Digital Issue 06.01.23
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Balinese Gamelan Merdu Kumala at McGroarty Arts Center
By Katie O’BRIEN On Saturday, May 27 many were transported to the Indonesian exotic island of Bali, via the McGroarty Arts Center, to enjoy the ancient rituals of music and dancing at an event hosted by the Sunland-Tujunga Branch of the LA County Library. The free concert by Gamelan Merdu Kumala included refreshments provided by […]
Community Center Preschool Welcomes New Teachers
As the current school year comes to an end, the Community Center Preschool is preparing for the 2023-24 school year with its collaborative and passionate staff – many of whom have worked in the LCF community for decades. “We believe that children learn best by experiencing materials and using them in ways that apply to […]
Comics Bring Laughs to the La Crescenta Woman’s Club for Their Last Meeting of the Year
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 […]
Volunteers Get A Big Thank You
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. Merges Two Chapters
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 […]
People Making News
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. […]
NEWS FROM THE CV CHAMBER OF COMMERCE <<< YOUR BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESS
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 […]
NEWS FROM THE MV CHAMBER <<< MAVIL AGHADJANIAN
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 […]
PROBLEM SOLVED <<< BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT
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 […]