The American Red Cross welcomed supporters and comedy aficionados to its fundraiser, the 23rd Annual Fritz Coleman Comedy Show at the Glendale Centre Theatre. Coleman, popular Channel 4 weathercaster and talented stand-up comedian, didn’t disappoint the packed house. Coleman recruited four of his comic colleagues who regaled the audience with stories and jokes that […]
Pacific Outdoor Living is holding a charity event to benefit LAPD Foothill’s Cadet Program in Pacoima. The event is the Designer Showcase & Outdoor Living Expo on Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ticketholders will tour gardens beautifully landscaped and expertly designed by Pacific Outdoor Living at five homes around the Pasadena and […]
Each year, Soroptimist International of Glendale presents the Live Your Dream Award (formerly the Women’s Opportunity Award) to a woman who is the primary breadwinner for her family. The award comes with a cash grant. Awardees must be enrolled in or accepted into a vocational or skills training program, or an undergraduate degree program. Recipients, […]
More than 225 guests attended The Campbell Center 60th anniversary in September at Oakmont Country Club. Among the dignitaries present were L.A. County Supervisor Mike Antonovich, Glendale Chief of Police Robert Castro and Glendale City Councilmember Paula Devine. Also attending were several of The Campbell Center clients whose presence was a gentle reminder of […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY It was a night of elegance, celebration and dance when Glendale Memorial Health Foundation presented its 27th Annual Evening of Wine & Roses at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena on Oct. 5. While guests enjoyed nibbling on passed hors d’oeuvres and bidding on an array of tempting silent auction items before dinner, […]
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) Foundation, together with Keck Medical Center of USC, raised $300,000 at its annual golf classic on Sept. 8 at Oakmont Country Club, exceeding totals of previous golf classics. Proceeds will be used to enhance patient care at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation and Keck Medical Center of USC. “This is […]
Ask Phyllis! New Construction Dear Phyllis, We just had our offer accepted for a new home in Agua Dulce. As the home is brand new, do you still think we need to hire an inspector to check it out? Joe R. Dear Joe, Congratulations on your new home. Yes, you should hire an […]
Little Landers Historical Society will conduct the first in many years community tour of Tujunga’s Verdugo Hills Pioneer Cemetery on Oct. 25. The tour of the cemetery with a “view to die for” will focus on the historical significance of the cemetery and the Sunland-Tujunga pioneers who are buried there. After a short opening program […]
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts (PSHA) has announced its board of directors for 2014-2015. The following individuals, listed by city of residence, make up the dedicated group that serves as the board of directors: Altadena: Lynn Mehl, Second Vice President, Benefit Chair Annette Sellon, Public Relations/Marketing Chair Judee Welch, Sponsorships Liaison Duarte: Penny Arroyo, […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY It wasn’t the chilliest of days nor was it (surprisingly) the hottest. In fact, the weather was nearly perfect for the 12th Annual Wine & Gourmet Food Tasting held on the afternoon of Sept. 28 at La Cañada Memorial Park. The annual event, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada, the […]