By Michael J. ARVIZU St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church will present its second annual Christmas Jam and Community Sing-a-long from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 16. The free event will feature the voices of the church band, the Tri-M and Belles groups from Crescenta Valley High School, and a few children […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU At Crescenta Valley Church, preparing for Christmas is a church community effort. It can be seen in everything, from the sanctuary Christmas tree to church decorations, and even the Christmastime events themselves. Most of the ornaments in the church Christmas tree are hand-made by church members, as are the decorations in […]
Annual Drive-Thru Nativity For the 12th year, Community Christian Church of the Foothills is presenting its Drive-thru Nativity Scenes for the public. Cars are directed to slowly drive through a path that showcases various scenes of the nativity story, including live actors portraying Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, the angel, and wise men. Each year […]
QUESTION: Every year around the holidays, there seems to be an all out drive to help those who are less fortunate. Every year, I think, “Why wait until holiday time to help those organizations that are helping others?” I have several friends who work for non-profits and they all tell me that donations during the […]
Boutique at St. Luke’s St. Luke’s of the Mountains is having its annual holiday handcrafted gift boutique on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jewelry, pottery, hand knitted items, hand made Christmas items, pottery and more! St. Luke’s, 2563 Foothill Blvd., […]
Annual Drive-Thru Nativity For the 12th year, Community Christian Church of the Foothills is presenting its Drive-thru Nativity Scenes for the public. Cars are directed to slowly drive through a path that showcases various scenes of the nativity story, including live actors portraying Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, the angel, and wise men. Each year […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church (CVUMC) held its fifth annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Nov. 10 where, for $15, guests could buy a handmade ceramic bowl and fill it with their choice of soup provided by area restaurants. But the event was about more than just eating a gourmet soup. The […]
Two local churches announced their support of Operation Christmas Child, a project that involves collecting shoe boxes filled with toys and goodies for impoverished children around the world. This ministry is part of Franklin Graham’s Samaritan’s Purse. La Crescenta Presbyterian Church recently launched its annual Operation Christmas Child campaign. Community children and families are encouraged […]
QUESTION: I work with a person who constantly complains – about the job, about his family, and life in general. I don’t think he understands how he comes across to others. The man is responsible and seems to be a family man. I often wonder if he saves his complaints just for the workplace. I […]
Center Holding Drawing The Center for Spiritual Living is holding a drawing on Nov. 18 for a beautiful handmade quilt. This quilt is from Montana, is queen size and would make a nice Christmas gift! Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Winner doesn’t need to be present to win, but must purchase ticket(s) […]