Members of Glendale Fire Station 29 attended the CSA Pinto League at Montrose Park. Commissioner Braden Barty showed his support, firefighter Torres threw out the first pitch for play and Captain Welch kicked things off by yelling, “Play ball!”
Shavuot, also known as the Feast of Weeks, begins in 2021 on May 16. It is celebrated annually on the day that the Jewish people received the Torah from Mount Sinai following their exodus from Egypt. This year marks the 3,333rd year since the day Moses came down with the tablets. A local Shavuot celebration will be hosted […]
Larger-Than-Life Actor had a Larger-Than-Life La Cañada Estate Victor McLaglen, a huge Hollywood star from the ’20s to the ’50s, led a legendary life of big adventure. At the turn of the century, at 14 years old, McLaglen joined the British Army, lying convincingly about his age because of his size, well over six-feet, […]
CVWD’s offices are now open. It has been a very strange year, but your CVWD staff has worked hard to continue providing water and wastewater services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The District has staff, equipment and infrastructure in place to maintain all services around the clock, while social distancing to protect the health and well-being […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Crescenta Valley High School alum Jimmy Smiley pitched a complete game for the Czech Republic’s Jablonec Blesk baseball team on April 17. Smiley struck out seven batters against the Trebic Nuclears in a 130-pitch effort. The Blesk (which means Lightning) is playing its first year in the Extraliga League, which according to […]
Two winners have been named in the 2021 CV Weekly Easter Coloring Contest. In the age category 6 and under, Mason’s depiction of a googly-eyed bunny earned him first place and in the age category 7-12, Jaelynn’s use of spring colors earned her first place. Each of the winners were given a $50 gift certificate […]
This Week at LCIF Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites the community to “Couch Church” on the church Facebook page and YouTube channel for the continuing celebration of Easter. On Sunday, May 2, the congregation will celebrate the fifth Sunday of Easter at its 10 a.m. worship service. Pastor Scott Peterson will deliver a message […]
Performing in the May 5 streamed session of the Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts are Ken Aiso and Valeria Morgovskaya. On the program, which is available on a Facebook stream and YouTube, are “Ocean” by Karen Tanaka, “Suite Bizarre” op.41 by Joseph Achron and Ernest Chausson’s “Poeme.” Internationally acclaimed violinist/violist Ken Aiso has performed worldwide as soloist, chamber […]
Question: Our son played in high school band, sang in the church choir and also a local vocal group. After high school he decided to get a degree in computer sciences and he did; however, music kept calling him back. Now he has been asked to join a well-known band full time. His college education […]
BRAS FOR A CAUSE SPONSORSHIP OPPS Soroptimist International of Glendale’s (SIG) 18th Annual Bras for a Cause fundraiser “Wonderful WOMEN” will be held on May 1. Proceeds raised from this year’s fundraising will help support local non-profit organizations with financial grants for programs directed towards providing women and girls with access to the education and training […]