By Charly SHELTON Sunday, Sept. 25 marks an historic day for the Gamble House in Pasadena. On that day in 1966, the house was officially dedicated and welcomed its first guests to tour the manor. Over the next 50 years, the house has received thousands of visitors from around the world and is a registered […]
The Webster family brought the CV Weekly along when they visited the Netherlands to experience the country in which Betty Ann’s father immigrated. Pictured from left are Mark, Betty Ann, Glenda, Kira, Mike and Laura. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your next trip and send us a photo. You may find […]
Friends of the La Cañada Library welcome everyone to its semi-annual book sale. The three-day event will feature thousands of books from which to choose, old and new, to satisfy all ages – all at bargain prices! Anyone who loves to read, needs a gift for someone special, loves history, travel, cooking, the Arts, etc. […]
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada is hosting its 14th Annual Wine & Gourmet Food Tasting event on Sunday, Sept. 25 at Memorial Park. The afternoon includes food and wine tasting, with a premium wine opportunity drawing. This annual event is presented by the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada, the La Cañada Chamber of Commerce […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Montrose-Verdugo City, La Cañada Flintridge and Crescenta Valley chambers of commerce hosted the annual Foothills Community Business Expo at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital on Sept. 14. “This year marked the 16th Annual Foothills Community Business Expo offered by our three local Chambers of Commerce. This year’s Expo was very well-attended with […]
Sixty-one years ago, in 1955, the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated to observe Constitution Week. One year later National’s resolution was adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into public law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on Aug. 2, 1956. Since that […]
Ask Phyllis! Contingent Offers Dear Phyllis, While interest rates remain low, we hope to buy a larger home. We have made a couple offers but keep getting turned down because the other buyers we are competing with don’t have a sale contingency. I know it’s difficult to secure a home because they are selling […]
Stephanie Chong and Kim Knapp took CV Weekly to Dunnottar Castle in Stonehaven, Scotland on Aug. 27. The rock the Castle sits on was forced to the surface 440 million years ago during the Silurian period. This dramatic and evocative ruined cliff top fortress was the home of the Earls Marischal, once one of the […]
The Hummingbird Conservatory for the Arts in Montrose will be kicking off its 2016-17 Season of Song with its Fall Cabaret titled “Getting to Know You” on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. in The Hummingbird Courtyard at 3531 N. Verdugo Road in Glendale 91208. It will feature the private voice students of the Hummingbird […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The community was invited to a once-in-a-lifetime event held Sunday – the celebration of the historic Alex Theatre turning 91. The evening included a self-guided tour of the theatre that highlighted significant spots for people to see. Not to be missed was the history of the iconic spire that was relit in […]