Anastacia Menemenlis from La Cañada was named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s dean’s list for the 2022 fall 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. […]
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada launched a holiday season of giving by contributing to 10 local groups and organizations for combined donations totaling $16,700 to help fund far-reaching programs. Kiwanis President Trish McRae said, “Members have stepped up to help make the season brighter for others. Together we aim to fulfill our tagline of […]
California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV) invites prospective students and families to learn more about the school’s arts and academic programs at its Preview Day on Saturday, Jan. 14. Families will learn how CSArts-SGV’s academic programs, pre-professional arts instruction, and unique school culture empower middle and high school students to develop […]
Glendale Arts, the organization that, according to its website, generates opportunities throughout greater Los Angeles to showcase, promote, encourage, and engage with the arts, held a holiday celebration on Dec. 12. Among the dignitaries attending were members of the Glendale City Council and State Senator Anthony Portantino. “Glendale Arts is excited to continue to find meaningful […]
Everyone knows how busy Santa is these days. So on Dec. 14 when he was spotted at Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (Luskin OIC) everyone knew that it would be a special day. Many school children had appointments with their orthopaedic doctors for checkups and new casts or pointers on how to use crutches. Some […]
By Blake Hyfield Spending Christmas in Vietnam Christmas 1969 – I was serving at a fire support base in Vietnam with the U.S. Army. I recall no Christmas music on Armed Forces Radio until the 24th, no or limited decorations and on Christmas morning I opened a small package from home … pretty much a […]
La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) announced the election of new officers for 2023. Arlene Massimino and Caryl Pettit stepped down as co-presidents at the December meeting and welcomed Joan Cleven, a past president, back to the podium. The elected officers are Marie Baker, vice president, Wendy Nicoll, corresponding secretary, Ginney Pruitt, recording secretary and […]
Community Resource Center for Aging ‘The Most Wonderful Time of the Year’? While the holidays can be a time of great joy and celebration, they can also 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 […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “It all started with a Christmas stocking,” said veteran voice actor Wally Wingert. To be more specific, it actually started with a girl. Wingert was interested in this girl and wanted to get her something special, something unusual – a Christmas stocking that was less traditional. He wanted a monster – […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY and Sofia LOPARDO, intern On Saturday, the La Crescenta Woman’s Club hosted Movie with Santa, a spin on the club’s classic Breakfast with Santa. The Club has hosted the holiday event for as long as anyone can remember; however, during the pandemic clubmembers adapted by hosting a drive-through version of the […]