YMCA Home School PE Program Receives Grant
The Home School Physical Education Program offered by the Verdugo Hills Family YMCA has received a $2,500 “PepsiCo Healthy Living Grant.” The money will be put towards improving the range of sporting equipment for the program. “PepsiCo, a long time supporter of the Y, has pledged monies to support health and wellbeing programs throughout the […]
VHH Welcomes New Foundation President
Yulanda N. Davis-Quarrie has joined Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) as Foundation president. Davis-Quarrie brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the field of philanthropy to the community-based hospital. In her new role at VHH, she oversees the fund development efforts, public relations/marketing and volunteer services. VHH president and CEO Len LaBella said, “Yulanda’s […]
A “Symbiosis” of Biedermeier-era Vienna and 21st Century Los Angeles
By Ted AYALA Franz Schubert (1797-1828) and George N. Gianopoulos (born 1984). Seeing their names paired up, some music lovers may ask what these composers have in common and why their work should sit side-by-side on a concert program. After all, between Schubert and Gianopoulos lies nearly two centuries and a gaping chasm of musical […]
Santa Cecilia Orchestra Members Ring in the Sounds of Spring
By Ted AYALA Spring in January? The weather certainly seems to think so, bringing in some much needed warmth and sun after a month that soaked our state in deluge after deluge. Did the musicians of the Santa Cecilia Orchestra (SCO) somehow know something we don’t? Their mixed program of chamber and solo piano works […]
‘No Strings Attached’ – at Least at First
By Charly SHELTON We have all thought about this. Many of us have even tried this – a relationship that is strictly physical. No feelings, no jealousy, no strings attached. Despite the ground rules laid out and the assurances that this is the farthest it is going to go, it always leads elsewhere. Maybe not […]
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PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP AT THE Y The Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA will host monthly meetings for the La Cañada Parkinson’s Support Group. The group is free to join and will provide research and support for those with Parkinson’s or Movement Disorders. On Friday, Jan. 21, Neurosearch will present the various research projects they are doing in […]
News and Notes
Center to host Edwene Gaines Edwene Gaines will be hosting a workshop at the Center for Spiritual Living on Saturday, Jan. 22 from 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. For anyone ready to learn and practice the principles of true prosperity, this workshop will answer questions and inspire attendees to act. Edwene guarantees that this event will […]
Uptown Face and Body Care in the Montrose Village Square!
Have you ever noticed the cute little village in the heart of the 2400 block of Honolulu Avenue? It’s a tranquil beehive of salons, eateries, and spas nestled within the shopping park. Uptown Face and Body Care is an intimate spa that has been residing there since 1996. Upon entering Uptown (2418 Honolulu, Suite E) […]
Grabbing the Chance to Lend a Hand
Many of our Crescenta Valley residents and chamber board members were busy this last weekend improving the world and specifically the Crescenta Valley. The CV Chamber had its e-waste recycle event last Saturday and the community came through and cleaned out their garages. Over eight pallets, six feet high of monitors, computers, printers and miscellaneous […]