Dr. Emil Avanes, founder of Harmony Health in Sparr Heights, was recognized by the Western Diocese at its Twelfth Annual Christmas Dinner and Dance in Burbank in December. Avanes was one of 10 professionals recognized for their contributions to the local American and Armenian communities. Avanes came to the United States from Urmi, Iran as […]
Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2016. Baby boy Gael arrived at 12:12 a.m. to mother Vanessa Cruz and dad Antonio Cervantes. He weighed in at 9 pounds, 2 oz. and 20 inches long.
Dilbeck Real Estate held its annual Share the Spirit Toy Drive benefitting local organizations Hathaway-Sycamores, Five Acres and Hillsides. Mark Dilbeck, president of Dilbeck Real Estate, said, “Dilbeck Real Estate is happy to be able to give toys to children in need in our community at this time of year. Our toy drive donations were […]
’Tis the season to be kind! Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center once again adopted its neighborhood school Cerritos Elementary School for the holidays. Hospital employees shopped for each of the 439 students. From Transformers action figures to Princess Play-Doh sets, every child received a gift.
By Andy Gero, Post Chaplain Veterans and Active Duty Military Personnel Members of the American Legion Post 288 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1614 in La Crescenta convey our best wishes to all of you during the holidays for your service and sacrifice to keep our country free. In 2015, our Posts were […]
On Dec. 10, members of Las Candelas joined forces with staff at Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services in Glendale to wrap hundreds of Christmas gifts for the center’s young clients. Didi Hirsch serves children and youth who have psychological and behavioral challenges requiring specialized care and treatment, many coming from single parent and financially challenged […]
Though Christmas has passed, there is still a chance to celebrate the season. Several home displays will remain up through the weekend to delight visitors.
La Cañada-Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) held its annual Christmas luncheon during the Dec. 3 meeting at the home of Sustainer Liz Argue. The luncheon was provided by a committee chaired by Marie Baker. The guild meets monthly September through June at the homes of various members. Their goal is to raise funds for the […]
Dale Bonza (Mesec) and Chuck Bonza are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 26. They grew up in La Crescenta and have known each other since fifth grade. They graduated from Glendale High in 1961 and married on Dec. 26, 1965 in La Crescenta. They have lived in different states and overseas, traveled […]
Dilbeck Real Estate once held its annual Winter Charity Clothing Drive from Nov. 2 through Dec. 11. Sales partners from Dilbeck’s 14 offices contributed warm clothing and blankets to those in need, benefiting the following charities: Union Station Homeless Services, The Salvation Army, Burbank Coordinating Council, San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission, Assistance League of Santa […]