Community leaders from various professions encompassing the fields of social services, mental health, religion and the non-profit sector, gathered at the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western USA’s Regional Headquarters on June 18 to address issues and concerns regarding Armenian children currently in the foster care system in Los Angeles County. In her opening remarks, […]
By Molly SHELTON On July 30, members of the Crescenta-Cañada YMCA were introduced to a new machine that presenters feel will take the nation by storm, beginning at the Foothill YMCAs. The Zaaz is new to the Y, but has been improving circulation, flexibility and balance for people of all ages for the past 40 […]
The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western USA, Nairy Chapter hosted the ARS 93rd Annual Regional Convention, and organized a program to celebrate its own 45th anniversary. The dinner-dance was held on July 13 at the Armenian Center in Montebello, with dozens of delegates and guests participating, along with some local residents. Among the guests […]
The Bell family took CV Weekly along with them on their recent Maui vacation. All suited up and ready to fly for their ziplining adventure are Leila, Vince, Luciann, Jabe and Lucy Bell. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your next trip and send us a photo. You may find yourselves on […]
The Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living Burbank office had a successful food drive on July 20. Members were able to contribute over 12 baskets of food for the Burbank Temporary Aide center. BTAC strives to help create a community where the poor and working poor are able to access the resources and services they need […]
Annelise C. Thompson of La Cañada Flintridge was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree from Denison University by President Dale Thomas Knobel at Denison’s 172nd commencement held on May 12. Thompson earned a Bachelor of Science degree, summa cum laude, in chemistry with a minor in mathematics. A consistent dean’s list student, she is a […]
The Verdugo Hills chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors (WCR) hosted a mayor’s panel at the Embassy Suites in Glendale on July 18. Answering questions from the panel were Burbank mayor Emily Gable-Luddy, Glendale mayor Dave Weaver, La Cañada mayor Laura Olhasso and Robbyn Battles, councilwoman from the CV Town Council. The room of […]
Local residents Sam and Fred Linkchorst took CV Weekly with them when they hiked Half Dome in a day on June 17. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your next trip and send us a photo. You may find yourselves on the pages of the community’s favorite newspaper.
Photographer and CV Weekly contributor Dan J. Holm of Burbank won second place in May in the photography contest sponsored by BetterPhoto.com. More than 8,000 entries were submitted to the online photography contest, which attracted contestants from around the world and featured 10 separate categories. Judging is performed by a panel of professional photographers. Holm’s […]
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital welcomed its first Trojan baby, Nolan Louis Willenborg, on July 16 at 8:17 a.m. Born to Altadena residents Doris Trujillo, 35, and Jeremy Willenborg, 36, baby Nolan weighed 8 pounds and 4 ounces and measured 21 inches long. The baby is the couple’s second son, joining older brother Henrich Francisco Willenborg, […]