The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge will host the 32nd annual Thanksgiving Run & Food Drive on Thursday, Nov. 27. The professionally-timed race will begin at 8:15 a.m. at Olberz Park, 900 Town Center Drive in La Cañada, with awards for top finishers. The Kids’ Mile Run for children aged 12 and under will […]
A poem by Evan Gore People drove from all ‘round just to stand side-by-side to cheer on their big heroes for winning and pride but books tried to look, just to see past the fans who were blocking the doors raising phones in their hands. because books all love baseball; this isn’t a mystery, they […]
“Inspiration never truly leaves the place it called home.” Beneath towering oaks stands the McGroarty Arts Center — once the home of poet John Steven McGroarty and his beloved muse: a large yellow cat. Wherever McGroarty went, the cat followed; whenever he wrote, its spirit prowled between the lines. The cat’s mischief and devotion were […]
By Ruth SOWBY Castaway Burbank restaurant was the sparkling setting for Business Life Magazine’s unveiling of its 29 women achievers. Pre-luncheon activities included the arrival of the “achievers” for photo ops and selfies and plenty of congratulations by friends and relations. Among the first to arrive were Ashley Erikson, community advocate and multimedia storyteller; Yoko J. Igawa, director […]
On Sept. 20, Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton spoke to a crowded room at the Glendale Burbank Republican Assembly’s annual barbecue. This was the largest gathering of republicans in Glendale in many years. In addition to being a Republican candidate, Hilton is a former FOX Host. About 150 guests filled the room of the Glendale Elks […]
Adria Navarro, PhD Program Manager USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Community Resource Center for Aging November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month For the past decade USC Verdugo Hills Hospital has brought together experts in the field of brain health. The 10th Annual Brain Health Forum: Aging Brain, Genetics, and Risk Reduction convenes virtually on Nov. […]
Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital hosted a breast cancer awareness event in October with Breastlink/RadNet and its 3-D mammogram truck, Glendale Police and Fire Departments and their pink wrapped vehicles. Local resident and staff received low cost and free mammograms, pink doughnuts and lots of pink goodies. Yearly mammograms starting at age 40 are important for […]
The CV Marching Falcons competed in their first competition of the season on Oct. 18: the Mayfair Monsoon. They received first place in their division (5a) and were the tournament champions. They won high percussion, high music and high general effect. Also of note the color guard came in second place.
By Ruth SOWBY The Glendale branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) met on Oct. 11 at the Oakmont Country Club for lunch and program, “Women in Education and Politics.” Dr. Bev Van Citters, branch president, welcomed members and guests. Member Diane Lambillotte introduced guest speaker AAUW member and Glendale City Clerk Dr. Suzie Abajian. […]
The Crescenta Valley Lions Club is hosting its annual craft and gift boutique “Falling into the Holidays” on Saturday Oct. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the historic St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church, 2563 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. “Approximately 30 vendors will be featured, including some of our community’s most […]