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. […]
Howard Hakes, president of the Crescenta Valley Drug & Alcohol Prevention Coalition, introduced the organization’s new executive director David Marquez to the leadership team at the 2011 Strategic Planning Retreat on Jan. 22. An extensive national search was done for the executive director that provided over 60 candidates, all with outstanding resumes. At a board […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Last Thursday night under a clear sky at the La Cañada Country Club the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce offered thanks to its outgoing board members who completed years of service while it welcomed new board members at the annual installation dinner. Mike Perry of Fidelity National Title Company passed the gavel […]
The Leisure Club of La Cañada Flintridge has gone to the dogs … the Guide Dogs of America, that is. On March 4, Judy Reilly and her puppy, Milo, will address the group and describe how guide dogs are selected, trained and paired with visually impaired individuals. The public is invited; parking is free and […]