La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) has provided financial support to Orthopaedic Institute for Children (OIC) since the group was formed, with the support of several young La Cañada women, in 1957. LCFOG was one of four auxiliaries formed at that time – all with the same mission: to provide the best orthopaedic medical care […]
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts continues its mission of charitable giving by announcing the recipients of its 2020/21 Gifts & Grants program. This year’s cohort represents 57 nonprofit organizations within the greater Pasadena area and throughout Los Angeles County; the full list of recipients is available at www.pasadenashowcase.org/press. A total of $250,000 in gifts […]
State Senator Anthony Portantino will host the Women Heroes of the Pandemic recognition ceremony on May 26 that honors women throughout the 25th Senate District who have played an integral role in supporting their community during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’m proud to honor these exceptional women for their dedication to the health and safety of […]
On Friday, May 7, Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center hosted a Pfizer vaccine clinic in partnership with Glendale Unified School District. The vaccination event provided more than 1,700 second doses of the vaccine that is proven to prevent COVID-19 infections. “It’s really important to get the second dose of your vaccine,” explained Dr. William […]
Eric and Alissa Hwang of Alissa’s Ocean View Bar & Grill were presented with a certificate of appreciation by Mike Riley, president of the CV Chamber of Commerce. Alissa’s was recognized for recently hosting a dine-out benefitting the CV Chamber scholarship fund. The couple also donated money for the fund. Donations for the scholarship fund […]
On April 13, the Crescenta Valley Group of the Sierra Club joined the Verdugo Hills Group to present a very insightful program called “Preventing Tragedy: Hiking Safety Tips That Every Hiker Should Know Before Setting Out in Our Local Mountains.” This presentation was moderated by Pat Kramer of the CV Group and David Eisenberg of the […]
Members of La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) have curtailed many activities since COVID-19 entered their lives. The volunteer group is well-known for book and author luncheons and raising funds to support Orthopaedic Institute for Children (OIC). Prior to the onset of COVID-19, members of the Guild volunteered at OIC in Los Angeles at the […]
New (masked) faces were seen at the monthly off-ramp cleanup of La Crescenta Avenue held on April 10. From left are Ernie Demis, organizer Steve Pierce, Tony DiGiovanni and Robin Goldsworthy. Not pictured are Donna Libra and Bob Thompson. The monthly off-ramp cleanup of La Crescenta Avenue is typically done on the second Saturday of […]
The Bailey Human Care Center in Tujunga benefits from the ongoing efforts of local kids packing care kits and snack bags that will be donated to the Center. In addition to providing goods to the Bailey Center, the kids want to express their love for the community while giving back to those in need. The […]
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada is seeking outstanding individual volunteers or enterprising couples who have made a positive impact in the La Cañada Flintridge community and deserve to be recognized. The noontime Kiwanis Club of La Cañada announced nominations are now open for La Cañadan of the Year for 2020. Since 1951, the award […]