Full Day on the Avenue

By Mary O’KEEFE Prom Plus’ Taste of Montrose was held on Sunday, along with the annual Kids & Kritters and Wags n Whiskers events. Honolulu Avenue was full of dogs, kids and people enjoying the many things offered. The Taste of Montrose is a fundraiser for Prom Plus, which is celebrating its 25th year as […]

Community Turns Out for the Hometown Country Fair

The Hometown Country Fair, held at CV Park on Saturday, April 27, went off without a hitch. The annual event hosted by the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce feature music groups, dancers, cheerleaders and more from around the Crescenta Valley. In addition to enjoying the varied entertainment, fair-goers wound their way through the lines of […]

Spiritually Speaking

QUESTION: When my husband of 40 years passed away, I decided to volunteer. Our children are adults and are independent so they didn’t need my help even though I asked. I wanted something to keep me busy and, at the same time, make a contribution somewhere. That’s when I decided to volunteer, and I wish […]

Beltaine, Maypoles and Welcoming Plenty

By Charly SHELTON Beltaine was last week, May 1, and it was celebrated around the world in a variety of ways. Beltaine, the pagan Sabbat welcoming summer, is a time of light, fire, plenty and fertility. Traditionally, a bonfire is set and celebrants leap over the fire to cleanse the past and the darkness of […]

NOTES & NODS

Celebrating Small Businesses This week is National Small Business Week. This was pointed out by our insurance provider, The Hartford, which sent a note of congratulations and thanks to the CV Weekly. After all, small businesses are the “heartbeat of our communities and the backbone of our economy.” I couldn’t agree more. My small company […]

New Board Announced

The La Cañada Flintridge Coordinating Council announced its new board of directors. Pictured above, front row from left, are Rosemary Hook, Meredith Reynolds, President Becky Gelhaar, Pat Anderson, Martha Burns. The back row members are Joe Thompson, Barbie Eland, Joanne Crispin, Kathy Seuylemezian, Len Pieroni and Jeb Long. Missing from the picture are Barbara Marshall, […]

Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts to Hold Prospective Members Reception

Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts, (PSHA), an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, is seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to become members.  Those who have an interest in interior design, enhancing music education in schools, developing greater leadership skills or making new friends are invited to a prospective members reception on Saturday, May 11 from 2 p.m. […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate?

Ask Phyllis!   The Importance Of Reconveyances   Dear Phyllis, I have my home listed for sale with the agent who sold it to me.  My brother is a loan officer and has been very helpful in assisting me in analyzing my home’s value and reviewing offers.  I had one extremely low offer, which we […]

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Welcoming Our New Businesses   As our business community continues to grow, the Montrose~Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome our newest business members:                                            Coordinated Wealth Management. With two offices, one in […]