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 […]
By Erna TAYLOR-STARK On a wet Tuesday morning, with the sun trying valiantly to peep through, a group of dedicated women, friends and guests gathered for the annual 2010 Book & Author Luncheon to benefit The Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital. The La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild has been in operation for over 53 years offering […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “You Can Call Me…. Flemming,” a play by Sam Bodrick, is in its last week at Pasadena City College Sexson Auditorium. The play follows Henry Flemming who has a successful business that he hates. For reasons only a middle aged man can understand he sells his lucrative business and buys a questionable […]
The Assistance League of Glendale had an open house meeting on Oct. 12 with a dozen guests to learn how the League helps the Glendale schools with their Authors & Illustrators, Scholarships and Operation School Bell programs. Through Operation School Bell, Assistance League members last year gave uniforms, back packs and books to over 500 […]