Dignity Health-Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center (GMHHC) hosted a reception to celebrate being recognized as the only Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery in Glendale and colorectal surgery in LA County, designated by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). The event was attended by key Glendale community leaders including members of the Glendale Fire Dept.
This past spring, Jason Maya of La Cañada graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Maya earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. Maya was one of 3,143 students to graduate in May from Marquette. The university celebrated its 142nd commencement with a series of events, including graduate recognition ceremonies at Fiserv Forum and a […]
CCLCF Hosting Overdose Workshops The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge has partnered with End Overdose, a non-profit organization working to end drug-related overdose deaths through education, medical intervention and public awareness. Workshops will be offered at CCLCF on select evenings and weekends in August and September. In addition to training, attendees will receive a […]
By Ruth SOWBY It was standing room only on the first day (Aug. 3) of Assistance League Glendale’s annual Christmas sale at its Glendale clubhouse at 314-A E. Harvard Street. Just like at the butcher shop and bakery, numbers were handed out to limit the number of shoppers into the store per hour. But once in, it […]
Jessy Shelton checked out CV Weekly on her phone while on safari in Nairobi (note the elephants in the background).
Ryan Stradal grew up in the southern Minnesota town of Hastings and, by his own admission, often failed his driver’s license exams. He also graduated from Northwestern University where he slipped on the ice all too often. However, he went on to become a prolific writer and his books are too many to be listed. […]
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Glendale attended a wedding reception for one of its members at the home of Bruce and Debbie Hinckley. Groom Nzhde Avag-Petrosyan and bride Lucine were all smiles as they were celebrated by those in attendance. The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets weekly on Friday at the Elks Lodge in […]
The USC Verdugo Hills Women’s Council was founded after VHH opened its doors in 1972. Since that time this dedicated group of women have raised in excess of $3 million to fund hospital programs, services and equipment. Recently, at the hospital board meeting, the Women’s Council presented a check for $20,000 to fund the hospital […]
CV Weekly traveled to Krabi, Thailand for Mike Starkey’s 50 (plus 2) birthday. Joining the celebration were Jill Caballero, Josiane Stickels, Frank and Mary Virgallito, Eric Hamilton, Ali Burton, Henry Aguilar, Roberto “Tito” Barcena, Shannon Lenain and Brandon Bittle.
“Sparkle of Kiwanis” is the theme for the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada 75th anniversary gala fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 27 at Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive in Glendale from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The master of ceremonies is State Senator Anthony Portantino, who has served as a Kiwanian for over two […]