Four talented authors and illustrators visited Mountain Avenue Elementary School on May 29 to visit children in the classrooms and talk to them about how they write books and discussing how to research a book and the importance of reading. Assistance League of Glendale sponsored the event and gave the school library a copy of […]
CVTC General Meeting The general meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council will be held tonight, Thursday, June 21 at 7 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library. No information about the agenda was made available as of press time. CVCA Plans Meeting The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting on Thursday, […]
Celebrating 25 years of serving the community, the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada La Crescenta – AM presented a $350 check to the Girl Scouts of Glendale/La Crescenta Service Unit to be used in their Twilight Camp, which is a tradition of more than 25 years. This camp started with 50 girls and has grown […]
The Assistance League of Glendale raised its scholarship distribution amount to $1,500 this year and included for the first time male students as well as female. In memory of a previous scholarship chair, the Lu Hismeh scholarship was added to the roster of scholarships distributed. The scholarship is dedicated to someone going into education. The […]
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 […]