The March cleanup of the La Crescenta Avenue off-ramp was moved to this Saturday, March 19. At the February cleanup, Steve Pierce, Robin Goldsworthy and Kirk and Peter Friedenberg joined leader Donna Libra in picking up trash. Those interested in lending a hand for this Saturday should meet at the 2700 block of Altura Avenue […]
Family Promise of the Verdugos, a nonprofit homeless service agency serving the community for 11 years, is going through a rebrand and will now be known as Home Again L.A. Over the course of its existence, it has grown exponentially to best respond to the needs of the region’s homeless crisis. For 11 years, the […]
At the February meeting of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club, Donna Dieny was honored for 25 years of loyal membership. Her name will be added to a plaque that is in the Clubhouse. The card, with a blooming plant, was delivered to her since she could not attend the meeting. Last summer Donna turned 100 […]
Jared Nishimura, an electrical and computer engineer from La Cañada, named to the fall 2021 president’s list at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. The president’s list recognizes students who have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the semester to receive this honor. LeTourneau University is the Christian polytechnic university where educators engage students […]
Aidan Milanese of Glendale was named to the fall 2021 dean’s list at Hofstra University. Milanese achieved a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the dean’s list. Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, New York. Students can choose from more than 165 undergraduate program options […]
The Verdugo Hills Council of the Boy Scouts of America held its 2022 recognition dinner in February. The honorees were recognized for their service to community and their volunteerism. Among those recognized were local residents Paul Dutton, Joe Kroening and Chris Waldheim. Dutton and Korening were presented with the Silver Beaver Award, the highest award […]
Those 18 and older are invited to participate in the March Crazy Hat Night on Monday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club. For the winner wearing the craziest homemade hat, the club’s Evening Section will make a $300 donation to that person’s 501(c)3 philanthropy of choice. Participants are encouraged to be creative […]
The Office of the Chief Scout Executive announced that the executive board of the Verdugo Hills Council effective Feb. 1 selected Andrew Sisolak to serve as scout executive of the Verdugo Hills Council. Sisolak began his Scouting career in 2008 as a district executive in the Crescent Bay District of the Western Los Angeles County […]
“Masquerade” was the theme of the 19th annual Bras for a Cause sponsored by Soroptimist International of Glendale. On Saturday, thanks to the lifting of COVID restrictions, pandemic masks were lowered in favor of masquerade masks. Wall-to-wall decorated bras were the décor at Glendale’s Glen Arden Club, hosting over 200 supporters. The bras demonstrate the Soroptimist’s dedication […]
VA Rethinks Pay, Benefits for Workforce as Agency Faces High Employee Turnover The Dept. of Veterans Affairs is rolling out a 10-point human infrastructure plan aimed at helping the agency recruit and retain in-demand workers at a time when the agency is facing record turnover among health care employees. The VA is looking to maximize […]