Have you felt your artistic sensibilities tingling as of late? If so, it’s probably because our second Artwalk of the year is coming soon. In less than a month, the MVCC will be holding its summer Artwalk on Saturday, July 10. From 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., the sidewalks of Honolulu Avenue, from Oceanview Boulevard […]
By Shari EMAMI For those who fretted that Gourmet A Go Go was Gourmet A Gone Gone, worry no longer. Gourmet A Go Go owner Gail Connell has relocated to long time family owned Cordon’s Ranch Market further west on Honolulu Avenue. Restaurant and wine bar Gourmet A Go-Go was opened for four years in […]
By Hyung Seok LEE CV Weekly Intern In May, customers walking into the newly opened pizzeria Hello Pizza were greeted by a warm handshake and the traditional Korean bow by owner Brandon Tak. Tak and his family live in Koreatown from where he and his wife drive every day to open their restaurant. He worked […]
By Al C. RESTIVO, Ph.D. How can you as a new or experienced leader face the fact that without courage you will not succeed? There are at least five time tested ways of building your leadership courage and your determination to succeed by overcoming the fear of failure, a key element of courageous leadership. 1. […]
Did you know that next week is National Flag Week? In June of 1966 President Lyndon Johnson signed the proclamation designating the week in which June 14 occurs as National Flag Week. During this time all citizens are encouraged to proudly display the flag of the United States, aka “Old Glory”. One of the key […]
“In times of great stress or adversity, it’s always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive.” Lee Iacocca The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce is very happy to invite you to a ribbon cutting and open house for one of our town’s new businesses, Kumon Math and Reading […]
Last week the MVCC enjoyed quite a mixer over at the Mountview Retirement Residence at 2640 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose. We enjoyed a big and enthusiastic crowd that day. Great food and snacks were prepared by Mountview’s kitchen and the staff at Mountview were a delight. We also had the chance to promote our 2010/2011 […]
Now his cover is blown. This Christmas when you see our perfect Santa walking the streets and handing out candy canes, look closely at his face and you will find Vincent Takas, fully in character. But I warn you: When the red suit goes on, Vince has “left the building” and you feel as if […]
“Focusing on what we already have and are grateful for right now is one of the most powerful things we can do to alter our life in a positive way.” Mike Robbins We are very grateful for all the American soldiers who have given their lives for our country. Hopefully you enjoyed the day off […]
On Monday, the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce helped pay tribute to our fallen soldiers at a ceremony at Montrose’s Vietnam War Memorial. Our treasurer, Charles Beatty, was our emcee. We were very glad to enjoy the company of many distinguished guests including Glendale Mayor Ara Najarian, Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich, Senator Carol […]