In Brief

Lions Club Spearheading Food Drive The Crescenta Valley Lions Club continues its canned and non-perishable food collection drive. Continuing through March 6, donations can be dropped in donation boxes at the Ralphs Market, 2675 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta and at the home at the southeast corner of Ramsdell and Orange avenues. Curbside drop-off will be […]

Accident at Angeles Crest and Foothill

Accident at Angeles Crest and Foothill

By Mary O’KEEFE On Feb. 25 the driver of a delivery truck that was traveling southbound on Angeles Crest Highway lost control of his vehicle as it approached Foothill Boulevard. The truck went over the northwest curb at the location near the 7-Eleven store and gas station, continuing over the corner, knocking down a sign […]

Spiritually Speaking

Question: I have a stepson I’ve known since he was 3 years old. He is now 13. A few years ago, and with the help of family counseling, his mom and I agreed that she’ll be the disciplinarian in our home and I would back up what she has decided to tell him. He can […]

Concert Features Music for Oboe, Flute and Piano

Concert Features Music for Oboe, Flute and Piano

On Wednesday, March 17 at 12:10 p.m., the Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts program will be streamed. Oboist Paul Sherman, flutist Asuncion Ojeda (top), and pianist Traci Esslinger will perform works by Chinary Ung, Alan Hovhaness and Madeleine Dring on a Facebook stream and YouTube. The program includes Chinary Ung “Neak Pean” for flute and English […]

CVW Writer Releases Poetry Book

By Mary O’KEEFE The name Lori Bodnar will be familiar to CVW readers because of the many stories that have appeared in the paper with her byline. She has covered a variety of stories for the publication and with every article has honed her professional talent. What many of our readers may not know is […]

Community Scholarship Foundation of LCF Now Accepting Online Applications

The Community Scholarship Foundation of La Cañada Flintridge (CSF) is now accepting scholarship applications from 2021 graduating high school seniors.   CSF embraces dedicated learners who want to attend a junior college, four-year college, or trade or technical school. Eligibility requirements include applications from students with a minimum 3.0 GPA who attend one the following schools: […]

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ALG THRIFT ALLEY REOPENS Assistance League of Glendale Thrift Alley Chairwoman Vicki Carlson shared that the reopening of Thrift Alley on March 3 featured a half price sale. Thrift Alley is open from Wednesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thrift Alley accepts donations to fill the store with great values. Thrift Alley […]

Notes & Nods

This Week at LCIF  Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites local residents to Couch Church at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 7 on the church’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Those who miss the live presentation can watch the videos on the church website, Facebook page and YouTube channel. This week, Pastor Scott Peterson will […]

Treasures of the Valley <<< Mike Lawler

John Wayne Grew Up in Glendale We have had a lot of Hollywood stars associated with our area, due mainly to our proximity to Hollywood. But the biggest by far was screen actor John Wayne, who had an amazing decades-long career in film. Wayne was more that a movie star. He is an icon. And […]

News from the CV Chamber of Commerce

A Return to Normalcy Over the last several weeks the majority of those in our community 65 years of age and older have either received their initial COVID-19 vaccination, completed both the first and second inoculations, or are in the process of securing appointments. As of March 1 new categories opened for more segments of […]