Popular women’s vocal group Monday@JoJo’s will be joining voices from across the state for the California Women’s Chorus Annual Convention and Concert from May 1-3 in Riverside. The convention will culminate in a benefit concert “A Trip Across America” on Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m. at California Baptist College in Riverside. The concert will […]
Nora Trueblood, director of Marketing and Communications for the Allen Lund Company, has been selected as a recipient of the Catholic Charities San Gabriel Region’s 2026 Spirit of Caring Award for her work with Navidad en el Barrio and the Acts of Kindness program at ALC. The Spirit of Caring Award honors individuals and organizations […]
By Ruth SOWBY YOUniqueness, a collaboration among the City of Glendale, the YMCA of Glendale and the Foothills, GUSD, GCC and other local organizations, was held on Saturday, March 21 at the YMCA at 141 N. Louise St. Welcomed were several dance troupes that took the stage to show their stuff. After a hearty welcome, event […]
Adria Navarro, PhD Program Manager USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Community Resource Center for Aging For many older adults, home is more than a place – it’s your living archive of memories, milestones and meaningful possessions. Yet over time, even the most cherished items can accumulate to the point where they begin to feel overwhelming. Decluttering […]
In March The Altadena Guild of HMH (The Guild) held its general meeting at Huntington Medical Research Institutes (HMRI) in Pasadena, which was also a time to celebrate 75 years since The Guild’s formation. The Guild’s historian Penny Gill, along with help from Teresa Farone, presented a slideshow highlighting The Guild’s humble beginnings from March […]
As America prepares for its 250th anniversary, CV Weekly will be working with the Daughters of the American Revolution – Don José Verdugo Chapter to gather information on those recognized by DAR as American patriots. The patriot ancestor of Monica Mills Homer is Captain John Trull. He was born in Billerica, Middlesex in the Massachusetts […]
The Kiwanis Club of the Verdugos (KCOTV) announced its first-ever Verdugo Wine Fest, a premier community event scheduled for Saturday, April 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hosted at the Glendale Community College (GCC) J. Walter Smith Student Center & Terrace, the festival offers an afternoon of fine wine and fellowship. Guests will enjoy […]
At a time when opera faces headwinds nationally – from Jonas Kaufmann’s candid remarks about the pay disparity between Covent Garden and the Met to Renée Fleming’s recent resignation from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as an artistic advisor – the Pasadena Vocal Competition (PVC) stands as a beacon of commitment to the future of the art form. Now […]
The Assistance League of Glendale (ALG) recently hosted an Authors & Illustrators event at Fremont Elementary School. Throughout the year the League invites authors and illustrators to local schools to interact directly with readers to promote literacy, creativity and the joy of reading. ALG also donated $2500 to the school’s library for the purchase of […]
By Jon K. A free admission three-day quilt show running this Saturday, March 21 through Monday, March 23 in Arcadia will feature one-of-a-kind handmade quilts that Kathleen Mello-Nadejas calls “resurrection quilts.” Mello-Nadejas buys unfinished quilt tops online and at estate sales then adds the backs and finishing to bring each one back to life. “There’s […]