Waldheim Honored as Y’s 2010 Volunteer of the Year

On Nov. 6, the YMCA of the Foothills held its annual volunteer recognition night in the Boddy House at the Descanso Gardens. Over 70 community members attended the event including volunteers, board members, community leaders and Y staff members. The highlight of the evening was the presentation to Chris Waldheim of the 2010 Pat Aho […]

Insights Into The Hussy Story

With the Montrose Christmas Parade just days away, Kim Kelly and Kris Kline of Merle Norman Cosmetics on Honolulu Avenue shared some fun history of the Nethercutt family, founders of Merle Norman Cosmetics and whose descendents are this year’s grand marshals of the parade. Many years ago, Merle Norman’s nephew, J.B. Nethercutt, desperately wanted to […]

Experience, Professional Service at GIP

By Jason KUROSU Opening in August of this year, Glenoaks Imaging Professionals has already established itself as a premier imaging center, attracting some of the most well known physicians in Glendale, La Cañada, Burbank and Los Angeles. Located on Glenoaks Boulevard, Glenoaks Imaging Professionals provides services for the entire Los Angeles region. The center possesses […]

Bowling Fun Plus More with Montrose-La Crescenta Kiwanis

In October, the Montrose-La Crescenta Kiwanis, with president Lynn McGinnis, hosted the second annual Giant Interclub and Bowling Challenge at Montrose Bowl. Teams from seven Division 3 Kiwanis Clubs competed for high scores and their chance to receive this year’s bowling trophy. The current Division 3 Kiwanis Lt. Governor Cathy Keen was the inspiration for […]

Veterans Corner

To demonstrate support to our veterans, the Crescenta Valley Weekly has agreed to publish a monthly column to inform veterans and their families on current veteran affairs, aid them in job research and keep them abreast of national, local and social events pertinent to their needs. Andy Gero, a life member of the Veterans of […]

Glendale Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting

The Glendale Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting at Chase Bank with Branch Manager Vera Agopian, District Manager William Wade and staff  with Glendale Chamber of Commerce Executive VP Judee Kendall, Assemblymember Mike Gatto, representatives from other local legislators and Chamber members.

Occasion to Celebrate Announces 2012 Benefit Charities

In honor of April’s National Autism Awareness Month, Occasion To Celebrate selected two non-profit equestrian organizations to benefit from their 2nd Annual Occasion To Celebrate charity golf tournament wine and beer tasting to be held Monday, April 9 at Mountain Gate Country Club. Proceeds from this event will directly support Los Angeles Equestrian Vaulting Club […]

Ask Phyllis!

Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis! How to determine how much to offer in a multiple offer situation Dear Phyllis, My husband and I are hoping to buy a home within the next year. We have made a couple of offers which were not accepted. One was a bank foreclosure and there were multiple […]

Women’s Auxiliary Dinner and Auction “Harvest” Funds

The 13th annual dinner and auction A Harvest Fest was held Nov. 12 by the Church of Scientology of the Valley’s Women’s Auxiliary and attended by an estimated 165 people. The event was held at the Angeles National Golf Club in Sunland. The silent auction included hundreds of items and the live auction had a […]

La Crescenta Woman’s Club Hosts Author’s Lunch

By Misty DUPLESSIS On Nov. 8, 67 attendees joined the La Crescenta Woman’s Club when they hosted their annual Author’s Luncheon at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club. This year the club introduced debut author Lynn Sheene and seasoned writer Brett Battles and welcomed back Los Angeles author Denise Hamilton. New author Sheene read a […]