The Glendale Chapter of National Charity League Inc. will hold its 18th annual “From the Heart” American Red Cross Blood Drive on Sunday, June 23 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held at the USC Verdugo Hills Hospital at 1812 Verdugo Blvd. in Glendale in Council Rooms A-D. Members of the community […]
Renowned for its handcrafted wines from professional artisan winemakers who make less than 1500 cases, its renegade spirit and rules breaking ‘no snobs allowed’ ethos, The Garagiste Festival: Urban Exposure is the only festival to provide Angelenos with the opportunity to be first to discover so many under-the-radar wines, wineries, wine styles and grape varieties from […]
By Ruth SOWBY On Sunday, May 26, the best of La Canada’s Lanterman House was trotted out in all of its glory. That included freshened-up picnic grounds, tours of its sparkling interior and a booth overflowing with vintage and second-hand wares from the Bargain Box manned by volunteers of Assistance League of Flintridge. New docent Nancy […]
“The Magic of Sunland-Tujunga” is the theme for this year’s annual July 4 parade, sponsored by the Sunland-Tujunga Rotary Club. Joe DeCenzo, local poet, performer, producer, business owner and longtime community supporter, has been selected as the 2024 grand marshal. This popular summer parade draws thousands of spectators to see entries ranging from classic cars, […]
McGroarty Arts Center in Tujunga presents its 20th consecutive ceramics exhibition and benefit All Cups 2024 that features work by 35 Southern California ceramic artists. In addition, the exhibition will feature a showcase of work by students of the Center’s ceramic arts educational program. This year’s exhibition, curated by ceramicist and teacher Ray Yocum, will […]
Cancer Support Community – Greater San Gabriel Valley (CSC) announced that its 34th annual Angel Gala raised a record-breaking $415,000 to fund its free programs for anyone impacted by cancer. This year’s event, held on Sunday, May 19 at the historic Santa Anita Park, was aptly themed “Dapper Derby Soiree” and transported 350 guests to […]
By Ruth SOWBY Glendale teachers didn’t want a big banquet they had to go home and dress up for. How about a free celebration with a sandwiches and fruit buffet at the Glen Arden Club Lounge at the end of their workday? No fuss, no muss. The money saved from the pared-down party on May 30 could go […]
Shelley Rae (Powell) Niemi was selected as dispatcher of the year by the president and CEO of Southwest Airlines. The recognition event was held at the OMNI hotel in Dallas, Texas. Shelley was born and raised in La Crescenta, attended local elementary schools and graduated from Crescenta Valley High School in 1988. She went on to receive […]
By Ruth SOWBY Dozens of Glendale Community College (GCC) students received thousands of dollars in scholarships on a chilly early evening on Friday, May 24. Adding to the scholarships that were delivered earlier, a total of $348,000 in scholarships was awarded to 526 GCC students. Over 200 donors, students, parents, GCC teachers and administrators were seated in […]
ST Forward presents the third annual Foothills Pride Festival on Saturday, June 1 at Sunland Park, 8651 Foothill Blvd. in Sunland from noon to 4 p.m. This is an opportunity for the foothills community to come together to celebrate LGBTQ+ neighbors. The festival VIP lineup includes State Senator Anthony Portantino, Senator Caroline Menjivar, Assemblymember Laura […]