By Jackie HOUCHIN This question was addressed by Marlene Hitt, author of the book, “Sunland and Tujunga, From Village to City,” in a program hosted by the Little Landers Historical Society last Saturday at the Bolton Hall Museum in Tujunga. More than 60 people crowded the old meeting hall to listen and learn. Using slides […]
By Reverend Beverly CRAIG An interest in people and their stories accounts for my often brazen questions to complete strangers. Such was the case with Rebecca and Peter Moen, the perfect couple to introduce to our community during Valentine’s week. I can hear the strains of “Strangers in the Night” when I think of them. […]
The Crescenta Valley Sheriff Support Group and the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce have teamed up again for the 3rd Annual Crescenta Valley Day at the Races. The event will take place at the Santa Anita Race Track on Sunday, March 20. The cost to participate in the event is $25 for adults (18 and […]
By Eli LOCKE The long awaited grand opening and ribbon cutting of the newly relocated Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse was held on Monday, Feb. 7. Among the many who attended were a large number of political representatives and several members of the La Cañada City Council. The bookstore’s new location at 1010 Foothill Blvd. was […]
Christopher Wilson has been promoted to National Accounts Manager of the Allen Lund Company, Boston office. A graduate from Northeastern University with a B.S. in criminal justice, Wilson joined the Allen Lund Company in 2007 as a transportation broker.
By Sue KILPATRICK “Groundhog Day-Half your hay” — American Farmer’s Lore, 19th Century No matter the actual weather conditions on Feb. 2, which is Groundhog’s Day, winter is far from over. If a farmer didn’t have half his hay remaining around this date, there may have been lean times for the cows and other livestock […]
Local professional and student musicians are practicing for the upcoming Brass & Jazz Bash, presented by the Crescenta Valley Arts Council. The concert on Friday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. will be held at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church 2902 Montrose Ave., La Crescenta. It will offer a stunning variety of brass ensemble music, including a […]
Frostig School, a program for students with learning difficulties in the San Gabriel Valley, launches its 2011 Speakers Series on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 7:00 p.m. The monthly series, which goes from February through May 2011, is specifically designed for parents who have concerns about their child’s future success. The series kicks off with “Red […]
The Glendale Educational Foundation will honor six exceptional graduates from the Glendale Unified School District at its annual Dancing with Diamonds gala on Friday, Feb. 11 at the Glendale Hilton. This is the first year for these awards. Honorees are: •Distinguished Achievement in Arts. Awarded to an individual who has made significant contributions in visual […]
By Sue KILPATRICK “Through woods and mountain passes. The winds, like anthems, roll.” — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Last week, as predicted, Santa Ana winds came blasting through the canyons and into the Crescenta Valley. The remaining autumn leaves were blown from the trees leaving our lawns and streets covered in the past season’s natural décor. […]