Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts (PSHA) has announced its board of directors for 2014-2015. The following individuals, listed by city of residence, make up the dedicated group that serves as the board of directors: Altadena: Lynn Mehl, Second Vice President, Benefit Chair Annette Sellon, Public Relations/Marketing Chair Judee Welch, Sponsorships Liaison Duarte: Penny Arroyo, […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY It wasn’t the chilliest of days nor was it (surprisingly) the hottest. In fact, the weather was nearly perfect for the 12th Annual Wine & Gourmet Food Tasting held on the afternoon of Sept. 28 at La Cañada Memorial Park. The annual event, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada, the […]
Every October, members of the Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy community can be found on the golf links teeing off for a good cause. The event? The annual Harry G. Johansing Golf Tournament and Dinner, which raises scholarship money for FSHA students with financial need. This event is typically celebrated with much fanfare, and this year […]
The ladies of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club are busy working on the final details for their first annual casino night taking place on Oct. 25 at the clubhouse. The event will offer guests the chance to perfect their gaming skills at blackjack, craps, roulette and poker. Club members will provide a bountiful buffet of […]
The CV Weekly went back to 1890 with members of the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley for their field trip to Heritage Square. To keep up with this active group, follow them on Facebook or find the membership application at CVHistory.org. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your next trip and […]
American Legion Post #288 in La Crescenta recently honored a member of the post who served during World War II. Commander Lynn McGinnis presented Milton J. Paulson with a copy of the posting as it appears on the Registry of Remembrance. Paulson served in the U.S. Army Air Corp (which later became the U.S. Air […]
By Samantha SLAYBACK Just about anyone who lives in La Crescenta is familiar with the “Where are you from?” conversation. Someone asks the question and, upon hearing La Crescenta as a response, reply with “Where is that?” or “I’ve never heard of it.” Sunland-Tujunga residents are all too familiar with this exchange as well and, […]
By Lisa PAREDES Members of the Beeve Foundation recently completed their 23rd eye care mission to Fiji, and presented photos and testimonials from their medical trip at the annual Foundation dinner on Sunday, Sept. 14. held at the Oakmont Country Club in Glendale. The Foundation also elected a new president of the board as […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Often as one ages, there are times of seemingly irrational fear. It can be a fear that, 20 or 30 years earlier, would not have even entered the realm of possibility; however, as we age there it is. But at a recent event at Foothill Retirement Care in Tujunga, fear was nowhere […]
Five winners of Belmont Village’s “Let’s Table Alzheimer’s” fundraiser met Susan Galeas, CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association Los Angeles Chapter at a reception held at Belmont Village Senior Living Westwood on Sept. 9. The summertime “Let’s Table Alzheimer’s” promotion was held at 23 Belmont Village communities nationwide. The campaign was designed to raise awareness and […]