Freeing yourself from your fears

“Don’t let your fears defeat you. Learn to acknowledge the uncomfortable as a sign you’re heading in the right direction.” — Sheri McConnell On WomanEntrepreneur.com, Sheri McConnell states that to grow you must focus on releasing fear in two areas; fear of criticism and fear of growth itself. The more you practice “releasing,” the more […]

Dr. Dale helps folks to Stand Tall

By Michael YEGHIAYAN To some, chiropractic may seem as foreign and mysterious as the spine itself. Upon first entering Dr. Dale Ellwein’s clinic, Standing Tall Chiropractic, these uncertainties quickly vanish. The sense of inviting openness created by the man known as Dr. Dale combined with the courteous staff makes for a pleasant atmosphere that promotes […]

Jazz Fest coming to Arboretum

By Michael YEGHIAYAN For two days the beauty and tranquility of the Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Garden will be accompanied by the smooth bass lines and rich vocals of some of jazz’s most talented artists. Held on Aug. 28 and 29, the redwhite+bluezz Pasadena Jazz Fest will feature 200-plus artists, 23 top acts on […]

Congregants find art and scripture at museums

By Brandon HENSLEY Church-goers at St. George’s Episcopal Church in La Cañada had the pleasure of touring the Norton Simon Museum earlier this summer, all because of two people who favor in-depth discussion about scripture and art, and not just sitting in pews. “The Artist, The Word: An Exploration of the Creative Spirit,” is led […]

CALENDAR this

CVHS CHORAL ALUMS NEEDED Were you a member of a choral group at Crescenta Valley High School? Do you miss the camaraderie and enjoyment that singing with others brings? Since 1977, Shirley Nute has been directing the CVHS Alumni Chorale. The group, composed of CVHS choral alumni men and women, rehearse once a week on […]

Head to Pasadena and power up: “It’s Morphin’ Time!”

By Charly SHELTON “Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers” was the greatest TV show in the world when I was 3. It premiered Aug. 28, 1993. I was addicted. I had all the suits (for boys), every Dino Zord, two Mega Zords, the Green Ranger’s Knife, the Red Ranger’s Sword Gun, a Black Ranger and Yellow Ranger […]

YMCA afterschool programs provide safe, fun environment for youth

As part of the Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA’s ongoing commitment to youth development, the YMCA encourages parents to enroll their children in afterschool programs. According to the Afterschool Alliance, nearly 15 million children in the United States are unsupervised after school between the hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. each day. During these hours, youth […]

La Cañada Flintridge hosts sidewalk sale

By Mary O’KEEFE Shoppers strolled down the boulevard looking for bargains and getting acquainted with local merchants on Saturday, which was exactly the goal of the first sidewalk sale sponsored by the La Cañada Flintridge Merchants Association. “It was a big success. It was busy all day,” said Peggy Stevens, owner of the Apple Cart […]

CVI bids farewell to Marilyn Ginn

After 25-plus years at Crescenta Valley Insurance, Marilyn Ginn will be retiring at the end of August. She has held various positions at CVI over the years including customer service representative, senior underwriter, sales agent and office manager. Originally hired by Gene Johnson, Marilyn was instrumental to the success of Crescenta Valley Insurance over the […]