Applauding Those Special Community Folks

The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to applaud the numerous people who contributed time, effort and materials to make the sixth annual Hometown Country Fair a total success last weekend. It was a great event and we appreciate all of the people from around the Crescenta Valley who came out to have fun […]

Easter Fun in Montrose!

It’s time for bunnies, baskets, candy, and eggs! If you have seen all the traditional candy from the big companies and want to give something unique that you won’t see elsewhere, Montrose Candy Co. (2317-A Honolulu Ave.) just may have what you are looking for. MCC is featuring custom Easter baskets, an assortment of buckets […]

Got Health?

When it comes to staying healthy, Montrose-Verdugo City has a lot to offer! We have various fitness companies such as Curves in Montrose that just celebrated their one-year anniversary. We also have a great variety of fitness choices with places like Pedal Spin Studio, Revolution Dance Center, Controlled Burn Fitness Center, Pilates Plus Montrose, and […]

Having a Good Time

Only two more days until “fun”! Please come out and have some fun at our sixth annual Hometown County Fair this Saturday, April 16 at Crescenta Valley Park. One hundred and one ways to have fun this Saturday: Watch a doggie parade, slide down the giant slide, eat delicious Korean barbecue, enter the pie eating […]

Spring Elegance at Victori Ana

It is with great pleasure that I get to write about two of my favorite people in Montrose and their enchanting store. Marilyn, the owner of Victori Ana, is such a beautiful and gracious woman. If you look up the words “class,” “manners” and “good taste” in the dictionary you will find her picture there. […]

Where the Fun is

“I try to learn from the past, but I plan for the future by focusing exclusively on the present. That’s where the fun is.” – Donald Trump I know where the fun is … the silent auction at the HomeTown Country Fair. The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce along with the help of many people […]

Spring has Officially Sprung!

According to the calendar, March 21 was the first day of spring! Since then, however, we have had lots of rain, many cloudy days and cold temperatures. Spring seems to be off to a late start. Here in Montrose-Verdugo City the rain has made our hillsides green, giving life to all the beautiful wild flowers […]

Cupcakes and Stars at Rocky Cola

Did you know that Rocky Cola, our beloved ’50s themed diner, is celebrating its 23rd year in the Montrose Shopping Park? I spoke with owner and general manager Lucy Di Mino to get the latest updates on food, fun and patrons. Let’s start with the food that “keeps ‘em comin’ back.” The latest specialty at […]

Getting Ready for Fun at the Fair

The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual HomeTown Country Fair is coming your way! We have it all. Arts, crafts, exhibitors, games, entertainment, food, car show, carnival, parade, pie eating contest and a lot of fun. For those who like animals, though there are no pig races there are plenty of adoptable animals on hand […]

Come Meet Some Amazing Kids!

Have you ever thought about running a marathon? Did you do it or do you still think about it? Well I know of 10 amazing kids from Rosemont Middle School that actually did. Here is their story as told by one of the parents, Rik D. Middleton: “In September 40 Rosemont students began a journey […]