During these uncharted events of COVID-19, the Arcadia Recreation and Community Service Department has been providing wellness phone calls to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the local senior population. The department encourages Arcadians to reach out to a senior in the community. Seniors who are alone or homebound may appreciate any type of…
Funds will aid unsheltered residents, low-income individuals and families at greater risk of homelessness and economic hardships and non-profits on the front lines in the fight against poverty As the nation responds to the coronavirus pandemic, United Way of Greater Los Angeles has announced the creation of the Pandemic Relief Fund to support L.A. County’s unsheltered residents who are…
Beverly and Ron Street were college sweethearts and have resided in Arcadia since 1965. Their sons, Dave and Deron, were raised in Arcadia and the family has grown with the addition of three grandchildren: Trevor, Emily, and Connor. Beverly was elected Senior Citizen of the Year in 2010 by the Arcadia Rotary Club and Arcadia…
The Santa Anita Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will honor one of its own at the unveiling of a historic plaque and reception in Arcadia. The public is invited. The event will take place on Sunday, April 19, at 10:30 a.m., at the Church of the Transfiguration, 1881 S. First Ave., Arcadia….
Looking for meaningful, challenging volunteer experiences for your teen? Are you a teen who would like to give back to the community, meet new friends? Every summer, teens play an important part in the Arcadia Public Library’s Summer at Your Library reading (and more) program for children. The Arcadia Public Library is hosting a special…
Newcomers and Friends of San Gabriel Valley’s meet-and-greet coffee will be held in Jordan Hall at Church of the Good Shepherd, 400 W. Duarte Road, in Arcadia on March 4, at 10 a.m. This general meeting is a way to meet the members of Newcomers and Friends and learn about the club’s wide variety…
The Arcadia Woman’s Club March 4 general membership meeting promises to be “out of this world” when NASA Solar System Ambassador (SSA) Rosanne Sachson speaks about NASA’s space exploration missions. Sachson’s topic, “Apollo: To the Moon and Beyond”, discusses how Apollo 11’s Moon landing on July 20, 1969, brings us to today’s space accomplishments and…
Just about everyone is familiar with the name “Lucky” Baldwin, the man who purchased the sprawling Rancho Santa Anita in 1875 and became one of the most famous and wealthiest builders of the American West. Much has been written about his ruthless business dealings and dalliances with young women, but there is another part of…
Dr. Hua Jiang, infectious disease specialist, will present a program on the coronavirus; what it is, how it spreads, symptoms, and prevention. It will take place at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive on Friday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. Arcadia Senior Services provide this health seminar in partnership with Methodist Hospital. This program…
