Holy Week Events Bethel Church invites the community to participate in its Holy Week events commemorating the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. on April 1; showing of the film “The Passion of the Christ” takes place on Tuesday, April 3 at 7 p.m., preceded by […]
by Jason KUROSU ThePublicStore.com is a one-stop shop for those looking to sell their belongings or buy used items without the hassles generally involved with Internet shopping or the limited selection available at most consignment stores. Started by good friends Ralph Vartanian and John Abdoian in early 2011, ThePublicStore.com is both a response to the […]
A Titanic Tea … With Hats! This year marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic and according to Lynne Roberto events to commemorate it are taking place all over the world. From Belfast where the ship was built, to England where she set sail from South Hampton on her maiden voyage, to […]
Getting Fired Up “Energy and persistence conquer all things.” Benjamin Franklin Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce wants your energy to work as a team to promote and improve the civic, economic, industrial, professional and cultural welfare of the Crescenta Valley. TEAM = Together Everyone Achieves More. Do you have ideas on how to improve the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley and Clark Magnet high schools advanced to the semi-finals of the FIRST – For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology – Regional Competition in Long Beach over the weekend. Clark and CVHS, along with La Cañada and St. Francis high schools, all traveled to the Long Beach Arena with […]
By Jason KUROSU Verdugo Hills Hospital is in the process of discussing a merger with other hospitals in the region, including Glendale Adventist Medical Center. A press release from Verdugo Hills Hospital and Verdugo Hills spokeswoman Celine Petrossian stated, “In response to healthcare reform legislation, Verdugo Hills Hospital has been approached by other hospitals and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley High School has a new outlet for students to share information. The Box has been established at the school as a confidential resource for students to share their concerns on a variety of topics from drugs and bullying to teachers and safety. “It is based on the Rosemont [concept],” said […]
Rolling Up Our Sleeves As you can probably imagine, it gets pretty busy here at the offices of Crescenta Valley Weekly. I don’t get down to Glendale as much as I would like and that’s a shame because when I do “head south” I tend to learn a lot. Last week, for example, I attended […]
“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold; when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” ~ Charles Dickens Last Saturday was one of those days … a March Miracle, the last rainstorm of winter, or just a wee bit of St. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE If you like to rappelle out of helicopters, hike through dense vegetation in rain, snow and/or sleet, or climb an ice wall, then, boy, does Montrose Search and Rescue have a place for you. On March 28 at 7:30 p.m., Montrose Search and Rescue will be hosting a recruitment event at the […]