By Charly SHELTON A few weeks ago, we gave you an inside look at the design and creation of the new Universal Studios Hollywood expansion, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. If you missed it, check the Feb 25 issue of CV Weekly; it’s worth a read. But that is all the behind the scenes […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Several local authors and their works were featured at a fundraiser on Saturday evening. “A Literary Evening” was held at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club where proceeds benefitted the Friends of the La Crescenta Library and the CV Town Council. Nine authors had a chance to introduce their works, which varied from […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It was “food, friends and fun” at American Legion Post 288 on Saturday when the vets hosted their annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner. The night was filled with Irish music thanks to kids from the Crescenta Valley High School Charismatics acapella group. Though the entire choir could not attend two members, […]
Local resident Cathy Palermo was sworn in as the newest member of the Don Jose Verdugo Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution by Chapter Regent Lynne Thompson during a recent meeting. Palermo, who has worked with Chapter Registrar Lisa Harley diligently, learned her patriot ancestor had been accepted by NSDAR. The DAR, […]
The March 3 meeting of the La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) was held at the home of Linda Labrie, Guild sustainer. MaryLou Morrison, sustainer, was in attendance also. Luncheon was provided by Labrie and longtime member Elinor Bunn, who also acted a co-hostess. Bunn joined LCFOG in 1966 and served as president in 1978. […]
Ask Phyllis! Assisting In And Out Of State Sale Dear Phyllis, My 82 year old mother lives in Arizona and is ready to get her home up for sale. She has lived there for thirty years and it definitely needs updating, although, the roof, electrical, plumbing and heating have all been […]
The Don José Verdugo Chapter, Daughters of the America Revolution, NSDAR, honored five local high school students recently with the organization’s prestigious Good Citizens Award. These students were selected by their respective schools for their outstanding qualities of service, leadership, dependability and patriotism. Good Citizens Chairman Barbara Rogers introduced the students at a luncheon held […]
The La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Assn. held a Happy Hour at the oak tree filled front yard of Mike and Mary Greenberg. The association fundraises throughout the year to build the city float that is entered in the Tournament of Roses Parade. At the Happy Hour, tables were set and serving tables were […]
The Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus (VHWC), which performs for civic groups, senior facilities, churches and other venues in the foothill communities, will head out to a joint rehearsal for the annual California Women’s Chorus (CWC) Scholarship Concert. This year the rehearsal is hosted by the San Diego Serra-Naders and Sweet Harmony choruses and will be […]
Ronald Wehtje has been named chief financial officer of Adventist Health’s Southern California Region, which includes Glendale Adventist Medical Center, San Joaquin Community Hospital, Simi Valley Hospital and White Memorial Medical Center as well as dozens of ambulatory care sites and hundreds of primary care and specialty providers. In this new role, Wehtje will serve […]