The Don Jose Verdugo Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution invites the community to a dedication and historic re-enactment at the Catalina Verdugo Adobe at 2211 Bonita Drive in Glendale on Sunday, Oct. 22. The community is encouraged to attend this first-ever opening of the Catalina Verdugo Adobe property, owned by the City of Glendale, to the […]
’Tis Becoming the Season A few notes as we start thinking ahead. While the holidays can be a time of great joy and celebration, they also can be a challenging time for those who have lost a loved one during the year or who are lonely or feeling isolated. Memories of past holidays can often trigger […]
By Ruth SOWBY It was standing room only for the screening of Brett Calkins’ 18-minute student film “Black Whole” at the Glendale Laemmle Theatre, shown as part of the Glendale International Film Festival (GIFF). The film explored parenthood, with the fear and awe that goes with it, and is based on the experiences of Calkins and […]
The Lanterman House will sponsor an author talk and book signing by Dr. Eileen Wallis on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 2:30 p.m. at the Lanterman House Visitor Center, 4420 Encinas Drive in La Cañada. Dr. Wallis, professor of history at Cal Poly Pomona, will discuss her recent book “California and the Politics of Disability, 1850-1970,” […]
The stage at Lanterman Auditorium will be transformed into a winter wonderland filled with adventure and plenty of humor as a cast of 30 actors sing and dance their way through the magical land of Arendelle. ALFie Players, local students in grades 3-6, will present a special KIDS adaptation of Disney’s “Frozen” on Friday, Oct. […]
La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) is ready to welcome Chris Erskine to the podium and delighted that he has a new book to share at the LCFOG Book and Author Luncheon on Oct. 24. This will be his third appearance at the LCFOG Book and Author Luncheon. This year, Erskine will present his […]
By Ruth SOWBY The Pacific Community Center in Glendale was the setting for the National Charity League’s annual rummage sale, Sellebration. The Glendale Chapter opened its doors from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Throughout the day hundreds of shoppers filled the aisles, picked over tables of merchandise and lined up to check out. Many had […]
On Sept. 11, members of the Glendale Burbank/Crescenta Valley Republican Assembly with the 44th Assembly District Committee gathered at the Jeffers Estate in La Cañada Flintridge to offer a prayer honoring the 9-11 first responders, fallen heroes, survivors and families. Submitted by Lois Lee BILLINGS
We Meet You Where You Are For over three years, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital’s Community Resource Center for Aging (CRCA) has been available for individual consultations regarding home and community-based services and more. Our Resource Specialists – May Ma Ross, MSW, Finster Paul, III, MPH, and me – have been making our way into the […]
By Ruth SOWBY Pounds and pounds of non-perishable food items were collected from La Cañada Flintridge to Sunland and Glendale on Saturday, Sept. 9. Among the drop-off points were the CV Weekly garage, five LDS church parking lots and several Ralphs market parking lots. This year’s donations to the LDS were collected on the honor system […]