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This past December, La Crescenta native Madison Davis graduated from Arizona State University with her Bachelor of Arts in sustainability through ASU Online.  ASU Online celebrated a milestone of 100,000 graduates in 2024, including Davis. ASU Online students learn from and engage with the same faculty who teach at ASU, providing them with a similar experience […]

P.E.O. Glendale Reciprocity Bureau Celebrates Founders’ Day

P.E.O. Glendale Reciprocity Bureau Celebrates Founders’ Day

P.E.O. Glendale Reciprocity recently held its Founders’ Day luncheon at the Elks Club in Glendale in celebration of the 156th birthday of the organization. The theme of the event was P.E.O. – A Sisterhood of Stars. Glendale Reciprocity is composed of members from 11 Glendale chapters each of which is identified by alphabetical letters. Members […]

Community Center Volunteers Create Valentines for Seniors

Community Center Volunteers Create Valentines for Seniors

Over 50 volunteers came out to the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge (CCLCF) on Saturday, Feb. 1 to make Valentine’s Day cards for residents of local nursing homes. Card makers included Thursday Club debutantes, La Cañada Elementary School Brownie Troop 7406, and a variety of community members. Over 1,600 cards were delivered to eight […]

Americana At Brand Celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year

Americana At Brand Celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year

By Ruth SOWBY Chinese philosopher Confucius is attributed with saying, “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” Shoppers who attended the Americana’s Lunar New Year celebration had a simply fun time on Saturday, Feb. 8.   Dozens of shoppers stopped their shopping long enough to watch the annual parade of lion and dragon […]

Poets Sarah Maclay and Cindy Rinne Headline Village Poets

Village Poets will celebrate the Month of Love with featured poets Sarah Maclay and Cindy Rinne in a presentation of original work on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 4:30 p.m. at Bolton Hall Museum in Tujunga.   Maclay will be returning to Los Angeles from Montana for this performance and renowned fiber-artist/poet Rinne will come from her […]

Getting a Peek Inside Showcase House 2025

Getting a Peek Inside Showcase House 2025

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY On Jan. 31, Pasadena Showcase House of Design opened the doors of the prestigious Bauer Estate & Gardens for the 60th annual Showcase House. The evening was the Empty House event, which gives media, supporters and others the chance to see the estate prior to its redecoration by professional designers. The designers […]

Adria E. Navarro, PhD, LCSW <<< USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

Adria E. Navarro, PhD, LCSW <<< USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

Enhancing Your Healthcare As individuals grow older they may face multiple chronic conditions, cognitive challenges and mobility issues, all of which can affect overall quality of life. By focusing on a person’s own priorities, healthcare providers can tailor interventions that not only manage specific conditions but also enhance well-being. Enhanced healthcare recognizes that medical treatments […]

TASTY TREATS <<< DON FRANCISCO'S

TASTY TREATS <<< DON FRANCISCO

Iced Honey Lavender Vanilla Latte What You Need 2 Don Francisco’s Espresso shots (1 oz each) 1 Tbsp half & half 2 Tbsp honey lavender vanilla syrup ½ cup honey ½ cup coconut sugar ½ cup water 1 Tbsp dried culinary lavender 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 vanilla bean (cut in half) Step 1: Make […]

FCSF Seeks 2025 Distinguished Person Award Nominations

FCSF Seeks 2025 Distinguished Person Award Nominations

The Foothills Community Scholarship Foundation (FCSF) has opened nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Person Award (DPA). This annual honor celebrates individuals or couples who have made a meaningful and lasting impact on local schools and the student community. The Distinguished Person Award is a tradition highlighting excellence in education and community service. Past honorees include […]

YMCA Hosts ‘Foothills Strong’ Fire Relief Event

YMCA Hosts ‘Foothills Strong’ Fire Relief Event

By Ruth SOWBY   On Sunday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. sharp, volunteers, food vendors and staff of the YMCA of the Foothills worked hard giving out free new clothing, shoes and toys, accompanied by free ice cream, pizza and protein drinks, to hundreds of Eaton Fire-affected people from Pasadena and Altadena. They lined up patiently […]