Several years ago, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) educator John R. Manken chose Solheim Lutheran Home for his elderly mother. Although she never resided at the Eagle Rock retirement community before passing away, Manken still wrote a $1.2 million gift for Solheim into his will. Solheim announced the receipt of Manken’s $1.2 million bequest, […]
The members of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club were honored at the San Gabriel Valley District Convention in April. Thirteen members attended the convention that took place at the Radisson Ontario Hotel. The club took first place in nine categories, second place in four categories and third in three categories. Categories included membership, community service/education, […]
A reception to welcome members of the Glendale Adventist Medical Center Cancer Care Guild was held on May 21. The Guild raises funds through various events to provide free support classes and services for cancer patients. Support classes include family counseling, fitness programs, jewelry making and a positive image center that offers cancer patients a […]
Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis! Embarrassed To Sell Dear Phyllis, I am a regular reader of real estate questions and think I have a new dilemma. My husband and I got divorced more than a decade ago and it has been extremely difficult for me to maintain my house. It seems that most […]
The Glendale home of longtime Las Candelas member Fran Buchanan was the venue for the installation of 2014-15 officers and committee chairs on May 12. Employing a baseball theme, past-President Cathy Keen installed the new slate, dubbing the ladies “The Las Candelas Angels.” Taking the mound again next year will be Jeannie Flint. Flint’s key […]
Dilbeck sales partners Chuck Lamm, La Crescenta office, and Victoria Szuch, Studio City office, joined forces as the equestrian property specialists for Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living. On May 3, they debuted the partnership at the Annual Fiesta of the Spanish Horse Cancer Research event at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. Proceeds support Cancer […]
When Team Avianti (Avi, Ani, Talin and Tiffany from Avianti Jewelry) went to the JCK show in Las Vegas for the world’s largest jewelry show, guess what they took along? They made sure they were kept up-to-date with local news with the Crescenta Valley Weekly. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on […]
On a recent afternoon, Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts held its annual Gifts & Grants Awards reception at the 50th Pasadena Showcase House of Design. Cheri Graham, Gifts & Grants chair, welcomed guests to the reception where PSHA awarded $685,000 to 62 non-profit organizations and community schools. Over 130 guests were in attendance to […]
Kiwanis Club of La Cañada Noon past president Jim Phillips organized a Day at the Races for the club. Pictured in the rear row from left are President-Elect Fred Shooley and President Tom Passanisi. Club members attended the event at Santa Anita Park with proceeds allocated to Kiwanis charities. Photo provided by Kiwanis Club […]
On May 7, Verdugo Hills Post 288 of the American Legion elected its officers for the July 2014 – June 2015 fiscal year. The new officers and their branch of service are: Commander Lynn McGinnis/Air Force, First Vice Commander Warren Spayth/Marines, Second Vice Commander Gerry Collins/Army, Third Vice Commander Darren Azarian/Army, Adjutant Mike Baldwin/Army, Finance […]