By Ruth SOWBY The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge (CCLCF) was filled with hundreds of handmade, one-of-a-kind ceramics on Saturday, May 13, the day before Mother’s Day. For sale were colorful serving pieces, plant holders, bells, birds and picture frames. Presented were artists within its teaching program and from the community. Teenage art students had […]
Avid marathon runner Glen Phillips is fortunate to be alive after suffering a major cardiac event while running on a mountain trail in Elysian Park. He was found by a Good Samaritan who called 9-1-1 while another stranger performed CPR until paramedics arrived. He was carried down the mountain on a stretcher while EMTs performed CPR. […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On June 9, Club member Mark MacCauley will talk about the current situation in Ukraine. He’ll also present film footage. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $20. All are welcome. The Club meets Friday afternoons at the […]
By Katie O’BRIEN On Saturday, May 27 many were transported to the Indonesian exotic island of Bali, via the McGroarty Arts Center, to enjoy the ancient rituals of music and dancing at an event hosted by the Sunland-Tujunga Branch of the LA County Library. The free concert by Gamelan Merdu Kumala included refreshments provided by […]
As the current school year comes to an end, the Community Center Preschool is preparing for the 2023-24 school year with its collaborative and passionate staff – many of whom have worked in the LCF community for decades. “We believe that children learn best by experiencing materials and using them in ways that apply to […]
By Ruth SOWBY Comics Irina Voronina, Amy Ashton and CV Weekly reporter Ruth Sowby enlivened the installation of officers for the coming year at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club on Wednesday, May 10. The three comedians provided relief after a busy year of fundraisers and club business led by LCWC President Danette Erickson, who is starting […]
Several members of La Canada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) attended a Volunteer Recognition Awards ceremony recently at Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (Luskin OIC). Of note was Caryl Pettit, who was honored for donating 3,500 hours to date. Arlene Massimino was also thanked for her volunteer service of 100 hours to date. LCFOG members attending […]
P.E.O. Chapters FF, Glendale and KU, Glendale were merged in a ceremony conducted by Renee Cortise, organizer of California State Chapter, on April 22. California State Chapter Officers Vice President Leisa Blakeman, Secretary Kathy Wright and Treasurer Kathleen Gill also attended. The ceremony was held at the Sparr Heights Community Center in Glendale and was followed by a buffet […]
Anastacia Menemenlis from La Cañada was named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s dean’s list for the 2023 Winter Quarter. Menemenlis is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in nursing. Undergraduate students who have earned at least 30 credits and have a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher (out of 4.0) are on the dean’s list. […]
By Ruth SOWBY For the first time in three years, the YWCA’s Heart & Excellence luncheon took place in person. Front and center were honorees Jessica First, YWCA Glendale and Pasadena board president; Rima Donnell, former Glendale YWCA board member; and Denise Houlemard Jones, former Pasadena Foothill Valley YWCA board member. On Wednesday, May 17, […]