Flintridge Preparatory School junior Felix Fey set about to fix a problem. During his time as president of the Glendale Central Library Teen Advisory Board, Fey learned that libraries across the country often discard their weeded books into recycling dumpsters because they have no reliable, affordable way to dispose of them. And many can’t accept […]
Eighteen Girl Scout troops, representing several countries from around the world, took part in their annual tasting bee. Held in April, the bee is a cultural celebration showcasing the food, customs and facts of various countries presented by troop members. The troops presented facts, fun and food from Belgium, Benin, Costa Rica, France, Honduras, India, Ireland, […]
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The14th Annual Kids & Kritters Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 3 in the Montrose Shopping Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. By Mary O’KEEFE There will be a lot of things to do – both by kids and “kritters” – at the annual Kids & Kritters Day on Sunday, May 3 in […]
By Julie BUTCHER “This is the first dog to ever pee in a Council chamber,” said Kevin McManus embarrassedly after five-month-old puppy Sweet Pea relieved herself on the carpet at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Glendale City Council. McManus is the director of Public Relations and Communications for the Pasadena Humane Society. Sweet Pea showed […]
By Mary O’KEEFE There is an important town hall meeting scheduled on May 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rosemont Middle School cafetorium concerning the development proposed at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Briggs Avenue by Abode Communities. The town hall is hosted by the Crescenta Valley Town Council and follows another contentious […]
And What A Fair It Was! This past Saturday was the CV Chamber of Commerce Hometown Country Fair – and what a Fair it was! Attendees had the chance to see the regular participants including the petting zoo, classic and vintage cars and a variety of food trucks. There were some newcomers to the Fair, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE I got a call last week from a reader who wanted to talk to me about something happening in our community but added that he liked reading this column. He is a sci-fi fan (like me) and understood the references I make from science fiction films, TV shows like “The Twilight Zone” […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Under cloudy (but not rainy) skies, the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual Hometown Country Fair at Crescenta Valley Park on Saturday. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., attendees to the free event could visit the more than 40 vendors featured, chat with first responders, purchase some “Fair food” from […]