Dunsmore Elementary held its annual winter choral concert on Wednesday, Nov. 28 to ring in the holidays. Students from grades three to six sang a medley of holiday songs representing Christmas, Hanukkah and traditions from different countries. Nancy Abbot, the chorus director, was accompanied by Evelyn Callister on the piano. Dunsmore families filled the auditorium […]
By Andy GERO Veterans of Crescenta Valley, your community thanks you for the sacrifice and service you gave to our country. Your service has played a major role in giving us the freedom so many of us takes for granted today. In gratitude for your service, your local American Legion and Veteran of Foreign Wars […]
The La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) held its Annual Book and Author Luncheon in October that celebrated 60 years of service to Orthopaedic Institute for Children, formerly Orthopaedic Hospital. The guests, which numbered 215, were treated to a speech by Dr. Jennifer Beck, one of the few double fellowship pediatric orthopaedic surgeons in California. […]
Like mother, like daughter. Liz Skandale, left, adds final touches to decorations for the annual benefit luncheon of the Philoptochos Society of Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church, Pasadena, with her mother, Katherine Skandale. Katherine is a 52-year resident of La Cañada. The Christmas boutique, gifts and Santa’s Kitchen will start at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, […]
After a four-year closure, Twelve Oaks Senior Living, formerly known as Twelve Oaks Lodge, 2820 Sycamore Ave. in La Crescenta, is nearing completion of its renovation and will host a complimentary open house on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Twelve Oaks Lodge dates back to 1935 when James and Effie Fifield […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The La Crescenta Woman’s Club held its annual authors’ luncheon recently with well known authors Patricia Smiley, Denise Hamilton and Naomi Hirahara sharing their thoughts on writing, their characters and their paths in becoming an author. Patricia Smiley, above, author of books including “Pacific Homicide,” shared how she went from volunteering at […]
Residents living in and around the Tujunga can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Sunland Tujunga Elks Lodge 2098 will host this community event on Monday, Nov. 27. The Elks Lodge is located at 10137 Commerce Ave. in Tujunga. Screenings […]
For the seventh year, the Verdugo Hills Council of the Boy Scouts of America will recognize local veterans and other community members outside of Scouting at the Annual Hometown Heroes Dinner on Thursday, Dec. 7 at the La Cañada Country Club. The annual Hometown Heroes Dinner is a chance for the Verdugo Hills Council to […]
Ask Phyllis! Appraised Value vs. Realtor’s Value Dear Phyllis, I really enjoy your column and hope you can clarify something for me. Earlier this year I refinanced my mortgage. And now my employer has offered me a promotion if I relocate out of state. I contacted the real estate agent that sold me […]
Kenny and Erin Kurasz took CV Weekly along with them when traveling to Munich, Germany in September. Here they are in the Hofbrau Tent. In addition to Germany, their trip included visiting Holland, Belgium and England. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your next trip and send us a photo. You may […]