By Charly SHELTON

Amid all the negativity surrounding the coronavirus coming from several news outlets and government organizations, there are rays of positivity as well. Communities across the country are coming together to show off some happiness and light, to keep spirits up in these dark times. And Crescenta Valley is no different.

Around town, walkers may notice some goings-on that will bring a smile to their faces. Some activities are impromptu, like residents eating dinner on the lawn across the street from their neighbors doing the same. This maintains plenty of social distance while getting outdoors and allows for conversation and pleasantries, albeit yelled pleasantries. Or possibly a garage concert for the neighborhood, as was held at Glencoe Way and Sparr Boulevard last Friday.

Some activities are available for a short while, like the many residents offering free bags of fruit from their trees to anyone who wants some citrus. Or the Neighborhood Window Walk, which asks residents to put fun sayings or drawings in their windows for walkers to enjoy with the prompts cycling out every three days. Today, Thursday, is “Encouraging Words,” Sunday is “Flowers,” April 1 is “Jokes,” and April 4 is “Easter Eggs.” These displays will be available only until the next prompt comes up for those houses participating in the walk.

Some are more long-lasting, like the Bear Hunt, another window display tour. This is more focused on children finding teddy bears hidden in windows and yards around the community. Or Chalk the Walk, a series of positive messages written in chalk by children or adults of the community along sidewalks and roadways. Or even something as simple as putting up holiday decorations for some light at night and a sparkle of positivity and beauty as families head out for a stroll.

All these and more can be found across the Crescenta Valley as our community comes together to spread a little happiness in an otherwise stressful and lonely time.

For more information and to see what residents are finding, visit the La Crescenta Official Page on Facebook.

  Brandy Yi, Charly Shelton