By Odalis A. Suarez Although days and months have passed since the Station Fire first erupted in August 2009, local residents are still struggling to diminish the remains left by the fire and its aftermath, the flood. “It was like a war zone,” said La Cañada resident Salpi Chemlekian of the Station Fire. Salpi with […]
There’s some-thing about walking into the Slender Sweet Shoppe that makes me feel like I’m on the boardwalk, at the ocean, back East. It reminds me of the candy shops there with their fresh smells and bright, happy interiors. The big difference being at the Slender Sweet Shoppe is you don’t need to worry too […]
Enjoying the warm summer air, it’s hard to believe that fall is right around the corner. But can you believe that we’re only a month and a half away from the MVCCC’s world famous Oktoberfest? For long time residents of the area, our Oktoberfest needs no introduction. It’s a day jam packed with entertainment, rides, […]
“Don’t let your fears defeat you. Learn to acknowledge the uncomfortable as a sign you’re heading in the right direction.” — Sheri McConnell On WomanEntrepreneur.com, Sheri McConnell states that to grow you must focus on releasing fear in two areas; fear of criticism and fear of growth itself. The more you practice “releasing,” the more […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN To some, chiropractic may seem as foreign and mysterious as the spine itself. Upon first entering Dr. Dale Ellwein’s clinic, Standing Tall Chiropractic, these uncertainties quickly vanish. The sense of inviting openness created by the man known as Dr. Dale combined with the courteous staff makes for a pleasant atmosphere that promotes […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN For two days the beauty and tranquility of the Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Garden will be accompanied by the smooth bass lines and rich vocals of some of jazz’s most talented artists. Held on Aug. 28 and 29, the redwhite+bluezz Pasadena Jazz Fest will feature 200-plus artists, 23 top acts on […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Church-goers at St. George’s Episcopal Church in La Cañada had the pleasure of touring the Norton Simon Museum earlier this summer, all because of two people who favor in-depth discussion about scripture and art, and not just sitting in pews. “The Artist, The Word: An Exploration of the Creative Spirit,” is led […]
ARIES March 21 – April 19 If you feel like you’re being squeezed into a corner once again, take heart. You’ve been battling with an ongoing issue for some time, and it has appeared over and over in a number of guises. This week you get to see it as it really is. You understand […]
CVHS CHORAL ALUMS NEEDED Were you a member of a choral group at Crescenta Valley High School? Do you miss the camaraderie and enjoyment that singing with others brings? Since 1977, Shirley Nute has been directing the CVHS Alumni Chorale. The group, composed of CVHS choral alumni men and women, rehearse once a week on […]
As part of the Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA’s ongoing commitment to youth development, the YMCA encourages parents to enroll their children in afterschool programs. According to the Afterschool Alliance, nearly 15 million children in the United States are unsupervised after school between the hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. each day. During these hours, youth […]