By Jason KUROSU Elections for the Crescenta Valley Town Council took place on Saturday, Nov. 6, at the La Crescenta Library where volunteers were on duty throughout the day to guide voters and collect ballots. Members of the community flocked to select which of their fellow residents they felt was most capable of and dedicated […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.” These words may be a distant memory from history class. Some may know that it pertains to World War I but not quite certain how it applies. But for the most part it is a statement lost on present society. Memorial […]
Over the weekend of Oct. 15 – 17, 97 ladies from Montrose Church attended their annual women’s retreat at Forest Home in the San Bernardino mountains. In addition to a recharging their spiritual batteries, they brought along a copy of the CV Weekly to keep abreast of events at home. Contributed by Mary Ann Brunton […]
In preparation for Sunday’s trick-or-treating, students at local schools dressed in their Halloween finery last Friday, overtaking campuses with scary, fun and whimsical costumes. Even some of the teachers and staff took part in the “spooktivities.” Photos by Leonard COUTIN, Robin GOLDSWORTHY and Mary O’KEEFE For more photos, go to the photo gallery link on […]
When most people think of classical musicians, generally Europe comes to mind and, to a lesser extent, Asia. Yet many forget that Latin America has a rich legacy of classical music itself, giving birth to some of the greatest musicians: Claudio Arrau, Gustavo Dudamel, Martha Argerich – and Los Angeles’ own Sonia Marie de Leon […]
“In our hectic, fast-paced, consumer-driven society, it’s common to feel overwhelmed, isolated and alone. Many are re-discovering the healing and empowering role that community can bring to our lives. The sense of belonging we feel when we make the time to take an active role in our communities can give us a deeper sense of […]
Did you know it’s only seven weeks until Christmas? It is true — the older we get, the faster time seems to fly by. All the more reason to enjoy the weeks leading up to the holidays. The Montrose Shopping Park has had a Christmas Open House tradition among two of its gift stores for […]
The Alumnae Association and Parents’ Guild of Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy along with St. Bede the Venerable Church in La Cañada is hosting a special evening with Father Greg Boyle, the executive director of Homeboy Industries at St. Bede’s Catholic Church in La Cañada. A nationally renowned speaker, Father Greg will be speaking about his […]
Finding and funding the college that’s right for you Part two of La Crescenta Presbyterian’s “Finding and Funding the College That’s Right for You” is next Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. It is led by Pastor Andy Wilson and is open to the public at no cost. The class is for both parents and […]