It’s A Wonderful Montrose Life It’s a wonderful Montrose life, or at least we can create the fantasy of one. In a time swirling with recession, change and unrest, we sometimes can feel helpless as we watch the things we cherish threatened or taken away. A climate like this makes us appreciate all the more […]
Yummy Event Hosted by CV Chamber “In our hectic, fast-paced, consumer-driven society, it’s common to feel overwhelmed, isolated and alone. Many are re-discovering the healing and empowering role that community can bring to our lives. The sense of belonging we feel when we make the time to take an active role in our communities can […]
The Problem of Bullying and a Local Place to Get Help According to the American Justice Department, one out of four kids are bullied and this month one out of every four kids will be abused by another youth. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says that people often dismiss bullying among kids as […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Oct. 27, the CV Chamber of Commerce held its annual recognition banquet. The event honored those who make a difference in the community, who go above and beyond in making the community a safer place, who contribute to the community and who help guide future leaders. One recipient, the student honoree, […]
A Spooktacular Halloween In Montrose Halloween week is upon us, my friends. This is my 12th year celebrating it on Honolulu Avenue and each year I appreciate it more. Where else can you go and see your neighborhood merchants and friends decked out in their Halloween finest, in a family friendly, safe and festive environment? […]
Partnering to Make a Better, Safer Community! “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead, Cultural Anthropologist One of the greatest things about our community and our city is our ability to partner together to make our community […]
The Value of a Good Night’s Sleep “Learning is finding out what you already know. Doing is demonstrating that you know it. Teaching is reminding others that they know it just as well as you. We are all learners, doers and teachers.” Richard Bach Here is a tidbit of information to learn. At www.bettersleep.org, they […]
Get Ready For Spooktacular I love this time of year, don’t you? In just 11 days we will be celebrating our annual Spooktacular event in the Montrose Shopping Park. If you are looking for an old-fashioned, safe, fun, family time this is where you want to be. At 5 p.m. on this one special night […]
Lending a Hand Helps Everyone “In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it.” Marianne Williamson On Saturday, Oct. 22 the community of the Crescenta Valley will be gathering as there is work to be done. It […]
The Holidays are Here! It is Time to Relax and Enjoy All Montrose has to Offer “We’re so busy watching out for what’s just ahead of us that we don’t take time to enjoy where we are.” – Calvin & Hobbes Sometimes we all need to be reminded to enjoy today, set our worry aside […]