Two members of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club, House Chairman Carol Benedetti and Treasurer Danette Erickson, were recently named Clubwoman and Citizen of the year, respectively, for their work during 2010. The announcements were made at the San Gabriel Valley District’s Annual Convention in Fullerton. The La Crescenta Woman’s Club is a member of the […]
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club held its Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon on March 26. The luncheon was prepared by Sandra Virag and Lynne Roberto and served by seventh and eighth grade students from Holy Redeemer/St. James Catholic school. Fashions were provided by Draper’s & Damon’s of Pasadena and Florence Virgalitto, “Mistress of Models,” brought […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The rains came in the early hours of Saturday morning, and although clouds covered the rest of the day, it could not dampen the spirit of those who turned out for Crescenta Valley’s annual Arbor Day ceremony. Held at Two Strike Memorial Park from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., the County of […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Early Wednesday afternoon, former La Crescenta Woman’s Club President Deanna Alfeld stood in front a full dining hall with glasses raised, ready to toast a special day. “A hundred years ago eight ladies organized our club to do community service and other philanthropic works,” Alfeld said into a microphone. “A hundred years […]
The members of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club enjoy many different programs at the club throughout the year, but they especially enjoy music performed by local youth. It is exciting to see their talent progress as they advance through their senior year, sometimes even through community college. Last December, Rosemont Middle School music teacher Rod […]
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club is preparing for its annual author’s luncheon taking place on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club. This year authors include Dianne Dixon, a television writer who has won the Humanities Prize for Excellence in Screenwriting, will discuss her first novel, “The Language of Secrets;” Ronald C. […]
On May 19, the La Crescenta Woman’s Club presented a check for $1500 to Ron Farina, chapter executive officer of the Glendale Red Cross-Crescenta Valley, in recognition and thanks for the aid they supplied to the foothills area during the Station Fire and its aftermath in 2009 and 2010. This donation was made possible because […]