The Crescenta Valley Sheriff Support Group held its annual meeting in the boardroom at the CalTech Employees Credit Union. Outgoing Crescenta Valley Sheriff Support Group President Leo Lesh was presented with a plaque for his two years of service to the board and will remain on the board as the immediate past president. The group […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Drug and Alcohol Prevention Coalition held a holiday party on Monday to thank the organization’s supporters and share their accomplishments and plans for the future. Among the festivities was piano entertainment provided by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. Capt. Dave Silversparre of the CV Station. The grassroots organization was […]
Soroptimist International of Glendale (SIG) presented checks totaling $20,000 to 13 organizations serving women and girls at its annual luncheon on Thursday, Dec.15 at the Glendale Hilton Hotel. SIG raises funds throughout the year, but mostly at its annual Bras for a Cause event (scheduled for April 28, 2012) in the spring. Proceeds are donated […]
Members of the Sunland Woman’s Club donated toys and other goodies to the Foothill station of the LAPD for distribution over the Christmas holidays. Shown (from left) are Emelda Blowers, Cookie Dapp and Rosalee Stokes. On behalf of the Lions Club, Dapp presented Stokes with a check for $200 in gratitude for the many […]
To celebrate the holidays, the Ortho Guild of La Cañada and La Crescenta attended the annual Christmas music concert at the Nethercutt Collection in Slymar. The collection of cars and music boxes that are room size and amazed the members attending the event. The outside the building next to Merle Norman Cosmetics (the Nethercutt family […]
Happy Holidays was the theme for the 36th annual Festival of Trees Luncheon presented by members of the Assistance League of Glendale, Dec 4 at the Glendale Hilton. Chair Karen Millman welcomed guests with President Alma Tycer telling the history of the League and the Festival. 36 years ago Diane Thisell was the first chair […]
The Patrons Club of Glendale Community College continued its tradition of raising for scholarships with its annual fashion show and luncheon held recently at the Castaways in Burbank. Holiday Hats and Gowns of Montrose provided the ladies’ fashions and handsome escorts wore tuxedos from the Men’s Wearhouse. Patrons President Betty Musacco welcomed the ballroom full […]
La Crescenta Valley Republican Women Federated gathered on Friday at the Caltech Athenaeum to hear speaker Susan Prager, wife of conservative radio talk show host Dennis Prager, speak on her perspective of the upcoming presidential election. After her speech, Dennis surprised her by joining the guests for lunch. There were about 90 people in attendance […]
Jacob Walker, Katlyn Waferling, Kathryne Nida, Kristen Muche, Ian Chessum, Lindsey Soderstrom, Jane Park, Elizabeth Charky and Audrey Harris earned a spot on the spring dean’s list at Azusa Pacific University, Whittier College, Connecticut College, Juniata College, and Drew University. Jun Hyung graduated from Azusa Pacific University. Seung Park, Hannah Wilson and Teby Wammack graduated […]
Hanumi (Jack) Kojimoto was a teenager in San Francisco when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Kojimoto’s family, like other Japanese-Americans, was interned in Utah for the duration of the war. Kojimoto went on to college after the war and was recruited by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to work in Japan […]