After Christmas Sales are Fun in Montrose! Chances are some of the handpicked gourmet merchandise you have been eyeing in your favorite boutiques is going on sale the day after Christmas. This is especially true in our gift and ready-to-wear stores with Christmas-themed merchandise. Bargain hunters know to come to the Montrose Shopping Park where […]
Celebrating the Season and the Gift of Giving I hope you all are enjoying your holidays as you celebrate with your loved ones and friends in celebrating the season of giving. This time of year is such a magical time that seems to bring the best out in everyone. I believe it truly is more […]
Shout Out to New Members Welcome to the three newest members of the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce! Etc. Gourmet Kitchen is the brainchild of longtime local resident Robin Seifert. Moving into the old Baked on Ocean View location just south of Honolulu Avenue, Etc. honors Baked by serving beautiful fresh-baked treats like whole pies […]
It’s A Family Affair at the New Billy’s Boardshop Last weekend I ran into Dawn Meehan whose family owns the building that houses Billy’s Boardshop. She was so excited about what the new owners have done with Billy’s. Of course I had to go and take a look. Meet Christian and Jackie Cuesta, a very […]
Community Recognition Awards and Glendale Police Foundation Our Installation and Community Recognition Awards Banquet is on Jan. 22 at the Oakmont Country Club. We will be recognizing several organizations, businesses and people at this event. Over the next few weeks I will highlight these award winners to show you why they were chosen. Our Organization […]
Delicious Affair”Taste” was a A few hundred people turned out for the 2014 Taste of the Foothills event last week. Folks were bundled up on a cool, clear winter night noshing on good food, listening to jazzy interpretations of holiday songs by the CV High jazz band, and dancing along with the Prom Plus Club […]
What a Grand Parade! Last Saturday leaders of the Montrose Shopping Park thoroughly enjoyed the pleasure of riding in the 38th Annual Montrose Glendale Christmas Parade. The excitement level was high as we met together at Cucina Rustica to share a delicious spread of antipasti, grilled salmon, pasta, meatballs and gourmet Italian cookies. We mingled […]
2015 Community Recognition Awards and Installation Banquet Walk the red carpet at the 96th Annual Installation and Community Recognition Awards Banquet on Jan. 22 at the beautiful Oakmont Country Club. We are going all out at the social event of the season that brings together Glendale, Montrose and the unincorporated areas of La Crescenta for […]
I recently read an article titled “Have Chambers of Commerce Jumped the Shark?” It got me thinking about whether the Crescenta Valley Chamber is relevant and serving its community. After witnessing an amazing event at the chamber office this past week, my answer to this question is a definite, “Yes.” All it took was one […]
Beginning Feb. 4 and continuing through April 10, residents can receive free income tax preparation under the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program administered by AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, a tax-exempt charity of AARP. Membership in AARP is not required. Free income tax preparation will be provided on Wednesdays and Fridays at La Crescenta Library, […]