Kiwanis members serve their communities all year long. But the excitement for service really builds in April each year when Kiwanis members come together for Kiwanis One Day – a day of community service that is felt around the world. On Saturday, April 18, Kiwanis members along with the Builders Club and Key Club […]
Submitted by Andy Gero Applying For VA Benefits The Dept. of Veterans Affairs informed us that for veterans and survivors who need additional time to gather their claim information, but want to save the earliest possible effective date, the VA is using a new “intent to file” process, effective March 24. The “intent to file” […]
By Isiah REYES The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station held its 53rd Annual Volunteer and Reserve Awards Banquet on April 22 at the Brookside Country Club in Pasadena. The night began with a greeting by Sgt. Cynthia Gonzales and Dep. Jesus Alcala. Gonzales presented the Volunteer of the Year Award to George Mohr, who put in […]
The Junior League of Pasadena is hosting the seventh annual Kids in the Kitchen event. On Sunday, May 3 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., children of all ages and their caretakers are invited to Madison Elementary School in Pasadena at 515 E. Ashtabula St. in Pasadena to learn about health, physical fitness and nutrition. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Hometown Country Fair held at Crescenta Valley Park on Saturday started out with cool comfortable weather, but that turned to rain causing event organizers to close down a few hours early. Up until the rain, though, there were many booths for visitors to visit that featured local organizations, from the Community […]
Ask Phyllis! Winning The Bidding Wars Dear Phyllis, Last year, we made offers on three homes and were outbid on each one. We would like to try again. What advice can you offer? ~ Laura Dear Laura, Home buying 101 – first things first: The seller and their agent (the listing agent) want […]
Pie Eating Contest
By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern The La Crescenta Woman’s Club (LCWC) celebrated the fashion and history of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday at its annual fashion show. The event was held on April 18 at the clubhouse and festivities kicked off at 10:30 a.m. Attendees arrived sporting Derby-esque outfits of bright colors and, of course, elaborate […]
La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild members are working to raise funds for the Charity Care Program at Orthopaedic Institute for Children (OIC). OIC provides a vital safety net for underserved children with potentially crippling disorders who have nowhere else to turn. The Guild invites the public to join the fun at Mijares Mexican Restaurant, 145 […]
Glendale City Clerk Ardashes “Ardy” Kassakhian has been tapped to serve as the master of ceremonies at The Campbell Center’s 24th Annual Derby Day event – the organization’s signature fundraiser. Held each year on the first Saturday in May in conjunction with the Kentucky Derby, Derby Day raises funds to support The Campbell Center’s programs […]