Dining together

“Community cannot for long feed on itself; it can only flourish with the coming of others from beyond, their unknown and undiscovered brothers.” — Howard Thurman The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to thank those that came to our third annual Taste in the Foothills last Wednesday, Nov. 10. Our estimate is that […]

Cozy up to Faye’s

C omforting, cozy, comfy, safe – these are words that come to mind when I think of Faye’s. Did you know Faye’s has been in the Montrose Shopping Park since 1949? Not many stores have the honor of saying that, especially in ever-changing Southern California. Owner Pat Grant came to Montrose from Cabool, Mo. when […]

Thanks to our vets

“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” — Elmer Davis History.com says, “On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in […]

Zeke’s Smokehouse is smokin’!

I could eat at Zeke’s Smokehouse seven days a week and not get bored. This is a “must try” restaurant and one you will want to visit again and again. Why? Everything is hickory smoked and the meats are top quality: local beef, no hormones, and corn fed. The number one seller here is the […]

Appealing across the ages – Santa Cecilia Orchestra

When most people think of classical musicians, generally Europe comes to mind and, to a lesser extent, Asia. Yet many forget that Latin America has a rich legacy of classical music itself, giving birth to some of the greatest musicians: Claudio Arrau, Gustavo Dudamel, Martha Argerich – and Los Angeles’ own Sonia Marie de Leon […]

Breaking bread … and more

“In our hectic, fast-paced, consumer-driven society, it’s common to feel overwhelmed, isolated and alone. Many are re-discovering the healing and empowering role that community can bring to our lives. The sense of belonging we feel when we make the time to take an active role in our communities can give us a deeper sense of […]

It’s Christmas open house time!

Did you know it’s only seven weeks until Christmas? It is true — the older we get, the faster time seems to fly by. All the more reason to enjoy the weeks leading up to the holidays. The Montrose Shopping Park has had a Christmas Open House tradition among two of its gift stores for […]

Beeve Vision Care Center welcomes new optometrist

Garineh Nersisyan, O.D. recently joined Beeve Vision Care Center as a part time optometrist in the practice’s Glendale office. A 2010 graduate of Southern California College of Optometry, Dr. Nersisyan earned her bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Physics from California State University Northridge. Dr. Scott W. Beeve said, “We are very pleased to have Dr. Nersisyan […]

Compassionate care found at Angels of the Valley Hospice

By Eli LOCKE Upon arriving at the office of Angels of the Valley Hospice, LLC in Montrose, one instantly realizes that they are in a caring environment. Hospice is a philosophy of care that focuses on the comfort and quality of life for the patient who chooses the natural process of life during the patient’s […]

Let Jane’s help you decorate your Halloween cupcakes!

by Mary DAWSON I could go nuts in this store. Being one that “paints with merchandise,” I believe when serving food, presentation is almost equally important as taste. Jane’s Cake and Chocolate Supply carries everything you need for baking, cake decorating, and candy making. We’re not talking the ordinary stuff you find in the big […]