Art Talks at Brand Welcomes Christina Ballantyne

The Brand Library & Art Center hosts artist Christina Ballantyne as the final segment of its Art Talks series. The series invited contemporary artists to discuss their work and the issues surrounding it. Each talk was followed by a moderated Q&A session led by Brand staff member, artist and writer Jennifer Remenchik. The series was […]

Coosaia, Lent Performing for GNC

Coosaia, Lent Performing for GNC

On Nov. 19 the free admission Glendale Noon Concerts will feature cellist Rachel Coosaia and pianist James Lent performing works by Georg Goltermann, Gabriel Faurė, J.C. Bach, Beethoven, William Henry Squire, Astor Piazzolla and Pablo Casals. The program is from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. It includes Georg Goltermann (1824-1898) “Etude Caprice Opus 54, No. 4,” […]

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

Reprinted from September 2019 Question: I live next door to a wonderful family with two children, ages 5 and 7. They’ve always been good neighbors but have been particularly protective of me since my wife passed away a year and a half ago. In other words, we’re like family. The 5-year-old left his bicycle in […]

NOTES & NODS

LCIF Holding Blood Drive Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a vital blood donation event next week, urging community members to roll up their sleeves and help secure the region’s blood supply. The blood drive is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 […]

VIEW OF THE VERDUGOS <<< CRAIG DURST

VIEW OF THE VERDUGOS <<< CRAIG DURST

It’s a Small World After All The gun captain gave the command, “Fire!” The cannon blast cut through the air. A band began to play as the crowd burst into applause. Moments later, some 20 miles away near Lockport, New York, a father and son embraced at the distant sound. Their job was complete and […]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Say Grats at Dinner When we read about problems and tragedies it’s easy to become distressed. To increase happiness, think about things for which you have gratitude. My family does this at the end of dinner when we say “grats.” This involves one person telling us three things for which she or he is grateful. […]

CV Town Council Election Results

Crescenta Valley Town Council  2025 Election Update (Preliminary Results) The Crescenta Valley Town Council Election Committee has completed the preliminary count for the 2025 Town Council election, held on Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8 at St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church (Sadler Hall). A total of 82 ballots were received. Of these, […]

The American Legion and Veterans Day Observance

The American Legion and Veterans Day Observance

The nation observes Veterans Day on Nov. 11. Locally, Veterans Day will be observed at Two Strike Park.  By Mary O’KEEFE An unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. This site, on a hillside overlooking the Potomac River and the city of Washington, D.C., became the focal point of reverence […]