All summer, and into the autumn heat, planning has been ongoing in preparation for National Charity League, Inc., Glendale Chapter’s rummage sale known as Sellebration. The annual event, which is a favorite among the community members it benefits, has been hosted by the chapter for more than 15 years, and this year will take place […]
The La Cañada Thursday Club kicked off its season with a barbecue on the patio at the clubhouse. Members and guests were treated to delicious food, fellowship and a chance to celebrate the club’s 100th birthday. The club has a full calendar. Sheri Morton is looking forward to serving the club as its hostess for […]
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club presented $2,800 in scholarships to worthwhile students from Crescenta Valley High School and Glendale Community College who are going to college. The scholarship committee consisted of Chair Deanna Alfeld with members Mary Ann Jennings, Carol Jones and Margaret Dickson. Recipients are Kelly Vargas and Nancy George who are attending Glendale […]
The second annual Healing Hands for Arthritis fundraiser, sponsored by Massage Envy spas nationwide on Sept. 19, raised funds for a specific arthritis-related cause with Massage Envy offering massages and facials from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Glendale’s Massage Envy donated $10 from each massage and facial that day to the Arthritis Foundation. “We reached […]
On Sept. 19, Kiwanis Club of La Cañada President Mary Gant conducted her last meeting as president and, as is tradition, sang her swan song while thanking those who participated in the many activities she led over the past year. Each was presented with a certificate. In her final presentation, Gant listed the many accomplishments […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Crescenta Valley, La Cañada and Montrose-Verdugo City chambers of commerce presented the annual Foothills Community Business Expo on Sept. 12. The event, held in the community rooms of Verdugo Hills Hospital, was from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and attracted 67 businesses and over 450 visitors, according to CV Chamber executive […]
Ask Phyllis! Advice for first time home buyers Dear Phyllis, I have been back and forth about buying a home for the last three years. I hear that prices have dropped, but I don’t see much evidence of that. Each time I make an offer on a home, someone else’s offer is better, it’s either […]
On Saturday, Pedrini Music celebrated a unique event in the business world – its 66th Anniversary Jubilee. Pedrini Music began in 1946 in the city of Glendale, and then in 1997 moved to Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta where they have remained ever since. The store is a real family owned and operated business. Bruno […]
Canada Wants Vets for Pipeline Submitted by Andy GERO A non-profit company in Canada is seeking U.S. veterans to work on an oil pipeline, and a VFW-affiliated job board has contacts to help fill the positions. Vetjobs.com, partly owned by VFW, noted in July that the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) anticipates a shortage of […]
By Natalie MAIER As the crowd stood outside, little hands and noses were pressed tightly against the glass and small eyes peered longingly into the bookstore. When the doors finally opened, the children came rushing inside, their faces full of pure excitement and anticipation. “Where’s Olivia?” one girl demanded as she entered. She was just […]