By Michael YEGHIAYAN American audiences have long shared a passionate love affair with the gangster film. We overlook the crimes and misdeeds of the many anti-heroes and sociopaths and have grown to love the Michael Corleones and Tony Sopranos as classic American characters. The connection between unchecked ambition, unpredictable family dynamics, and romanticized violence has […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley High School baseball team has a remarkable record – even before their season has begun. The record they have set concerns their fundraising efforts. In about three days, the team was able to raise over $6,000 for two portable batting cages. They did this through a program titled Donors […]
The new residential waste hauler Burrtec Trash will be holding two informational meetings at the La Crescenta Library community room, 2809 Foothill Blvd. this coming Saturday at 11 a.m. and Tuesday at 7 p.m. The new company takes over from Allied Waste in April.
RAIN OR SHINE – IT’S ROUND-UP TIME La Cañada Flintridge Community Center Preschool is hosting its 21st annual Western Round-Up on Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the preschool. This popular western-themed fundraiser will feature family fun including pony rides, a petting zoo, carnival games and prizes, silent auction, raffle drawing, […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern The local competition of the 77th Annual Lions Club Student Speakers Contest took place at the Crescenta-Cañada Lions Club meeting in Montrose on Feb 19. The theme for this year was community service, which was particularly fitting when considering that Lions International is the world’s largest service organization. The contest was […]
By Charly SHELTON Becoming an Eagle Scout is a right of passage to manhood for many in the Boy Scouts of America. It signifies a Scout’s dedication to the organization, its ideals and its fellow members. On Feb. 20, the Verdugo Hills Council held its annual Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet at the Angeles National Golf […]
By Joyce LEE The Teens MOVE (Many Opportunities for Volunteer and Employment) Fair 2014, sponsored by the Foothills YMCA and Crescenta Valley High School PTSA, took place on the school campus on Feb. 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Booths were set up around the quad area by local businesses and organizations to provide […]
CV Alliance Youth Alliance Black Light Bowling Party CV Alliance Youth Alliance is hosting a black light bowling party on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Montrose Bowl, 2334 Honolulu Ave. High school students only! Tickets are $3 in advance; $5 at the door. Bring your friends! For more information, email […]
Last Sunday’s Founder’s Day celebrated the 101st birthday of Montrose. Hundreds turned out for the day long celebration that included the weekly Harvest Market with expanded kid’s attractions, information booths on local organizations, merchants’ booths and sidewalk sales. Vistors enjoyed two live bands as they dined on specialty menu items from local restaurants. An award […]
Meet Andre, Our New MSPA Board President Meet Andre Ordubegian, our newly elected Montrose Shopping Park board president! In addition to owning Copy Network for over 20 years, Andre is a stable family man with a gorgeous wife and two lovely children. He is blessed with a wife who prepares the family a full sit […]