The YMCA of the Foothills is ready to launch another year of the Tribes program (formerly known as Indian Guides). Tribes are formed based on the gender and grade level of the child and typically contain between six to 12 father-child pairs. Participants will have the opportunity to develop strong relationships by joining a unique […]
By Lisa PAREDES Young musicians from Gherman Markosian’s Glendale violin and viola studio presented a classical music strings concert at the Brand Library Recital Hall on Sunday evening, July 13. Thirteen students from ages four through 18 performed the free hour-long recital at the recently reopened and refurbished Brand Library Art Center. A reception was […]
By Ted AYALA The organ is often referred to as the “king of instruments,” but it’s clear which instrument truly is the king when measured by the media attention and rabid following that the captains of the Steinways, Bösendorfers, Érards and Yamahas summon. Thanks in no small part to the cult of personality that the […]
By Brandon HENSLEY If you’re a fan of popular culture and you use the Internet on a regular basis, there’s a pretty good chance “Weird Al” Yankovic invaded your life these past couple of weeks. The king of song parodies unleashed a blitzkrieg style of marketing this month for his new album “Mandatory Fun” when […]
By Charly SHELTON Last Thursday was Disneyland’s 59th anniversary celebration at the park in Anaheim. To celebrate, a special opening moment was held on the steps of the Main Street, U.S.A. train station. The mayor of Main Street officiated the ceremony which included some classic Disneyland songs sung by The Dapper Dans before 59 characters […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley and La Cañada are communities known for their unique location, high quality schools and neighborhood spirit. These are qualities well known by Kobeissi Properties owners Mike and Sandy Kobeissi, and they reflect that spirit in the ways they approach both their clients and their agents. On Friday at their […]
Buy Tickets Online Now! As you know, the First Annual Montrose Food and Brewfest is this Sunday in the 2200 block of Honolulu Avenue and you don’t want to miss it! We are expecting a large turnout and encourage everyone to buy tickets online before the event at www.montrosebrewfest.com. It’s the fastest, most convenient, hassle-free […]
Crescenta Valley Insurance announced that Jim Sayre has joined its La Crescenta insurance agency. Sayre relocated to the Crescenta Valley from New Mexico. Sayre has been working in the insurance industry for over 14 years with Farm Bureau Financial Services; prior to that he was in the banking industry. His main focus will be life […]
March 17, 1929 – July 12, 2014 Albert Edward Copping Jr. passed away on July 12 at the age of 85.Al was born March 17, 1929 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the first of two sons of Louisa Alberta Copping and Albert Ernest Copping. He spent most of his life in the greater Burbank/Glendale and La […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two men suspected of stealing alcohol from the Vons Market in La Crescenta. On June 20 at about 7:50 p.m., two men entered Vons Market in the 3200 block of Foothill Blvd. According to the Glendale Police Dept. report, the two men entered […]