Watoto Children’s Choir Performing at La Cres Pres

La Crescenta Presbyterian is pleased to present the world renowned Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda, Africa on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. The Watoto Children’s Choir is an African children’s choir based in Kampala, Uganda, at Watoto Church (formerly Kampala Pentecostal Church or KPC). It is composed of about 18 children, mainly from Uganda.   […]

NOTES & NODS

Holiday Boutique at St. Luke’s St. Luke’s of the Mountains is hosting its popular annual Holiday Gift Boutique on Friday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be beautiful hand-crafted items from local artisans and craft people will be on display. Perfect […]

M3 Fight and Fitness at 2662 Honolulu Ave

M3 Fight and Fitness at 2662 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose had a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 4 to celebrate the expansion of their facility. They doubled the size of their facility and now offer over 95 classes a week/ Owner Rudy Fleischman promised, “I give you my […]

»Montrose Shopping Park News

Thanksgiving at Twigs and Things There is a comment I’ve heard from customers many times over the years and it goes like this, “I see a lot of Halloween and Christmas decorations when I shop but everyone seems to forget about Thanksgiving.” Now I know the answer. Go to Twigs and Things (2266 Honolulu Ave.)! […]

»News from the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce

Helping You to Succeed “And will you succeed? Yes! You will indeed! (98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed).”  Dr. Seuss We have a business member whose only goal is to help you succeed. Richard Liss of The Entrepreneur’s Source is a business ownership coach and helps people find the right business for those who are in […]

Trader Joe’s Opens, Ready for Business

Sixty-two parking spaces – yes 62! – that are not on a hill and with enough room to back up. This really is the new Trader Joe’s. By Mary O’KEEFE On Friday, the calypso music was playing, Hawaiian shirts were donned and shoppers were everywhere at the Trader Joe’s in Montrose. “I do a lot […]

Council Plans for Election Saturday

Elections for Crescenta Valley Town Council are being held this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the La Crescenta Library Community Room at 2809 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. Only registered voters living in unincorporated county areas of La Crescenta and Montrose can vote and proof of identification is required. There are six […]

Commission Nomination Blocked

By Ted AYALA The tension was palpable in the Glendale City Council chamber on Tuesday. In a heated debate, the City Council voted 3-2 against the appointment of Chahe Keuroghelian to the city’s Civil Service Commission. Councilmen Rafi Manoukian and Ara Najarian were in the minority. Nominated to the position by Councilman Rafi Manoukian, Keuroghelian […]

from the desk of the publisher

Remembering the Best The wheels of justice may be grinding to a stop – or coasting to the end of the road depending on your point of view – in the case of Paul Crowder, the local man who was a teen when he shot and killed 17-year-old Crescenta Valley High School senior Berlyn Cosman […]