LIBRARY HOSTS UPCOMING EVENTS The La Crescenta Library is hosting a free public concert featuring Nativa on Friday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m. Nativa, an Argentine country-folk counterpart to the urban tango, “folklore” evokes the pure sounds of a music deeply rooted in South American culture. This trio delivers a fresh and vibrant version of […]
CASINO NIGHT TO BENEFIT LCF COMMUNITY CENTER A Casino Night fundraiser hosted by the Community Center of LCF is taking place on Saturday, July 9 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Games include a poker tournament (with designated prize), blackjack, craps, roulette, spin to win and other games as part of the evening. Los Gringos […]
AMERICANA CELEBRATED AT LACAN PRES La Cañada Presbyterian Church is hosting a 50-piece orchestra and 60-voice choir in the presentation of “Americana,” a celebration of America, on Sunday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. Presented as part of the church’s acclaimed Ovations Arts Series, “Americana” will feature traditional selections, including Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America,” sung […]
HAUSSLER AT BOOKSTORE FOR SIGNING, DISCUSSION On Thursday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse hosts Michael Haussler, author of “Results May Vary.” In his debut novel, Haussler tackles the very tough and very real problems that confront a teacher and a student on a day in a Los Angeles high school. His […]
DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT COMING TO ROSE BOWL AQUATICS The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center invites all members of the community to escape the summer heat and attend the free Dive-In Movie Night on Saturday, June 18. Doors open at 7:45 p.m. and the movie starts at 8:15 p.m. (sunset). The rated PG family movie will be […]
EASY ARROZ CON POLLO Ingredients: 1 package of chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat 2 tbs. vegetable oil 1½ cups long grain rice 3 cups chicken broth, heated 1 medium onion – chopped 1 chile poblano (also called pasilla)seeded, deveined and chopped ½ inch diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 16 ounce can diced tomatoes, […]
AUTHORS COMING TO FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE On Thursday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse hosts James Slocum, author of “Shadow of War.” The story is based on a journal written by 14-year-old boy Daniel Kippelstein during the spring of 1939. Daniel was forced to flee Prague with his sister after his father is […]
QUEST FOR A CAUSE: A FUNDRAISING ADVENTURE The Salvation Army’s Safe Place Program presents a driving scavenger hunt through Glendale on Saturday, June 4 to benefit services to teens. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Adult Recreation Center, 201 E. Colorado St. The adventure begins at 10 a.m. Teams should have two to four […]
SHIEPE COMING TO BOOKSTORE Author C. B. Shiepe will be holding a reading and signing of his novel Cliff Falls at Flintridge Bookstore on Thursday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse; 1010 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada www.flintridgebooks.com MEMORIAL DAY PLANS AT FOREST LAWN Forest Lawn-Glendale is celebrating its Memorial Day festivities on […]
PRETTY LITTLE PRINCESS FASHION SHOW AND TEA WAW Talent Training and Performing Studios is inviting little girls ages 5-11 to dress up in their fanciest attire for play dates on three Saturdays: May 14, 21, and 28 at the Community Center of La Cañada from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. These special little princesses will […]