»Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce

New Year, New Opportunities Happy New Year to our Montrose community and small businesses! 2020 was quite the year but it taught us how to cope with unexpected crises and now we feel prepared for anything; bring it on, 2021! As your local chamber of commerce, our goal this year is to partner with different […]

News from the CV Chamber of Commerce

Moving Forward in 2021 … and Beyond Let’s face it – this past year was both stressful and demanding. It was a mix of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals filled to capacity, homeless citizens on our streets, extreme bouts of political turmoil, social unrest, protests, business/restaurant restrictions, school closures, stay-at-home requirements and a myriad of personal […]

Just For Fun

AAUW HOLDING ZOOM MEETING The American Association of University Women (AAUW) – Glendale branch meeting will be held as a Zoom conference on Saturday, Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. To receive an invitation, contact Marilyn “Susie” Robinson at Marilyn_Robinson@hotmail.com with your name and email address by Tuesday, Jan. 5. The speaker will be Andy Winnick, […]

White and Suzuki Perform for Glendale Noon Concerts

On Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 12:10 p.m., the Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts program will be streamed. Violinist Jacqueline Suzuki and pianist Brendan White will perform sonatas by Kirstin Fife (a premiere) and Johannes Brahms (No.3 in D minor) on a Facebook stream and YouTube. There are many wonderful violinists on the world’s stages today, […]

Local Channel to Get Residents Ready for an Emergency

Local Channel to Get Residents Ready for an Emergency

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Whether a power outage, Red Flag wind warning, or earthquake, Paul Dutton wants to make sure his Crescenta Valley neighbors are prepared for any type of emergency. Dutton is a Community Emergency Response Team – CERT – coordinator, Red Cross volunteer, and professional emergency preparedness consultant. He has worked diligently to inform […]

CommonSpirit Health’s Sprengel to Lead Expanded Southwest Division

Julie J. Sprengel has been appointed president of CommonSpirit Health’s newly expanded Southern California division. In this role, Sprengel will continue to oversee Dignity Health hospitals in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County and Clark County, Nevada. Joining the newly formed division will be the Dignity Health hospitals from Central Coast and Central California – […]

Lending a Helping Hand

Members of CV Weekly helped Steve Pierce of the CV Chamber of Commerce with the monthly cleanup of the La Crescenta off-ramp of the 210 Freeway. Other civic-minded individuals and businesses are invited to make the commitment to help with the monthly cleanup. Contact Steve at (818) 259-5195 for more information.

Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital Spreads Holiday Cheer

Students at Cerritos Elementary School benefitted from Dignity Health–Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center and its commitment to its annual Adopt-A-Student Celebration. Each year, students provide a wish list to the hospital, which collects donations then delivers them. “Although gatherings cannot take place this year to protect our communities, we cannot miss the opportunity to […]

A Growing Eagle Scout Project

A Growing Eagle Scout Project

By Mary O’KEEFE The purpose of a Boy Scout Eagle Project is to give the Scout an opportunity to “plan, develop and give leadership to others,” according to the requirements. Scouts look for a project that can benefit the most in their community and to reach the level of Eagle Scout takes dedication and determination. […]

Views from the Valley » Susan BOLAN

An Invisible Thread I have been looking back at 2020 and the devastating year we had. I know I am not alone in my optimistic wishes for 2021 for good health, stability and togetherness. I believe this year could be the turning point where we begin the healing process. I have also given some thought […]