By Charly SHELTON The Pasadena Showcase House of Design started in 1965 as a fundraiser for the Pasadena Junior Philharmonic Committee, now known as the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts. Back then tickets cost $1.50 and included coffee and cookies. Approximately 7,500 visitors came through the house to see the showcase. The proceeds from […]
By Nicole MOORE On April 15, CV Church hosted its sixth annual free Easter egg hunt at Two Strike Park. Approximately 1,200 people attended the one-hour event, held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The park was divided in three sections, each section based on the ages of the children participating. A smaller section was […]
The Junior League of Pasadena Inc., (JLP) will hold its annual Simply Speaking silent auction and dinner on April 29. Proceeds from the event will support the JLP’s community outreach initiatives and charitable efforts in Pasadena and the surrounding communities. During the evening’s program, the JLP will present awards to two local women who have […]
Alicia Andrew (Grell), CVHS class of 1998, and her husband Jeff gave up city life for small town America in Missouri!! It was the perfect move for the two of them!! CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your next trip and send us a photo. You may find yourselves on the pages […]
Ask Phyllis! Should I Sell Or Rent My Home Dear Phyllis, I look forward to reading your weekly Q&A, and after years of enjoyment, I have a real estate related question for you. My employer is moving out of state and I will be following them to our new headquarters. I need help deciding whether […]
Housing Application Donations to Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare Center I have been informed that there are a great number of homeless veterans who have been qualified for housing; however, they are needing assistance with the application fees charged with Section 8 housing which range from $25 to $45 per application. You can help by […]
The USC-VHH Women’s Council bingo event on April 1 raised over $13,000 for the Neo Natal Intensive Care Unit scheduled to open later this year. Players competed for gift cards and silent auction items. Joining the WC members were community members, hospital staff, doctors, foundation board members, employees, in-service volunteers and family members. A good […]
The Campbell Center will hold its annual signature fundraiser – Derby Day: Run for the Roses – on May 6 at Pickwick Gardens and Banquet Center in Burbank and plans are to make it the most successful to date. On the menu are a variety of activities that guests have come to anticipate every year. […]
The Friends of the La Cañada Library book sale continues through April 22. All sales go to supporting and improving the community library. The Friends of the La Cañada Library is made up of volunteers and anyone can become a “friend” for a nominal yearly membership fee. The library uses these funds to keep the […]
The La Canada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) April meeting was held recently at the home of Elinor Bunn (La Cañada). A favorite topic of conversation was the upcoming fundraiser at Mijares Mexican Restaurant, 145 Palmetto Drive in Pasadena on Tuesday, April 25. Marie Baker is chairing this event and will be assisted by Easy Delaney, […]