The Value of Social Care As the complex American healthcare system strives to become a model more value-based vs. volume-based, there has been attention paid to environmental factors facing high-risk populations. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), “the lack of social supports directly contributes to the development of chronic health conditions,” which […]
The Pasadena Society of Artists presents the 99th Annual Juried Exhibition opening at Whites Fine Art Gallery, 2414 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose on Tuesday, April 2 and continuing through Saturday, April 27. The opening reception is on Saturday, April 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. with awards presented at 3 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and […]
The Bill of Rights Led by George Mason of Virginia, the three delegates who opposed the new Constitution without a Bill of Rights returned home and organized strong opposition to the ratification. It soon became apparent that the new Constitution would be ratified by the required nine states without the two largest states, New York […]
By Ruth SOWBY Recently announced as GLA’s Woman of the Year is Jennie Quiñonez-Skinner. Glendale Police Chief Manuel Cid was named Man of the Year by the organization. The announcements were made at GLA’s Installation & Awards Luncheon on Feb. 29. Heading the program was GLA’s 2023-24 president, Anita Quiñonez Gabrielian. The Oakmont Country Club was the setting […]
By Ruth SOWBY A festival of international food, songs, dances, and arts & crafts were presented with panache for the second year in a row on Saturday, March 16. It was standing room only for late comers as over 500 people took up every chair in the auditorium of the Glendale YMCA on Louise Street. The […]
Members of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club enjoyed their weekly walk at Descanso Gardens with the tulips in full bloom. It’s truly springtime with baby ducks, camellias and tulips to enjoy. The Woman’s Club meets every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. for a walk through Descanso Gardens. For more information about the Club, check out […]
Members of the American Legion and VFW hosted a St. Patrick’s Day lunch at the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall on Friday, March 15. The dish of the day? Corned beef and cabbage prepared by members of the Hall. Photos by Dick CLUBB
The Glendale Y, founded in 1926 and based on Lexington Avenue since the 1940s, provides 45-day shelter for families in crisis due to domestic violence. Through its emergency shelter, Sunrise Village, residents receive food, clothing and supportive services. The Y’s Hope Closet includes clothing for women and children provided through donations from the community. Oakmont […]
It was a night of grants and prizes at the March 7 mixer of the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce. Held at Bob Smith Toyota in celebration of (and preparation for) the annual Smart A Thon, held in the council rooms at USC-VHH on March 27 by the Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund, the […]
Village Poets presents the anthology, Crystal Fire, Poems of Joy & Wisdom, (Moonrise Press) on Sunday, March 24 at 4:30 p.m. at Bolton Hall Museum, featuring eight of the contributing poets including poet/ illustrator Ambika Talwar and publisher/poet Maja Trochimczyk. “Maja Trochimczyk’s remarkable new anthology ‘Crystal Fire’ pulls together many poetic gems from several writers. […]