The Origins of Chambers of Commerce On Monday, some Chamber board members presented a certificate to Jessy Shelton, a senior at CV High and our pick for this year’s Student of the Year. In the next few weeks, we’ll be announcing and presenting awards to all sorts of outstanding men, women and organizations in the […]
Quilt’n’ Things Fiber Arts – Not Just a Quilt Shop Anymore As many of you many have noticed, there are lots of changes going on in the Montrose Shopping Park. Many longstanding businesses are leaving and being replaced with new ones, vacant storefronts remain and some businesses have moved from one place to another within […]
Chamber Offers Breath of Fresh Air Autumn seems to be settling in nicely. There’s a snap in the air (at least there is today as I write this). The days of 100-degree heat are hopefully over, so it’s time to start thinking about getting back outside and breathing some fresh air. We’ve got a couple […]
Fall in Love with Montrose! “That old September feeling, left over from school days, of summer passing, vacation nearly done, obligations gathering, books and football in the air.” ~ Wallace Stegner, “Angle of Repose” The crisp cool air of fall welcomes an exciting change in Montrose. While the leaves change colors, the shops make way […]
Give Your Input to the City of Glendale Make your voice count! The City of Glendale wants to hear from you! The Community Services and Parks Dept. – Human Services Section invites you to its annual Community Needs Assessment Meeting taking place on Sept. 22 starting at 7 p.m. at the Pacific Community Center. The […]
Community Readies for 9/11 Tomorrow, Sept. 9 is the Remembrance Motorcade in the morning and 9/11 Evening Ceremony. Organized by Chamber members Dwight Sityar, Steve Pierce and Jean Maluccio, and sponsored by the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Early Rodders Car Club, this annual event is one of those things that make our […]
After School Activities in Montrose This week’s edition of the Montrose Shopping Park news highlights businesses catering to kids. “Teach them well and let them lead the way” (lyrics from “Greatest Love of All”). With summer over and school back in full swing, it’s a good time to keep busy with after-school activities. Kids will […]
Business Expo, Free Shredding & Glendale Tech Week The Foothills Community Business Expo is just around the corner on Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. At the Expo you find many businesses from La Crescenta, Montrose and La Cañada Flintridge sharing with you the services that they […]
Getting Ready for a Motorcade I was talking to a friend the other day. For fun, we were describing cities in the area as if we were telling out-of-towners. We decided La Crescenta was all about families, schools and small businesses with a hefty dose of patriotism. So it’s very fitting that the Crescenta Valley […]
Montrose Jewelry District There are several jewelry stores in Montrose that promise you value in beautiful investment grade diamonds and gemstones. Since there is a lot of competition in this close-knit community, you benefit from the prices, offering you real value for your money. Executive Jewelers, Fancy Facets, Honolulu Jewelry, Mardo K Fine Jewelry, Montrose […]