By Jason KUROSU Due to major renovations, the Alex Theatre was out of commission for close to a year, but the iconic theater is back and presenting major productions, with an upcoming run of the Tony Award winning musical “Billy Elliot” next on the marquee. From Feb. 20-22, the musical, based on the highly […]
By Charly SHELTON Valentine’s Day arrived and the big news was “Fifty Shades of Grey” finally hit theaters. With TV spots playing every few minutes and Fifty Shades merchandise gracing shelves in sex shops, novelty gift shops and even grocery stores, the men of the world came to one terrifying realization: She is going […]
Faculty, staff and students celebrated the beginning of the Arts Center remodel at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy with a blessing on Monday, Feb. 2. Sr. Carolyn McCormack, O.P. president of Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, and Sister Celeste Marie, O.P., principal, presided over the blessing of the project, which included the sprinkling of Holy Water on […]
By Samantha SLAYBACK As folks age, finding new and entertaining ways to get their exercise can become a challenge. But the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge, a mainstay in the foothills community, answers their quest. Hula dancing class, led by instructor Barbara Dempsey, is attracting seniors ready to sway to the tropical beat. Prior […]
It’s that time of the year when many high school seniors are looking at possible colleges. Katie Davis from CV High School made sure to bring the Crescenta Valley Weekly with her when checking out the University of Michigan. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your next trip and send us […]
Guide to Filing a Veterans Medical Claim Submitted by Andy GERO To All Military Veterans: The Crescenta Valley American Legion, Post 288 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1614 honors all veterans who served our country. Your dedication and sacrifice to protect our nation and constitutional rights is above and beyond […]
The LCV Republican Women Club celebrated the birthday of President Ronald Reagan, which is on Feb. 6, at its Feb. 12 meeting. Shown are club Vice President Nicky Kapadia with former President Ronald Reagan aide, Peggy Grande. The meeting was held at the Oakmont Country Club. Photo provided by LCVRWC
The La Cañada Guild of the Orthopedic Institute for Children has a new board that will continue to help the Institute build a new Ambulatory Surgery Center. The Guild is over half way to reaching its pledge of $100,000 toward the $10 million project. The Institute plans to break ground in 2015 and be […]
Lauren Galantai of La Cañada Flintridge, Olivia Lynch of La Cañada and Alex Shin of La Crescenta are high-achieving students from Whittier College who made the fall 2014 dean’s list. ___________ Maia Shields, of La Crescenta was named to the Fort Lewis College dean’s list for the fall 2014 semester. Shields’s major is psychology. To […]
Ask Phyllis! Reverse Mortgage Pitfalls Dear Phyllis, Years ago my parents obtained a reverse mortgage; my father passed first. After our mother became ill, my brother moved back into the home and was her primary caretaker; mom passed a year ago. As both parents are deceased, the bank is […]