Is it just me, or does it seem like May should be far away? In fact it’s only a week and a half away, so hard to believe. April showers do bring May flowers and in the case of the Montrose Shopping Park a whole lot more. On Sunday May 1, the Shopping Park will […]
Dating back to 1881, “Fore!” is shouted as a warning during a golf game when it appears possible that a golf ball may hit other players or spectators. “Fore” is another word for “ahead” (think of a ship’s fore and aft). Yelling “fore” is simply a shorter way to yell “watch out ahead” (or “watch […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]