CV Weekly ON THE GO
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 […]
Halloween in the Foothills
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 […]
Appealing across the ages – Santa Cecilia Orchestra
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 […]
Breaking bread … and more
“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 […]
It’s Christmas open house time!
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 […]
An evening with Father Boyle of Homeboy Industries slated for Nov. 7
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 […]
Notes and Nods
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 […]
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LEISURE CLUB HOSTING DEITLEIN The Glendale Center Theater, the longest, continually operating theater in the country is now celebrating its 64th anniversary. Tim Dietlein, owner/executive producer of the Glendale Center Theater (his grandparents established the theater) will be making a presentation about the history and operation of that theater at the November meeting of the […]
Eastwood’s ‘Hereafter’ is more of an afterthought
By Susan JAMES If you’re looking for an upbeat way to spend a rainy afternoon, Clint Eastwood’s meandering meditation on the afterlife isn’t it. Punctuated by a handful of wrenchingly acted scenes, the script by Peter Morgan buries these in a slow paced porridge of existential proportions. Matt Damon plays George Lonegan, a man tormented […]