By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern Light on the Corner Church (LOCC) in Montrose held its 10th annual chili cook-off on Oct 5. Over 20 self- proclaimed chili connoisseurs entered their recipes for a chance to win. The festivities began at 6 p.m. when Montrose community members of all ages wandered the LOCC parking lot, tasting all […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU Steam rose from the pot containing Alan del Castillo’s crawfish chowder as the cook removed the lid, filling the air with a delicious, mouth-watering smell. It’s his New Orleans native mother-in-law’s authentic crawfish chowder recipe, del Castillo said. Inside the pot are crawfish brought directly from New Orleans. Del Castillo and […]
The Church of Christ, Scientist in Montrose recently announced the election of two new readers. Dr. Raymond Burkhart of Tujunga will serve for three years as first reader, and Christy Mason, also of Tujunga, will serve as second reader. “Instead of personal preaching, the pastor of our church is two books – the Bible and […]
‘Fortify Your Finances’ at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The Resource Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La Crescenta Stake, will present a seminar, “Fortify Your Finances” on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be six 25-minute sessions covering areas such as […]
QUESTION: My father was a philanderer, and I vowed no man would ever treat me like my mother was treated. Consequently I don’t trust men. I’m now 35 and I’d like to meet the right guy and settle down. I’ve really messed up several relationships I’ve had because I’m obsessive about checking up on the […]
Flea Market Fundraiser The community is invited to a fun family event! St. Luke’s Anglican Church is holding a flea market fundraiser on Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Furniture, home goods, children’s items, and more will be featured. There will also be a bake sale. Proceeds benefit the St. Anglican Building to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Sunday several local churches held Blessing of the Animals ceremonies. The event always takes place on a Sunday near Oct. 3, the date Francis of Assisi, later St. Francis, died. Francis is the patron saint of ecology. At the ceremony at St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church, Vicar Bryan Jones […]
About 100 people attended the Launch Sunday service at La Cañada Congregational Church, sponsored by the Christian education board, on Sept. 7. The 90 degree-plus temperatures didn’t faze guests from enjoying the outdoor carnival games and dance music from the jukebox. In addition, there was bingo, face painting, hands on creations for kids and “mad […]
Empty Bowls at CV United Methodist Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church is hosting an Empty Bowls event from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11. Empty Bowls has raised over $35,000 for hunger relief over the last six years. Bowls have been created by friends and members of CVUMC at Creative Arts Group […]