On Dec. 5, the La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) held its last meeting of 2018. Among the activities was the installation of the 2019 board of directors and officers conducted by Mary Beth Perrine, assistant VP, Development & Outreach, with assistance from Karla Delgado, assistant director, Development & Community Outreach and Michael (Mikey) Willis, […]
On Dec. 14 the Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS® hosted its 112th Annual Awards Luncheon to over 300 Realtors, affiliate partners and special guests at the Westin Pasadena. The sold-out event, themed Supporting Your Success #MembersFirst, featured a view of Pasadena’s City Hall, a photo booth and giveaways for its guests. Celebrating 100 years as an […]
Spending Christmas in Vietnam By Blake HYFIELD Christmas 1969 – I was serving at a Fire Support Base in Vietnam with the U.S. Army. I recall no Christmas music on Armed Forces Radio until the 24th, no or limited decorations; on Christmas morning opening a small package from home – pretty much a lonely quiet […]
It was an evening filled with fun, food and great music at the recent Kiwanis Club of La Cañada holiday party, held at the home of Ellie Wildermuth. The highlight of the event was an a cappella performance of holiday music by the La Cañada High School Chamber singers. Before departing, the singers were presented […]
With the cooler temperatures here to enjoy, the Boy Scouts of Troop 319 headed out to Joshua Tree National Park to work on their rock climbing and rappelling skills in early November. As always, they brought along copies of the CV Weekly to read around the campfire Saturday evenings and catch up on local news. […]
On Dec. 1, and Dec. 2, Artists for A Better World (AFABW) took part in the 16th Annual Chili Bowl Fest and Holiday Arts & Crafts Faire at McGroarty Arts Center in Tujunga. In addition to delicious food, the Chili Bowl Fest was offered high-quality visual art. Talented musicians created an ambience that brought joy […]
Santa receives millions of letters from children around the world each year, but four letters delivered to him recently may require a search in the historic archives of naughty-and-nice lists. Forgotten for over a century and uncovered in the renovation of Beverly Heritage Center in Beverly, West Virginia, these browned, fragmented pieces of paper show […]
The Crescenta Valley community loves to show off its holiday spirit. At this time of year, many local residents have gone all-out with their holiday displays. We’ve listed some of the best, those that we have discovered and those suggested by our readers. Take time to check them out!
The Crescenta Valley Lions Club celebrated another successful Kases 4 Kids event. The community turned out in large numbers and donated hundreds of backpacks, carry-on suitcases, hygiene products, school supplies, stuffed animals and handmade blankets. On three Saturdays, together with the members of the Crescenta High School Leos Club, volunteers gathered to assemble 250 ready-to-go […]
Ask Phyllis! When Is The Best Time To Sell Dear Phyllis, I love reading your real estate articles. I am helping my mom sell her La Crescenta home and move to a single level condo. We have been busy sorting through her belongings and have painters, and a handyman lined up. My question is […]