Schreiner’s kicks off Oktoberfest preparations

By the time you read this article, we’ll be just about to end the second week of August. Which means Oktoberfest is just around the corner. Last week, the MVCCC held its Oktoberfest mixer at Schreiner’s Fine Sausages in Montrose. For most of you, Schreiner’s is a community icon that needs no further introduction. For […]

We invite you to the 1st Annual Montrose Film Festival

We are so excited about this event! Imagine a night under the stars in beautiful Montrose. The free festivities take place in the lot next to Andersen’s Pets (2230 Honolulu Ave.) and start Friday night, Aug. 27 from 6:30 until 10:15 p.m. and continue Saturday, Aug. 28 from 6:00 to 10:40 p.m. We will be […]

Rich history, unique learning at Parents and Children’s

By Odalis A. SUAREZ Parents and Children’s Nursery School, located in La Cañada, provides a unique learning experience for its newly enrolled younglings. “I was a teacher of 3 year olds originally and I have been here since 1992,” stated Marji Golden who has been director of Parents and Children’s Nursery School since 2003. Her […]

One school – two campuses St. James and Holy Redeemer

By Michael YEGHIAYAN As two of the premier Catholic schools in the area, St. James  and Holy Redeemer Catholic schools offer the highest level of instruction for kindergarten through eighth grades. The two campuses provide a strong dedication to learning and morality with a respected teaching staff that works to promote excellence in its students. […]

Look rad with these new fads!

By Odalis A. Suarez Teen Girls –       Clothes “It’s going to be a lot of rock meets military meets femininity,” stated Michelle Fishback, who is a women’s buyer for Billy’s Board Shop in Montrose. For pants Fishback believes that skinny jeans, jeggings (a combination of jeans and leggings), and leggings will still be trendy for […]

Brainworks Tutoring gets kids ready for new school year

By Rachel KANE Getting kids to focus on school work can be a daunting endeavor but Brainworks Tutoring in La Crescenta has got it down to a science. Since January of this year, patient tutors and facilitators provide individualized learning plans for each active mind that enters their program. Brainworks   tutors specialize in all subjects […]

Life: a personal work of art

“Make your life a masterpiece; imagine no limitations on what you can be, have or do.” — Brian Tracy Is your life a masterpiece? If your life was a painting, what would it look like?  Each of us holds the power to paint our own destiny. Each day we live has elements that we add […]

Not hard to find is Needle in a Haystack

I   have something to confess – I enjoy knitting. Stop laughing at me! Knitting was once a very manly craft. Indeed, for centuries, knitting was an industry completely dominated by men. It was only in the 19th century that women began to make inroads into the art. I have my very dear friend to thank […]

The smell of … Oktoberfest!

Can you smell that? It’s the scent of Schreiner’s world famous Oktoberfest bratwursts wafting its way along the streets of Montrose. Next week, the Montrose/Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce will be holding its August mixer at Schreiner’s Fine Sausages in Montrose at 3417 Ocean View Blvd. (phone [818] 244-4735) – but you already knew that […]