Basking in summer-like temperatures, the 10th annual SEEDS fundraiser held on Saturday Oct. 10 lived up to its theme “Splendor at Descanso.” A cold, rainy week turned gloriously warm for the evening event on the Main Lawn at Descanso Gardens. More than 300 guests enjoyed food, drink, dancing and conversation under the autumn-tinged Descanso oaks. […]
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club is preparing for its annual author’s luncheon taking place on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club. This year authors include Dianne Dixon, a television writer who has won the Humanities Prize for Excellence in Screenwriting, will discuss her first novel, “The Language of Secrets;” Ronald C. […]
A special intrauterine stent device that has led to safe and effective treatments for patients suffering with infertility problems has been developed by Dr. Charles March, a gynecologist at Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH). Dr. March has conducted work and research on the treatment of infertility problems associated with Asherman’s Syndrome. Asherman’s Syndrome is the scarring […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Despite the cold and drizzly weather, over 800 people showed up last Saturday morning at the Rose Bowl for the Inaugural Los Angeles Kidney Walk. After all, most of them had been through much worse before. Hosted by the National Kidney Foundation, the almost two-mile walk around the stadium was the first […]
On Saturday, Oct. 23, the public is invited to take part in the annual Foothill Community Clean Up Day from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at Dunsmore Park, 4700 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta. As Glendale’s official “Make a Difference Day” project, this fun-filled event provides the opportunity for students, families, service organizations, businesses and […]
by Doug Kilpatrick If your family is like many families, your home is bursting at the seams. Perhaps there has been a new baby, a child returning from college or an older relative moving in. Maybe you’ve started a home-based business, but adding an extra room just isn’t in the budget. Here are some suggestions […]
Ask Phyllis Dear Phyllis, My mother has begun to discuss selling her home and moving into a senior’s apartment complex. While I think this is a good idea, I think it is too soon for her to give up her home, but I do concur that now would be a good time to start planning. […]
From CVHS counselor Jennifer Widaman Every October I find myself in the same seasonal predicament: Cling to summer? Or tiptoe into fall? Our temperamental SoCal weather loves to tease that fall is here then plunge right back into 90 degree weather, making my predicament even more confusing. I mean, I love summer! Who doesn’t? Warm […]
The National Charity League Chapter in Glendale announced that it raised over $11,000 for 12 Oaks Retirement Lodge and for scholarship distribution. The huge “hybrid” special event, named Sellebration, was held on Oct. 2. Over 600 adults and children took advantage of the many unique items for sale. An estimated $14,200 of merchandise was sold. […]
In the recently renovated Indian Spring Plaza on Verdugo Blvd. and Vahili Street is a new day spa named Le Venus Spa. Le Venus recently opening its doors for business revealing an upscale and spacious facility. Within its 1,900 square feet is a well-designed spa that offers a full line of services to soothe and […]