Howard Hakes, president of the Crescenta Valley Drug & Alcohol Prevention Coalition, introduced the organization’s new executive director David Marquez to the leadership team at the 2011 Strategic Planning Retreat on Jan. 22. An extensive national search was done for the executive director that provided over 60 candidates, all with outstanding resumes. At a board […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Last Thursday night under a clear sky at the La Cañada Country Club the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce offered thanks to its outgoing board members who completed years of service while it welcomed new board members at the annual installation dinner. Mike Perry of Fidelity National Title Company passed the gavel […]
The Leisure Club of La Cañada Flintridge has gone to the dogs … the Guide Dogs of America, that is. On March 4, Judy Reilly and her puppy, Milo, will address the group and describe how guide dogs are selected, trained and paired with visually impaired individuals. The public is invited; parking is free and […]
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Crescenta Valley hosted its first Annual Spa Day on Jan. 20 for nearly 30 moms. The mothers, wearing PJs or yoga clothes, were treated to mini massages, facials, face masks and hot breakfast. The event was held in partnership with Spa Pura in Montrose and Mary Kay cosmetics. This event welcomed […]
The members of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club enjoy many different programs at the club throughout the year, but they especially enjoy music performed by local youth. It is exciting to see their talent progress as they advance through their senior year, sometimes even through community college. Last December, Rosemont Middle School music teacher Rod […]
The Valley View Vaulters is hosting a golf tournament, wine tasting, dinner and poker night fundraiser on March 28. The full day event begins at 9:30 a.m. and continues to 11:00 p.m. at the Mountain Gate Country Club at 12445 MountainGate Drive in Los Angeles. The fees are $150 for golf only; $200 for golf, […]
By Ted AYALA Is the era of good music behind us? Many classical music critics and listeners would have you think so. Certainly you may be compelled to feel that way given the look of your average symphony orchestra program nowadays. The symphony orchestra has become a kind of aural museum where the only good […]
The 83rd Academy Awards Oscar nominations have been announced. There are cowboys and kings, fighters and fathers nominated. The Oscars will be handed out on Feb. 27. A family favorite shines with the nomination of “Toy Story 3” in the category of Best Animation and Best Picture. The field this year is very competitive, from […]
By Charly SHELTON Cavalia was like a dream. We were in the Roman Colosseum, floating through space, but space was tie-dyed. Horses were running around everywhere while chiseled men and beautiful women shouted orders to them from the backs of other horses and then, in a flipping jump, landing in the center of the arena. […]
LCWC HOSTING ANTIQUE BOUTIQUE The La Crescenta Woman’s Club Rummage Sale and Antique Boutique will be held on Saturday, Jan. 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Best prices in town! Come eat birthday cake and help us celebrate our Centennial Year! Take a number when you arrive. There will be a drawing for one […]