The third time proved to, indeed, be a charm. On the evening of Aug. 26 close to 50 poker enthusiasts gathered to be part of The Third Annual Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament benefiting The Campbell Center. In an atmosphere of camaraderie, philanthropy, fun and games, poker pros and amateurs alike gave it their all to […]
Jerry Burnham and his son Jonathan recently enjoyed a 10-day photo safari in Zimbabwe. They explored Victoria Falls, Hwange and Zambezi National Park seeing more than 26 types of mammals and 32 species of birds while staying at five Imvelo safari lodges throughout the national parks. Their trip was planned by Seattle-based adventure travel company […]
The Verdugo Hills Pioneer Cemetery sits high a top a Tujunga hill with an unobstructed view of the San Fernando Valley. The cemetery, originally named Hills of Peace, was founded in 1922 by land developer and Sunland-Tujunga early pioneer Marshall Hartranft. Hartrnaft donated the four-acre parcel in honor of his good friend, Parson Wornum. The […]
By Leonard COUTIN It is a landmark anniversary for the Staub/Barnes Invitational, which, on Saturday, will celebrate its 50th year. Crescenta Valley will be hosting the annual invitational at CV Park starting at 8 a.m. and continuing until 1 p.m. CV’s cross-country head coach Mark Evans has been organizing the Staub/Barnes Invitational for over two […]
Best Life Yet! Consulting will offer a course in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) starting Oct. 1. Instructor Dr. Leslie A. Loubier, Psy.D., geared the eight-week program for anyone in the community who needs to reduce stress in their lives, and to address a wide range of health issues. “MBSR integrates various mindfulness meditation practices […]
In celebration of U.S. Constitution Week, which began Sept. 17, members of the Don José Verdugo Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) have been busy placing displays throughout the area. Displays are currently in three local libraries: Montrose, La Crescenta and La Cañada Flintridge. Chapter Regent Caroline Craven explained, “These displays, which […]
By Vincent PAGE The Crescenta Valley High School varsity football team is already having a year to remember. It is 4-0 after defeating Hoover High School by a score of 54-22 on Friday night. With that defeat, Falcon players have shown they can beat teams in blowouts. And they have also proven their ability to […]
GREMLIN FLAG La Cañada Gladiators v. Pasadena Panthers (Teams do not keep Score) The La Cañada Gladiators Jr. Gremlins hosted the visiting Pasadena Panthers on Saturday Sept. 23 at 9 a.m. at La Cañada High School. The Gladiators came out strong on defense, stopping Pasadena early on with excellent defensive outside contain. In […]
Annual James Jenkins Memorial Falcon Golf Classic Crescenta Valley High School boys basketball hosts the 15th Annual James Jenkins Memorial Falcon Golf Classic on Thursday, Oct. 19. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. with registration and include lunch, putting contest, shotgun start, appetizers, dinner, raffle and silent auction. Golf package includes single entry for four man […]
On Saturday, Sept. 16, the Crescenta Valley High School Instrumental Music Foundation (CVIM) held its largest fundraiser of the year, its 9th Annual Barbecue Fundraiser. The theme was a Hawaiian Barbecue and was attended by more than 500 people. Everyone enjoyed a meal of Hawaiian barbecue, steamed rice, salad and homemade fruit kebabs. The Kona […]