High School Benefits from Non-profit Generosity
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada recently donated $500 to the LCHS Chamber Singers. Submitted by Alice PEREZ
Fun for Holiday Shoppers in the Montrose Shopping Park
A horse drawn trolley takes shoppers along Honolulu Avenue in the Montrose Shopping Park. In addition to the holiday trolley, shoppers are treated to live holiday music and a chance to meet Santa each weekend before Christmas. Santa is on-site Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also on Saturday are hand-led pony rides from […]
Boutiques Promise Holiday Cheer
Boutiques overflowing with holiday goodies pop up this time of year. They draw in customers with their one-of-a-kind hand goods. The Stone Cottage Holiday Boutique, located in the Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church, has been tempting holiday shoppers for 15 years. Running the show is boutique owner Dee Ovenden from La Crescenta.
A Sign of Thanks
Recently, the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada/La Crescenta decided to treat 20 of the first responders in the ER Dept. at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital to a “Thank You to Our Heroes” meal for all of their help in saving lives within our community. Submitted by John RYAN Photo contributed by Elen Borja
YMCA of the Foothills Launches Free P.E. Program for Students
The YMCA of the Foothills is launching its free new P.L.A.Y. Program that will serve as an alternative space for students in grades kindergarten through six to exercise and develop physically. This physical education (PE) program will take place Monday, Nov. 29 through Dec. 15 at the Verdugo Hills Family YMCA location. Two sessions will […]
Local Nonprofit Holds Holiday Luncheon
La Crescenta Woman’s Club members recently dined at the Caltech Atheneum, observing all COVID requirements. Celebrating surviving the previous year from left are Rita Even, Judy Tejeda, Carol Benedetti, Carol Stein, Emma Lestina, Sandra Virag, Pat Word, and LCPC President Carol Huntwork. Submitted by Danette ERICKSON
People Making News
The University of Cumberlands congratulates Kirk Bentzen of La Crescenta on successfully completing its doctor of philosophy in leadership. University of the Cumberlands is one of the largest and most affordable private universities in Kentucky. Located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, Cumberlands is an institution of regional distinction offering quality undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and online degree programs. […]
YMCA of the Foothills CEO Unanimously Voted into the CA State Alliance of YMCAs
The vote was unanimous on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 9 when the California State of Alliance of YMCA’s voted the CEO of YMCA of the Foothills, Vince Iuculano, onto their board. “I’m deeply honored and, quite frankly, humbled to be nominated and then elected by my colleagues,” said Iuculano. “This is a special opportunity […]
‘Sip & Shop’ Passport to Winter Shopping a Success
There was excitement in the air at the recent La Cañada Junior Women’s Club annual fundraiser “Passport to Winter Sip and Shop.” Friends who hadn’t seen each other for a long time due to the pandemic joined other shoppers in visiting local participating businesses including 12 unique pop-up vendors located at Rose Gold Fitness. The […]
Santa Ready to Greet Community at BWS Event
La Crescenta Woman’s Club proudly presents “Be With Santa” (BWS) holiday drive-through event. The Club’s 30th annual BWS event provides an opportunity to enjoy a free and safe outdoor event for the entire family! BWS will be held on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. in the parking lot of the LCWC […]