A New Book – ‘Growing Up In Sunland’ I feel privileged to introduce you to a new local history book by local boy Tom Gilfoy. It’s a truly joyful rendition of what life was like in Sunland-Tujunga in the 1940s. Tom is the consummate storyteller. I liken him to Mark Twain in his ability to […]
I Knew We Could Do It With each day that passes in this frightening year, I am aghast at all the crazy news and chaos around me. Frankly, I am exhausted by all the hysteria, anger and turmoil. As Halloween approached, I wasn’t sure how it would unfold with the LA County health restrictions discouraging […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Celebrating Halloween was definitely different this year. After guidelines were released by state health officials discouraging door-to-door trick-or-treating, some thought that the holiday – a favorite of many – was lost. Crescenta Valley Weekly immediately kicked into high gear to counter these restrictions with a fun way to celebrate Halloween while observing […]
Los Angeles County continues to be in the purple tier, which means that theaters are still not allowed to operate yet for live performances. However, the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center and Playwrights’ Arena have announced the inaugural production of the Center’s innovative new live theatre series, Garage Theatre, with […]
Calling all mothers of sophomore girls in La Cañada and surrounding communities. The La Cañada Thursday Club is presenting an informational meeting about their debutante program. Mothers of daughters who are currently high school sophomores who might be interested in the Les Fleurettes Debutante program are invited to attend the informational meeting planned at 7 […]
For over 30 years the La Cañada/La Crescenta-AM Chapter of Kiwanis has helped deliver food seven days a week to organizations that help those in need. Through the generosity of food donations from Ralph’s grocery stores in La Cañada and La Crescenta individuals and families in the surrounding communities have been able to have a […]
The following students earned a spot on the Oregon State University scholastic honor roll for the summer term 2020: From Glendale, Sophia R. Daher, a junior majoring in public health; from La Cañada Flintridge, Tessa Coffey, a senior majoring in art and Nathan C. Pung, a senior majoring in business information systems. A total of […]
Too Much Loss Dear Phyllis, My sister died and I am the trustee. She was mentally ill and because of COVID restrictions I could not visit her in the hospital. Her passing is so hard for me because I feel she thinks I abandoned her. Her home is not far from mine, but I just […]
TENNIS FOR A CAUSE A tennis fundraiser to raise funds for Armenia is being held on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club. One-hour tennis sessions will be divided into appropriate age groups and levels; COVID-19 […]
Our Strength is in Our Differences What a year we have experienced and what a week it has been! So many differences of opinions and big feelings. We think Nelson Mandela said it best: “Our differences are our strength as a species and as a world community.” We know it can sometimes be difficult to […]