Writing a new chapter in the new year

News from the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce “We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” Edith Lovejoy Pierce The New Year is here. Have you started your new book yet? Well […]

Unwind at Spa Pura

News from the Montrose Shopping Park Next time you are walking past Spa Pura (2270 Honolulu) slow down and step inside. From the outside you see what looks like a simple, well done store front. What you may not realize is there is a three floor, 7,000 square foot, state of the art spa inside! […]

New Year, New Opportunities

News from the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce Hello, Everyone! We are starting a new decade and I have very positive feelings about it! I talked to several of our business owners in the Montrose area and they reported they had a very successful holiday season, so let us continue to Shop Montrose and make […]

Appreciating all that the Crescenta Valley has to offer

“If you were all alone in the universe with no one to talk to, no one with which to share the beauty of the stars, to laugh with, to touch, what would be your purpose in life? It is other life, it is love, which gives your life meaning. This is harmony. We must discover […]

Comfort on a plate

Comfort on a plate

The week between Christmas and New Year’s is a special one indeed at the M o n t r o s e S h o p p i n g Park. Many people have the week off and are looking to bask in the afterglow of Christmas. After a good night’s sleep on Christmas grab […]

Looking Good For The Parties

Looking Good For The Parties

In the midst of gift buying, decorating, and making Christmas cookies come the fun parties and family get togethers. I have learned from being in the women’s clothing business for many years that this is one time of the year that we want to look good. Even though we may have things from years gone […]

It’s Only 8 Days Till Christmas!!!

I don’t know about your house but at my house, my kids (my 3 puppies and kitty) are having a hard time waiting for Santa Paws, Santa Clause to us two legged creatures! There is such a great spirit of Christmas in Montrose, just walk down the street and everyone is smiling and wishing each […]

Believe in your community

“I want to work for a company that contributes to and is part of the community. I want something not just to invest in. I want something to believe in.” Anita Roddick Thank you to Salon Du Soleil and La Fleur Design who both had their grand openings this month and are already contributing to […]

Shopping days dwindle

Shopping days dwindle

By Mary O’KEEFE I don’t want to scare anyone but there are only seven shopping days left before Christmas. Even those of us who began shopping in August have those last minute items for the relative you got in the Secret Santa drawing or your child reminding you of a gift she just has to […]