On Jan. 10, the YMCA of the Foothills welcomed the community to explore its three branches during a lively open house. The Crescenta-Cañada YMCA hosted most of the festivities, offering complimentary Float Hollywood coffee, protein shakes and treats from Porto’s and Taste N See Vending. Families enjoyed face painting and balloon animals while touring the […]
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the fall 2025 President’s List: Mathew Fernandez of La Crescenta, Alynn Grigorian of Glendale (91208), Daniel Wood Corella and Mari Karapetyan of Tujunga and Ryan Campbell of Sunland. The fall terms run from September to December Full-time undergraduate students who have earned […]
The La Cañada Thursday Club is holding its annual orientation and membership meeting for the 2026-27 Debutante Program. The meeting will take place at the Thursday Club (4440 Woodleigh Lane, La Cañada) on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Parents of 10th grade girls living within 25 miles of La Cañada are welcome to attend […]
High school seniors living in La Crescenta or attending school in La Crescenta are invited to apply for a scholarship from the La Crescenta Woman’s Club. Visit https://lacrescentawomansclub.org/scholarships-programs/scholarships/ for details. Scholarships for $1000 are available for students who will attend a four-year college or university; $500 scholarships are available for students attending a trade school […]
Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center (GMHHC), which is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026, welcomed the arrival of its first centennial baby. Hayli Cataleya made her grand entrance at 7:27 a.m. on Jan. 13, becoming the first little one born at the hospital in its centennial year. Mom and baby are both doing wonderfully. […]
As the new year begins, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy (FSHA) and the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose announced a transformational $1.6 million gift from the estate of Patricia Jean Traviss, Class of 1949. FSHA was more than a place of learning for Traviss – it was a spiritual home that shaped her values and […]
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada announced that nominations are now open until Feb. 9 for the prestigious 2025 La Cañadan of the Year Award. Members of the general public are invited to nominate an individual or a couple who has demonstrated outstanding service and long-term commitment to the La Cañada Flintridge community and surrounding […]
Once Upon A Time Bookstore is hosting a special book launch of “The Lions’ Run” featuring bestselling author Sara Pennypacker and award-winning illustrator Jon Klassen on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. The event will take place at the bookstore’s location, 2207 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose, and is recommended for ages 8 and up. Pennypacker, […]
The Pasadena Foothills Association of Realtors honored Ruth S. McNevin of Re/Max Tri City Realtors with the prestigious Realtor Lifetime Achievement Award at the recent holiday banquet in Pasadena. This award is designed to honor the lifetime achievements of a realtor with over 20 years of service. McNevin has been providing professional real estate services since 1986. McNevin has […]
Beer-Battered Avocados with Grilled Peach Salsa The inspiration for this avocado appetizer came from my friend Sandy S. who asked what I would serve with my grilled peach, avocado and jalapeño salsa. I thought beer-battered avocados would be perfect with my salsa so I gave them a try, and wow! They turned out fantastic – […]