Organizations: Glendale girl elected ASB president

Paulina Antaplyan, a junior at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, has been elected ASB president for 2011-12.

The Glendale resident, who served as junior class president this year, is also one of the top cross country and track distance runners for the Tologs.

Joining her on the ASB board are vice president Emily Katz, secretary Carly Mann, treasurer Nora Welsh, campus minister Abby Davitt, activities Bella Cremer and boarding commissioner Ashley Moch.

Guild has fashion show luncheon

Providence St. Joseph Medical Center Guild’s annual Luncheon and Fashion Show, “The Spirit of Hawaii”, is Saturday in the Grand Ballroom of the Sheraton Universal Hotel. The festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. with a boutique including handbags, jewelry and many gift items.

Carin Holmenas is producing the fashion show featuring some of the top designers in Los Angeles. The highlight will be the physician models of Providence St. Joseph Medical Center. There will be a $10,000 cash grand prize. Only 250 tickets at $100 each will be sold. They can be purchased in advance at the Gift Gallery of the Medical Center or at the event.

Proceeds go to the guild’s pledge to donate $500,000 to the Hycy and Howard Hill Neuroscience Institute, also in Burbank, for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, stroke, brain tumors, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy.

For tickets at $95 each, call Donna Mahoney at (818) 980-1965.

Those who make Glendale shine honored

Glendale Beautiful’s annual Awards Day program will be Tuesday at the Joe Bridges Clubhouse, 2531 E. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale. Social is at 11:30 a.m. and lunch at noon.

Awards will be given to Glendale dentist Dr. John W. Berg, 1139 N. Brand Blvd.; Lexus of Glendale; Creative Climate, Inc.; and Leon Bakery and Cafe. A special award will go to the city of Glendale Community Services & Parks for the Adult Recreation Center.

Lunch is $15 and for reservations, call (818) 248-4415.

Cabrini Guild honors top writers

The Cabrini Literary Guild will present its Writing Awards to area students at a luncheon beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive, Glendale. Luncheon will be served at noon with presentations to follow.

The contest is open to all Catholic high schools in the Los Angeles Archdiocese. The director is Carla Conti. Her committee received 117 entrees this year. The awards will be presented by Jacqueline Doud, president of Mount St. Mary’s College.

Reservations can be made by calling (818) 247-0842 by Monday.

Woman’s club has Arbor Day event

The La Crescenta Woman’s Club is celebrating its 100th year of raising money for local charities — a tradition since 1911.

County Supervisor Michael Antonovich recognized the club for its centennial year with a certificate, which was accepted by Ginny Bundick, co-chairwoman of the club at its annual Arbor Day celebration on March 19 at Two Strike Park.

This was followed by similar recognition by the Crescenta Valley Town Council, and L.A. Parks and Recreation. Danette Erickson, a member of the club, gave a history of the club. A cake that was decorated in a forest theme was served.