On Sept. 26, the Junior League of Pasadena, Inc. (JLP) held its 3rd Annual Sustainer Reunion at Everson Royce Wines in Old Town Pasadena. More than 30 sustainers, actives and friends of the JLP enjoyed an evening of gourmet cheese and wine tasting, while catching up with old friends and meeting new members of the […]
James Philips takes the reins as president. Following a gala dinner at the Oakmont Country Club, the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada installed James A. Philips, principal of Pacific Investment Advisory Company, as its 2012-13 president. Philips is a long time resident of La Cañada Flintridge and a USC MBA Finance graduate. He has been […]
In September, 10 chapters in District 4 of National Charity League, Inc. gathered at Torrance Memorial Hospital for their bi- annual meeting. The Palos Verdes NCL, Inc. Chapter hosted the meeting for 120 women. Chapter boards of the Burbank, Fullerton, Glendale, Manhattan-Hermosa, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Pasadena, San Marino, Whittier, and Yorba Linda chapters discussed best […]
St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y., welcomes Chad J. Rahtz of La Crescenta as a member of the class of 2016. Each first-year student participates in St. Lawrence University’s innovative First-Year Program, an introduction to the liberal arts curriculum taught in residence halls by faculty teams. Clear writing and speaking skills are stressed, and careful […]
By Natalie MAIER The La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild’s 55th annual author’s luncheon will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at the Angeles National Golf Club in Sunland. The silent auction and 50/50 raffle starts at 9:30 a.m. Speakers at the luncheon include children’s author Katie Machoskie, mystery writer Hadleigh Garrard, Crescenta Valley historian and […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada held its 10th annual Wine & Gourmet Food Tasting on Sunday afternoon at Memorial Park from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event raises thousands of dollars annually and benefits the La Cañada Flintridge Educational Foundation Endowment Fund. An estimated 800 enthusiasts paid $50 a ticket […]
Community Services Officer and City Liaison – Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. Deputy Eric Matejka provided residents of Oakwood Avenue in La Cañada with information about how to ensure themselves a safe environment in view of recent burglaries. Matejka attended the neighborhood’s annual block party and was invited by resident leaders to provide assistance in establishing […]
The Way To Happiness Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to arresting the current moral decline in society and restoring integrity and trust to man, recently held its annual convention at the international headquarters in Glendale. Over 100 attendees came from more than 11 countries. The campaigns are based on the book, “The Way To Happiness,” […]
Representatives from area preschools will explain philosophies, programs and admissions. The Foothill MOMS Club will host its fifth annual Preschool Expo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church, 2902 Montrose Avenue. The event is free to the community. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet representatives from […]
Ask Phyllis! Can a home seller change their mind? Dear Phyllis, A month ago, I put my home on the market and even though we had a really hot summer, I had lots of people coming to look. The open houses were always packed, and a lot of people came for a second […]