‘WATER-WISE HOME’ AUTHOR AT FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE Today, Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore hosts a book signing for Laura Allen, environmentalist and author of “The Water-Wise Home.” The average American family uses approximately 400 gallons of water a day – that’s triple what families use in the United Kingdom – […]
JLP TO HOST 2ND ANNUAL SIMPLY SPEAKING BENEFIT LUNCHEON On Saturday, April 11, the Junior League of Pasadena, Inc. (JLP) will host its second annual benefit luncheon, Simply Speaking, at the University Club of Pasadena. This year’s guest speaker is Jane Olson, an inspiring humanitarian and Pasadena area local. Olson has […]
REPUBLICAN WOMEN CLUB HOSTS LUNCHEON The La Crescenta Valley Republican Women Federated kicks off 2015 with a luncheon at the Oakmont Country Club today, Thursday, Feb. 12 at 11.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a powerful speaker, Peggy Grande, who served as executive assistant for 10 years to Ronald Reagan in […]
SCHULHOF TO SPEAK AT DESCANSO GARDENS The Pacific Camellia Society kicks off a new season of meetings at Descanso Gardens with popular former Descanso Gardens Executive Director Richard Schulhof as the featured speaker. The meeting will be tonight, Thursday evening, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited. There is no admission charge. Schulhof […]
LOCAL WINE HISTORY PRESENTED BY AUTHOR BYLES Author and local resident Stuart Byles is giving a wine history presentation at the Los Angeles Public Library, Central (downtown), on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. at the library auditorium. This is in conjunction with the recent publication of his book, “Los Angeles Wine – a History […]
SETS IN STEP SQUARE DANCE CLUB The Sets in Step Square Dance Club is sponsoring a new beginner’s class for beginners or those who want to refresh their dancing. Classes are on Thursdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge. The cost is $6 each week. Refreshments are […]
RAPP SCREENING PLANNED RAPP – Read And Practice Peace – presents the film “Hellbound?” that takes a look at the concept of hell and presents an eclectic mixture of interviews that cover a broad theological spectrum. Guests will hear from pastors, atheists, an exorcist, heavy metal rockers and the notorious Westboro Baptists. http://www.hellboundthemovie.com/ The award […]
Y OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY Both local Y facilities will be open to the community on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community is invited to enjoy the facilities for the day with special demonstrations of programs including free group swim lessons from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. […]
NOON CONCERTS OPEN TO PUBLIC Glendale Noon Concerts is a free admission concert series taking place every first and third Wednesday from 12:10 p.m. to12:40 p.m. in the restored chapel and sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Glendale (downtown at Louise & Wilson, no religious affiliation). The next concert is on […]
NEWS FROM JCK Jewel City Knitters will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 7 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Scholl Canyon Estates,1551 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale. Membership is free. Knitters, crocheters and those who wish to learn are welcome. For more information, visit www.jewelcityknitters.com or email susandietel@yahoo.com. […]