For 17 years the local newspaper has been a part of the community. By Mary O’KEEFE On Sept. 4, Crescenta Valley Weekly will celebrate its 17th anniversary. On some days it seems like time has flown; on other days it seems as if we have always been at this paper. The paper was started by […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Fire Safe Council (CVFSC) has voted in a new board and new officers. The CVFSC, a non-profit organization, was created in 2009 soon after the Station Fire. The purpose of the Council is to highlight fire concerns of residents in the foothills community. Initially, the focus of the CVFSC […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Folks are encouraged to clean out their closets and garages on Sept. 10 to support 7 Seas Collective, a non-profit organization. The goal of 7 Seas is to inspire a global community of citizen scientists through education to connect toward a better understanding of the changing coastal ecosystems. The non-profit was founded […]
The season opener for the La Crescenta Woman’s Club (LCWC) will be on Sept. 9. The luncheon and program will include the screening of the PBS and Netflix short- form documentary “Our Neighbors, the Peacocks” with award winning producer/director Callie Barlow. Known nationally for her work with NatGeo, she currently has an HBO mini-series “Monsters of […]
By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH Here are some great new shows opening soon in our local theater scene! The information presented in this column is the latest available at the time of printing; however, it should be verified with the theater before making definite plans. Here are the shows that have announced opening dates […]
Historic Luxury and Golden Gate Views at The Lodge at the Presidio By Greg ARAGON Leaving the busy city streets behind, we crossed into a coastal forest of eucalyptus and pine trees. After a few winding turns, we found a hidden fortress spread across 1,491 acres, perched high above San Francisco Bay. It was here […]
The annual event honors local safety personnel. By Mary O’KEEFE For the past 11 years the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCOC) and the Early Rodders, a hotrod and classic car group, have held a motorcade as part of the Patriot Day recognition on Sept. 11. Dwight Sityar, Steve Pierce and Jean Maluccio, who were […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Traffic along the Foothill (210) Freeway corridor was (in a word) wild last week. There were not one but two fires involving semitrucks traveling westbound on the 210 Freeway – one that ignited the brush on the side of the freeway. About an hour later there was a traffic collision that involved […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Each year St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church hosts a gala, and this year is no different – though there is a small change. This year it is called the Love Your Neighbor Gala. “It is the same annual gala, with a new name and a new purpose. Two years ago […]
Crafting for Connection is a free community-centered, intergenerational arts and crafts program aiming to connect local senior citizens and teens through creativity. With no art experience necessary, senior citizens and teens are invited to participate in arts and crafts activities specifically designed to encourage conversation, interaction and meaningful connection. During monthly sessions held at the […]