On Sunday, Sept. 11, members of Las Candelas celebrated the end of summer and the beginning of a new year of service on the Terrace Patio at Oakmont Country Club in Glendale. A Mexican-themed dinner, complete with chip-filled sombreros as centerpieces, set the tone for the gathering. The group was welcomed by President Rosina Maize, […]
The community is invited to take part in a day to remember, honor and respect. By Mary O’KEEFE For the ninth year, Crescenta Valley members are organizing the 9/11 Patriot Day Motorcade. “This is not a parade; it is a motorcade,” said Dwight Sityar, a member of the Early Rodders car club and one of […]
By Bethany BROWN In recognition of Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is holding its 7th Annual Suicide Awareness and Prevention Conference on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The conference – co-hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – is free to attend with registration in advance and […]
By Ruth SOWBY The City of Glendale’s video streaming service provides a window upon this week’s announcements, resolutions and safety measures that also apply to the Foothill communities. The City of Glendale and the American Cancer Society are teaming up to fight cancer at the first annual free Touch A Truck event on Sunday, […]
We are in a the midst of a mega-heat wave or, as a talk show host I listen to has said, “It’s a schvitz.” (A schvitz is Yiddish word meaning steam bath. It can also be verb: “It was so hot and humid we were all schvitzing.”) However, the humidity has dropped – by half […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Okay, hang on, get your fans ready and set your air conditioner to “stun” – we are heading for a heat wave. As any Trekkie knows, you don’t mess with the elements or aliens that design a flying planet. In “For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky,” written […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Sunday, the Chabad of the Crescenta Valley held a Torah dedication. A generous supporter donated the new Torah and the celebration included the dedication and then dancing through the streets of La Cañada Flintridge, from Olberz Park at La Cañada Flintridge City Hall to the Chabad a few blocks away. The […]
Adjusted Office Hours The office hours for CV Weekly will be adjusted to 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, Wednesday, Sept. 7 and Thursday, Sept. 8. On Sept. 9, we will revert back to regular hours of 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5 in […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Early Rodders car club is a key component of the 9/11 motorcade. It is a group of classic car and hot rod enthusiasts who support the community throughout the year in various ways. They bring their vehicles to assisted living and nursing homes creating mini car shows in the locations’ parking […]
By Mary O’KEEFE For the sixth year, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) has launched its Field of Flags campaign that will honor veterans by flying flags in the field. Although the actual “fields” are in Kentucky flags can be purchased locally and fly virtually, said Victoria Short, DAV spokeswoman. The campaign will run through Sept. […]