I always look forward to the Montrose Film Festival. Why? Because it takes place near the end of summer, it’s outdoors, usually on a perfect starry summer night, and it’s a family event that makes me feel safe. Plus I get to see lots of friends. Depending on the weather we might even need to […]
Join Me on a Las Vegas Gift Show Adventure! Most of my life I have been paid to shop. I started in my early 20s as a department store buyer, taking the train from Baltimore to New York to meet with the heads of companies like Hanes, Danskin and Izod. I will never forget that […]
Success on the Course Congratulations to all our early morning golfers that joined us at the scholarship golf tournament on Saturday. All participants are winners, but some actually had a little more luck. Coming in first place with the lowest score for men was Jason Padula, trailed by Mike Padula. Third place was won by […]
Back to School Shopping in Montrose School is starting early this year for the Glendale Unified School District, which means for those who have kids going back to school the rush is on to get everything you need for your kids. Do not forget to Shop Local! When I walk around the shops in Montrose, […]
It Takes A Village … What a Fun Kid’s Store! When It Takes A Village owners describe the store as “a unique kid’s boutique” they aren’t kidding. This is one of the most innovative kid’s stores I have ever seen … ever! It’s full of color and the most creative clothes. I wish they had […]
Ribbon cutting, NNO, Golf and Bingo Plenty to keep us busy in the Crescenta Valley. Please join us on Thursday, Aug. 2 at the ribbon cutting for Mook Apparel & Goddess Design, located at 3800 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. Mook Apparel is a one-stop shopping source for screen printing, embroidery, and fun items for […]
Montrose Travel, a $140 million full-service travel and host agency, has been in the travel business for 56 years and counting. With a firm belief that success is a direct result of hard work, Montrose Travel offers their team an opportunity to be rewarded for their outstanding achievements. Originally created to honor their “superstars,” agents […]
Harvest Marketplace Finds Montrose is a treasure trove for one-of-a-kind businesses and things you won’t find elsewhere. It is with this spirit that we offer the Harvest Marketplace. In addition to fruits and veggies at our Sunday farmer’s event, the Marketplace offers a unique and handpicked collection of vendors with a wide array of collectibles, […]
Chamber Hosting Special Mixer On Aug. 12, 1929, a lot was purchased at 2537 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta at a cost of $2,505. A stone bungalow fire station was erected for a cost of $7,614, and by April 23, 1930, it was occupied. The fire crew consisted of four regulars and two volunteers. This […]
Top 5 Reasons To Shop Local First Shop Local – Support Your Community If you are not shopping local, you need to start now. Every day you make purchases for services or goods. Do you stay in town? Do you shop elsewhere or even online? Take a moment to read why you should shop local. […]