Steve Iskenderian (holding scissors) is the owner of Ara’s Tacos and is shown at the company’s ribbon cutting with family members Ara (in pink shirt) and mother Rita. He is surrounded by representatives from the offices of Asssemblymember Mike Gatto and Supervisor Antonovich and members of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce. Ara’s Tacos is located […]
On May 4-5, the Glendale Civic Auditorium hosted the 12th Annual Armenian Cultural & Food Festival. The event included Armenian singers, folk dance performances, costume shows, delectable foods and pastries, cultural exhibits and activities for people of all ages. The annual festival, organized by the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western USA, celebrates the richness […]
Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis! Coordinating your next move Dear Phyllis, After reading your column, for years, I have my own real estate dilemma for you. Ten years ago I bought a small (800 sq. ft.) home. I was single and just happy to own a place of my own. Not too long […]
AFS Intercultural Programs offers opportunities for high school students to learn and travel abroad for a summer, semester or academic year. AFS is now accepting applications for the next academic year. Students live with a family abroad and learn the culture of that society while they make life-long friends with the family and community members. […]
The Kiwanis Club of Montrose-La Crescenta with President Lynn McGinnis hosted its annual scholarship awards dinner on May 9. The Montrose-La Crescenta Kiwanis Foundation funds the scholarship program that awarded 11 scholarships, totaling $5800, to graduating high school seniors from Crescenta Valley and Clark Magnet high schools. This year’s awardees included Helen Mushegian who received […]
Magnolia’s Boutique and Arcadia Senior Services, with Magnolia Fashion Boutique on Foothill Boulevard in Arcadia, hosted a fashion show in April that featured Mikki Porretta, sales partner with the Arcadia office at Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living. Porretta modeled outfits showcasing apparel geared towards everyday wear and traveling. In addition to fine fashion, a variety […]
On April 25, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. recognized and honored its volunteers throughout the county at the 5th Annual Volunteer of the Year and 1,000 hour Pinning Recognition Banquet in Monterey Park. Sheriff Leroy “Lee” Baca and other department executives from throughout the Sheriff’s Dept. were present to support the selfless individuals who […]
More than 1,000 people attended a fundraiser for cancer awareness at the Alex Theatre earlier this month that raised more than $60,000 while giving attendees something to smile about. “Laugh For A Cause” featured world-renowned comedians Maz Jobrani, K-van and Vahik Pirhamzei who entertained an audience ready to support cancer services at Glendale Adventist Medical […]
Elizabeth Saxe, a senior from La Cañada Flintridge, presented research on “Fairy Tale Treats: An Intersection of Food and Story” at the 37th Annual Beloit College Student Symposium on April 11. Saxe majors in literary studies. Symposium Day at Beloit College in Wisconsin is an academic forum at which students publicly present their research to […]
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 8 for the annual Pine Mountain Club “Wine in the Pines” in Pine Mountain Village Center. For four hours, from noon to 4 p.m., guests will be able to taste wines from California’s fabled Central Coast with dozens of premiere wineries to choose from. For those who prefer something […]