By Michael YEGHIAYAN Wine enthusiasts can turn to the Los Angeles County Arboretum this weekend and be treated to live music, some of Los Angeles’ most coveted gourmet food trucks and free flowing wine from regions across the world. The Pasadena Wine Festival, held on Saturday, Oct. 9, promises to offer a relaxing and enjoyable […]
By Charly SHELTON What’s on your mind? Edit my profile. Status Update: Charly Shelton is writing his article, the (mostly) true story of the founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg. Facebook, the most popular social networking site to date, has over 500 million members. Five-hundred million profiles of teens and adults with pictures of their cats, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “So we come to God from different directions,” said Ida Mae Sturdevant to her strictly devout son in the production of “Leap of Faith” playing now at the Ahmanson Theatre. Ida, played by actress Kecia Lewis-Evans, is the leader of the revival choir Angels of Mercy. Her son Ricky, played by Leslie […]
Kiwanis Club of La Cañada AM President Martha Burns, left, recently honored Montrose resident Rosemary Hook with a Distinguished Service Award. Hook has served as club secretary and director, as cook for the club’s annual French Toast Breakfast, as manager of the LCFTOR Food Tent during Tournament of Roses decorating week and as chair of […]
It was announced that Crescenta Valley resident Holly Heurkins will be installed as the president of the Independent Brokers & Agents of Burbank, Glendale & Pasadena at the group’s annual installation banquet at the Oakmont Country Club on Oct. 14. Two awards will also be presented at the banquet: the Member of the Year Award, […]
Over 600 community leaders, including elected officials from Burbank, Pasadena, Monrovia, and Duarte, celebrated Business Life Magazine’s 20th anniversary and the Women Extraordinaire Awards Banquet on Wednesday evening, Sept. 22 at the Glendale Hilton Hotel. Also in attendance were large numbers of state and local elected officials, community members, representatives from charitable, non-profit organizations and […]
Calling all artists for the first-ever 2010 Crescenta Valley Paint Out, sponsored by the Crescenta Valley Arts Council. Plein air artists are invited to paint the majestic mountains and historic settings of the Crescenta Valley during a four-week period (Oct. 9-Nov. 5). The artwork will then be exhibited and judged. Registration (up to three artworks) […]
By Eric OWENS Ocean View Books Etc, formerly Around the World Books of La Cañada, celebrated its grand opening Saturday, Oct. 2 on the same day as the 33rd Annual Montrose Oktoberfest. The bookstore is owned by Priscilla Luther-Heft and Rosemont Middle School science teacher Mike Heft. After Luther-Heft cut the official golden ribbon, homemade […]
Below are scores for the Oct. 3 contests of the La Cañada Gladiators. The next games will take place on Saturday, Oct. 9 at Duarte High School, 1565 Central Ave. in Duarte. Jr. Gremlin – Cardinal (Teams Do Not Keep Official Score) No report received Jr. Gremlin – Gold (Teams Do Not Keep Official Score) […]
By Eli LOCKE On Friday night, Oct. 1 Crescenta Valley opened league play against Glendale High School. A strong showing was expected from CV – last season the Falcons beat the Nitros in a 56-14 contest that showcased the Falcons offense, which was comprised almost entirely of the senior class. This past Friday the Falcons […]