The Don Jose Verdugo Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual holiday luncheon and meeting at the decorated Oakmont Country Club. The Chapter, founded in 1953 and part of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, supports various community volunteer efforts as well as encouraging education and patriotism by promoting Constitution Week, […]
Charlotte Menefee, former co-owner of Bow Tie Cleaners with her late husband Jerry “Shorty” Menefee, celebrated her 105th birthday on Nov. 17 at the San Pedro home of her son and daughter-in-law, Quentin and Helene Pizzini. Family and friends traveled from different parts of the country (including Colorado and Massachusetts) to share in festivities for […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Reborn Coffee had its official ribbon cutting ceremony recently at its new shop at 3743 Foothill Blvd. The location that once held Starbucks has gotten a new look and a new approach to coffee. “We named it Reborn because we use special water and [sprouted] coffee beans … for their healthy benefit […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The 26th Annual Breakfast with Santa, sponsored by the La Crescenta Woman’s Club Juniors, was held on Saturday. The celebration included entertainment by the Crescenta Valley High School Charismatics, crafts for kids, face painting, Glendale firefighters from Station 28 and lots of cookies. But it was the appearance of the big […]
This year’s Southern California Association of Healthcare Development Outstanding Leader Award was presented to Wayne Herron, chief philanthropy officer at Glendale Memorial Health Foundation, Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center in Glendale. Herron has been a professional fundraiser since 1996. During his career, he has worked in education and healthcare in faith-based […]
Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC) is celebrating the holiday season by hosting its 2nd Annual Toy Giveaway and Health Fair. At the event, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Dec. 16 at CCHC’s Sunland location, over 1,500 children from ages 0 to 12 will be provided free, brand new toys. Residents of the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The power of laughter has been discussed, lauded, studied and written about for years. It seems that no matter how dark the days, a bit of laughter can bring at least a temporary reprieve. That is the basis of the recent event Clap for a Cause. The event was an idea born […]
Ask Phyllis! What Is Escrow? Dear Phyllis, I bought my La Crescenta property many years ago from my cousin and we did not use a Realtor® and I don’t remember using an escrow company. My daughter and her fiancé are buying a home and have opened escrow. What does escrow do? Thank you, Just Curious […]
The Lanterman Historical Museum Foundation will host a holiday open house on Sunday, Dec. 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come celebrate the season with the annual open house for members and the Crescenta/Cañada Valley community. Enjoy free tours of the Lanterman House, light refreshments, and caroling with the La Cañada High School Choral […]
In November, the Glendale Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting celebration for the 14-year anniversary of the Lawrence Anthony Earth Organization (LAEO), an international non-profit whose U.S. headquarters are based in Glendale. Chamber President Judy Kendall and representatives from the offices of Senator Anthony Portantino and Assemblymember Laura Friedman each presented LAEO with certificates […]