The annual Bowl for Ronnie celebrity bowling party benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org) is set for Thursday, Nov. 14. The event, to be held at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, will once again be hosted by television and radio personality Eddie Trunk, who is heard […]
By Ruth SOWBY Scouting America – Verdugo Hills Council struck gold at its 49th Annual Big Strike fundraiser with net profits between $35,000 and $45,000. On Sept. 29 close to100 supporters showed up at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club to enjoy dinner, a short program and silent and live auctions. Cathy Zappala was honored with […]
A participant over the summer in the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge’s Teen Apprentice Program has officially joined the staff as a youth ceramics instructor. Ruby Percival will be teaching preschool, parent and me, and junior ceramics classes. Percival said she is excited about her new position. “I love working with kids and sharing […]
Josephine Woodruff of La Crescenta graduated from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, with a major in psychology. Bates College graduated students from 36 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and 19 countries, with 437 members of the Class of 2024 accepting congratulations and diplomas from President Garry W. Jenkins. Located in Lewiston, Maine, and home […]
A ribbon cutting event was recently held by the La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce at In Vino & Spirits Delicatessen in La Cañada Flintridge. Shown from left are Ambassador Mary Gant, Chloe Bagh, Caden Bagh, Rashel Bagh, Edward Bagh and Ambassador Patty Kindel.
Village Poets of Sunland-Tujunga will bring two well-known Los Angeles poets, Lory Bedikian and Mary Torregrossa, to the podium for an exciting and inspiring event on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 4:30 p.m. In addition, two segments of open mic will be available and refreshments will be served. Free admission ($5 donation suggested). Guests are encouraged […]
By Ruth SOWBY The National Charity League (NCL) Glendale Chapter held its annual “Sellebration of Everyday Joy” at the Pacific Community Center in Glendale on Sept. 21. Bargain hunters were lined up at 7:30 a.m. for the event, which was from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A fancy rummage sale, Sellebration is an annual fundraiser […]
The La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) is preparing to host its highly anticipated Book and Author Luncheon on Oct. 22 at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club. This event will be a literary delight for book lovers featuring addresses by three celebrated authors: Lian Dolan, J. Ryan Stradal and Frans Vischer. Attendees will have […]
The Friends of Rockhaven had an ice cream social as the theme of its 10th annual meeting on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 21. Friends and neighbors enjoyed sundaes and floats and participated in a raffle to win prizes from Once Upon A Time, Union Jack’s Teas and much more. Girls Scouts Maia Vergara and Naiya Rothermund […]
Adria Navarro, PhD, LCSW Program Manager September was National Suicide Prevention Month. As one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., suicide is on the rise – especially among people aged 65 and over. While older adults comprise just 16.8% of the population, they make up approximately 22% of suicides. Suicide is disproportionately […]