By Lori BODNAR, intern Recently people have flocked to theaters to watch superheroes fight in imaginary wars. On Saturday, many from our community gathered instead at Crescenta Valley Park to support real heroes and veterans who fought in actual wars to protect the nation’s freedoms and liberties. Over two hundred people gathered for the 4th […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern Mothers, grandmothers, daughters and granddaughters gathered for a festive tea and luncheon on May 11 celebrating Mother’s Day at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club (LCWC). Around 120 people enjoyed a brunch buffet that offered a variety of tea sandwiches and desserts paired with a hot cup of tea. Patrons were seated […]
Babies in strollers kicked their feet, dogs strained against leashes, serious runners stretched. The crowd hushed during the national anthem. Then a loud speaker blared “Go!” and they were off. The fourth annual Great Chocolate Race, hosted by the Flintridge Guild of Children’s Hospital, was the most successful thus far. Over 750 people and about […]
National Nurses Week is a time to recognize and thank the more than four million nurses who provide compassionate, high-quality care nationwide. Glendale Memorial Hospital started the week with a room full of puppies to provide comfort and a moment of joy for the nursing team. Thanks to Puppies & Reptiles for helping celebrate the […]
CV Weekly traveled to the graduation of local resident Katie Davis who recently graduated magna cum laude from the University of Miami with a BFA in stage management. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your next trip and send us a photo. You may find yourselves on the pages of the […]
La Canada Flintridge Mayor Len Pieroni gave an inspirational speech to the nine graduating seniors and their families at the Annual La Cañada Thursday Club Scholarship Tea held recently. The La Cañada Thursday Club presented the local high school seniors with college scholarships. The Club’s Scholarship Foundation provided scholarships to eight students, who had a […]
Samantha Alequin of La Cañada Flintridge was initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at California State University, Los Angeles. Kelli Loritsch of La Crescenta was initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at University of the Pacific. Ashley DiBacco of Shadow Hills, Tiana Le of La Cañada and Andrea Wolpert […]
The end of recess took on a celebratory twist at Union Avenue Elementary School in Los Angeles when the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada recently distributed new dictionaries to nearly 200 third grade students. Under the guidance of their teachers, students were able to receive their dictionaries in lightning fast speed! The dictionary distribution was […]
The La Cañada Flintridge Coordinating Council announced its new board of directors. Pictured above, front row from left, are Rosemary Hook, Meredith Reynolds, President Becky Gelhaar, Pat Anderson, Martha Burns. The back row members are Joe Thompson, Barbie Eland, Joanne Crispin, Kathy Seuylemezian, Len Pieroni and Jeb Long. Missing from the picture are Barbara Marshall, […]
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts, (PSHA), an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, is seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to become members. Those who have an interest in interior design, enhancing music education in schools, developing greater leadership skills or making new friends are invited to a prospective members reception on Saturday, May 11 from 2 p.m. […]