By Ruth SOWBY For those who ever thought of throwing clay on a pottery wheel and turning out masterpieces, Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge showed what is possible at its annual ceramics sale on Dec. 14 & Dec. 15. Would-be potters of all ages took a host of classes at the Center and their creations […]
On Saturday, Dec. 14 for lacrosse athletes it was a day of learning and giving. Athletes of all skill levels came together with the goal of experienced players introducing the sport to new players. But the highlight of the day was the food drive organized by the lacrosse team. Thanks to the generosity of participants […]
Tai Walton from La Cañada is among the 1,340 prospective candidates for degree at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee commencement exercises in December. He attends Milwaukee Sheldon B. Lubar College of Business, master of business administration. UWM is the second largest university in the State of Wisconsin with over 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
Members of the local Daughters of the American Revolution, Don Jose Verdugo and Martin Severance Chapters, along with the La Cañada Singers and Scouts from JPL’s troop 509, volunteered at Mountain View Cemetery in Altadena this past weekend to participate in Wreaths Across America. DAR volunteers joined tens of thousands across the nation in […]
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club, for another year, supported local sheriff volunteers with almost a thousand dollars in cash, gift cards, toys and food at its Dec. 11 Christmas luncheon. Deputy Philip Demerjian left with a full car loaded with gifts for local families. The Woman’s Club extends happy holiday wishes to everyone.
This holiday season preschoolers will learn the importance of kindness through the “Adopt-A-Family” program at the Community Center Preschool of La Cañada Flintridge. In its 23rd year, this philanthropic program gives preschool students and parents the opportunity to provide gifts and holiday cheer to children-in-need with the Children’s Law Center of California, Los Angeles. This […]
Outgoing State Senator Anthony Portantino (D) held a community appreciation event for members of the 25th District, which he represented, in November. The event, held at the Student Center at Glendale Community College, was an opportunity for Portantino to thank his constituents for their support over the last few years. Portantino has a rich political […]
Daughters of the American Revolution, Don Jose Verdugo Chapter, hosted its festive holiday luncheon on Friday, Dec. 6 at a private club in Glendale. The guest speaker was local author and nationally known columnist Chris Erskine. As an editor at the LA Times, he was part of two Pulitzer Prize-winning teams. He is best known […]
The holidays are a time of generosity and reflection, a season when we consider not only what we give but how we can create lasting change. Here in the Verdugo Hills, we’re fortunate to live in communities that have historically embraced service and connection. How can we ensure the spirit of giving endures even as […]
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club held its annual board Christmas luncheon at the beautifully decorated Athenaeum at Caltech on Dec. 4. It was a time to celebrate the club’s new presidents Mary Nolte and Carol Stein plus the board members that include vice presidents Betsy Mortimer, Dawna Berger and Denise Napiwocki, Treasurer Bob Mortimer and […]