By Mary O’KEEFE Rosemont Builders Club and Montrose-La Crescenta Kiwanis Club honored those who had served in the military at a Veteran’s Day dinner on Thursday night at St. Luke’s of the Mountains. In honor of Veteran’s Day the Rosemont kids invited a veteran to the dinner. They said it wasn’t difficult to convince their […]
By Misty DUPLESSIS On Tuesday, Nov. 9 the La Crescenta Woman’s Club hosted its annual authors lunch at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club located at the foot of the Angeles National Forest. The morning commenced with a silent auction organized by Second Vice President Dea McCrory. Donated items included a dichroic glass pendant, a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE People have often commented about the unique qualities of Crescenta Valley. The first noticeable attribute is the setting with the San Gabriel and Verdugo Mountains highlighting the Crescenta Valley skyline. At closer look however it is how the community works together that makes the area so special. On a recent night the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Walk into Sakana Japanese Sushi and Grill and you will immediately feel welcomed. The warm colors of the restaurant draw you into a unique dining experience for Crescenta Valley. As diners enter the front door they are greeted with “Irashai Mashei” which is said by all employees to patrons as they enter. […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Women’s Council of Verdugo Hills Hospital and Foundation held its first ever Artistry and Wine – Celebrating the Art of Healing event in late October. The fundraiser was held under the stately oaks of the elegant La Cañada home of Sam and Kate Kaneko. Not only were guests treated to a […]
The Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce is hosting its fall Art Walk 2010 on Saturday, Nov. 13. This event is open to fine artists who are interested in demonstrating and selling their work. This will be the last of the four Art Walks scheduled by the Chamber this year. The event will be held from […]
Members of the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada (Noon) got together for their weekly meeting for a fun-filled lunch to display their creative Halloween costumes. Shown at right in the competition for best and most creative costumes are members for the club who dressed for the occasion. Members of the Kiwanis AM club attended this […]
On Oct. 10 Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center hosted the 23rd Annual Evening of Wine and Roses. More than 700 people attended the Tuscany-themed gala, raising nearly $298,000 to benefit the Chest Pain Center at Glendale Memorial Hospital.
Wes Seastrom, chairman of the board Development Committee for YMCA of the Foothills, introduced three new members to the board of directors on Thursday, Oct. 28 at the monthly meeting held at the Verdugo Hills Family YMCA. Austin Park is a father of two children (Elaine, 18, and William, 16) and married 20 years to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Imagine that you are 7,488 miles from home, in a country where you more than likely do not understand the language and every day is another danger. You are away from your loved ones and friends, away from home. And then the holidays roll around. That is what it is like for […]