCJWC) is looking for new members with a passion for fun, philanthropy and fundraising. The Club recently hosted two events for prospective members. Guests who wanted to learn more about Juniors attended the Club’s wine and cheese event and coffee-klatch, and mingled with current members over refreshments. The gatherings […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada, La Canada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce and Rosso Wine Shop hosted the 15th Annual Wine & Gourmet Food Tasting on Sunday afternoon at Memorial Park. Perfect weather kept the crowds comfortable as they traveled from booth-to-booth to sample tastes of 16 different food vendors and sips […]
Physician Ambassadors By Andy GERO In June 2017, the Dept. of Veterans Affairs announced a new service, the Physician Ambassadors Program. The VA Health Services has paired with volunteer medical professionals. Since they are volunteers, they will work for free. They include licensed physicians and clinicians for mental health, emergency medicine, cardiac care, primary […]
The third time proved to, indeed, be a charm. On the evening of Aug. 26 close to 50 poker enthusiasts gathered to be part of The Third Annual Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament benefiting The Campbell Center. In an atmosphere of camaraderie, philanthropy, fun and games, poker pros and amateurs alike gave it their all to […]
Jerry Burnham and his son Jonathan recently enjoyed a 10-day photo safari in Zimbabwe. They explored Victoria Falls, Hwange and Zambezi National Park seeing more than 26 types of mammals and 32 species of birds while staying at five Imvelo safari lodges throughout the national parks. Their trip was planned by Seattle-based adventure travel company […]
The Verdugo Hills Pioneer Cemetery sits high a top a Tujunga hill with an unobstructed view of the San Fernando Valley. The cemetery, originally named Hills of Peace, was founded in 1922 by land developer and Sunland-Tujunga early pioneer Marshall Hartranft. Hartrnaft donated the four-acre parcel in honor of his good friend, Parson Wornum. The […]
Best Life Yet! Consulting will offer a course in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) starting Oct. 1. Instructor Dr. Leslie A. Loubier, Psy.D., geared the eight-week program for anyone in the community who needs to reduce stress in their lives, and to address a wide range of health issues. “MBSR integrates various mindfulness meditation practices […]
In celebration of U.S. Constitution Week, which began Sept. 17, members of the Don José Verdugo Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) have been busy placing displays throughout the area. Displays are currently in three local libraries: Montrose, La Crescenta and La Cañada Flintridge. Chapter Regent Caroline Craven explained, “These displays, which […]