By Brandon HENSLEY In Tibetan lore, it is believed that if you take prayer flags up a mountain, the prayers and mantras will be carried by the wind and spread good will and compassion into all available space. Mike Leum, he of good will and humble nature within the Crescenta Valley, knows this and on […]
By Charly SHELTON Theme parks everywhere are opening new attractions and summer festivals to give returning summer guests something new to enjoy. Whether it’s a ride, show or a festival with activities, summer crowds will eat it up. But Knott’s Berry Farm is going above and beyond with not just one of those options, but […]
On May 23, The Oakmont League celebrated the culmination of a successful year with the installation of their new officers, by presenting checks to two charities, and awarding high school and college scholarships during their final luncheon of the year at Oakmont County Club. Outgoing Oakmont League president Lydia Trout, after presiding over a very […]
Sharon and Ken Fanning made sure to bring the CV Weekly along on their recent trip to Jamaica! CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your next trip and send us a photo. You may find yourselves on the pages of the community’s favorite newspaper.
Members of VFW Post 1614 and American Legion Post 288 surprised WWII veteran Anglo Chiarot on his 96th birthday on May 16. Friends and relatives joined the vets at the La Crescenta Healthcare Center on Montrose Avenue for a surprise birthday party with a special Navy cake, coffee, cards and a few gifts. Angelo is the oldest active […]
Ask Phyllis! Competing In A Seller’s Market Dear Phyllis, My husband and I are beginning our search for a new home and I have a question/concern. I understand that many homes are selling over asking price. What happens if the appraisal doesn’t match the higher price? Can I still get a loan? And […]
By Charly SHELTON We all know “Shrek 4D” at Universal Studios Hollywood. Its a 3D theater show featuring Shrek, Donkey and other characters from the Shrek films in a short adventure with theater effects. But once you’ve seen it, you’ve seen it. It opened in 2003 and ran until August of last year, when it […]
PFAR HOSTS FUNDRAISER Today, Thursday, June 21, the Pasadena-Foothills Association of Realtors Charitable Foundation kicks off the summer with its first fundraiser of the year: The 27th Annual Charity Wine Tasting and Auction Event. It will be held at the home of John Fairbanks in Altadena and will feature an open courtyard allowing for more […]
This Week at LCIF All are invited to Lutheran Church in the Foothills on Sunday, June 24 for education and worship. Education hour for all ages begins at 9 a.m. At 10 a.m., all will worship as a family when Pastor Scott Peterson continues the “Living Second Corinthians” series. He will preach on the topic […]
QUESTION: I’m the president of a non-profit organization. There is one individual on our board who often is confrontational in our meetings and the confrontation is directed at me. The organization is spiritually based. I walked away from a recent meeting seething. I’m trying to “turn the other cheek” and vacillate between having a talk […]