The 20 members of the Crescenta Valley Chapter of BNI held its annual Food and Toy Drive, filling almost two carloads of toys and non-perishable food. In addition, the members donated $100 in cash to help purchase grocery store gift certificates that are given by the sheriff’s deputies and volunteers for the purchase of fresh […]
On Saturday, Dec. 4, members of Las Candelas joined in the celebration at the annual VMH Care Christmas party for the clients of the Glen Roberts Child Study Center. The Las Candelas ladies had previously gift wrapped over 500 packages for the children and were on hand to distribute them at the party and to […]
On Friday, Dec. 10, the Crescenta Valley Armenian Community & Youth Center hosted a mixer and appreciation night arranged by the organization’s Outreach committee. The event raised awareness of the Outreach task force’s activities in collaboration with local officials, agencies and civic leaders. Eighty-five attendees, including representatives and officials from local cities along with sheriff […]
On Saturday, Dec. 4, local children had a chance to meet St. Nick up close and personal at the annual Breakfast With Santa event held at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club. From Rosemont Middle School, music director Rod Yonkers set the holiday mood with a select group of student musicians who played Christmas melodies throughout […]
Missing since Wednesday afternoon Dec. 22 from Montrose (cross streets Rosemont and Montrose) with red collar w/tags, 11-yr.-old Male Chow- Mix “Houdini” is shy and scares easily. Anyone with information, please call Mark & Cindy Brown at (818) 236- 2125 or (323) 630-5695 or (323) 630-5678. He is missed terribly and his family wants him […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The weather outside was frightful – or, at least rainy. But the Christmas party inside the La Crescenta Woman’s Club turned out to be delightful, as over 80 community members joined in celebrating the kickoff to the club’s 100-year anniversary Monday night. The event was hosted by the Historical Society of the […]
Mountview Retirement and Assisted Living Community announced the appointment of a new on-site management team. The seasoned leaders bring experience and talent to this active senior community. Leading the team is Laura Carrillo, executive director, who has more than a dozen years of experience in all facets of the healthcare industry. Sheri McCrea serves as […]
Members of the Glendale-based philanthropic organization Las Candelas hosted a holiday store for students of the Hathaway- Sycamores Home in Altadena on Monday, Dec. 6. Christmas cookies and gave each child a small gift as well. After the event, Hathaway-Sycamores teacher Rachel Villalpardo presented a framed, embroidered quilt to Las Candelas as a thank you […]
The YMCA of the Foothills hosted its annual Heritage Club event on Sunday, Dec. 5 in the Boddy House at Descanso Gardens. Supporters of the Y were recognized and honored for their time and commitment to the organization. Tyler Wright, the CEO and president of the YMCA of the Foothills, and Kay Linden, board chair, […]
By Misty DUPLESSIS For decades the Assistance League (AL) of Glendale has been dedicated to providing services to meet the needs of local neighborhoods through its philanthropic Thrift Alley, by garnering personal, business and corporate donations and hosting the much anticipated yearly Festival of Trees. This past Sunday, Dec. 5, the Hilton in Glendale was […]