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Mazin new president of LC Juniors
Melissa Mazin, an eight-year resident of La Caņada Flintridge, has been seated as president of the La Caņada Junior Women's Club, it was announced Tuesday. Originally from Wilmington, Mass., Mazin graduated from Princeton University with a degree in...Tags: Ronald McDonald House Charities, University of California, Los Angeles, Pasadena (Los Angeles, California), Los Angeles, Dining and Drinking
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Piece of Mind: Grooming one's self-esteem
At first, the news release announcing a search for volunteer hair stylists and manicurists to groom underserved youth before school is back in session struck me as unusual — and maybe even over the top — given there are so many other items a...Tags: Pasadena (Los Angeles, California), Hair and Nails, Learning Disability
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In Theory: 'Theology and Feminism'
British theologian Daphne Hampson, author of "Theology and Feminism," argues that "religions have proved the ultimate weapon in keeping woman in her place." How would you answer the question "Is religion bad for women?" Religious traditions are...Tags: Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Dance, Christianity, Culture, Bible
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Putting teachers to the test
A Sunday Los Angeles Times article has sparked debate across California about whether teachers should be evaluated based on their students' test scores. The article collected data over a seven-year span and analyzed more than 6,000 elementary school...Tags: Los Angeles Times, School Examinations, Examinations, Los Angeles, California
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Charitable Efforts
Guild pledges $175,000 to hospital facility The Flintridge La Caņada Guild of Huntington Memorial Hospital kicked off its 2010-11 fundraising season by pledging $175,000 for the hospital's emergency and trauma center. Funds are designated to expansion of...Tags: Glendale (Los Angeles, California), The Salvation Army, Clubs and Associations, Christianity, Health
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The Valley Line: A holiday dinner and a musical extravaganza
I've so enjoyed the rainy, gray days of the past week because it has been a perfect time to enjoy my Christmas tree, a cozy fire in the fireplace, the soft glow of candles and remembering Christmas celebrations of long ago. This time of year will always...Tags: Pasadena (Los Angeles, California), Social Issues, Religious Festivals, Entertainment, Restaurants
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Toy drive faces tall order
With many more foothill-area residents facing financial trouble than in previous years — including more families than ever in La Canada Flintridge —organizers of the Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station Annual Toy and Food Drive are still hoping...Tags: Christmas, Homes, Holidays, Sport Chalet Incorporated, Real Estate
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Around & About
CLASSES Rose pruning — Saturday, Jan. 8, 11 a.m. Rose horticulturist Amanda Everett teaches why rose pruning is necessary, what tools to use, the best time to prune and pruning techniques for different types of roses. The class meets in the Rose...Tags: Pasadena (Los Angeles, California), Entertainment, Music, Arts and Culture, Education
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Eleven make their bows to society
For nearly 60 years, The La Caņada Thursday Club has sponsored young women from our community in the "Bal Blanc de Noel" presentation of Les Fleurettes debutantes.
This year, the Thursday Club will present 11 young women to society at a black-tie gala...Tags: Trade Policy, Culture, Brown University, Andrew Jackson, Rose Bowl Game
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Around and About
CLASSES Beginning Bridge Class — Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 7, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Community Center of La Caņada Flintridge offers Beginning Bridge to adults and seniors. Taught by a seasoned bridge player, Beginning Bridge offers an...Tags: Pasadena (Los Angeles, California), Music, Human Interest, Rose Bowl Game, Arts and Culture
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Drivers urged to be patient as school starts
Drivers are being urged to use an extra dose of caution this week, particularly in school zones, as La Caņada students return to campuses Tuesday for the start of the new academic year, Los Angeles County Sheriff's officials said. "Our units will...Tags: Road Transportation, Los Angeles, Vehicles, Transportation, Travel
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Teaching, even in the face of death
It began with a case of what is known as "drop foot." In early 2009, La Caņada Flintridge resident Bonnie Hine found herself unable to flex her toes, and then her ankle, in the routine motions used during walking.
Her balance suffered, and she found...Tags: Pasadena (Los Angeles, California), Health and Medical Professionals, Idaho, Happiness (state of mind), Family
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