By Jason KUROSU When Mary Ayling moved to La Crescenta in 1936, it would have been difficult to imagine she would still be living there in 2014. Any would-be naysayers would have eaten some serious crow had they found themselves at the Mountview Senior Living Community on Saturday where Ayling was celebrating her 105th birthday. […]
Pizza Night to Benefit Prom Plus CVHS Prom Plus is having a dining out fundraiser on Monday, March 3 at Straw Hat Pizza in La Crescenta. From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., a percentage of purchases – up to 33.3% – will be donated to Prom Plus. Straw Hat is located at 3463 Foothill Blvd. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE If you closed your eyes, you would swear Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman were in the Crescenta Valley High School cafeteria during a recent swing dance. It was then that the CVHS jazz band entertained dancers as well as those who just wanted to sit and enjoy the music – whether kids […]
By Isiah REYES Members from the swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy held a music clinic for Glendale Unified School District students at Glendale High School’s auditorium on Feb. 18. The five members from the band who presented the clinic were trumpet player Glen Marhevka, trumpet player Anthony Bonsera, sax player Karl Hunter, trombone player […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley High School baseball team has a remarkable record – even before their season has begun. The record they have set concerns their fundraising efforts. In about three days, the team was able to raise over $6,000 for two portable batting cages. They did this through a program titled Donors […]
The new residential waste hauler Burrtec Trash will be holding two informational meetings at the La Crescenta Library community room, 2809 Foothill Blvd. this coming Saturday at 11 a.m. and Tuesday at 7 p.m. The new company takes over from Allied Waste in April.
By Charly SHELTON Becoming an Eagle Scout is a right of passage to manhood for many in the Boy Scouts of America. It signifies a Scout’s dedication to the organization, its ideals and its fellow members. On Feb. 20, the Verdugo Hills Council held its annual Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet at the Angeles National Golf […]
By Joyce LEE The Teens MOVE (Many Opportunities for Volunteer and Employment) Fair 2014, sponsored by the Foothills YMCA and Crescenta Valley High School PTSA, took place on the school campus on Feb. 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Booths were set up around the quad area by local businesses and organizations to provide […]
Last Sunday’s Founder’s Day celebrated the 101st birthday of Montrose. Hundreds turned out for the day long celebration that included the weekly Harvest Market with expanded kid’s attractions, information booths on local organizations, merchants’ booths and sidewalk sales. Vistors enjoyed two live bands as they dined on specialty menu items from local restaurants. An award […]
Confessions of a Foodie One reason I think people enjoy the holiday season is because of the wide variety of food available. Baked goods, specialty breads and candies are bountiful, tempting us to indulge. Typically, when January rolls around, we’re left with a sugar hangover while searching for the phone number of the nearest weight […]