LCPC Parent Education announced Celso Amador, Michael Bonner and Gloria Hill as its 2024 Shining Star Award recipients. The recipients exemplify Parent Education’s commitment to strengthening families, both locally and globally. The Shining Star Award is presented to a person who “has had a significant impact on the community – especially its families and children.” […]
This year, the YMCA of the Foothills embarked on an Olympic-sized challenge: aiming to meet a fundraising goal of $100,000. Thanks to the support of its staff, volunteers, Y members, board members and the entire community, the Y not only met this goal but surpassed it. The 2024 Annual Support Campaign raised a staggering $120,409 […]
The Anoush Glenoaks Ballroom in Glendale on May 15 was standing room only for the YWCA Glendale and Pasadena’s 27th Annual Heart & Excellence Awards & Persimmon Donor Circle luncheon. According to the Y website, the Persimmon Donor Circle is a collective of individuals who are dedicated to advancing the Y’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering […]
The La Cañada Thursday Club culminated a trio of April events when last Sunday it awarded scholarships to 12 local high school seniors at the annual Scholarship Tea. All of the La Cañada Flintridge students have made their college selections and proudly held the banners of their future schools. Each student gave a short speech […]
Rachel Min of Shadow Hills was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Min was initiated at University of the Pacific. Min is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership […]
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts formed a new community partnership with Doheny Eye Institute for the 2024 Pasadena Showcase House of Design, while lauding its longtime partner Dunn-Edwards Corporation – a partner since the first Showcase House, which took place in 1965. Doheny Eye Institute, whose overarching vision is to have the greatest impact […]
On May 19 Alice Pero will pass her poet laureate crown to Kathleen Travers in a ceremony of music and poetry from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the McGroarty Arts Center, 7570 McGroarty Terrace in Tujunga. Pero, who is the 10th poet laureate of Sunland-Tujunga, will be the last so named. The laureate […]
By Ruth SOWBY Under sunny skies in La Crescenta on Saturday, May 11, about a dozen classic cars were star attractions in the parking lot of the La Crescenta congregation Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A classic black Ford and shiny red Corvette drew the most admirers. From noon to 2 p.m., several […]
Dignity Health—Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center announced today it is now a Center of Excellence for Joint Replacement following a rigorous inspection and review by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), which confirmed the hospital has met nationally and internationally recognized standards. SRC’s joint replacement accreditation helps patients identify hospitals that demonstrate an unparalleled commitment […]
BY RUTH SOWBY Glendale Sunrise Rotary’s Open House on April 26 began with a lavish, complimentary breakfast for all. About 150 members and guests enjoyed scrambled eggs, bacon and hash browns as only the Oakmont Country Club can make them. The breakfast provided the opportunity for friends and local business people to come […]