“We can begin by doing small things at the local level, like planting community gardens or looking out for our neighbors. That is how change takes place in living systems, not from above but from within, from many local actions occurring simultaneously.” Grace Lee Boggs We have such a great community. The Crescenta Valley is […]
Warm your bones with this easy, hearty, inexpensive soup 1 bunch fresh spinach 6 large white mushrooms 2 medium ripe tomatoes 4 oz. dried “star” macaroni 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 2 tbsp. olive oil sea salt, fresh ground pepper to taste Thoroughly wash vegetables. Remove stems from spinach, discard. Slice vegetables into thin […]
Recipe By Anna Loutsos Makes 2 loaves Ingredients needed: Cooking Spray to grease pans 1 can (15oz) Pumpkin Mix (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 2/3 cups sugar 2/3 cups vegetable oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 4 large eggs 3 cups whole wheat flour (or all purpose) 2 tsp baking soda ½ baking powder 1 tsp […]
By Shana LiVIGNI Mission statement: Open Bible Church exists to share our abundant life with our neighbors. Jesus has given us life, not just physically – breathing, talking and eating – but mentally, emotionally and spiritually. He has awakened us to fullness of life – life that enjoys God and His creation, life that renews […]
The Crescenta-Cañada YMCA is holding a grief and loneliness lecture today, Thursday, Nov. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This free lecture is sponsored by Prime Home Care and presented by Thurman Couch, LCSW. The holidays are a time when families come together to celebrate. It can also be a time when we are […]
ARIES March 21 – April 19 It helps to stick to the facts and not to indulge in too much wishful thinking. With a focus on your joint financial zone, you may be assessing your current situation and wondering what to do for the best outcome. Be honest about where you stand. Don’t hesitate – […]
THEN »This is not that long ago, less than a year in factwhen the park was a destination for hikers and families anxious to experience the “wilds” of the San Gabriel Mountains. NOW »This recent shot is of the same general area, the main trail leading up Dunsmore Canyon. All the vegetation is gone and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Cars raced into La Crescenta Motel and gunfire was heard as people ran through the snow. Wait….snow? Oh, another filming at La Crescenta Motel. Local residents are used to seeing trucks in front of the popular filming location at the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Briggs Avenue. On Monday the boulevard was lined […]
By Charly SHELTON stepping into Tam O’Shanter last Friday was a step back into a time when going out meant either to a picture show where girls would swoon over the likes of Cary Grant or going out dancing to the sounds of the big band era. This may be an unlikely place to find […]