YOUTH NOTES

All-Community Mattress Sale Benefits Music Department In an effort to replace band uniforms that are approaching 19 years old and, according to CVIM board members, are hanging on by a thread – literally – the Crescenta Valley High School Instrumental Music board is hosting a mattress sale. According to board member David Jones, “We chose […]

IN Brief

Urban Hike in Glendale Join blogger-historian Scott Lowe on an easy two-hour hike through the heart of Downtown Glendale on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will meet at the Chess Park, 227 No. Brand Blvd. at 9 a.m. and make their way to the Alex Theatre. Highlights of the tour […]

The Green Shift – SCE to CPA

By Charly SHELTON Green energy is here to stay and it’s growing. Solar panels and wind farms are not a fad; they’re the most viable step to sustainable energy for the planet. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, “The consumption of biofuels and other non-hydroelectric renewable energy sources more than doubled from 2000 to […]

Remembering a Fallen MSAR Team Member

Remembering a Fallen MSAR Team Member

By Mary O’KEEFE Families of first responders are proud of their loved ones every time they respond to a call for help; however, most families take a short breath and say a short prayer as the responder heads out, hoping for his or her safe return.  When Charles Rea joined his Montrose Search and Rescue […]

Heading Along Route 66

Heading Along Route 66

By Charly SHELTON I traveled Route 66 from Chicago to Flagstaff in 2014 with my sister on her way home from college for the summer. We made it to Flagstaff and then turned south to visit my grandmother in Phoenix, leaving the northern part of the route in Arizona unfinished. We picked it up again […]

Inspiring Stories Shared at LCWC Luncheon

Inspiring Stories Shared at LCWC Luncheon

By Julie BUTCHER On Saturday, the La Crescenta Woman’s Club (LCWC) hosted its 15th Author’s Luncheon at its clubhouse at 4004 La Crescenta Ave. More than 100 club members and community friends listened to inspiring writing advice from three authors, raised money for local charities and enjoyed a tasty lunch catered by Gourmet A Go […]

Many Stories Heard During Homeless Count

By Mary O’KEEFE Last week hundreds of volunteers drove, and walked, across Los Angeles County to count the homeless population. Each year Los Angeles volunteers, law enforcement and homeless services administrators participate in the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count. The purpose is to gather data that will be used to better serve the homeless population. […]

HUD Announces Funding for Glendale Continuum of Care

The U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development has awarded nearly $2,378,978 million for 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for FY 2019-2020 renewal projects to the Glendale Continuum of Care (CoC). These funds continue the support for ongoing permanent supportive housing, rental assistance, rapid re-housing program, and coordinated entry program (CES) and HMIS programs. […]

Suzuki, White to Perform at LCPC Ovations

On Sunday, Feb. 10 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., the La Cañada Presbyterian Church Ovations series will present violinist Jacqueline Suzuki and pianist Brendan White in a program of works by Faure, Beethoven, Messiaen, Liszt and Debussy at the church sanctuary. Free admission, but there is a suggested $15 donation. The program includes Violin […]

Pet of the Week

Cora and Nick posing for photo. Send a pic and small cap to steve@cvweekly.com, to share your lovable pets with the community!