After four weeks of hard work every Saturday, an accessible garden is blooming in the backyard of The Campbell Center’s group home for adults with intellectual disabilities. The project was completed in time to celebrate Earth Day. The project was the idea of Glendale Kiwanis member Trevor Marca who was looking for a service project […]
By Katie O’BRIEN Nestled among the oaks of Sunland Park is the Sunland Senior Citizen Center. It offers for a low-donation hot nutritious meals and a variety of activities. According to Marline Motts, dining coordinator for three senior centers in the area, City of Los Angeles Dept. of Aging works to feed seniors. “We are […]
La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) found a new home to conduct its monthly meetings. Thanks to the generosity of the La Cañada Lutheran Church, LCFOG now meets in the church’s fellowship hall. LCFOG meets once a month to discuss what projects members will undertake to support Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (OIC), which provides […]
Those who have been to a hospital emergency department recently were probably there for a while. During this time a cellphone is vital to keep loved ones and friends updated. If the phone battery runs out, so does communication, adding stress to an already stressful situation. The Cañada Auxiliary of Professionals (CAP) is helping. CAP […]
Dignity Health hosted a free soccer clinic at Cerritos Elementary School with five-time MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy. More than 400 kids from Cerritos Elementary School, ages 4-12, took part in the event. The event included instructions by LA Galaxy youth soccer coaches, appearances by LA Galaxy alumni players and LA Galaxy mascot Cozmo, and the […]
Laughter was the sound of the night at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club on Saturday night, April 29, when comedian Fritz Coleman took the stage for a Club fundraiser. About 160 tickets were sold for the nightclub-type event. Those in attendance were treated to opening act Stephanie Blum. The women supplied gourmet appetizers and desserts […]
Arsen Danielian, Glendale attorney and civic leader, was recognized by Pope Francis with one of the most prestigious honors bestowed by the Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church – The Papal Order of Knight Commander of Saint Sylvester. Danielian, a founder and senior partner in the law firm of Danielian, LeCroy & Kolanjian, was awarded […]
The Elks Lodge of Tujunga recently installed its new slates of officers. They include: Exalted Ruler: Mark Seigel, Leading Knight: Lori Naphen-Bouchard, PER Loyal Knight: Wendy Hart, Lecturing Knight: Steve McLaughlin, Treasurer: Michelle Weaver, Secretary: Pati Potter, Esquire: Diana Gomula, Chaplain: Nina Royal, Inner Guard: Donna Higgins. Elks Lodge is located at 10137 Commerce in […]
Home Again Los Angeles received the Humanitarian Award at The Valley Economic Alliance (The Alliance) 25th Valley of the Stars Awards held at The Odyssey in Granada Hills. The Humanitarian Award is given to an individual or organization promoting human welfare in areas such as, but not limited to, hunger, healthcare, homelessness and poverty mitigation. […]
The local chapter of Together Women Rise, a nonprofit organization that consists of 500 plus “giving circles,” is celebrating its 10th year of funding grants for organizations that support women and girls in low-income countries. Together Women Rise “Rise” itself, formerly known as Dining for Women, is celebrating 20 years as an organization this year. […]