Una Bella Notte at Descanso Gardens Gala
A black-tie fundraiser hosted by S E E D S at Descanso Gardens drew about 300 guests for cocktails, silent auction, and a Patina dinner featuring sea bass and saffron risotto. Dignitaries included Richard Schulhof and Peter Atkins, with notable attendees from Arcadia, La Cañada, Pasadena, San Marino, and South Pasadena. The event supported Descanso’s education programs and ended with dancing to Wayne Foster Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Descanso Gardens
S.E.E.D.S
Descanso
Barbara Baptie
Barbara
Patina
Fran Biles
Anne Rothenberg
Anne
Jim
Dan Biles
Fran
Dan
David
Amy Lamb
Amy
Linda Beckner
Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
Richard Schulhof
Schulhof
Peter Atkins
Arboretum
Los Angeles County
Arcadia
Jim Folsom
Huntington Gardens
Mary
John Snider
Christine
Richard Goetz
Molly
Peter Bachmann
Linda
Fernando Roth
Edwina
David Dedlow
la Canada
Pam
J.C. Massar
Michael Antonovich
Los Angeles
Cathy
Robert Woolway
Ellen
Harvey Knell
Eileen
Bill Zimmerman
Jakie
Ted Engs
Phaedra
Mark Ledbetter
Paula
Phil Testa
Dolores
Richard Kropp
Georgianna
Paul Erskine
Annette
Michael Madden
Pasadena
San Marino
Jane
Kris Popovich
South Pasadena
Katherine
Bob Ray Offenhauser
Bonnie Paradise
Wayne Foster Orchestra
Electronic Neighborhood expands Los Angeles History online
The Los Angeles Public Library unveils a broadened Electronic Neighborhood, an online portal for Southern California history. It now hosts thousands of digitized resources from Central and branch libraries, accessible worldwide since 2001, with funding from the California State Library and foundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Public Library
California
Southern
Central Library
Carolin
Eagle Rock
Gum Saan Journal
The
Chinese Historical Society of
Southern California
Henry Welcome
China
San Pedro
Los Angeles Harbor
Encino-Tarzana
Rancho Los Encinos
Santa Barbara
Lapl.org
California State Library
Fletcher Jones Foundation
John Randolph Haynes and
Dora Haynes
Five Named To Senior Center Board
Pasadena Senior Center announces five new directors joining board member Katie Nack. New appointees are Alex Aghajanian Grace Chang Elizabeth Carleton and Chan Hadjian. Outgoing directors Olin Barrett Dolores Hickambottom Dorothy Martin and Marguerite Hougasian conclude six years of service. The center at 85 E Holly St opened in 1960 and serves over 3000 members aged 50-plus from the San Gabriel Valley. For information call 626 795 4331.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena Senior Center
Ben Green
Pasadena
Katie Nack
Nack
Pasadena Board of Education
Alex Aghajanian
Grace Chang
Alhambra
Elizabeth Carleton
Chan Hadjian
Olin Barrett
Dolores Hickambottom
Dorothy Martin
Marguerite Hougasian
E. Holly St
Los Angeles County
San Gabriel Valley
Call
Bartlett Cup boosts Hillsides summer outings in Arcadia
Tennis and bridge players in the 15th Bartlett Cup on May 16 raised 2270 for Hillsides summer camping trips. Winners included Ruth Cooper and others on the orange and red courts, with bridge victors Nadia Beanes and team. The Dilbeck Realtors Arcadia office funded a catered luncheon at Larry Vanni’s home for 60 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Bartlett
Dilbeck Realtors Gmac
Arcadia
Santa Anita County
Ruth Cooper
Stephanie Crocker
Barbara Floyd
Chris Freyer
Joy Scholfhauser
Patti Dolan
Ko Nakamura
Ruth Turner
Flo Verlangieri
Nadia Beanes
Jan Ericsson
Norma Green
Mary Jane van Amring
Dilbeck Realtors
Larry
Barbara Vanni
Annelie Ackroyd
Maren Kopp
Patsy Spitta
Mary Jane van Amringe
Doris Walters
Sharon Westmoreland
Bartlett
Hillsides
Hillsides’ Development Department
Hillsides.org
Old Mill Event Boosts Cal Phil With Wine And Strings
The 4th annual Wine and Strings at El Molino Viejo benefited the California Philharmonic Orchestra. About 200 guests enjoyed silent auction items, live Mozart quartet performances, and a lively auction that raised around $25,000. Organizer Jack McQueen outlined Old Mill history and Cal Phil partnership plans, with three free summer ensembles and Festival on the Green in Arcadia starting July 6. Tickets range from $15 to $65. reservations at 626 300 8200 or calphil.org.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Molino Viejo
California Philharmonic Orchestra
Cal Phil
Jamie Findley
Putter Smith
Pasadena Jazz Institute
Bistro 45
Chez Gateau
Derek's
Duxbury Catering
Ritz- Carlton
Huntington Hotel
I] Fornaio
Smitty's
Wine of the Month Club
Victor Vener
Cat Phil
Vener
Mozart
Paul Fried
Ayke Agus
Shawn Mann
Sevan Pogosyan
Victor Vener Jr
S. Robert Zeilstra
Cal Phil Foundation
Victor Jr
Old Mill
Jack McQueen
Old Mill Foundation
California
California Art Club
McQueen
Wine and Strings
Arboretum
Los Angeles County
Arcadia
Andrew Webber
Calphil.org
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Ana Notte Bella
Descano Gardens Benefit
Silvia Mautner
AST West Bank
Financial Bridge
Sanmarinotribune.com
Liz Hezlep
Mission San Gabriel
Henry Huntington
Huntington
Harriett Doerr
California Historical Society
San Francisco
California Eure
Marino's Old Mill
San
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