Likes the Median Project The medians project along Foothill has been well thought out, well communicated to everyone who wants to be informed, and is being carefully and efficiently accomplished. The temporary striping is well-done and helpful. The crews are working seven days a week. The medians will be beautiful and a welcome addition to […]
Connections to the Past – Part I, La Crescenta I am fascinated by history, not only my own but also the collective history of the Foothill communities. I have always been curious about those who have come before us. For me, Briggs, Pickens and McGroarty are more than just street names and Rockhaven is more […]
CV’s First Inhabitants – The Social Structure of Wiqangna Our local Native American village of Wiqangna had a complex social structure that was developed over thousands of years. Referring to William McCawly’s book “The First Angelinos,” we can surmise some of the daily social life of our Wiqangnan villagers. I say “surmise” because the […]
Reflections Entries Wanted Submissions for the National PTA Reflections contest continue through Oct. 12. The theme is Heroes Around Me and entries from all grades and all abilities will be accepted. For details, contact Carolyn Karapetian at Carolyn@carolynk.com. ‘Don’t Drink the Water’ at CVHS The Crescenta Valley High School Falcon Players invites the community […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Recent studies revealed that in the past girls were often discouraged from learning STEM (science technology engineering and mathematics) subjects. It seems the social norm of the era guided a misunderstanding that girls were unable to understand the complexities of STEM. Well, it’s a new day and girls can do STEM ¬– […]
It was a scorching triple digit day, the first weekend of September, and the America’s Kid competition at the Los Angeles County Fair 2018 was about to commence. Ryan Ruiz, 6, had spent his time laboriously in the kitchen the day before baking his entry, an apple pie. The recipe was from his baking teacher […]
Today, Monday, Oct. 1 the Tournament of Roses® announced the seven members of the 2019 Royal Court. Applicants from 24 Pasadena area schools participated in the interview process. Volunteer members of the Tournament of Roses’ Queen and Court Committee made its selections based on a number of criteria including public speaking ability, academic achievement, youth […]
Thursday Club members were recently welcomed back to start their new year at a Western BBQ Hoedown. The clubhouse was transformed into a western saloon with tables decorated with black gingham checks with touches of red, bandanna centerpieces with bouquets of sunflowers, and bales of hay. The dinner was catered by Mr. Ardi’s Catering and […]
This month the Center for Children celebrates its 50th anniversary. The Center for Children has enjoyed a rich history and has been a standard bearer of quality preschool and childcare. Its mission statement reads, “Our mission is to provide quality childcare that is nurturing, respectful and educational and which reflects Christ’s love to children and […]
Holly Ween, Scare Reporter for the CV Weekly, will be reporting on all the fun, family-friendly and frightening things to do and see around town for this Halloween season! With a Scare-O-Meter! October 4 – 30 Smith’s Pumpkin Patch – 3027 Foothill Blvd. Monday – Thursday from 2 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Friday noon […]