Members of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club extends an invitation to the community to join them on Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. when they walk Descanso Gardens or join them at 9 a.m. for social chat. In October there are plenty of Halloween decorations too!
The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge will host the 33rd annual Thanksgiving Run & Food Drive on Thursday, Nov. 26.The professionally-timed race will begin at 8:15 a.m. at Olberz Park. The Kids’ Mile Run for children aged 12 and under will begin at 9:30 a.m. Top finishers will receive cash awards and handmade ceramic […]
What is Financial Caregiving? Caregiver Awareness Month, observed every November, is a chance for communities to honor the millions of Americans who support those in need of assistance with their daily activities. In 2026, the spotlight is widening to include a crucial but often invisible part of caregiving: financial caregiving. Thanks to new research from […]
On Sept. 26, a dozen members of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club (LCWC) joined in an international volunteer opportunity by collecting about $450 in food items for the YWCA Glendale & Pasadena’s food pantry. The LCWC held the event to support the General Federation of Women’s Clubs International Day of Service, the purpose of which […]
Despite the growing visibility of menopause in headlines and pop culture, outdated myths continue to stand between women and the care they need. For the 1.3 million women in the U.S. who reach menopause each year, the experience is too often defined by silence and with debilitating symptoms, from severe hot flashes and brain fog […]
YWCA Glendale and Pasadena, in partnership with Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation, recently announced its participation in Pretty Empowered, a nationwide initiative taking place on Oct. 24 and designed to inspire and empower young women through education, wellness and career exploration. Pretty Empowered engages students in interactive sessions focused on wellness, cosmetic science, supply chain logistics […]
On Oct. 25 Village Poets will feature Maja Trochimczyk on Zoom. She is president of the California State Poetry Society and editor of the California Quarterly Autumn 2026 issue (Vol 52, Issue 3) featuring poets from around California and the U.S. This will be a “hybrid” reading, meaning both readers in attendance and […]
Windsong Players Chamber Ensemble will perform a new program, “Flying with Words & Music,” which will include the world premiere of “Beyond Birds & Answers,” an ensemble piece created by pianist/composer Dan West based on poetry by Alice Pero and artwork by Vera Campion. This concert will take place on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 3:30 […]
The Cañada Auxiliary of Professionals (CAP), an auxiliary of Action League of the Foothills (ALF), invites community members on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. for a special evening focused on bringing hope and support to survivors of human trafficking in Los Angeles. ALF is located at 4607 Oakwood in La Cañada Flintridge. CAP will […]
What began during the pandemic as a way to save Halloween for local families has grown into an elaborate annual tradition filled with actors, puppets, special effects, hidden passageways and, this year, even a dragon. The Verdugo Woodlands Dads’ Club will present its sixth annual Spooktacular on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24, transforming the Dads’ […]