On March 8 the YMCA of the Foothills welcomed the community to explore its three branches and discover the new features available to members. The majority of the event took place at the Crescenta-Cañada YMCA where potential members enjoyed complimentary espressos from Quiver Coffee. They learned about aquatic programs, youth sports and the new boxing […]
By Ruth SOWBY A bulletin board fell on Stanley Lambchop in the middle of the night. Now Stanley is only half an inch thick! But then amazing things happened. Stanley got rolled up, mailed and flown like a kite. He may be flat, but he’s also a hero. So began the Flat Stanley travel theme for students who visited […]
Chorizo-Stuffed Poblano Peppers This tasty and colorful appetizer doubles as a complementary side dish for almost any entrée. It’s that good. Nuff said. Ingredients: 5 Poblano peppers 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ white onion (chopped fine) 1 small jalapeño pepper (seeded and chopped fine) 2 chorizo sausages (chopped into ¼-inch pieces) 1¾ cups […]
The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge (CCLCF) announced the addition of Jack Krimmel as the new performing arts program coordinator and community choir director. These positions were made possible by a grant from the City of LCF. Krimmel will be teaching a theatre arts spring break camp as well as an afterschool theatre camp […]
The members of Las Candelas recently welcomed Martha Basmadjian and Kerri Cole of Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services to its February general meeting at Oakmont Country Club. After the business of the day was conducted, the Didi Hirsch representatives updated the members on the current programs at their Glendale facility and what’s on the horizon. […]
At the Daughters of the American Revolution State House in Glendora, local student Liza Stiefel won the District X American History Essay Award. Liza was sponsored by the local Don Josè Verdugo Chapter and was selected by a committee of DAR members including committee chair Caroline Craven of La Cañada. Liza will now compete […]
The Glendale Burbank Republican Assembly passed the president’s gavel from outgoing president Lois Billings to incoming president Tony Rodriguez at their February meeting at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club rented hall. Shown is the outgoing board (from left) Ina Jean Berger, Joan Taylor, Susan Marinov, Diana Kronfli, Louis W Barnett, Lois Lee Brand Billings, president […]
On Sunday, March 23 Village Poets welcome two poets from outside of Los Angeles: Tresha Faye Haefner from the East Coast and Thomas A. Thomas from the Pacific Northwest. The reading will take place at at 4:30 p.m. at Bolton Hall Museum in Tujunga. There will also be an open mic, so the audience is […]
By Ruth SOWBY More than 300 people were in the mood to buy on Saturday, March 1. Many were lined up in front of and around the corner of the La Cañada Thursday Club house far earlier than the sale’s 8 a.m. opening. Once gates were unlocked, there was a mad dash to the courtyard. Tables were heavily […]
The Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund is hosting its popular fundraiser, the 33rd annual Smart-A-Thon, on Friday, March 14 from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Council Room. The event includes a special presentation by CVHS ComedySportz: HSL and, in keeping with the St. Patrick’s Day theme, a visit by “Mr. Lucky […]