According to researchers and the National Center for Elder Abuse, one in 10 older Americans is currently a victim of a form of elder abuse. Experts believe that these situations are grossly underreported for many reasons including shame, lack of understanding of what constitutes abuse and, above all, ageism. In addition, we at USC-VHH Community […]
For five weeks, the Y community united to raise over $87,400 for its annual support campaign. This year’s theme was “CommUNITY Starts Here,” and was evident as staff, committed volunteers, Y members and board members came together as one to ensure the Y’s enduring impact as this campaign supports its scholarship fund. “Another great year […]
Named the “#1 Wine Festival in the Country” by USA Today, and “Best Festival” by Sunset Magazine, The Garagiste Festival gives tasters the opportunity to explore a wide range of wines from all over California – including Paso Robles, Napa, Sonoma, Santa Barbara and more. The majority of these wineries do not have tasting rooms […]
The Glendale Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. will hold its 17th annual “From the Heart” American Red Cross Blood Drive on Sunday, June 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held at the USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, 1812 Verdugo Blvd., Glendale, in Council Rooms A-D. The summer is a time when […]
Members of the Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus (VHWC) gathered in San Diego and spent the better part of two days preparing for the Annual California Women’s Chorus Inc. event. The 54th Annual Scholarship Concert, aptly titled “Sing, Sing, Sing,” was hosted by the Sweet Harmony chorus. Guest conductor Ashlyn Brown guided singers through rehearsals so […]
Named the “#1 Wine Festival in the Country” by USA Today, and “Best Festival” by Sunset Magazine, The Garagiste Festival gives tasters the opportunity to explore a wide range of wines from all over California – including Paso Robles, Napa, Sonoma, Santa Barbara and more. The majority of these wineries do not have tasting rooms […]
By Ruth SOWBY The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge (CCLCF) was filled with hundreds of handmade, one-of-a-kind ceramics on Saturday, May 13, the day before Mother’s Day. For sale were colorful serving pieces, plant holders, bells, birds and picture frames. Presented were artists within its teaching program and from the community. Teenage art students had […]
Avid marathon runner Glen Phillips is fortunate to be alive after suffering a major cardiac event while running on a mountain trail in Elysian Park. He was found by a Good Samaritan who called 9-1-1 while another stranger performed CPR until paramedics arrived. He was carried down the mountain on a stretcher while EMTs performed CPR. […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On June 9, Club member Mark MacCauley will talk about the current situation in Ukraine. He’ll also present film footage. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $20. All are welcome. The Club meets Friday afternoons at the […]
By Katie O’BRIEN On Saturday, May 27 many were transported to the Indonesian exotic island of Bali, via the McGroarty Arts Center, to enjoy the ancient rituals of music and dancing at an event hosted by the Sunland-Tujunga Branch of the LA County Library. The free concert by Gamelan Merdu Kumala included refreshments provided by […]