From CVHS counselor Jennifer Widaman Every October I find myself in the same seasonal predicament: Cling to summer? Or tiptoe into fall? Our temperamental SoCal weather loves to tease that fall is here then plunge right back into 90 degree weather, making my predicament even more confusing. I mean, I love summer! Who doesn’t? Warm […]
The National Charity League Chapter in Glendale announced that it raised over $11,000 for 12 Oaks Retirement Lodge and for scholarship distribution. The huge “hybrid” special event, named Sellebration, was held on Oct. 2. Over 600 adults and children took advantage of the many unique items for sale. An estimated $14,200 of merchandise was sold. […]
In the recently renovated Indian Spring Plaza on Verdugo Blvd. and Vahili Street is a new day spa named Le Venus Spa. Le Venus recently opening its doors for business revealing an upscale and spacious facility. Within its 1,900 square feet is a well-designed spa that offers a full line of services to soothe and […]
I understand that times have changed – really, I do. “Back in my day,” is a term that we use with giggles and winks at my house imitating those who can’t seem to move past those “good ole days.” But seriously, back in my day driving a car was a totally different experience than today. […]
Kiwanis Club of La Cañada AM President Martha Burns, left, recently honored Montrose resident Rosemary Hook with a Distinguished Service Award. Hook has served as club secretary and director, as cook for the club’s annual French Toast Breakfast, as manager of the LCFTOR Food Tent during Tournament of Roses decorating week and as chair of […]
It was announced that Crescenta Valley resident Holly Heurkins will be installed as the president of the Independent Brokers & Agents of Burbank, Glendale & Pasadena at the group’s annual installation banquet at the Oakmont Country Club on Oct. 14. Two awards will also be presented at the banquet: the Member of the Year Award, […]
Over 600 community leaders, including elected officials from Burbank, Pasadena, Monrovia, and Duarte, celebrated Business Life Magazine’s 20th anniversary and the Women Extraordinaire Awards Banquet on Wednesday evening, Sept. 22 at the Glendale Hilton Hotel. Also in attendance were large numbers of state and local elected officials, community members, representatives from charitable, non-profit organizations and […]
Calling all artists for the first-ever 2010 Crescenta Valley Paint Out, sponsored by the Crescenta Valley Arts Council. Plein air artists are invited to paint the majestic mountains and historic settings of the Crescenta Valley during a four-week period (Oct. 9-Nov. 5). The artwork will then be exhibited and judged. Registration (up to three artworks) […]
By Eric OWENS Ocean View Books Etc, formerly Around the World Books of La Cañada, celebrated its grand opening Saturday, Oct. 2 on the same day as the 33rd Annual Montrose Oktoberfest. The bookstore is owned by Priscilla Luther-Heft and Rosemont Middle School science teacher Mike Heft. After Luther-Heft cut the official golden ribbon, homemade […]
Brenda & John Grote were the winners of Dilbeck Real Estate’s Discover California drawing. They won a golf & spa package that included a weekend for two at the Silverado Resort in the Napa Valley. They will enjoy a relaxing get-a-way that includes three days and two nights playing golf, relaxing with spa treatments and […]