Congratulating The Finest 2024

Congratulating The Finest 2024

CV Weekly held a celebration at St. Luke’s of the Mountains on Thursday, June 27 to honor the winners of The Finest. The June 27 event celebrated the return of The Finest, which was postponed for five years due to the COVID pandemic. The Finest are chosen by the tallying of ballots received in person […]

FCSF Hails 60th Anniversary Scholarships & Service Awards Ceremony

FCSF Hails 60th Anniversary Scholarships & Service Awards Ceremony

Over 100 attendees celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the Foothills Community Scholarship Foundation (FCSF) of La Cañada Flintridge at the FCSF Scholarship, Distinguished Person and Exemplary Service Awards ceremony. An event highlight was the recognition of 13 graduating high school students from six local schools who were awarded scholarships totaling $27,500. The 2024 Distinguished Service […]

Glendale Latino Association Named a 2024 California Non-profit of the Year

By Ruth SOWBY   The Glendale Latino Association (GLA) is one of 117 non-profits acknowledged this year by Assemblymember Laura Friedman of the 44th Assembly District. “This honor recognizes [GLA’s] outstanding commitment to educational excellence and community improvement for Latinos in Glendale and beyond,” said Friedman.  Founded in 1990, GLA’s mission is dedicated to “promoting educational excellence, civic […]

Big Donation for Orthopedic Institute

Big Donation for Orthopedic Institute

The La Cañada Flintridge Orthopedic Guild attended the recent Luskin Orthopedic Institute for Children gala at Sofi Stadium. Mario Lopez hosted the Stand for Kids event with nearly a thousand people in attendance. It was a celebration of the young patients and a chance to honor the LA Chargers for its contribution for orthopedic care […]

Glendale Elks Raise Funds to Help Disabled Youngsters

More that $1.7 million this year has been contributed by members of Elks Lodges throughout California and Hawaii to treat children with disabilities. Exalted Ruler of Glendale Lodge 1289 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Ruth McNevin said, “We are pleased and proud that members of our local Elks Lodge 1289 were so generous […]

Local Non-Profits Benefit from Foundation

The Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation is dedicated to giving back to its communities across the country. Throughout 2024, it will donate more than $3 million to organizations that support various youth initiatives that help kids thrive, compete and belong to a team. Of the total donation amount, $1 million is earmarked for the Boys & […]

USC VERDUGO HILLS HOSPITAL <<< COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER FOR AGING <<< ADRIA NAVARRO, PH.D., PROGRAM MANAGER

USC VERDUGO HILLS HOSPITAL <<< COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER FOR AGING <<< ADRIA NAVARRO, PH.D., PROGRAM MANAGER

Sorting Through Medicare At USC-VHH’s Community Resource for Aging, we sometimes encounter individuals struggling to understand the complexities of Medicare – and it’s no wonder as there are many nuances to consider. These are some of the basics, but if you’d like to take a deeper dive, a good resource is medicareinteractive.org. What is Medicare? […]

Cañada Auxiliary of Professionals Hosts Girl Scout Mentorship Event

Cañada Auxiliary of Professionals Hosts Girl Scout Mentorship Event

The Assistance League of Flintridge’s Cañada Auxiliary of Professionals (CAP) hosted its first Girl Scout Mentorship Event and dinner for approximately 50 Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador level Girl Scouts, leaders and parents within the La Cañada Girl Scout Service Unit. The event consisted of a multi-industry keynote panel, along with multiple rounds of industry-specific mentorship, […]