Members of the local Daughters of the American Revolution, Don Jose Verdugo and Martin Severance Chapters, along with the La Cañada Singers and Scouts from JPL’s troop 509, volunteered at Mountain View Cemetery in Altadena this past weekend to participate in Wreaths Across America. DAR volunteers joined tens of thousands across the nation in […]
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club, for another year, supported local sheriff volunteers with almost a thousand dollars in cash, gift cards, toys and food at its Dec. 11 Christmas luncheon. Deputy Philip Demerjian left with a full car loaded with gifts for local families. The Woman’s Club extends happy holiday wishes to everyone.
This holiday season preschoolers will learn the importance of kindness through the “Adopt-A-Family” program at the Community Center Preschool of La Cañada Flintridge. In its 23rd year, this philanthropic program gives preschool students and parents the opportunity to provide gifts and holiday cheer to children-in-need with the Children’s Law Center of California, Los Angeles. This […]
Outgoing State Senator Anthony Portantino (D) held a community appreciation event for members of the 25th District, which he represented, in November. The event, held at the Student Center at Glendale Community College, was an opportunity for Portantino to thank his constituents for their support over the last few years. Portantino has a rich political […]
Daughters of the American Revolution, Don Jose Verdugo Chapter, hosted its festive holiday luncheon on Friday, Dec. 6 at a private club in Glendale. The guest speaker was local author and nationally known columnist Chris Erskine. As an editor at the LA Times, he was part of two Pulitzer Prize-winning teams. He is best known […]
The holidays are a time of generosity and reflection, a season when we consider not only what we give but how we can create lasting change. Here in the Verdugo Hills, we’re fortunate to live in communities that have historically embraced service and connection. How can we ensure the spirit of giving endures even as […]
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club held its annual board Christmas luncheon at the beautifully decorated Athenaeum at Caltech on Dec. 4. It was a time to celebrate the club’s new presidents Mary Nolte and Carol Stein plus the board members that include vice presidents Betsy Mortimer, Dawna Berger and Denise Napiwocki, Treasurer Bob Mortimer and […]
Aimee Janette Beck of La Crescenta earned a Master of Science degree in management: nonprofit and association management from the University of Maryland Global Campus in summer 2024. Beck was one of more than 3,200 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the summer 2024 term. University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY McGroarty Arts Center invites the community to its annual Holiday Festival – now in its 20th year – on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Approximately 30 vendors will present their wares at the historic location according to facility […]
By Ruth SOWBY In recognition of November’s Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the pulmonology staff at Adventist Health Glendale hosted an informal program showcasing its new robotic bronchoscope. On the early afternoon of Nov. 20 more than 200 visitors lined up to look at the bronchoscope in the hospital’s West Tower lobby. The free event […]