A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. – Joseph Campbell The Vietnam War Memorial in Montrose was built during the height of the Vietnam War in 1968. It was the first Vietnam War Memorial in the state of California dedicated to soldiers that lost their lives […]
“Trying times are not the times to stop trying.” Ray Owen Although the recession is over, it is still trying times for those who are trying to bounce back. At money.cnn.com, it states, “It’s hard to be upbeat in a recession, but it truly is an opportunity. Marathoners and Tour de France racers will tell […]
The countdown has begun! In nine days all three blocks of Honolulu Avenue will be closed to automobiles as we make way for our biggest event of the year, the 28th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival. The free event takes place next Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and June 5. Our streets will be lined […]
“Think big thoughts, but relish small pleasures.” Jackson Brown A new nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting local seniors has been introduced this month into the Crescenta Valley. ASTER, Assisting Seniors Through Enhanced Resources, is dedicated to bringing seniors and their families valuable information and resources necessary to properly care for our aging community. The ASTER […]
On the Montrose Shopping Park board the excitement is brewing as final preparations are under way for our biggest event of the year. The weekend of Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5 is when over 300 artists, crafters, food vendors, and entertainers converge on Honolulu Avenue for the largest public event held in the […]
Last November, in the midst of change in the 2200 block, a new store popped up on Honolulu Avenue taking us by surprise. One minute it was the Halloween Store and just a few short weeks later, on Nov. 20, The Clothing Market arrived. Everything about this store is fast and I might add fun. […]
The Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber is hosting its 15th Annual Par 3 Masters Golf Scholarship Fundraiser at Verdugo Hills Golf Course on May 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. We have chosen five deserving graduating seniors to award scholarships to and will be handing them out at the event. Registration is still open. We would […]
“Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.” Christopher Reeve This weekend brings the 11th Annual Foothills Relay For Life event being held at Clark Magnet School on May 14-15. Relay For Life is a community event designed to raise awareness about cancer, to enhance odds of avoiding it, or enhance odds of successful recovery if you […]
The Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce is holding its first Artwalk of the year on Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch artists at work while strolling along the tree lined streets of the 2300 and 2400 blocks of Honolulu Avenue. All artwork is original to the artist. There will be musicians […]
Montrose Pet Hospital officially opened its doors on April 18. Veterinarian Dr. Kym Mitchell earned her degree in veterinary medicine from UC Davis in 1992 and has been practicing in the Foothill community ever since. The goal at Montrose Pet Hospital was to assemble a veterinary health care team committed to providing exceptional client service […]