Crescenta-Cañada Cooperative Nursery School – CCNS – held its annual Christmas program on Wednesday, Dec. 22 at the Lutheran Church in the Foothills. Both the Busy Bears (4 year olds) and Darling Ducks (3 year olds) participated. The children learned about the true meaning of Christmas listening to the story of Jesus told by Pastor […]
CV Boys’ Basketball 2011-12 Preview Players think the sky’s the limit this season, and coaches Zargarian and Reid will lead the way By Brandon HENSLEY On the cover of the 1997 CV boys’ basketball souvenir program is a blue pyramid showing the different levels of the playoffs its teams have reached over the years. At […]
Registration is now open for winter basketball camp for boys and girls from ages 5 to 12 years old. The 10-week program starts Jan. 12 at 4 p.m. at the Pacific Community Center at 501 S. Pacific Ave. in Glendale. The fee is $85. Call (818) 548-4098 for more information.
First Terry Webber La Crescenta 84 points Second Steve Pierce La Crescenta 74 points Third Holly Huerkins La Crescenta 70 points Three fantasy football veterans led the way week #16. Terry Webber won on the arm of Drew Brees and the stingy Pittsburgh Steeler defense. Steve Pierce finished second on the passing […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Before Santa got into his traditional red sleigh on Christmas Eve, he, along with a few of his helpers, cruised Crescenta Valley in classic hot rods. A 1929 red Roadster pick-up and a 1940 yellow Ford pick-up filled with toys led the pack of classic cars that span the time of automobile […]
As part of the Beginnings Family Birth Center program, Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) is offering support groups to new mothers in the community. All support groups are free and require no registration. The Breastfeeding Support Group is open to community members and is facilitated by Traci Kalaba, a certified lactation specialist. Babies in arms are […]
“A bunch of cowards got on planes on Sept. 11, 2001 and killed thousands of innocent Americans, so I reenlisted in the U.S. Army and went off to the Sunni Triangle in Iraq to fight these enemies.” So began the tale shared with Kiwanians by First Sergeant Norberto “Norbie” Lara who lost his right arm […]
A Look Back In Music … From My Recliner By Ted AYALA The calendar on my planner is telling me that it’s that time again. Yes, that’s right. As the sands in the hourglass that is 2011 quickly dwindle away, this is the moment where I pomade my hair, don my purple velvet smoking jacket, […]
The Highs of 2011 By Charly SHELTON My name is Charly Shelton and I am the entertainment correspondent and techno-wizard for this paper. Welcome to my office. Every year, I personalize my workspace at the offices of the Crescenta Valley Weekly newspaper by printing out some of the best stories and displaying them on my […]
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 […]