Aleen Babikian of Glendale, who attended College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Arts, Economics A was among a total of 8,625 students who received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. There were two ceremonies, one for undergraduates at Camp Randall and one for all graduate degree candidates at the Kohl Center. Graduating were 6,225 […]
By Ruth SOWBY Each year, book lovers look forward to the LCFOG luncheon where they hear their favorite authors discuss their newly published books. With purchased books in hand, customers get to have the authors sign their books. On Oct. 24, this year’s books and their authors were honored at the La Cañada Flintridge Country […]
By Ruth SOWBY A sweltering day greeted visitors to the second annual Adams Neighborhood Association Arts Festival in October. Several dozen art lovers strolled among vendors’ booths, most of which featured local artists selling their wares. Musicians from the Joal Ryan Band sang, all under sunny skies in Glendale. Popular was The Clay Palette booth of […]
The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge has partnered with Nasa Services for its 30th Annual Food Drive. Decorated food drive bins can be found at CCLCF, LCF schools, and select businesses throughout the area including Gelson’s Market, 635 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada Flintridge; Sprouts Farmers Market, 920 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada; Bob […]
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada recently held an “Apples for Teachers” luncheon program to welcome the incoming LCUSD kindergarten to 12th grade instructors and staff. As LCUSD Superintendent Wendy Sinnette addressed the crowd, a sense of joy was felt in the room as she talked about the excellent team assembled to help students reach […]
By Ruth SOWBY Hosted by the USC School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, the free Health Expo at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital in Glendale offered something for everyone. In October, over a dozen booths were on display providing health services such as anxiety screening, blood pressure screening and hands-on CPR training. The free flu shot […]
Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center earned an “A” hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting […]
Katherine Festen of La Crescenta was named to Purchase College’s dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester. Festen is studying theatre and performance, anthropology. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs and 3.75 for Bachelor of Fine Arts […]
By Ruth SOWBY The Lions Club Holiday Boutique was held under blue skies in 80-degree weather but no one broke a sweat. Set up with no fuss, no muss were vendors’ booths, holiday sweets tables, Bailey Center food drive drop-offs and even a masseuse giving chair massages. On Saturday, Nov. 4, St. Luke’s of the Mountains […]
National Caregivers Month November is National Caregivers month. Informal or unpaid caregivers are the backbone of long term care in people’s homes. Middle-aged and older adults provide much of this care in the U.S. as they care for aging parents or spouses. Caregiving can include help with activities of daily living such as bathing and […]