MUSIC AND FOOD IN SUNLAND The Sunland-Tujunga Chamber of Commerce is having weekly music entertainment on Wednesday nights during its “Food of the Foothills” event. The next concert is on Aug. 7 and features the Verdugo Hills High School Pep Rally Band. This will be a fundraiser for the VHHS band program to raise money […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU Muslim members of the Islamic Congregation of La Cañada Flintridge (ICLCF) hosted the seventh annual Ramadan interfaith potluck on July 12 at the La Cañada Community Center, in celebration and sharing of the holy month of Ramadan’s daily ritual of the breaking of the fast – the evening meal of iftar. […]
By Susan JAMES If you can’t tell “Being Human” (Syfy Channel’s take on a vampire, a ghost and a werewolf) from “Almost Human” (android partners with human cop on Fox) or ‘The Originals” (the CW’s vampire spin-off of “The Vampire Diaries”) from “The Awesomes,” (comic book superheroes coming to you on Hulu), Comic-Con can be […]
By Jason KUROSU In 1984, National Night Out was held for the first time, a community event organized between law enforcement officials and local residents, endorsing neighborhood involvement in crime prevention and safety within the community. Aug. 6 marks the 30th anniversary of National Night Out, which has spread into a nationwide campaign for public […]
The La Crescenta Library will be hosting its fourth annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, beginning at 1 p.m. Last year’s cook-off attracted around 30 contestants with a teen group from Crescenta Valley High School winning the first place with its “robo” chili. All are welcome to stop by and taste; there’s no charge to take […]
First Church of Christ, Scientist, La Cañada Flintridge, announced the election of new readers for its church services. Jennifer Essen, long time resident of La Cañada Flintridge and graphic designer, is the new first reader. Jane Boessen, Sunland resident and elementary school educator, is the newly elected second reader. These democratically elected lay readers serve […]
The intensity of the jets of water ice and organic particles that shoot out from Saturn’s moon Enceladus depends on the moon’s proximity to the ringed planet, according to data obtained by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft. The finding adds to evidence that a liquid water reservoir or ocean lurks under the icy surface of Saturn’s moon. […]
For the Love of a Celebration I love a party, a reason to break out and have a good time. The Crescenta Valley Weekly has had much to celebrate of late: we had a fantastic response to this year’s The Finest readers’ poll and our inaugural Discover resource guide/magazine was very well received. Additionally, three […]
Enjoy Summer Under the Stars on the Patio at Casa Cordoba A match made in heaven, that’s what Zwick’s courtyard is with Casa Cordoba in it. They were destined for each other. Add to that owners who have a long time passion in their hearts for all things Spain, a Le Cordon Bleu trained chef […]
“When summer opens, I see how fast it matures, and fear it will be short; But after the heats of July and August, I am reconciled, like one who has had his swing, to the cool autumn.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Aug.1 … already? The measurement of time, especially during the summer months, seems to […]