By Ruth SOWBY The price of admission to the fall GLA mixer at Glendale Community College (GCC) was either $20 or a backpack, fitting with the group’s theme of Back to School. More than a dozen backpacks were collected for community youth during the mixer on Sept. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. About two-dozen supporters […]
A participant over the summer in the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge’s Teen Apprentice Program has officially joined the staff as a youth ceramics instructor. Ruby Percival will be teaching preschool, parent and me, and junior ceramics classes. Percival said she is excited about her new position. “I love working with kids and sharing […]
Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center (GMHHC) were one of the sponsors of the Glendale Police Dept.’s Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative. Representatives from the Glendale police and fire departments brought their pink wrapped cruiser, motorcycles and battalion trucks to the hospital to raise awareness around breast cancer. About one in eight U.S. […]
The annual Bowl for Ronnie celebrity bowling party benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org) is set for Thursday, Nov. 14. The event, to be held at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, will once again be hosted by television and radio personality Eddie Trunk, who is heard […]
By Ruth SOWBY Scouting America – Verdugo Hills Council struck gold at its 49th Annual Big Strike fundraiser with net profits between $35,000 and $45,000. On Sept. 29 close to100 supporters showed up at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club to enjoy dinner, a short program and silent and live auctions. Cathy Zappala was honored with […]
A participant over the summer in the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge’s Teen Apprentice Program has officially joined the staff as a youth ceramics instructor. Ruby Percival will be teaching preschool, parent and me, and junior ceramics classes. Percival said she is excited about her new position. “I love working with kids and sharing […]
Josephine Woodruff of La Crescenta graduated from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, with a major in psychology. Bates College graduated students from 36 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and 19 countries, with 437 members of the Class of 2024 accepting congratulations and diplomas from President Garry W. Jenkins. Located in Lewiston, Maine, and home […]
A ribbon cutting event was recently held by the La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce at In Vino & Spirits Delicatessen in La Cañada Flintridge. Shown from left are Ambassador Mary Gant, Chloe Bagh, Caden Bagh, Rashel Bagh, Edward Bagh and Ambassador Patty Kindel.
Village Poets of Sunland-Tujunga will bring two well-known Los Angeles poets, Lory Bedikian and Mary Torregrossa, to the podium for an exciting and inspiring event on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 4:30 p.m. In addition, two segments of open mic will be available and refreshments will be served. Free admission ($5 donation suggested). Guests are encouraged […]
By Ruth SOWBY The National Charity League (NCL) Glendale Chapter held its annual “Sellebration of Everyday Joy” at the Pacific Community Center in Glendale on Sept. 21. Bargain hunters were lined up at 7:30 a.m. for the event, which was from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A fancy rummage sale, Sellebration is an annual fundraiser […]