More than 20 members of the Junior League of Pasadena, Inc. (JLP) recently participated in a day of housekeeping, cooking and preparation for future residents of the Pasadena Ronald McDonald House. At the event, volunteers were educated about the service that Ronald McDonald Houses around the country provide to families of critically or terminally ill […]
Crescenta Valley High School boys’ and girls’ basketball will host their annual Falcon Classic Tournament next week. CV boys will host several local teams from Dec. 5 to Dec. 9 for three games per day for four days culminating with four games for the finals on Dec. 9. Game times Dec. 5 through Dec. 8 […]
The Community Center of La Cañada Thanksgiving Day Run and Food Drive, co-coordinated by Allied Waste and the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station and held Nov. 1 through Nov. 22, collected enough food to feed over 175 local families in need. The CV Sheriff’s Station will distribute the food in the coming weeks throughout the foothills […]
By Agnes CONSTANTE To ensure a joyous holiday for disabled men and women, a Montrose resident is hosting a “Christmas Party” on Saturday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Healy Hall at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Grace Chase, the event coordinator, has a sister with autism who took part in two programs for adults […]
On Nov. 6, the YMCA of the Foothills held its annual volunteer recognition night in the Boddy House at the Descanso Gardens. Over 70 community members attended the event including volunteers, board members, community leaders and Y staff members. The highlight of the evening was the presentation to Chris Waldheim of the 2010 Pat Aho […]
With the Montrose Christmas Parade just days away, Kim Kelly and Kris Kline of Merle Norman Cosmetics on Honolulu Avenue shared some fun history of the Nethercutt family, founders of Merle Norman Cosmetics and whose descendents are this year’s grand marshals of the parade. Many years ago, Merle Norman’s nephew, J.B. Nethercutt, desperately wanted to […]
By Jason KUROSU Opening in August of this year, Glenoaks Imaging Professionals has already established itself as a premier imaging center, attracting some of the most well known physicians in Glendale, La Cañada, Burbank and Los Angeles. Located on Glenoaks Boulevard, Glenoaks Imaging Professionals provides services for the entire Los Angeles region. The center possesses […]
In October, the Montrose-La Crescenta Kiwanis, with president Lynn McGinnis, hosted the second annual Giant Interclub and Bowling Challenge at Montrose Bowl. Teams from seven Division 3 Kiwanis Clubs competed for high scores and their chance to receive this year’s bowling trophy. The current Division 3 Kiwanis Lt. Governor Cathy Keen was the inspiration for […]
To demonstrate support to our veterans, the Crescenta Valley Weekly has agreed to publish a monthly column to inform veterans and their families on current veteran affairs, aid them in job research and keep them abreast of national, local and social events pertinent to their needs. Andy Gero, a life member of the Veterans of […]
The Glendale Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting at Chase Bank with Branch Manager Vera Agopian, District Manager William Wade and staff with Glendale Chamber of Commerce Executive VP Judee Kendall, Assemblymember Mike Gatto, representatives from other local legislators and Chamber members.