For 35 years the dental offices at 4519 Castle Road have been synonymous with family dentistry. When patients enter the La Cañada Dental Group they are entering a dental office home. “We have [patients] that came here when they were children and now they bring their children,” said Sonia Tomic, front office. There are even […]
On Thursday evening, May 20, YMCA volunteers, staff, friends and family gathered at the Crescenta-Cañada facility to celebrate the presentation of the 2009-10 volunteer awards. Established in 1989, the Pat Aho Volunteer of the Year Award is dedicated to former staff member and current board member Pat Aho. This award recognizes individuals and couples who […]
By Shari EMAMI The Desi Geestman Foundation held its ribbon cutting event at its new location on May 22. The ribbon cutting was from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and was attended by over 60 people. Some of the guest speakers included CV honorary mayor Steve Pierce, CV Chamber of Commerce president Jean Maluccio and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE This weekend shoppers and artists will meet on common ground along Honolulu Avenue in the Montrose Shopping Park as they have for the last 27 years. The Annual Montrose Arts and Crafts Festival is well known to artists throughout several western states as the place to show and sell their art and […]
On May 19, the La Crescenta Woman’s Club presented a check for $1500 to Ron Farina, chapter executive officer of the Glendale Red Cross-Crescenta Valley, in recognition and thanks for the aid they supplied to the foothills area during the Station Fire and its aftermath in 2009 and 2010. This donation was made possible because […]
By Geghard ARAKELIAN CV High School’s men’s basketball coach and student athletes took home nominations and awards at the inaugural Athletes with Character and Ethics (ACE) Awards at the Alex Theatre in Glendale on Wednesday. Coach Shawn Zargarian received the nomination for the Coach of a Male Team with Character and Ethics out of a […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Back before there was the Verdugo Hills Hospital or the congested shadow of the 210 Freeway, Montrose had its own little slice of Americana in the form of the Indian Springs swimming pool. The pool has long since been buried under 12 feet of rock and concrete, the area off of Verdugo […]
La Cañada Flintridge Orthopedic Guild members attended the Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital Annual Awards luncheon on Wednesday, April 21 that honored Caryl Pettit, Margot Siess and Ruth Nordquist-Wickel for their volunteer service. Their combined hours of several years totaled 4,750 hours. The Guild raises money at its annual Book and Author Luncheon and Silent Auction […]
McGroarty Arts Center announces its 7th Annual Ceramics Show. This free exhibit begins with an opening reception on Saturday, June 12 from 5-9 p.m. accompanied by live music, refreshments and an view of the Verdugo Hills from the center’s terrace. This event highlights the work of professional ceramicists as well as McGroarty Arts Center’s students. […]
Photo and story contributed by Debbie TAYLOR The La Crescenta Woman’s Club held its annual Spring Tea on Saturday May 8. The ladies dressed in their spring best to support the Junior club in one of the biggest fundraisers of the year. All the monies raised will benefit local charities including Operation Smile. According to […]