By Mary O’KEEFE On Friday, the parking lot at Montrose Travel was a picture perfect winter wonderland with snow, sleds and lots of kids wearing hats and mittens. The unusual winter weather was courtesy of Montrose Travel and its seventh annual Snowpalooza. Seven years ago Joe McClure, Montrose Travel president, had the idea for a […]
It’s White Friday in Montrose! Oh it’s the very beginning of our favorite time of year! The memories start on White Friday. Everywhere else is black, but not “Mayberry” Montrose! Around here we like to do things the old fashioned way and it involves white snow falling from the trees as we light the town […]
Montrose, the Heart of the Crescenta Valley Every community has a heartbeat, a gathering place so to speak that truly represents what the area is all about. And in the Crescenta Valley, that is Montrose. With our delightful tree-lined streets, wonderful shops and delicious restaurants it is like stepping back in time. When you walk […]
“Our Business is Your Business” Welcome, Lisa Dupuy! Some of you may already know that my position as the executive director at the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce is a temporary one. For the past couple of years, I’ve enjoyed my employment with Crescenta Valley Weekly as the office manager. I left that position to […]
Register Your AmEx Card Now for Small Business Saturday Here is an offer you can’t refuse! This year’s Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29 is better than ever! Register your personal AmEx card now and you will be eligible to receive a $10 statement credit in three qualifying small businesses of your choice! That’s $30 […]
“Our Business is Your Business” Welcome to our Newest Chamber Member Walgreens in La Crescenta opened its doors in 2009 and recently joined the CV Chamber of Commerce. Manager Elainee Pantig thought that joining the chamber was a good way to get to know the Crescenta Valley community. Elainee became the Walgreens store manager about […]
Meet Designer Michael Aram at La Perla Home! How often do you get to meet a world-renowned designer who travels from afar to spend a precious day with us in Montrose? Artist and craftsman Michael Aram specializes in handcrafting metal and spinning it into elegant serving and display pieces for the home. What a fascinating […]
Ribbon Cuttings In Montrose It’s always exciting to host ribbon cuttings here in Montrose. A ribbon cutting is a small reminder that Montrose is weathering the economy and is on the rise. We have two ribbon cuttings planned in the next two weeks and just had one on Tuesday for the unveiling of the newly […]
It’s Christmas at Mountain Rose Gifts Aren’t you glad we don’t rush the seasons in Montrose? Now that Halloween is safely behind us, Mountain Rose Gifts continues its 15-year Montrose tradition of closing the store, covering the windows, and transforming the shop into “A Christmas Cottage” featuring the latest Christmas home décor and collectables. The […]