The La Crescenta Woman’s Club held its Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon on March 26. The luncheon was prepared by Sandra Virag and Lynne Roberto and served by seventh and eighth grade students from Holy Redeemer/St. James Catholic school. Fashions were provided by Draper’s & Damon’s of Pasadena and Florence Virgalitto, “Mistress of Models,” brought […]
Long time retired engineer and quiet behind-the-scenes community leader Clyde Hemphill has been selected by the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada as the 2011 La Cañadan of the Year. Hemphill will be honored at a special luncheon, which will take place at Van De Kamp Hall at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge, on Wednesday, […]
By Misty DUPLESSIS The Women’s Council of Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation kicked off the fundraising year recently with its third annual Bingo event where eight rounds of Bingo, great company and a delicious lunch were provided. The Foundation began in the 1970s and has provided essential items to the hospital and its patients. The Women’s […]
U.S. premiere of ‘Confessing With Music’ at Brand Library Recital Hall screened for SRO crowd. By Ted AYALA The sound of an ethereal choral lament can be heard in the background. The camera zooms in on the face of a man lost in contemplation, his face lined with experience and sorrow. As this grey haired […]
By Ted AYALA Daniel Catán, whose outstanding career as a composer for the operatic stage was crowned with the triumphant performances of his L.A. Opera commission “Il Postino” last year, unexpectedly passed away at the age of 62 last Sunday night according to his agent Peggy Monastra. At the time of his death, Catán was […]
AAUW HOSTING COMMISSIONERS American Association of University Women, Glendale Branch, will host two commissioners of Glendale’s Commission on the Status of Women, Susan Hunt and Chair Paula Devine, at AAUW’s meeting on Saturday, April 16 at Oakmont Country Club. Hunt will review the creation of the commission, sometimes characterized as the best kept secret in […]
Beginning with the April 21 issue, Crescenta Valley Weekly offers Spiritually Speaking, a twice monthly column that will answer personal questions and concerns with a spiritual perspective. Local religious leaders that will take part in the discussion include Bryan Griem of Montrose Community Church; Jon Karn of Light on the Corner Church; Kimberlie Zakarian of […]
LaCan Pres Presents Concert La Cañada Presbyterian Church’s Chancel Choir and Orchestra present the “Mozart Coronation Concert” on Sunday, April 17 at 4 p.m. The concert will feature four of Mozart’s works including “Coronation Mass in C Major C,” one of his most beloved religious compositions. Tickets are $15 and available in advance at the […]
It’s time for bunnies, baskets, candy, and eggs! If you have seen all the traditional candy from the big companies and want to give something unique that you won’t see elsewhere, Montrose Candy Co. (2317-A Honolulu Ave.) just may have what you are looking for. MCC is featuring custom Easter baskets, an assortment of buckets […]
When it comes to staying healthy, Montrose-Verdugo City has a lot to offer! We have various fitness companies such as Curves in Montrose that just celebrated their one-year anniversary. We also have a great variety of fitness choices with places like Pedal Spin Studio, Revolution Dance Center, Controlled Burn Fitness Center, Pilates Plus Montrose, and […]