There is a lot to do getting ready for a school open house, but when it involves two schools, there is even more things to do. St. James/Holy Redeemer Catholic School is opening the doors on both campuses and inviting the community to come see what is happening in the Crescenta Valley. Principal Susan Romero […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Recently a reader of Crescenta Valley Weekly generously donated books to Mike Lawler, president of the Historical Society of Crescenta Valley, they had purchased at an estate sale. The books followed the history of Montrose and La Crescenta from the mid to late 1930s. Among the pages of pictures and writings was […]
By Brandon HENLSEY The Falcons boys’ basketball team is, to borrow a worn-out phrase, soaring high at the moment, getting contributions from multiple players each game, and the scene was no different Wednesday night at Hoover High School. Junior forward Christian Misi had a game-high 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds, and senior guard Nick […]
By Alan Der OHANNESSIAN It was another easy day Wednesday for the Falcons soccer team (6-0-3 league) as it cruised past Burroughs High School (3-2-2 league) with a final score 4-1. In the first minutes of the match, it appeared that the teams were evenly matched as both were exchanging shots on target. On one […]
By Alan Der Ohannessian The Falcons boys varsity soccer team tamed the Bulldogs 6-2 in a blowout win on Friday, Jan. 21 at Burbank. After coming off a comfortable win against Arcadia, the Falcons were looking to extend their winning streak. They were successful after cruising past Burbank 5-1 in their opening match. CV scored […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Though it was Christian Misi who nabbed the first basket in Monday’s contest against Burroughs it was Chris Chemlekian who couldn’t seem to miss a shot. The Falcons hit the boards after a victorious win last Friday over rival Arcadia that filled the Apache gym to the rafters with fans. The Falcons […]
Howard Hakes, president of the Crescenta Valley Drug & Alcohol Prevention Coalition, introduced the organization’s new executive director David Marquez to the leadership team at the 2011 Strategic Planning Retreat on Jan. 22. An extensive national search was done for the executive director that provided over 60 candidates, all with outstanding resumes. At a board […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Last Thursday night under a clear sky at the La Cañada Country Club the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce offered thanks to its outgoing board members who completed years of service while it welcomed new board members at the annual installation dinner. Mike Perry of Fidelity National Title Company passed the gavel […]
The Leisure Club of La Cañada Flintridge has gone to the dogs … the Guide Dogs of America, that is. On March 4, Judy Reilly and her puppy, Milo, will address the group and describe how guide dogs are selected, trained and paired with visually impaired individuals. The public is invited; parking is free and […]
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Crescenta Valley hosted its first Annual Spa Day on Jan. 20 for nearly 30 moms. The mothers, wearing PJs or yoga clothes, were treated to mini massages, facials, face masks and hot breakfast. The event was held in partnership with Spa Pura in Montrose and Mary Kay cosmetics. This event welcomed […]