Four Down For those longtime fans of Crescenta Valley Weekly, you probably noted the change on the cover: Vol. V, Issue 1. Translated, this means volume five, issue one – the first issue of the fifth year. Yes, we are celebrating our fourth anniversary this week. It is so hard to believe that just four […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Saturday, the California Council of the Blind is coming to Crescenta Valley Park for the Third Annual Mutt Strut, a 2K/5K run and walk event. The CCB will be holding three runs simultaneously, one in San Francisco, one in Sacramento and one in La Crescenta. “We had heard about how great […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN A number of advocates of Crescenta Valley baseball appeared at the Glendale Unified School District board meeting on Tuesday to voice their opinions on the future of Stengel Field. Although the issue was not scheduled to be on the board’s agenda until Sept. 17, five members of the community presented their case […]
By Jason KUROSU In the market for a web designer? Preparing to host a bridal or baby shower? Interested in learning more about some of the valley’s restaurants? These and more will be on display at the 12th Annual Foothills Community Business Expo. The Foothills Community Business Expo will occupy the fourth floor community rooms […]
9/11 Observances Planned Twelve years ago, the United States came under attack by terrorists that were part of the extremist group, al-Qaeda. They hijacked four airliners, flew two of the planes into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane was flown into the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C. and […]
Sept. 11, 1949 – Aug. 28, 2013 Christopher Rex Thomas passed peacefully on Aug. 28 at the age of 63. The son of Stanley and Lucille Thomas, he was born in Chicago, Ill. and moved in early childhood to Pasadena with his family. Chris was always an ambitious worker, starting at age 9 selling flowers […]
Sept. 22, 1941 – Aug. 30, 2013 Maryann Martin died suddenly in her sleep on Aug. 30 in her La Crescenta home at the age of 71. She was born Sept. 22, 1941 in Massachusetts as the only child to James and Gertrude Motherway, both who preceded her in death. Maryann graduated from Newton High […]
Here is the paper for Thursday, August 29, 2013. Check back every Friday to get your copy on your computer, Smartphone, eReader or tablet to take with you on-the-go! If it works or doesn’t work on your device, let us know and we can make a note of it to improve the experience, or if […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU St. George’s Episcopal Church in La Cañada will host a fine arts show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 21 and 22 in the church hall. The show will present the fine arts, ceramics and photography work of local artists. Featured artists include Mims Ellis, Robin Cohen, Babs Fine, […]
Tuesday Table Talk On Tuesday, Sept. 3, Bethel Church in Sun Valley will feature a free screening of the film “Unconditional.” This Christian-oriented drama is based on real events and describes a woman’s search for her husband’s killer, and her slow return to faith afterwards. Reunited with an old friend, the bereaved widow is […]