On Oct. 28, the 512 students of La Crescenta Elementary School met children authors and illustrators Tao Nyeu, Alexis O’Neill, Mark London Williams and Michelle Markel at the school when the authors and illustrators visited each classroom to talk about the importance of reading. Assistance League Glendale, which has sponsored the program since 1997, also […]
By Marissa GOULD, intern The annual Authors’ Lunch, sponsored by the La Crescenta Woman’s Club, was held on Monday at the La Cañada Country Club. The afternoon included a raffle and a silent auction. Authors Joanne Fluke, Chuck Greaves and Kim Vanderwort were the three guests of honor. Fluke talked about the plot lines of […]
Speakers included authors Tim Eagan, Romy Wyllie and radio personality Dennis Prager. By Michael BRUER The Angeles National Golf Club was the site of a sold-out luncheon to raise money for the Orthopedic Institute for Children’s (OIC) charity programs on Oct. 29. Two-hundred-and-twenty guests packed the dining room to participate in an opportunity drawing and […]
Christine Foy and Steve Hernandez, who had been dating for over six years, took a road-trip from New York to Maine this past month. It was during a morning walk on the cliffs of Maine that Steve asked Christine to be his partner forever. Christine is a 2004 Burbank High graduate who now lives in […]
Glendale Memorial Hospital held its 26th annual Wine and Roses event last month. The event raised over $300,000.
Ask Phyllis! What’s The Best Way To Learn Your Home’s Value? Dear Phyllis, We have lived in our home for fifteen years and don’t have plans to sell anytime soon. We visit neighborhood open houses and feel as if we have a fairly accurate range of our value. As our home is the biggest portion […]
Assisting Seniors Through Enhanced Resources By Robbyn BATTLES Did you know November is National Family Caregivers month? An excerpt from the presidential proclamation reads, “Family caregivers have an immeasurable impact on the lives of those they assist, but their hours are long and their work is hard. Many put their own lives on hold to […]
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association on Oct. 24 named Ana Marie Acosta as the 96th Rose Queen. The announcement was made at a ceremony at the First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena. Over 900 Pasadena-area young women participated in the Royal Court tryouts. The process of choosing the queen takes one month. “Rose […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Winter came a little early this year – actually, for about the last six years, winter snow has arrived early in Montrose in typical California style. Thirty-five tons of ice was transformed into snow and piled onto the parking lot of Montrose Travel for the annual Snowpalooza on Friday afternoon. There was […]
Irene Bourdon, whose experience in hospital leadership ranges from philanthropy and strategic development to corporate communications and marketing, is the new president of Glendale Adventist’s Healthcare Foundation. In this role, Bourdon will be responsible for all the philanthropic development programs that support Glendale Adventist Medical Center. In addition, she will be actively involved in the […]