By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Montrose-Verdugo City, La Cañada Flintridge and Crescenta Valley chambers of commerce hosted the annual Foothills Community Business Expo at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital on Sept. 14. “This year marked the 16th Annual Foothills Community Business Expo offered by our three local Chambers of Commerce. This year’s Expo was very well-attended with […]
Sixty-one years ago, in 1955, the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated to observe Constitution Week. One year later National’s resolution was adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into public law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on Aug. 2, 1956. Since that […]
Ask Phyllis! Contingent Offers Dear Phyllis, While interest rates remain low, we hope to buy a larger home. We have made a couple offers but keep getting turned down because the other buyers we are competing with don’t have a sale contingency. I know it’s difficult to secure a home because they are selling […]
Stephanie Chong and Kim Knapp took CV Weekly to Dunnottar Castle in Stonehaven, Scotland on Aug. 27. The rock the Castle sits on was forced to the surface 440 million years ago during the Silurian period. This dramatic and evocative ruined cliff top fortress was the home of the Earls Marischal, once one of the […]
The Hummingbird Conservatory for the Arts in Montrose will be kicking off its 2016-17 Season of Song with its Fall Cabaret titled “Getting to Know You” on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. in The Hummingbird Courtyard at 3531 N. Verdugo Road in Glendale 91208. It will feature the private voice students of the Hummingbird […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The community was invited to a once-in-a-lifetime event held Sunday – the celebration of the historic Alex Theatre turning 91. The evening included a self-guided tour of the theatre that highlighted significant spots for people to see. Not to be missed was the history of the iconic spire that was relit in […]
Don Birchall took CV Weekly to the ghost town of Bodie. He is standing in front of the Boone General Store. Harvey Boone was a descendant of Daniel Boone. At one time, population-wise, Bodie was the second largest city in California. Only San Francisco was larger. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on […]
Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus (VHWC) had a very successful “Get to Know Us” session at its Summer Fun Rehearsal on Aug. 1. Twelve guests attended and sang with members of VHWC. It is hoped that some will join the chorus and help spread happiness through their love of singing. The group, organized over 60 years […]
Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania welcomed the Class of 2020. The incoming class represents an accomplished, diverse group of students who hail from represent 40 states and 30 countries. It is also one of the most diverse classes ever admitted to Lehigh. Among those admitted were Corey Loevinger and Julia Melehani of La Cañada Flintridge. […]
Back by popular demand, The Campbell Center (TCC) will hold its Second Annual Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 15 at its headquarters, 6512 San Fernando Road in Glendale. The inaugural event, held in February, was a great success leaving participants with the anticipation of another in quick succession. Once again […]