Fireworks Today The CV Fireworks Assn. is hosting a fireworks celebration at La Crescenta Elementary School at 4343 La Crescenta Ave. Gates open at 4 p.m. and fireworks begin at dusk. There will be food trucks, carnival rides and more. Bring your own seat. CV Weekly Office Closed for Holiday The offices of the Crescenta […]
The Glendale Area Alumnae Panhellenic met recently to install officers for its 2013-14 year. Outgoing President Harriett Rector, Glendale, Phi Mu, conducted the installation ceremony for the following officers: President Deb Ann Orfalea, Glendale, Zeta Tau Alpha; Vice President and Benefit Chair Janice Paul, La Cañada Flintridge, Delta Delta Delta; Secretary Georgine Archer, Burbank, Delta […]
Celebrate National Sugar Cookie Day in Montrose! Did you know Tuesday, July 9 is National Sugar Cookie Day? Summer and sugar cookies just seem to go together. To celebrate, I would suggest bringing your favorite friend or women’s group to Montrose, or come alone with a good book. Head to Baked or Montrose Bakery and […]
Each June, a new crop of public high school graduates, their family members and counselors, join the Armenian Relief Society of Western USA (ARS) family for an awards night in their honor. The ARS regional executive awards certificates and the ARS chapter executives award the monetary rewards for continued education. This year, the event to […]
By Demi DUENES, Intern On June 27, the Crescenta-Cañada Lions Club honored six graduates during its annual scholarship awards night dinner at Cordon’s Smokehouse and Grill. This year, three students from La Cañada and three students from Crescenta Valley high schools were chosen to receive a $1,000 scholarship to the college they plan to attend. […]
History of the 4th of July “Freedom is the oxygen of the soul.” Moshe Dayan We hope you join us in celebration of our nation’s Independence Day on this 4th of July when the CV Fireworks Assn. delivers another spectacular fireworks show at La Crescenta Elementary School. Starting at 4 p.m. there will be carnival […]
By Natalie MAIER Crestview Preparatory School sixth grade teacher Ryan Bache has been awarded a fellowship by the Earthwatch Institute. For two weeks, Bache will travel to Ecuador to study Climate Change and Caterpillars with a team of 10 other researchers. Bache hopes this expedition will help him “bring knowledge to the classroom,” specifically the […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN Fans of Glendale’s Alex Theatre were given a final chance to explore the inner workings of the venue on Sunday before the doors were closed for renovation. Guests of the open house were invited to tour the entirety of the theatre while learning about the planned expansion and past productions. The venue’s […]
By Jason KUROSU The Crescenta Valley Community Association (CVCA) held its regular meeting with tentative plans to form the Friends of Foothill Boulevard, a group that would unify business owners along La Crescenta’s busiest street, similar to the Montrose Shopping Park Association. Thursday night’s meeting explored avenues for increasing business for the vendors along Foothill. […]
Pyrotechnics, Patriotism and Panko Flakes Forget Mom, baseball, hot dogs and apple pie. In my book of cultural icons, the quintessence of Americana is the 4th of July trinity made of flags, fireworks and fried chicken (make mine with panko flakes, please!). Oh, and I’d definitely drop a dollop of potato salad on that patriotic […]