By Ruth SOWBY A spectacular parade of fierce lions and dancing dragons was the highlight of the Americana’s Lunar New Year Celebration on Sunday, Feb. 22. In Chinese culture, the lion symbolizes strength and protection while the dragon symbolizes power. Chinese decor could be seen throughout the Americana. As visitors walked through the concierge lobby, many […]
Howdy, folks! On Saturday, March 7, the Community Center preschool will host its annual Western Round-Up. For over 30 years, the Western Round-Up has brought together preschool families and the community at large for a one-of-a-kind, western-themed carnival that is the preschool’s largest fundraiser of the year. To celebrate 32 years, the preschool set a […]
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy (FSHA) in La Cañada announced that Heather Collins is the new head varsity volleyball coach and Ruki Kennedy is the new assistant varsity volleyball coach. Collins is credited with bringing over 30 years of coaching experience, NCAA Division I playing credentials and a proven record of developing high-performing student-athletes. Kennedy is […]
Twenty-three young women from La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Glendale, Los Feliz and the surrounding areas will be honored by the Glendale Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. at the 75th annual Senior Presentation Ball to be held at the Sheraton Universal Hotel on March 7. The Senior Presentation is a tradition for the Glendale […]
On Feb. 24, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) welcomed 10 Glendale Community College students for its annual Health Care Day of Discovery designed specifically for college students. While the hospital has previously hosted similar programs for high school students, this marks the second time the event has been tailored to engage students at the college […]
By Ruth SOWBY The La Crescenta Woman’s Club (LCWC) gals pulled out all the stops for their Valentine’s Day celebration – hors d’oeuvres, dessert buffet, silent auction and the dulcet tones of Hot Topic. Eighty members and guests filled the La Crescenta Avenue Clubhouse. At an admission cost of $35, the evening’s ticket price was a steal. […]
As America prepares for its 250th anniversary, CV Weekly will be working with the Daughters of the American Revolution – Don José Verdugo Chapter to gather information on those recognized by DAR as American patriots. Artemas Ward was born on Nov. 26, 1727 in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard College with two degrees: a […]
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club (LCWC) hosted award-winning Hiza Yoo Korean Dance Ensemble at its February meeting on Feb. 11. Acclaimed artistic director Hiza Yoo has been honored by numerous cultural organizations and was presented with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award under President Barack Obama’s administration for her performing arts achievements sustaining the legacy of […]
ArentFox Schiff announced that La Crescenta resident Aram Ordubegian has been named managing partner of the firm’s Los Angeles office. He succeeds Aaron Jacoby, who will continue in his active practice and role as chair of ArentFox Schiff’s Automotive & Transportation industry group. Both attorneys also sit on the firm’s Executive Committee.
Some powerful oratory was on display on Saturday when the Crescenta Valley Lions Club hosted its annual Student Speakers Contest in Sadler Hall on the campus of St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church. While California Lions Club rules prohibit naming the contestants or publishing their speeches, the two high school students who competed both […]