By Michael J. ARVIZU The La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce held its 100th annual association meeting and election of officers at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy on Dec. 11. Joel Peterson, chairman of the nominating committee and immediate past chairman of the board, presented the chamber’s slate of officers and directors for 2013. The chamber […]
Dr. Richard P. O’Toole, the chairman of Government Relations at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, explained to members of the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada the Mars program and what JPL scientists are currently doing in exploration of outer space. O’Toole was presented by Dr. Fred Schooley, the retired JPL program manager of Biotechnics who is currently […]
CV Weekly reader Sylvia Plummer shared the location of a home that went all out this holiday season. Located north of Foothill Boulevard and west of La Crescenta Avenue, the Laing home at 2812 Alabama St. made Sylvia pull over and say, “Wow!” There are over 10,000 lights synchronized to music, guaranteeing no bah humbug […]
Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis! Seniors, learn how to transfer your low property taxes when downsizing Dear Phyllis, My husband and I are planning on downsizing. But we are undecided if we should rent our present home and then perhaps rent something in San Diego where we think we want to live. And […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU La Cañada residents gathered at Memorial Park on Friday evening for the city’s annual Festival in Lights. Sponsored by the La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce, the event featured food, music, snow, reindeer, and a visit from Santa Claus himself who arrived in a motorcade of police cars and fire trucks […]
Glendale Beautiful is having its annual Fiesta de las Luminarias event at the Casa Adobe de San Rafael on Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 15. This is a family-friendly event. On Friday, Fiesta de las Luminarias open house at the Casa Adobe is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with students from Keeling Piano […]
By Natalie MAIER The spirit of Christmas was found throughout the La Crescenta Woman’s Clubhouse on Saturday. Festive wreaths, Christmas lights and colorful decorations were plentiful, livening up the room that was filled with an air of expectancy. Hosted by the LCWC Juniors, it was the club’s annual Breakfast with Santa holiday celebration and fundraiser, […]
North Shore Burgers, a locally-owned company located on Verdugo Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, has given over $5,000 to local non-profit organizations and schools in the immediate area through its Tuesday Charity Days. On designated Tuesday Charity Days, North Shore donates a percentage of its sales to benefit local schools and charities. The program has […]
Elizabeth Charky, a senior at Connecticut College and a resident of Montrose, took part in “Kinetic Conundrums,” the Dance Club’s fall performance held Nov. 1-3 at the Martha Myers Dance Studio at Connecticut College. The concert featured works choreographed by students and student light designs. Students danced to music by Billie Holiday, The Beach Boys, […]
The Rocky Art House, a Crescenta Valley one-of-a-kind rock inspired home full of history from the earth, will host over a dozen local artists and crafters and their handcrafted items on Sunday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoppers can check names off their holiday shopping list when purchasing handmade cards, jewelry, whimsical […]