By Ruth SOWBY Comics Irina Voronina, Amy Ashton and CV Weekly reporter Ruth Sowby enlivened the installation of officers for the coming year at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club on Wednesday, May 10. The three comedians provided relief after a busy year of fundraisers and club business led by LCWC President Danette Erickson, who is starting […]
Several members of La Canada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) attended a Volunteer Recognition Awards ceremony recently at Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (Luskin OIC). Of note was Caryl Pettit, who was honored for donating 3,500 hours to date. Arlene Massimino was also thanked for her volunteer service of 100 hours to date. LCFOG members attending […]
P.E.O. Chapters FF, Glendale and KU, Glendale were merged in a ceremony conducted by Renee Cortise, organizer of California State Chapter, on April 22. California State Chapter Officers Vice President Leisa Blakeman, Secretary Kathy Wright and Treasurer Kathleen Gill also attended. The ceremony was held at the Sparr Heights Community Center in Glendale and was followed by a buffet […]
Anastacia Menemenlis from La Cañada was named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s dean’s list for the 2023 Winter Quarter. Menemenlis is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in nursing. Undergraduate students who have earned at least 30 credits and have a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher (out of 4.0) are on the dean’s list. […]
Hello Crescenta Valley! Summer is coming. We may have to endure some grey and gloom until June 12. But then, the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce golf tournament tees off and it will be in full splendid sunshine. That’s a gimme, right? If not, it will still be a bright event with proceeds going to our scholarship fund. Though time is running out […]
Entering Summer… Things continue to rapidly move forward at the MVCC. We were able to assist The Arzuman Brothers with their ribbon cutting ceremony in Montrose. We got a quick glimpse of the luxury designs and quality service they provide. If you have not yet visited their space (2343 Honolulu Ave.) be sure to do […]
I’ve waited more than three years for this bottle of Bordeaux. Where is it? Olivier Kunckler orders a Chateau Pontet Canet 2019 from a Texas liquor store chain. The company cashes the check, but the bottle never arrives. What happened? Q: I’m reaching out to you as a last resort. I ordered a bottle […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On June 2, the Club hosts fellow Kiwanian David Block who will give a craft talk on his career that includes Disney animator and current landscape painter. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $20. All are welcome. […]
By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH June 2023 It’s great to see that more of the theaters we feared had been lost during the pandemic closure are opening their doors again with new shows. COVID protocols continue to be dictated by each individual venue, so bring a facemask to wear during the show in case […]
On Wednesday, June 7 from 12:10-12:40 p.m. soprano and alto saxophone player Douglas Masek will perform “Tango Sozinho” by Adrienne Albert (b. 1941), “Coltrane” by David Heath (b.1956), “Before Times” by Bill Cunliffe (b. 1956) and “Blue Caprice” by Victor Morosco for the Glendale Noon Concerts. The internationally renowned saxophonist Douglas Masek, whose performances have […]