The Longest Running Government on Earth Last Sunday, the U.S. Constitution turned 236 years old. It is the framework of the longest running government in the world today. Since 1787 every nation in the world has changed its form of government at least once except for the United States. Our government is a federal […]
By Ruth SOWBY The La Crescenta Woman’s Club (LCWC) kicked off its new year with its star attraction, historian and CV Weekly columnist Mike Lawler. On Sept. 13 at its Clubhouse, members were all ears as Lawler reported on “Hidden Treasures of the Foothills.” “History is all around us,” Lawler said. Proving his point, he projected old […]
ALG Cares is Assistance League Glendale’s newest philanthropy. ALG Cares provides care kits for individuals leaving homelessness and starting their journey toward permanent housing at Ascencia, a Glendale-based facility where people in need can find services, resources and safe, affordable housing to rebuild their lives. Assistance League Glendale (ALG) provided 65 care kits for all […]
Nancy Bland took CV Weekly along when attending a Broadway play in New York City.
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Sept. 22, it’s the demotion of president Lisa Brooks. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $20. All are welcome. The Club meets Friday afternoons at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado St. in Glendale. […]
My Sollevare wine cooler doesn’t work. Can I get my money back? Laura Lowry’s Sollevare wine cooler doesn’t work, and neither does the replacement. Who does she talk to about a refund? Q: Last year, I bought a Sollevare wine cooler from Lowe’s that was supposed to have a reversible door. It was one […]
Troop 319 from La Crescenta sent two crews this summer to the Philmont Boy Scout High Adventure Camp in Cimarron, New Mexico. Philmont Scout Ranch, the Boy Scouts of America’s premier High Adventure base, challenges Scouts with more than 214 square miles of rugged northern New Mexico wilderness. The Scouts trained for two years under […]
In 1973, the CV Falcons, led by the late coach Gordy Warnock, defeated Monrovia high school 14-7 to win the school’s first CIF championship. Last Friday, 21 members of that legendary team came to Moyse Stadium to be honored for the amazing accomplishment. Among the attendees were all state players such as quarterback Brad Holland, […]
By Charly SHELTON Universal Studios Hollywood recently opened its Halloween Horror Nights event. Along with it, Universal CityWalk Hollywood’s Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen has gotten into the spirit of the season as well. Coinciding with the opening of HHN, a new shake has debuted at the Dessert Foundry counter inside the restaurant. […]
CASA 0101 Theater will present the world premiere production of “Queen Of The Rumba,” a play by theater founding artistic director Josefina Lopez. The new production will be presented on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and on Sundays at 3 p.m. for a five-week run from Sept. 22 – Oct. 22 in the newly […]