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QUILT EXHIBIT The community is invited to a quilt exhibit at the La Cañada Public Library taking place through Oct. 30. The beautiful quilts are the handiwork of a few talented women from Islamic Congregation of La Cañada Flintridge. Running Stitch is a group made up of local women who meet weekly to create handmade […]
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MANNING AT FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE Today, Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore hosts a book signing for Rob Manning, area resident and chief engineer of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Mars Rover Curiosity. In his book “Mars Rover Curiosity,” Manning tells of bringing the groundbreaking spacecraft to life. He and […]
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST TICKETS ON SALE Tickets are now on sale for the annual CV Town Council pancake breakfast scheduled for Nov. 1 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at CV High School. The council will again partner with local area non-profit organizations and share 50% of the proceeds ($2.50) for each advance ticket sold. For […]
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QUILT EXHIBIT The community is invited to a quilt exhibit at the La Cañada Public Library taking place through Oct. 30. The beautiful quilts are the handiwork of a few talented women from Islamic Congregation of La Cañada Flintridge. Running Stitch is a group made up of local women who meet weekly to create handmade […]
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This is my dog Scout, he is seven years old whose favorite past times include chasing tennis balls, swimming, and backpacking. He’s no slouch; he carries his own kibble. Scout is also a national service dog and helps his owner to deal with residual stress from his time serving in the US army. Scout […]
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BOOKSALE AT LA CRESCENTA LIBRARY The Friends of La Crescenta Library will be holding their October booksale in the meeting room at the La Crescenta Library. A “members only” presale takes place on Friday, Oct. 10 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the public is invited on Saturday, Oct. 11 […]
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NONPROFIT GRANTS AVAILABLE The Mary Pinola and Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund is currently accepting grant applications from nonprofits serving the Crescenta Valley. Requests must be for educational programs or projects. This grant program is managed by the Community Foundation of the Verdugos and the application is available at http://cfverdugos.org/how-to-apply-for-grants/. Call (818) 241-8040 for more […]
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‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’ AT BURBANK LIBRARY The Burbank Public Library invites the public to spend a magical evening outdoors with a live performance of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Saturday, Sept. 20. Pre-show events begin at 4 p.m. with amazing acrobatic performances by E=MCirque followed by the show at 5 p.m. Bring […]
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SING WITH THE TOWNE SINGERS Those who love to sing are invited to join the Towne Singers, a non-audition choir. Male voices in particular are needed, but all are welcome to join this family of musicians. Rehearsals for the Dec. 6 holiday concert are underway. Rehearsals are held Mondays at 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. […]
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GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT USC-VHH FOUNDATION USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation, together with Keck Medical Center of USC, will hold its annual golf classic on Monday, Sept. 8 at Oakmont Country Club. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation. Registration begins at 10 a.m. followed by a barbecue lunch at 11 […]