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The Valley Line: Ticktockers 'Sail Away' to fashion show
Our city's Fiesta Days celebrations last weekend were bigger and better than ever! There was one wonderful event after another. I liked it all, but my absolute favorite was Sunday night's fireworks show, sponsored by the Allen Lund Co., which is based...
Tags: Tristen (music group), Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Dance, Entertainment Events
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'Proud to be an American' at La Cañada's Fiesta Days
After a ceremony honoring veterans in La Cañada Flintridge on Monday, Ron Dietel reflected on those he has lost. His mother, father and uncle all served in World War II. His uncle died during the war and his parents have since passed away. Dietel,...
Tags: Holidays, Arts and Culture, Arts, Entertainment, Google Inc.
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Another successful Fiesta Days weekend
Were you there? Were you among the thousands who participated in the 40th annual Fiesta Days weekend activities that make our community so unique? If you were, may I thank you on behalf of your host, the La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce and...Tags: NASA, Human Interest, YMCA, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, State Farm Insurance
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New roof for community center
After years of using tarps and trash cans to shield the building from rain, the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge is upgrading its 60-year-old roof. The center on Chevy Chase Drive offers nearly 150 classes a week, from ceramics to yoga. They...
Tags: Material Science, Google Inc., Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Building Material
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Good weather for Kiwanis Club breakfast
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada AM presented another French Toast Breakfast to the community on Memorial Day weekend, in conjunction with the Fiesta Days celebration sponsored by the La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce and Community Association. The...
Tags: French Toast
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Around Town: Forgotten soldiers, forgotten wars
The Facebook messages after Memorial Day were mixed. They ranged from “Happy Memorial Day” to “Thank you, veterans, for your service” to postings of old photos of men and women killed in combat. A Gold Star mother — her son...Tags: Veterans Day, U.S. Army, Holidays, Human Interest, Mexico
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It's time for Fiesta Days in La Cañada Flintridge
Residents will take to the streets to celebrate the community's heritage and local businesses this weekend in the 40th annual Fiesta Days. The event, which honors La Canada Flintridge's Spanish roots, began in 1973 and has grown into a community-wide...
Tags: Human Interest, Arts and Culture, Holidays, YMCA, Google Inc.
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Thoughts from Dr. Joe: Why we remember
Col. Robert Gould Shaw was 24 years old when he took command of the 54th Massachusetts, a regiment of freed slaves. He brought them from the chains of bondage and turned them into Union soldiers. He gave them blue uniforms and then he gave them their...Tags: Human Interest, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Slavery
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What a difference a year makes
A year ago, the board of Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge had a plan to raise the profile, increase attendance and showcase to the community that the Community Center is a much-needed asset in our neighborhood — and that is exactly what is...Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry
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'High Roller' casino night on tap
The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge will kick off the city's annual Memorial Day weekend celebration with a casino night. The High Roller event takes place on Friday, May 24 — the beginning of Fiesta Days. Activities include black jack,...Tags: Google+
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A ride with a reason
Bob Burlison is about to go on the ride of his life. The 60-year-old La Cañada Flintridge lawyer will take off on his motorcycle next month, trekking more than 15,000 miles around the nation. He plans to stop in every state except Hawaii and Alaska...
Tags: Labor Day, UNICEF, Tetanus
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La Cañada History: Oak Grove PTA staged its Family Fun and Mardi Gras
Ten Years Ago La Cañada resident Michael R. Peevey was confirmed by the state Senate as president of the Public Utilities Commission. Peevey, the husband of current state Sen. Carol Liu, was appointed to the commission by former Gov. Gray Davis in 2002...
Tags: Ocean View, PTA, Mardi Gras, Carol Liu
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