Fundraiser Offers Fun While Filling Coffers

By Maddy PUMILIA Supporters of the Community Center of La Cañada came together on Saturday for a night of “gambling,” socializing and dining. The event raised money that will help fund programs at the community center, repair the facilities and keep the costs to the community – including classes in ceramics, digital photography and ballroom […]

YMCA Fundraiser Kicks Off

The YMCA of the Foothills announced the kick-off of its 2011 Annual Support Campaign, a fundraising effort to increase support for the Crescenta-Cañada and Verdugo Hills Family YMCAs as they work to improve and enhance the quality of life of those they serve. Gifts received are returned to the community in many forms: expanded connections […]

COWs benefit from VHH Women’s Council

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Women’s Council of Verdugo Hills Hospital and Foundation held its first ever Artistry and Wine – Celebrating the Art of Healing event in late October. The fundraiser was held under the stately oaks of the elegant La Cañada home of Sam and Kate Kaneko. Not only were guests treated to a […]

Filling those empty bowls

By Jason KUROSU On Saturday, Nov. 13, the Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church will be hosting a large, charitable fundraising event known as an “Empty Bowls” event, which melds the causes of the arts and charity. The fundraiser will feature a collection of handmade bowls crafted by a wide variety of individuals from around the […]