By Isiah REYES Community Christian Church of the Foothills’ gift to the community is its Drive Thru Nativity scene that features live actors, live animals and even angels during a two-day presentation that is free to the community. “People can come and enjoy that first Christmas night,” said Community Christian Church of the Foothills pastor […]
Congratulations, hello and goodbye are all in order from the Crescenta Valley Town Council this month. Let me first start with congratulations. Just in case you had not heard, the Crescenta Valley High School varsity football team earned the title of CIF Southeast Division champions on Friday night. This has not been done since 1973. […]
By Jason KUROSU The Salvation Army of Glendale continues to seek donations throughout the holiday season. Currently, the Red Kettle Campaign is underway, in which the Salvation Army looks for volunteers (individuals and organizations alike) to work at various red kettle sites. Especially helpful to the Salvation Army is that each donation made to red […]
By Jason KUROSU When the Christmas tree towering in Glendale Adventist’s West Tower Lobby was lit up Thursday night, it was said that the light could be seen from miles off. The 20-foot tall tree stood as a testament to those who have passed on this year, as part of Glendale Adventist Medical Center’s annual […]
By Susan JAMES Fox Studios’ long-running television drama “Bones,” now in its 10th season, will reach a milestone tonight, Dec. 11, that few shows ever achieve: It will air its 200th episode, “The 200th in the 10th.” Soon to become the longest-running show in Fox history (with its 206th episode), “The 200th in the 10th” […]
By Mary O’KEEFE As Santa traveled down Honolulu Avenue in a Glendale fire engine waving to the last little child on the route, the 38th Annual Montrose-Glendale Christmas Parade on Saturday night came to an end as parade goers slowly left Honolulu Avenue. On their heels was an army of volunteers shifting focus from organizing […]
By Jason KUROSU During its Dec. 4 meeting the Montrose Shopping Park Assn. announced that current MSPA president Andre Ordubegian of Copy Network would remain on the board and Jeannie Bone of Casa Córdoba would join the board. The pair ran unopposed and were elected to three-year terms. MSPA Business Administrator and Event Coordinator Dale […]
CASA 0101 Theater in Boyle Heights presents the world premiere of “Piñata Dreams,” written by Josefina López and directed by Corky Dominguez. This fantastical, magical journey is appropriate for the whole family and celebrates piñatas, alebrijes (brightly colored Mexican art sculptures of fantastical creatures) and the courage to be oneself. “I’ve always wanted to write […]
Finish the Year at Center for Spiritual Living-La Crescenta The Center for Spiritual Living is hosting several events to carry through the year. Tonight, Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m., the Sunland Tujunga Art Assn. is having a special holiday auction fundraiser in Chaffee Hall. On Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. there is a […]
I recently read an article titled “Have Chambers of Commerce Jumped the Shark?” It got me thinking about whether the Crescenta Valley Chamber is relevant and serving its community. After witnessing an amazing event at the chamber office this past week, my answer to this question is a definite, “Yes.” All it took was one […]