NOON CONCERTS OPEN TO PUBLIC Glendale Noon Concerts is a free admission concert series taking place every first and third Wednesday from 12:10 p.m. to12:40 p.m. in the restored chapel and sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Glendale (downtown at Louise & Wilson, no religious affiliation). The next concert is on […]
By Mary O’KEEFE fter a little over five years as acting vicar at St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church, Bryan Jones is retiring. Jones took on the leadership of the church in November 2009 during a rather turbulent time. In 2006, members of the St. Luke’s congregation voted to split with the Episcopal Diocese […]
Tuesday Table Talk On Tuesday, Jan. 6, Bethel Church in Sun Valley will offer a showing of the film “God’s Not Dead” (rated PG). When college student Josh Wheaton encounters an atheistic philosophy teacher who insists that his students will only pass by admitting that God is dead, Josh dedicates himself to […]
A pedestal was recovered that dates back to the American Legion Hall when it was located at the corner of Fairway and Rosemont avenues in Montrose/La Crescenta. It was thought to have been carried away when the flood of New Year’s Day in 1934 swept through the hall killing several people. At approximately midnight, as […]
Each holiday season, members of Healthy Start, part of the Glendale Unified School District, organize a holiday toy drive. Last year they provided 230 students with toys. This year, they had 388 students sign up to receive gifts. The mission of Glendale Healthy Start is to improve the lives of students and their families in […]
Members of Assisteens took a copy of the CV Weekly along with them during the annual Desi Geestman Pajama Party earlier this month. The party is a celebration of support for children fighting cancer and their families. To learn more, visit www.desigeestmanfoundation.org. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your next trip and […]
For the ninth consecutive year, members of Dilbeck’s Studio City and Sherman Oaks sales partners fulfilled the special Christmas wishes of over 65 children at Penny Lane. “I love how conscientious the sales partners are about finding the exact gift the children asked for,” said Branch Manager Pamela Topa. She added that she appreciated […]
Jane Kim, Elijah McDonald and Charles Tobola of La Crescenta graduated from Azusa Pacific University on Saturday, Dec. 13. They joined nearly 900 graduates at the winter commencement ceremonies. Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical Christian university committed to God First and excellence in higher education. _______________ Heloise Allison of Montrose graduated from the massage […]
Cub Scout Pack 302, based at Monte Vista Elementary School, took part in the annual Trails End popcorn sale and, with a laser focus, the pack ended up selling over $4,000 during the three-week blitz. Sold exclusively by the Boy Scouts of America to help fund programs and activities, 70% of all sales go […]
The Crescenta Valley Youth Town Council’s schedule has been jam-packed these past few weeks. One of the council’s first events was a bonding day, organized by Robbyn Battles, president of the CV Town Council. The crew went horseback riding together and was able to enjoy each other’s company. The day ended with a fantastic […]