As the current school year comes to an end, the Community Center Preschool is preparing for the 2023-24 school year with its collaborative and passionate staff – many of whom have worked in the LCF community for decades. “We believe that children learn best by experiencing materials and using them in ways that apply to […]
By Ruth SOWBY Comics Irina Voronina, Amy Ashton and CV Weekly reporter Ruth Sowby enlivened the installation of officers for the coming year at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club on Wednesday, May 10. The three comedians provided relief after a busy year of fundraisers and club business led by LCWC President Danette Erickson, who is starting […]
Several members of La Canada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) attended a Volunteer Recognition Awards ceremony recently at Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (Luskin OIC). Of note was Caryl Pettit, who was honored for donating 3,500 hours to date. Arlene Massimino was also thanked for her volunteer service of 100 hours to date. LCFOG members attending […]
P.E.O. Chapters FF, Glendale and KU, Glendale were merged in a ceremony conducted by Renee Cortise, organizer of California State Chapter, on April 22. California State Chapter Officers Vice President Leisa Blakeman, Secretary Kathy Wright and Treasurer Kathleen Gill also attended. The ceremony was held at the Sparr Heights Community Center in Glendale and was followed by a buffet […]
Anastacia Menemenlis from La Cañada was named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s dean’s list for the 2023 Winter Quarter. Menemenlis is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in nursing. Undergraduate students who have earned at least 30 credits and have a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher (out of 4.0) are on the dean’s list. […]
By Ruth SOWBY For the first time in three years, the YWCA’s Heart & Excellence luncheon took place in person. Front and center were honorees Jessica First, YWCA Glendale and Pasadena board president; Rima Donnell, former Glendale YWCA board member; and Denise Houlemard Jones, former Pasadena Foothill Valley YWCA board member. On Wednesday, May 17, […]
For the first time, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, for achieving the highest national standards in patient safety. This achievement places USC-VHH among top tier hospitals in the nation for safety and quality. “Our entire staff is dedicated to improving […]
S&P Global Market Intelligence released its report of the Top 100 credit unions for 2022 and GASCU has been named to this exclusive list. GASCU is the only education-based credit union in Southern California and one of only seven California-based credit unions to be named to the Top 100. S&P Global Market Intelligence launched the […]
The Lanterman Historical Museum Foundation will host its annual Summer Picnic and Ukulele Rendezvous as part of the Fiesta Days Weekend at the Lanterman House and Gardens on Sunday, May 28. The event is free of charge and will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy […]
Several members of La Canada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) attended a Volunteer Recognition Awards ceremony recently at Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (Luskin OIC). Of note was Caryl Pettit, who was honored for donating 3,500 hours to date. Arlene Massimino was also thanked for her volunteer service of 100 hours to date. LCFOG members attending […]