Stephanie Abajian of La Cañada, daughter of Douglas and Marie Abajian, has graduated from Hartwick College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History. La Crescenta resident Jun Hyung graduated from Azusa Pacific University on Friday, July 29 with a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies joining nearly 600 graduates at the spring commencement […]
Todd E. Andrews has joined Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) as a member of the VHH board of directors. Andrews brings nearly 17 years of experience in executive leadership in the healthcare sector to the community-based hospital. He is appointed to the hospital board for a two-year term (2011-13). Andrews currently provides independent financial and strategic […]
By Charly Shelton I did not want to see “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” I made no secret that I had no interest in it. It looked like just another bad spinoff made to capitalize on a dying franchise of yesteryear with no real interest in being a good movie on its own. […]
Looking for some great summer reading to help get you through the dog days of the season? Why not catch up on American classics you might have missed in your youth? The long sunny days are great for lounging and meandering through some American classics, many of which enjoy a controversial history that makes them […]
By Maddy PUMILIA and Charly SHELTON Crescenta Valley Weekly is hosting a treasure hunt to celebrate the end of summer and to get everyone outside to enjoy the warm weather before it fades into the coolness of fall. The game is simple. Using the clue below, searchers can follow it to local landmarks, businesses and […]
FORD AMPHITHEATRE TO HOST AXIS MUNDI Media City Ballet presents the debut appearance at the Ford Amphitheatre of “AXIS MUNDI: A Global Multi-Cultural Celebration of Ballet Dance” on Friday, Aug. 12 at 8:30 p.m. Media City Ballet principal dancers Tatiana A’Vermond, Annia Hidalgo (formerly of the Ballet Nacional de Cuba), Enton Hoxha (formerly with the […]
New Prayer Service at St. Bede St. Bede the Venerable Roman Catholic Church has started a new daily evening prayer service, Monday through Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. in the chapel. The service will include vespers, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the rosary. All are welcome to attend. St. Bede the Venerable […]
I am a senior citizen who prays every day for God to guide the leaders of our country. Sometimes I think God doesn’t hear my prayers. I also am on a limited income. The budget crisis really frightened me, because if I don’t receive my Social Security check, many bills will have to go unpaid. […]
Get Ready for the 2nd Annual Montrose Film Festival August, the last whole month of summer, is going by way too fast for me. It gives me pause to make more time for the fun things I enjoy doing this time of year. I hope to enjoy a few more beach and pool days, dinners […]
Don’t Panic – (It Won’t Help!) With all the news that is swirling about the economy and the debt ceiling and the S&P’s downgrade of the US credit rating, what should you do? I would definitely say: Don’t Panic! Think clearly, logically and have a plan. If you react instead of act you could suffer […]