“As long as I live, I’ll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing.” ~ John Muir The “breezy” conditions mentioned in last week’s Weather in The Foothills turned into strong winds. The last of three rain systems exited the foothills assisted by these intensified winds. A few stray clouds, brilliant blue skies and milder temperatures […]
By Julie BUTCHER The Crescenta Valley Community Association (CVCA) met for the first time in 2017 on Jan. 26 to hear from all corners of the community and to receive and discuss updates on a large number of local issues. Sharon and Bill Weisman invited the meeting participants to introduce themselves and share a bit […]
Jan. 28 3100 block of Prospect Avenue in La Crescenta, a remote control and cash were stolen from an unlocked vehicle between 1 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 27 500 block of Dartmouth Place in La Cañada, several designer bags and jewelry were stolen, rooms were ransacked and a window was shattered at a home […]
The Patrons Club of Glendale Community College/Glendale College Foundation voted at the November meeting to change the way funds are raised for student scholarships at the college. The club has held a fundraiser luncheon each year since 1947. Several years ago, the Patrons Club merged with the Glendale College Foundation in order to safeguard its […]
By Nestor CASTIGLIONE Franz Schubert and Gustav Mahler, the two composers who bookended 19th century musical Vienna, shared much in common, despite the surface disparities in their styles and the genres in which they worked. Schubert, for one, was a prolific composer, composing not only songs and symphonies, but sundry string quartets, piano trios and […]
Night of Dance and Jazz Jazz Night at the Café, a fundraiser for the Crescenta Valley High School Instrumental Music Dept., is on Friday night, Feb. 3 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the school’s cafeteria. For those who may feel they need a little guidance there are lessons included in the ticket price. […]
February 2017 Valentine’s Day is here once again, and with it a host of new shows, including: “Every Brilliant Thing” tells a story spanning nearly three decades and several life-changing events, starting with a young boy’s eye-opening first brush with death (his childhood dog). Donahoe charms spectators into acting opposite him in various […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Ascencia, the Glendale-based program that works to “lift people out of homelessness,” hosted an extravagant Spanish Night on the Sunset Express at Union Station on Saturday night. The fundraiser offered a look into the work done by the organization while celebrating the service and philanthropy of the Glendale Chapter of NCL, Inc. […]
King Re-enactor to perform at Unitarian Universalist Church On Sunday, Feb. 12 performer Gerald C. Rivers will present his rendition of the words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 10:30 a.m. service of the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills (UUCVH). UUCVH is pleased to host Rivers in celebration of Black […]
FLASHY CARS, HOT COFFEE Kobeissi Properties is hosting their Cars and Coffee event on Saturday morning, Feb. 4, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the La Cañada office, 711 Foothill Blvd. Stop by to see some sharp cars and enjoy some hot coffee. CALTECH PRESENTS WINTER CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT Caltech Chamber Music Ensembles, directed […]