This fall the Sunland-Tujunga Poetry and Literature Committee will begin accepting applications for the next poet laureate of Sunland-Tujunga. Poet laureates are esteemed local ambassadors who use their skill as crafted writers and public speakers to further literacy and extol the virtues of life in the foothills. The position was established in 1999 to support […]
Montrose resident Loren West was crowned Ms. California Woman of Achievement 2017. The United States Woman of Achievement organization hosted a pageant on Sept. 18 aboard the Queen Mary in which participants from around California competed for the title of Woman of Achievement. In the organization’s platform-driven speaking tour and pageant, participants were judged based […]
CV Weekly took a trip to Guatape, two hours from Medellín, Colombia, in July. Pictured are Lupe Ramirez, Donna Ramirez, Vicky Escobar and her mom Maria Teresa Guzman. They climbed 740 steps to the top of the rock and were rewarded with an “amazing” view. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your […]
Ask Phyllis! Transferring Property Taxes Dear Phyllis, Next year my wife and I plan to downsize to a smaller home or condo. We are contemplating renting our current home and then perhaps renting something in Ventura County where we believe we want to retire. I have several questions: 1) How do I go about […]
The Glendale Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. has opened its annual membership drive and invites interested mothers and daughters to apply. The NCL mission is to foster mother-daughter relationships in a philanthropic organization committed to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. NCL, Inc., Glendale Chapter, became the first chartered chapter in 1951 and […]
La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) will hold its annual fundraiser on Oct. 25 to benefit Orthopaedic Institute for Children (OIC). The Book and Author Luncheon will be held at Angeles National Golf Club, 9401 Foothill Blvd. in Sunland and will celebrate 59 years of caring and dedication to OIC, formerly known as Orthopaedic Hospital. […]
The Glendale Burbank Republican Club recently held a barbeque and rally at the Jeffers estate in La Cañada. Supervisor Mike Antonovich shared with guests his memories of the lives of the Jeffers and their generosity to many different organizations that met at their property over the years. Antonovich then presented a proclamation to their sons. […]
Ending their summer for the 22nd year at Camp Fox Family Camp on beautiful Catalina Island were (stand from left) Gregg Hessick, Lynda Hessick, David Owens and Sue Charlesworth. Seated (from left) are Robin McCarthy, Chris Ruygrok and Todd Hessick. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your next trip and send us […]
The Campbell Center (TCC) Annual Bowl-A-Thon is turning 25 this year and plans are underway to make it the best one ever. Scheduled for Nov. 6, the event will again be held at Pickwick Lanes in Burbank. Always a big hit with TCC, this fun event, a much-anticipated tradition over the years, will again bring […]
Students who made the scholastic honor roll summer term have been announced by Oregon State University. A total of 184 students earned straight As (4.0). Another 523 earned a B-plus (3.5) or better to make the listing. To be on the honor roll, students must carry at least 12 graded hours of course work. Students […]