Only two more days until “fun”! Please come out and have some fun at our sixth annual Hometown County Fair this Saturday, April 16 at Crescenta Valley Park. One hundred and one ways to have fun this Saturday: Watch a doggie parade, slide down the giant slide, eat delicious Korean barbecue, enter the pie eating […]
It is with great pleasure that I get to write about two of my favorite people in Montrose and their enchanting store. Marilyn, the owner of Victori Ana, is such a beautiful and gracious woman. If you look up the words “class,” “manners” and “good taste” in the dictionary you will find her picture there. […]
“I try to learn from the past, but I plan for the future by focusing exclusively on the present. That’s where the fun is.” – Donald Trump I know where the fun is … the silent auction at the HomeTown Country Fair. The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce along with the help of many people […]
According to the calendar, March 21 was the first day of spring! Since then, however, we have had lots of rain, many cloudy days and cold temperatures. Spring seems to be off to a late start. Here in Montrose-Verdugo City the rain has made our hillsides green, giving life to all the beautiful wild flowers […]
Did you know that Rocky Cola, our beloved ’50s themed diner, is celebrating its 23rd year in the Montrose Shopping Park? I spoke with owner and general manager Lucy Di Mino to get the latest updates on food, fun and patrons. Let’s start with the food that “keeps ‘em comin’ back.” The latest specialty at […]
The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual HomeTown Country Fair is coming your way! We have it all. Arts, crafts, exhibitors, games, entertainment, food, car show, carnival, parade, pie eating contest and a lot of fun. For those who like animals, though there are no pig races there are plenty of adoptable animals on hand […]
Have you ever thought about running a marathon? Did you do it or do you still think about it? Well I know of 10 amazing kids from Rosemont Middle School that actually did. Here is their story as told by one of the parents, Rik D. Middleton: “In September 40 Rosemont students began a journey […]
The following businesses and people have made the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce very happy, as they have been very helpful in sponsoring our 6th Annual HomeTown Country Fair to be held on Saturday, April 16. Thank you to these very special people and businesses: Allied Waste Services, Allstate Auto Repair, American Softub, Bob Smith […]
If you ever want to hear some good stories about what Montrose was like “back in the day,” Jack Roscher is the one to talk to. Jack, who owns the Montrose Barber Shop, has been barbering for 51½ years, the last 43 of them right here! I had to ask, “Are there any clients you […]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In the Montrose Shopping Park, we enjoy all the special holidays and seasons of the year. St. Patrick’s Day is no exception. Isn’t it nice to have a place close to home where you can celebrate? Corned Beef and cabbage is a “must have” today and there are several places that […]