Cowboys and cowgirls donned their finest western wear Friday night for the annual fundraiser benefitting the Glendale Education Foundation. Guests at this year’s Denim and Diamonds gala, held at the L.A. Equestrian Center, enjoyed an evening of live country music, line dancing, delicious food and the chance to win one of two diamonds in […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley High School cycling team path is a little easier thanks to fellow cyclist Dan Kobeissi and Kobeissi Properties, Montrose. On Feb. 26, Kobeissi held a fundraising poker tournament to benefit the local cycling team. Forty-five players joined the tournament and $1,500 was raised for the team. “It is a […]
At its general membership meeting in January, the Armenian Engineers and Scientists of America (AESA) introduced its new council for 2015. The new executive council is composed of President Marina Guevrekian Ph.D., Vice President Razmik Gharakhanian, Past President Vasken Yardemian, Executive Secretary Mark Abajian and Treasurer Armineh Khachatoorian. The councilors in large are Aram […]
Pioneer Club of Holy Redeemer honored six of their alumni members on Feb. 16. The club started in 1977. Shown from left are Ruth Siedel, Margaret Locke, Mickey Cummins, Agnes Carriere, Tom Passafume and Cora McConnell. Submitted by Sharon FANNING
By Mary O’KEEFE Foothills Relay for Life held its kick-off along Honolulu Avenue on Saturday night. The Relay for Life event is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and will be held on April 11-12 at Clark Magnet High School. On Saturday, several members of Prom Plus Club joined the kick-off and shared […]
The 5th Annual Salvation Army Hoop Heroes Basketball Game between the Glendale firefighters and Glendale police department will take place on April 12. Prior to that game, the Glendale Sunrise Rotarians will play against the Glendale Noon Kiwanis. Tip off will be at 3 p.m., and the games will be held at the Glendale High […]
On Wednesday, Feb. 26, Las Candelas hosted an assembly at Hillsides Educational Center. The band Reverse Order visited the school performing upbeat popular music that immediately engaged students. Most recently Reverse Order was a producer’s pick and semi-finalist on “America’s Got Talent.” From that point, they have been on a national tour reaching out to […]
Jim and Anita Sutton celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Feb. 18. They were married in Santa Monica in 1945 toward the end of World War II. Jim and Anita were stationed in several communities throughout the USA before moving to Tujunga in 1964 after Jim retired as a commander from the U.S. Navy with […]
Although the official Feb. 22 celebration was rained out, the birthday cake created for the 102nd birthday of Montrose by Montrose Bakery owner Henry Baeza was well received by those in downtown Montrose who were offered a slice as they walked by the bakery. Another disappointing effect from the rainy day was the lack of […]
Ask Phyllis! The Waiting Game Dear Phyllis, Our real estate agent has been showing us homes for quite some time. Last week we finally found the perfect one and we made a formal offer. Our agent was back and forth with the seller’s agent for more than a week and we still did not come […]