»president’s message Chambers of Commerce: Key Partners in Economic Development “If you aren’t at the table, you’re on the menu!” I have no idea who made this observation, but it is a statement that I have taken to heart in my career as a chamber professional and in economic development. As a chamber professional, your […]
Country Fair and Dog Parade The Hometown Country Fair is only two weeks away! We’ve got a great lineup of entertainment for kids, adults, teens and even pets. Be sure to mark your calendar for this free event on Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the beautiful, oak-filled Crescenta Valley […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley loves bingo. There are bingo games throughout the year that not only benefit those who love the game but nonprofits that use these events as fundraisers. This weekend the Crescenta Valley High School U.S. Air Force JROTC will hold its third annual bingo event at the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Nearly a thousand people poured (pun intended) onto Honolulu Avenue for the Montrose Food and Craft Beer Fest on Sunday afternoon. An estimated 35 vendors provided samples of their wares, with the primary offering being beer from a variety of Southern California-based breweries. Among those on the avenue was Wolf Creek Brewery […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Oh, the places she’ll go – but, oh! The places she’s already been. Three months ago, Crescenta Valley High junior Hanna Wright was in Europe, experiencing the fun of nights in Paris and the sobering days of Amsterdam visiting the Anne Frank House. This wasn’t the reason for her vacation, though, and, […]
Falcons Host Appreciation Night Crescenta Valley High School Falcon baseball is hosting Fan Appreciation Night on Friday, May 11 at Stengel Field, 1601 Cañada Blvd. in Glendale. Gates open at 5:30; game is at 7 p.m. This is a free family event that will features a competitive baseball game with the Crescenta Valley Falcons against […]
Follow Up Report First, thank you to those who offered their concern regarding my tackling another apparent onset of the flu. I am happy to report that medication and rest allowed me to quickly nix it and by the weekend I was feeling pretty good. That was a good thing because it was a […]
“On cable TV, they have a weather channel – 24 hours of weather. We had something like that where I grew up. We called it a window.” ~ Dan Spencer, Washington State University baseball coach The weather prediction for Monday fell short as temperatures soared past the 100-degree mark. This was unexpected and not what […]
By Mary O’KEEFE When Girl Scout Allison Smith (above) from Troop 5511 chose her Gold Award project she wasn’t sure how intense her research would be. But she soon found there was much more to her subject than she thought. “I was focusing on the stigma of mental health throughout history and focusing it through […]
Tickets on Sale for M.A.C.K. Night Out Tickets are on sale for M.A.C.K. (Mountain Avenue Committed to Kids) Night Out, a fundraiser benefitting Mountain Avenue Elementary School including supporting Art in STEAM programming. Tickets are $50 per person, $35 per person for new families, and features catering by Sake Restaurant in Montrose, a full bar, […]