Celebrating the Season and the Gift of Giving I hope you all are enjoying your holidays as you celebrate with your loved ones and friends in celebrating the season of giving. This time of year is such a magical time that seems to bring the best out in everyone. I believe it truly is more […]
Shout Out to New Members Welcome to the three newest members of the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce! Etc. Gourmet Kitchen is the brainchild of longtime local resident Robin Seifert. Moving into the old Baked on Ocean View location just south of Honolulu Avenue, Etc. honors Baked by serving beautiful fresh-baked treats like whole pies […]
QUESTION: We have a very rambunctious dog that dug under the fence and destroyed our neighbor’s flower garden. We were horrified and offered to pay for the damage, which he accepted; however, he continued to grumble about the extra work it was causing him and now he won’t speak to us at all. We’ve reinforced […]
The community is invited to join members of the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church for its Rockin’ for Rosarito – A New Year’s Eve Concert of Praise! The concert will feature members of the LCPC Praise Band including Dan Blessinger on drums (Grammy award winning producer and recording engineer); Lana Sanfilippo on lead vocals; Lee […]
Local churches are offering continuing and new classes and activities in the new year. At First Baptist Church-La Crescenta, ministries include Special Friends, a ministry that is designed for adults of all ages with special needs. Special Friends meets on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. September through June. For more information, contact Sandy Hatfield at […]
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 […]
NEWS FROM JCK Jewel City Knitters will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 7 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Scholl Canyon Estates,1551 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale. Membership is free. Knitters, crocheters and those who wish to learn are welcome. For more information, visit www.jewelcityknitters.com or email susandietel@yahoo.com. […]
By Susan JAMES Merry Christmas, kids, Santa Claus has left you an expensively wrapped piece of movie coal under the Christmas tree. It features a wicked witch, angry giants and singing children. It looks like a kids’ movie. Trust me, it isn’t. Director Rob Marshall’s grandiose imagining of the Stephen Sondheim musical featuring four of […]
Fun at Fantasy Springs Resort By Greg ARAGON It’s called Fantasy Springs Resort for a good reason. It sits in the middle of the Palm Springs desert like a giant oasis, welcoming travelers with flowing fountains and swaying palm trees, a sparkling pool and a luxurious hotel surrounded by gourmet restaurants, an award-winning casino, a […]
Phoenix Fan Fest was held December 12-14 at the University of Arizona football stadium, where the Super Bowl will be held in February. This little comic con offered media guests, comic writers and artists, workshops and shopping. There was even a nerd Santa photo booth, featuring Steampunk Santa, Admiral Santa of Starfleet and Darth […]