Groundbreaking at First Baptist First Baptist Church at La Crescenta is holding a groundbreaking ceremony for its new courtyard on Sunday, Oct. 13 at noon. This special event celebrates an idea that is being brought to fruition after having been talked about for the last 30 years. Construction is due to begin on Oct. 21. […]
Fall is one of our favorite seasons of the year! The Montrose Shopping Park merchants are setting the stage so you can experience the joys of shopping in the best original outdoor center in L.A. Who else has over 150 “one-of-a-kind” shops, salons, spas and cafes encompassing three blocks? Our winding streets are full of […]
FORE! Time for the Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament The Crescenta Valley Chamber is hosting its annual scholarship golf tournament on Saturday, Oct. 19. Proceeds from this event benefit our local schools’ scholarship program. We invite you to join us as we support our students in their academic excellence. The golf tournament will take place at […]
Limited time interactive tour offers ticketholders a ghostly experience. By Charly SHELTON R.M.S. Titanic was the ship of dreams. More luxurious and larger than any ship up to the time of its launch in 1912, it had the space to carry 3,547 passengers and crew in its record-breaking 46,328 ton, 882½ foot long body. Much […]
No Trace of Oktoberfest Have you ever heard of “no trace camping?” It’s actually a really great idea that not only keeps the environment untouched, it also teaches us to do our very best to keep the world around us as we found it. It’s also a great life lesson for our kids. I heard […]
By Ted AYALA Think four-part a cappella vocal groups and you’re likely to think of barbershop music. Think “barbershop music” and you’re likely to think of the “Gay ’90s,” an era awash with bicycles, muttonchops, and handlebar mustaches. A century has passed and not much has changed. Bicycles have enjoyed a considerable improvement since the […]
Popular annual sale once again offers exclusive discounts and special amenities on travel. Back by popular demand, Montrose Travel announced its annual “Coupon Craze!” travel sale, featuring exclusive discounts and amenities on a variety of travel offerings. “This has always been a very popular promotion for us. We’ve reached out to the most in-demand travel […]
By Charly SHELTON It’s something we try not to think about when we think about astronauts and space travel. What if they fall? Granted, they are falling the entire time they are in orbit; essentially that’s all they are doing – falling very fast in a circle, traveling at about five miles a second around […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY It has stood for 90 years as a testament to the dedication of a woman who came to the Crescenta Valley to provide a sanctuary for women suffering from mental illness. Today, Rockhaven Sanitarium on Honolulu Avenue stands closed but not forgotten, with docents from the Friends of Rockhaven ready to provide […]
Burbank senior living provider Belmont Village has added a new community relations team to help meet the needs of area seniors. Michelle Sucillon has joined Belmont Village to act as community liaison for the greater Burbank area including Crescenta Valley. She will be the initial point of contact for eldercare professionals and community groups, building […]