The annual Hometown Country Fair promises something for everyone. By Charly SHELTON The time is almost upon us once again for the kick-off event of Crescenta Valley’s summer season, the Hometown Country Fair. This annual event invites guests to come relax at Crescenta Valley Park and take in some entertainment showcased on the pop-up stage, […]
By Charly and Sabrina SHELTON This week, we kick off the spring season with the first of our upcoming series on international travel in Ireland. So before we dive in with all the places to see, restaurants to dine in and hotels to stay in, there are some things you should know about the country […]
By Charly SHELTON Going to Ireland is like stepping into a different time. Not in sophistication or technology, but in practices. People aren’t rushing around as much. When idle for a moment, nobody pulls out their phones. Conversation with strangers is encouraged – real conversation, not just exchanging pleasantries. Castles and ruins surrounded by sheep […]
By Charly SHELTON The trend of hosting food and drink festivals is growing. Once upon a time, they were found mainly in an area known for a certain food product – like the Gilroy Garlic Festival, wine festivals in Napa and oyster fests along the east coast. But now, it seems any organization can throw […]
By Charly SHELTON On Friday, Gov. Jerry Brown issued Executive Order B-40-17, ending the drought state of emergency. After this year’s unprecedented rainfall and snowpack, things are looking good. For now. “This drought emergency is over, but the next drought could be around the corner,” Gov. Brown said in a statement released Friday. “Conservation must […]
By Charly SHELTON and Mary O’KEEFE The first annual Prom Plus bingo game will be held on April 22 at the American Legion Hall Post 288. Proceeds from the game will benefit the after-prom event for CVHS seniors and their guests. There will be 10 bingo games plus three “big chip” games, each paying out […]
By Charly SHELTON Easter has nearly arrived. With just over one week until the big day, April 16, churches are preparing for the end of the Lenten season and the return of the alleluias. One church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La Crescenta Stake, is hosting an event to celebrate the resurrection […]
By Charly SHELTON Temperatures are warming up a bit and that means more time outside in the sun, enjoying the food and drink of spring before it gets too hot. One hallmark of spring in the Crescenta Valley is the annual Montrose Food and Brewfest, now in its third year, which will be held this […]
By Charly SHELTON On Saturday, the Montrose Shopping Park Association held its First Annual Wine Walk to much acclaim. The idea for the event was born when members of the MSPA, spearheaded by event organizer Dale Dawson, noticed that other small town shopping parks hold similar events and it was high time Montrose got in […]
By Charly SHELTON Years ago, back when the park had less to offer in the way of rides and entertainment, the Food and Wine Festival was a staple of Disney’s California Adventure park. In Sunshine Plaza, what is now Buena Vista Street and Carthay Circle Restaurant, the festival hosted a huge stage where celebrity chefs […]