Montrose: Bedford Falls or Pottersville? In the popular holiday Frank Capra film, “It’s A Wonderful Life,” the image of Jimmy Stewart racing through the snow down the main street of Bedford Falls, NY shouting, “Merry Christmas, Bedford Falls!” reminds us that the charm of the Montrose Shopping Park and its appeal to local residents can […]
Recognizing, Achieving Goals “The more reasons you have for achieving your goal, the more determined you will become.” Brian Tracy Is one of your goals to be healthier and/or to help the community? Then on Saturday, Sept. 24 at our 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run, you could achieve both goals. The 5K starts at […]
Saturday, Oct. 1 is Oktoberfest in Montrose from noon to 11 p.m. There will be something for everyone! We will have German bands and dancers, rides and games for the kids, beer and bratwurst, all kinds of great snacks, great bands and DJs, local kid performances from businesses in the area, dog and costume contests, […]
If you are a musician, a store like Grayson’s in a town like Montrose is enough to make you drool. The two just go together. Grayson’s Tune Town (2415 Honolulu Ave.) is one of the Montrose Shopping Park’s oldest stores. Established in 1953, Grayson’s originally started by selling records (remember those?), TVs, radios and music […]
Celebrating CV Weekly’s Two-Year Anniversary I remember the day I first met Robin Goldsworthy and Mary O’ Keefe. They were personally hand delivering the first edition of their brand new paper, a project they were very excited about. And one the MSPA wholeheartedly supports. We saw it as a paper we could call our own. […]
“When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.” ~ Kahlil Gibran Yes, I was weeping last week. I was weeping because the most beautiful, positive woman that I have ever met was now gone from my life […]
Annual Events Coming Up “I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” – Pablo Picasso By Jean Maluccio, Past President The annual Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce Recognition Banquet will take place on Thursday, Oct. 27. The reception and dinner will be held at […]
Back to School Means Back to Routine Summer is a time to kick back, relax, stay up late, sleep in, go on vacation or just sit on the porch and watch the sunset. While this is great for the soul and needed for recuperation, structured routine is just as important in your life and the […]
Breakfast at the Black Cow Café Tea Leoni and Nicholas Cage are just waking up in “Family Man,” one of my favorite movies. She turns to him, eyes squinting, and says, “Strong coffee, Jack.” Well the Black Cow must have been listening when they brought the French coffee press to Montrose. After enjoying their Kenyan […]
The Junior League of Pasadena, Inc. (JLP) welcomes ladies from the Pasadena area and beyond interested in learning more about the League’s more than 85 years of leadership and service in the community. An open house is being held on Thursday, Sept. 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the League’s headquarters. The open […]