How to achieve smooth sailing

“A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.”           — Henrik Ibsen At the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce, the wonderful person taking the helm as president for the year 2011 is none other than Leslie Lesh of Leo’s All-Star Sports Bar & Grill. […]

Taking part in the first ever Small Business Saturday on Nov. 27

Did you know there is a nationwide movement going on to bring attention to the plight of independently owned small businesses? The first ever “Small Business Saturday” was started by American Express Open and is catching like wildfire. There is a website (www.smallbusinesssaturday.com) and a massive Facebook movement to publicize the event. According to the […]

Crescenta Valley community turns out to welcome pioneering kidney dialysis center at the Verdugo Hills Hospital

By Ted AYALA Members of the local community and professionals from the medical sector came out last Friday afternoon, Nov. 19, to celebrate the Kidney Dialysis Center of Verdugo Hills’ (KDCVH) open house and ribbon cutting at the Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH). As reported previously in the Crescenta Valley Weekly, the KDCVH fills a unique […]

First of its kind dialysis center finds a home at Verdugo Hills Hospital

By Ted AYALA Diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases in the modern world. Because of the wide availability of junk food and the increased use of personal transportation, Americans are finding it harder than ever to stave off the disease. According to the American Diabetes Association, the number of adult Americans that will […]

Dining together

“Community cannot for long feed on itself; it can only flourish with the coming of others from beyond, their unknown and undiscovered brothers.” — Howard Thurman The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to thank those that came to our third annual Taste in the Foothills last Wednesday, Nov. 10. Our estimate is that […]

Cozy up to Faye’s

C omforting, cozy, comfy, safe – these are words that come to mind when I think of Faye’s. Did you know Faye’s has been in the Montrose Shopping Park since 1949? Not many stores have the honor of saying that, especially in ever-changing Southern California. Owner Pat Grant came to Montrose from Cabool, Mo. when […]

Thanks to our vets

“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” — Elmer Davis History.com says, “On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in […]

Zeke’s Smokehouse is smokin’!

I could eat at Zeke’s Smokehouse seven days a week and not get bored. This is a “must try” restaurant and one you will want to visit again and again. Why? Everything is hickory smoked and the meats are top quality: local beef, no hormones, and corn fed. The number one seller here is the […]

Appealing across the ages – Santa Cecilia Orchestra

When most people think of classical musicians, generally Europe comes to mind and, to a lesser extent, Asia. Yet many forget that Latin America has a rich legacy of classical music itself, giving birth to some of the greatest musicians: Claudio Arrau, Gustavo Dudamel, Martha Argerich – and Los Angeles’ own Sonia Marie de Leon […]

Breaking bread … and more

“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 give us a deeper sense of […]