Howard Hakes, president of the Crescenta Valley Drug & Alcohol Prevention Coalition, introduced the organization’s new executive director David Marquez to the leadership team at the 2011 Strategic Planning Retreat on Jan. 22. An extensive national search was done for the executive director that provided over 60 candidates, all with outstanding resumes. At a board […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Last Thursday night under a clear sky at the La Cañada Country Club the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce offered thanks to its outgoing board members who completed years of service while it welcomed new board members at the annual installation dinner. Mike Perry of Fidelity National Title Company passed the gavel […]
The Leisure Club of La Cañada Flintridge has gone to the dogs … the Guide Dogs of America, that is. On March 4, Judy Reilly and her puppy, Milo, will address the group and describe how guide dogs are selected, trained and paired with visually impaired individuals. The public is invited; parking is free and […]
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Crescenta Valley hosted its first Annual Spa Day on Jan. 20 for nearly 30 moms. The mothers, wearing PJs or yoga clothes, were treated to mini massages, facials, face masks and hot breakfast. The event was held in partnership with Spa Pura in Montrose and Mary Kay cosmetics. This event welcomed […]
The members of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club enjoy many different programs at the club throughout the year, but they especially enjoy music performed by local youth. It is exciting to see their talent progress as they advance through their senior year, sometimes even through community college. Last December, Rosemont Middle School music teacher Rod […]
The Valley View Vaulters is hosting a golf tournament, wine tasting, dinner and poker night fundraiser on March 28. The full day event begins at 9:30 a.m. and continues to 11:00 p.m. at the Mountain Gate Country Club at 12445 MountainGate Drive in Los Angeles. The fees are $150 for golf only; $200 for golf, […]
By Sue KILPATRICK “A seedling springs forth from the ground. Nature’s cycle goes round and round.” — S. Edward Palmer In the late 1800s this Englishman traveled the world as a medical doctor, botanist, self-proclaimed anthropologist and poet. Little did he know he would be quoted by an amateur weather watcher as she wrote about […]
The Home School Physical Education Program offered by the Verdugo Hills Family YMCA has received a $2,500 “PepsiCo Healthy Living Grant.” The money will be put towards improving the range of sporting equipment for the program. “PepsiCo, a long time supporter of the Y, has pledged monies to support health and wellbeing programs throughout the […]
Yulanda N. Davis-Quarrie has joined Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) as Foundation president. Davis-Quarrie brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the field of philanthropy to the community-based hospital. In her new role at VHH, she oversees the fund development efforts, public relations/marketing and volunteer services. VHH president and CEO Len LaBella said, “Yulanda’s […]