PRESCHOOL EXPO PLANNED The 3rd Annual Preschool Expo hosted by the Mom’s Club of the Foothills will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 23 at the Presbyterian Church in La Crescenta. Multiple preschools will be present as well as kid related businesses. The Presbyterian church is located at 2902 Montrose in […]
January 18, 2010 – January 24, 2010 ARIES March 21 – April 19 Jupiter, the planet of faith and expansion, has moved into Pisces and your Twelfth House. Your luck now comes from following your intuition and inner guidance. It is also an excellent time to keep a dream journal. By doing so, your creativity […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Like many in this troubling economy La Crescenta resident Mark Raymond found himself in difficult financial times. He is lucky enough to have a job but his paycheck does not stretch as far as it used to and it has been difficult to meet his financial obligations. He was constantly walking that […]
Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic, chopped finely 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil roughly chopped 1-28oz can diced tomatoes* 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes ½ cup fresh basil, roughly chopped Salt, pepper, parmesan and romano cheese to taste Prepare Heat olive oil and […]
By Susan JAMES Actor Dwayne Johnson explores his inner Tinkerbell in “Tooth Fairy,” the new movie from Twentieth Century Fox, directed by Michael Lembeck.The former Scorpion King grows wings instead of pincers on a family friendly journey to the Land of I Believe. Johnson, who has a strong cinematic presence and a light comic touch, […]
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club is mainly known for its philanthropic outreach projects and festive affairs. However, the club also addresses serious issues that affect too many women. This was the case for one of the last meetings of 2009. Each month during the nine months that the La Crescenta Woman’s Club is in session […]
Dr. Ted Stern, professor of music at Glendale Community College, will again conduct off-campus music appreciation classes for adults in the community. This ongoing series is for musicians and non-musicians alike. This semester will cover the early 20th century. Each semester offers new and interesting information. Dr. Stern weaves music examples with cultural history to […]
Beginning on Monday, Feb. 1 AARP tax aide volunteers will be certified and ready to help individuals prepare their 2009 income tax returns at two local sites. The free tax service is done while the taxpayer waits and will continue through April 15. It is very important that each taxpayer bring their last year’s tax […]
Verdugo Hills Hospital’s (VHH) A Balanced Life program helps seniors by offering a comprehensive falls-prevention program that treats patients of all ages who are at a high risk of falling. They provide a customized physical therapy program and in-home risk assessments. The program also offers specialized treatment for patients who suffer from dizziness or disequilibrium. […]
By Brandon HENSLEY For Brian O’Keefe in a year that saw his family business shut down and the economic crisis worm itself into his life like it has so many others, the Boston piano that sits in his living room represents hope, a starting point for something new and yet a way for his life […]