The final meeting of the 2015-16 year for Las Candelas was held at Oakmont Country Club on May 26 with President Ellyn Semler presiding. Attending the meeting as guests were Natalie Komuro of Ascencia; Janine Perron and Heather Sardella of Didi Hirsch; Carrie Espinoza of Hillsides Youth Moving On; and Andrea Williams of the YWCA […]
The artwork of stroke survivor Carole Buss, 83, was showcased at the May 24 celebration at Glendale Adventist Medical Center of its comprehensive stroke center designation. Buss’ stroke was on the left side of her brain, so it affected her painting hand (she is right-handed). While she still has issues with her right hand she […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY In May 2012, a presidential proclamation was issued that read, in part, “let us renew our sacred commitment to those who answered our country’s call in Vietnam and those who awaited their safe return.” Part of that recognition was establishing a partnership between the federal government and local governments, private organizations and […]
Ascencia, a Glendale-based non-profit organization which offers transitional and permanent supportive housing to the homeless, welcomed a team of Las Candelas ladies on Monday, May 23 for their inaugural visit as guest chefs. The six Las Candelas members created a South of the Border dinner experience for the clients, serving taco boats with chicken, beef, […]
The Lanterman Historical Museum Foundation will host a heritage afternoon at the Flintridge Riding Club on Sunday, June 19 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Horse and history enthusiasts can enjoy historical exhibits, a talk on the history of the Riding Club (founded in 1922), and Club member-led tours of the clubhouse and historic barns. […]
Ask Phyllis! For Sale By Owner Dear Phyllis, My husband is being relocated back East and we need to sell our home. The market is great, why shouldn’t I try to sell it myself. Why don’t more people try this? PJR Dear PJR, Most sellers hire Realtors® because selling a home is extremely complicated. […]
Vance Adams of La Crescenta has been awarded a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in marketing and management cum laude from McMurry University. Adams is one of 194 graduates who received degrees during the commencement in Hunt P.E. Center on Saturday, May 7. Adams was also named to the spring 2016 dean’s list. To be […]
By Mary O’KEEFE and Dylan SYLVESTER For the 43rd year, the City of La Cañada Flintridge hosted its annual Fiesta Days celebration. Beginning on Friday with a casino night held at the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge and ending with the launch of Music in the Park on Monday afternoon, there was something for […]
On May 1, the Shadow Hills Riding Club was the site of a fundraiser, Art at the Ranch, benefitting Watkins VITAL Care Program of La Crescenta. WVCP is a day program for adults with severe autism. The program involves keeping this underserved population engaged in meaningful community integration, job training, self-help and life skills. The […]
Kyle Patterson of La Cañada Flintridge graduated from Champlain College with a degree in managing creative media on May 14. During his time at Champlain he was one of several senior students recognized by the College’s Robert P. Stiller School of Business for academic excellence. Students were honored at the Stiller School of Business Honoring […]