By Ruth SOWBY This year, cars outnumbered the food booths at the annual youth fundraiser of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La Crescenta congregation on Raymond Avenue. On Saturday, May 2 more than a dozen classic cars were on display in the church parking lot. Clancy Troutman showed off his 1967 Sunbeam Alpine known […]
correction in bold below Longtime local resident Bob Keiter celebrated his 98th birthday at the monthly breakfast of the American Legion/VFW at the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall, 4011 La Crescenta Ave. Bob, a Korean War veteran, was joined by several friends and family members including his daughter Linda and her husband Eugene.
April marks Stress Awareness Month, drawing attention to the growing impact of chronic stress on overall health. Increasing evidence shows that stress is not only an emotional challenge but also a significant contributor to serious conditions, including stroke and cardiovascular disease. At a time when many individuals are feeling heightened stress due to ongoing global […]
Daughters of the American Revolution – DAR – worked with Operation Gratitude providing Battalion Bears to children whose parents are deployed. Thousands of bears were ready to go to their “fur-ever” homes but first they needed to go through quality control and be given the once over by the women of DAR. Members did the […]
Each May, communities across the country celebrate Older Americans Month, a national observance established in 1963 to honor the contributions, resilience and wisdom of older adults. This year’s theme – centered on inclusion, independence and the value of aging well – arrives at a moment when our nation is experiencing one of the most significant […]
By Ruth SOWBY “I’ve never been happier to be overwhelmed at work.” So said CVHS sophomore Soren Cooper who started a food waste program aimed to reduce the amount of food waste generated on school grounds. Cooper’s program is funded by a grant from the Glendale Educational Foundation. At lunch on Earth Day, April 22, […]
The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge (CCLCF) is bringing back its popular Family Bingo Night for the third year as part of the La Cañada Flintridge Fiesta Days weekend celebration. The event takes place Saturday, May 23 from 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the CCLCF main auditorium – and it’s shaping up to […]
As America prepares for its 250th anniversary, CV Weekly will be working with the Daughters of the American Revolution – Don José Verdugo Chapter to gather information on those recognized by DAR as American patriots. Although never President, Henry Clay dominated the American political landscape in the first half of the 19th century and remains […]
By Ruth SOWBY For the seventh consecutive year, at a cost of $20 per ticket, visitors were able to sample teas at the Pasadena Tea Festival held on April 12 at Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden. Local tea vendors at the festival specialized in a wide variety of Japanese, Chinese and Korean teas. Sprinkled throughout the garden were […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY For those who are wearing masks or for those looking for them, Arianna Pharmacy at 3600 N. Verdugo Road in Montrose has some available. “We got an allocation from the government,” said owner Arbi Barseghian. “They’re basically for those who are still wearing masks.” Arianna Pharmacy provides basic medical equipment – including […]