Ask Phyllis! For Sale by owner woes Dear Phyllis, My nephew passed away and I am the executor of his estate. He had a dear friend who helped him convalesce. After he passed, this friend wanted to buy his home. As there were no Realtor® commissions involved, I wanted to help him by agreeing to […]
Deaf and hard-of-hearing high school students are encouraged to enter two creative competitions for cash prizes offered by Rochester Institute of Technology. The first contest is the RIT Digital Arts, Film and Animation Competition for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students. Qualified students in ninth through 12th grades may submit up to two entries (one per category) […]
Glendale Educational Foundation to honor three alumni with Diamond Awards at annual Dancing With Diamonds Gala, Feb. 17. The Glendale Educational Foundation has announced the names of three GUSD graduates who will be honored at the Dancing with Diamonds Gala on Feb. 17. For Distinguished Achievement in the Arts, Ron Underwood a Hoover High class […]
By Charly SHELTON The year 2011 is over, and now there is a whole new batch of movies to look forward to. Throughout the year, the Crescenta Valley Weekly will be giving you, our readers, a heads up on what movies to look for in the coming months. Here is part one: January through March. […]
By Ted AYALA Sergey Prokofieff and friends will be making an evening trip through your neck of the woods in Glendale this Sunday. The Glendale Philharmonic GPO will be celebrating the beginning of its 2012 season in a concert featuring Prokofieff’s masterpiece for children of all ages, Peter and the Wolf. Leading the orchestra will […]
The Sayat Nova Dance Company of Boston’s 25th Anniversary Production, “Journey Through Time,” premiered in November in Waltham, Mass. to a sold out Armenian and non-Armenian audience of over 1,100. The show burst into life with fire and drama portraying the pagan days of the Armenian people. This was followed by an homage paid to […]
JOHNSON FEATURED AT THE LEISURE CLUB Violinist Lois Johnson has played with orchestras in New York City, Sacramento, Tokyo, and Los Angeles and has played for many years with the Pasadena Symphony. She has taught and conducted orchestras and choirs for most of her adult life. Johnson will be presenting a musical program at the […]
Spiritual Events at Center for Spiritual Living The La Crescenta Center for Spiritual Living has announced events for January. On Friday, Jan. 6, there is a screening of the movie “Buck.” “Buck” is a true American cowboy and sage on horseback who travels the country helping horses with people problems. A love donation will be […]
By Brandon HENSLEY There is a saying that employees of Montrose Church have geared toward its own members, one in which might at first seem at odds with the Christian philosophy: “Are we so heavenly-minded that we are no earthly good?” To sum up the thoughts of some in the church, it’s okay while you’re […]
New Year’s Resolution: Try Giuseppe’s! I have been looking forward to writing this article since I first tried Giuseppe’s. Those of you who follow this column know that I am a major “foodie.” I love everything to do with food including preparation, presentation, recipes, the dining experience and entertaining. It would be pure bliss to […]