BY RUTH SOWBY Glendale Sunrise Rotary’s Open House on April 26 began with a lavish, complimentary breakfast for all. About 150 members and guests enjoyed scrambled eggs, bacon and hash browns as only the Oakmont Country Club can make them. The breakfast provided the opportunity for friends and local business people to come […]
By Ruth SOWBY On April 27 members of Soroptimist International Glendale pulled out all the stops for its largest fundraiser of the year, “Bras for a Cause.” For 21 years bejeweled, bedecked and sequined bras have been on display for auction. The […]
By Ruth SOWBY Gloomy days gave way to a sunny Sunday on April 21. A record number of visitors descended on Descanso Gardens, which was full of blossoms of every color of the rainbow. Blooming lilacs, maple trees, cherry trees and iris, at their spring-time best, attracted local residents and those a little further afield. […]
By Ruth SOWBY A simple sleight of hand had the 80-plus members of the audience gasping at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club as magician Stan Gerson performed his magic. “I create the illusion and convince you [that] you will see it,” Gerson said. Indeed, all were convinced that Gerson held the magic card that […]
By Ruth SOWBY Soft guitar music greeted guests arriving at Glendale’s Oakmont Country Club for the Glendale Latino Association (GLA) Award Luncheon. On Feb. 23 more than 200 supporters filled the Club’s main banquet room to honor GLA’s awardees. Back after a two-year pandemic hiatus, guests were in the mood to mingle before the award […]