“The Magic of Sunland-Tujunga” is the theme for this year’s annual July 4 parade, sponsored by the Sunland-Tujunga Rotary Club. Joe DeCenzo, local poet, performer, producer, business owner and longtime community supporter, has been selected as the 2024 grand marshal. This popular summer parade draws thousands of spectators to see entries ranging from classic cars, […]
McGroarty Arts Center in Tujunga presents its 20th consecutive ceramics exhibition and benefit All Cups 2024 that features work by 35 Southern California ceramic artists. In addition, the exhibition will feature a showcase of work by students of the Center’s ceramic arts educational program. This year’s exhibition, curated by ceramicist and teacher Ray Yocum, will […]
Cancer Support Community – Greater San Gabriel Valley (CSC) announced that its 34th annual Angel Gala raised a record-breaking $415,000 to fund its free programs for anyone impacted by cancer. This year’s event, held on Sunday, May 19 at the historic Santa Anita Park, was aptly themed “Dapper Derby Soiree” and transported 350 guests to […]
By Ruth SOWBY Glendale teachers didn’t want a big banquet they had to go home and dress up for. How about a free celebration with a sandwiches and fruit buffet at the Glen Arden Club Lounge at the end of their workday? No fuss, no muss. The money saved from the pared-down party on May 30 could go […]
Shelley Rae (Powell) Niemi was selected as dispatcher of the year by the president and CEO of Southwest Airlines. The recognition event was held at the OMNI hotel in Dallas, Texas. Shelley was born and raised in La Crescenta, attended local elementary schools and graduated from Crescenta Valley High School in 1988. She went on to receive […]
By Ruth SOWBY Dozens of Glendale Community College (GCC) students received thousands of dollars in scholarships on a chilly early evening on Friday, May 24. Adding to the scholarships that were delivered earlier, a total of $348,000 in scholarships was awarded to 526 GCC students. Over 200 donors, students, parents, GCC teachers and administrators were seated in […]
ST Forward presents the third annual Foothills Pride Festival on Saturday, June 1 at Sunland Park, 8651 Foothill Blvd. in Sunland from noon to 4 p.m. This is an opportunity for the foothills community to come together to celebrate LGBTQ+ neighbors. The festival VIP lineup includes State Senator Anthony Portantino, Senator Caroline Menjivar, Assemblymember Laura […]
LCPC Parent Education announced Celso Amador, Michael Bonner and Gloria Hill as its 2024 Shining Star Award recipients. The recipients exemplify Parent Education’s commitment to strengthening families, both locally and globally. The Shining Star Award is presented to a person who “has had a significant impact on the community – especially its families and children.” […]
This year, the YMCA of the Foothills embarked on an Olympic-sized challenge: aiming to meet a fundraising goal of $100,000. Thanks to the support of its staff, volunteers, Y members, board members and the entire community, the Y not only met this goal but surpassed it. The 2024 Annual Support Campaign raised a staggering $120,409 […]
The Anoush Glenoaks Ballroom in Glendale on May 15 was standing room only for the YWCA Glendale and Pasadena’s 27th Annual Heart & Excellence Awards & Persimmon Donor Circle luncheon. According to the Y website, the Persimmon Donor Circle is a collective of individuals who are dedicated to advancing the Y’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering […]