A Memorable Year in the Montrose Shopping Park! Once a year, at CV Weekly anniversary time, I like to take a trip down Memory Lane and reminisce about the things shared here over the last 12 months. So let’s go on a little adventure together, shall we? Last year was a banner year for the […]
Reaching for the Sky – With Feet Firmly Planted “If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.” Henry David Thoreau The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce can be part of the foundation of your business. You have […]
Starbucks Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 21 at noon, join the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce as we host a ribbon cutting and grand opening for the Starbucks Montrose location at 2282 Honolulu Ave. at the corner of Ocean View Boulevard. Stop by and see the new store, try some samples and […]
By Charly SHELTON When I first started newspaper writing in 2002, the first movie I ever reviewed was “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” I sent in a sample review for my audition of sorts to work for the paper. It was about 300 words and I gave it a stunning review because it had been […]
By Ted AYALA In Southern California where chamber music is thriving and world-class musical performances await just around the corner, the Dilijan Chamber Series manages to distinguish itself from the rest. Not only by way of some of the stellar artists that grace its programs – among them Kim Kashkashian, Armen Ksajikian, Vladmir Chernov, Richard […]
By Natalie MAIER As the crowd stood outside, little hands and noses were pressed tightly against the glass and small eyes peered longingly into the bookstore. When the doors finally opened, the children came rushing inside, their faces full of pure excitement and anticipation. “Where’s Olivia?” one girl demanded as she entered. She was just […]
On Sept.11, La Cañada’s North Shore Burgers partnered with the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge for a fundraiser with 10% of the restaurant’s proceeds to be donated to the Community Center. “This is a great way for local community businesses and nonprofits to partner together,” said La Cañada City Councilmember Michael Davitt and co-owner […]
On Sunday, Sept. 9 the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center (RBAC) welcomed U.S. Olympian Cullen Jones who led a program on achieving goals while stressing water safety. Jones, who almost drowned as a young child, became an advocate for teaching young children to swim, which he sees as the best form of teaching water safety. As […]
As America prepared to celebrate U.S. Constitution Week beginning Sept. 17, members of the Don José Verdugo Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) were busy placing displays at four local libraries: Montrose, La Crescenta, La Cañada Flintridge and Glendale Central. Chapter Regent Elaine La Marr explained, “This display is to commemorate one […]
Glendale Men Come Together to Fight Breast Cancer Glendale Adventist Medical Center – GAMC – has again gathered an army of men to kick-off the Army of Pink campaign during the month of October. In an effort to increase awareness about breast cancer and local resources at the hospital, GAMC is partnering with prominent community […]