QUESTION; When I was growing up, there was a word we used for people who didn’t keep their commitments or weren’t very responsible. We called them “flakes.” Now, I’m in my late 60s and my experience has been that people are getting flakier and flakier. I don’t drive anymore because of my eyesight and I […]
Tuesday Table Talk On Tuesday, March 4, Bethel Church in Sun Valley will screen the film “Father G and the Homeboys.” This documentary chronicles the work of Jesuit priest Father Gregory Boyle, who for two decades has helped gang members in Los Angeles find a new purpose and direction for their lives using his […]
On Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church sanctuary, best-selling author Hugh Hewitt will speak on his latest book, “The Happiest Life: Seven Gifts, Seven Givers, and the Secret to Genuine Success.” Working from his unique Christian perspective, in this book Hewitt discusses the seven gifts (encouragement, energy, enthusiasm, good humor, […]
LCCRS Hosts Events On Friday, Feb. 14 at 6:30 p.m., a family Italian Valentine’s dinner is being served. Join us for this fun evening. Seating is limited. Tickets are $15 for adults; $12.50 for children 5-12; under 5 are free. Call for reservations (818) 249-1045. The Wednesday night topic for Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. […]
LCCRS Hosts Events On Friday, Feb. 14 at 6:30 p.m., a family Italian Valentine’s dinner is being served. Join us for this fun evening. Seating is limited. Tickets are $15 for adults; $12.50 for children 5-12; under 5 are free. Call for reservations (818) 249-1045. The Wednesday night topic for Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. […]
QUESTION: Christmas can be a trying time when it comes to gift giving and receiving. Of course, I remember the true meaning of Christmas; however, often I receive gifts that just aren’t anything I can use or even want. Many of my relatives who give me gifts also include a gift receipt. This year I […]
Members of the board of directors of the Italian Catholic Federation (ICF) branch at St. Bede the Venerable Roman Catholic Church in La Cañada Flintridge were installed at the annual ICF Los Angeles Archdiocese District Council installation luncheon on Jan. 19. The installation took place at Casa Italiana at St. Peter Church on Broadway in […]
LCCRS Hosts Events On Friday, Feb 7 at 7 p.m., the Center for Spiritual Living spiritual movie night features, “What the Bleep Do We Know?” The film is a radical departure from convention. It demands a freedom of view and greatness of thought so far unknown; indeed, not even dreamed of since Copernicus. It’s a […]
By Barrett SMITH On Jan. 19, the First Baptist Church at La Crescenta invited the community to join them in celebrating an achievement 20 years in the works. The church recently finished a new courtyard entrance that has been in various stages of planning since 1991. The courtyard itself is about 6,000 square feet with […]
Pray Rain Celebration Ceremony Center for Spiritual Living – La Crescenta is having a pray rain celebration on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 1 “ish” to 2:30 “ish” to participate in bringing rain to our land. Bring your positive knowing attitude of feeling, being with, and enjoying the rain … and bring umbrellas and raingear. Drums, […]