It was a gathering of the finest folks – at least those considered as such by readers of Crescenta Valley Weekly. The occasion was the annual Finest party hosted by Crescenta Valley Weekly and held at Deukmejian Park to honor those chosen as the best in a variety of categories. It took several weeks to […]
Crescenta Valley Weekly hosted its anniversary party and annual celebration of The Finest, those voted by readers of CV Weekly as the very best in their field. The party took place at Deukmejian Wilderness Park (voted the Finest sunset view) and catered by Frank’s Famous (voted the Finest caterer) and Goodie Girls Cupcakes (voted Finest […]
The Glendale Burbank Republican Club recently held a barbeque and rally at the Jeffers estate in La Cañada. Supervisor Mike Antonovich shared with guests his memories of the lives of the Jeffers and their generosity to many different organizations that met at their property over the years. Antonovich then presented a proclamation to their sons. […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Bingo players by the hundreds poured into Holy Redeemer’s Healy Hall on Friday night, daubers at the ready, eager to win their portion of over $1,700 in prize money. The annual event, hosted by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), is a highly anticipated night of fun. “Being an […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Saturday’s Hometown Country Fair experienced some winds but no rain or high temperatures so all and all it was a great day for a fair. “I think this year’s Hometown Country Fair was one of the best attended,” said Calvin “Kaipo” Chock, president of the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce, sponsor of […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Cancer never sleeps. Rain or shine, a person, a family, deals with this disease. It was with that thought in mind that team members, volunteers and representatives from the American Cancer Society put on their rain boots and coats and began transforming Clark Magnet High School’s soccer field into a 24-hour campground […]
The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted a bingo night at the American Legion Hall on Saturday night. About 200 people were on hand to show their support for the chamber while taking a chance on winning cash prizes that ranged from $100 to $400. Local businesses sponsored the prizes including Valley Automotive Group, which […]
In June at the monthly veterans’ breakfast at American Legion Post 288 and VFW Post 1614, Richard L. “Barney” St. Marie was recognized with the presentation of a copy of the posting on the Registry Of Remembrances on the national World War II memorial website. The presentation was made by recently installed American Legion Post […]
By Charly SHELTON and Mary O’KEEFE For those who attended the annual Crescenta Valley Fireworks display on July 4 at La Crescenta Elementary, there was a bit of a disconnect between the music, the sky and the audience. Music played in bits and pieces, fireworks went off out-of-sync and sometimes not at all. Many were […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “I understand.” That single statement made by Warren Spayth identifies the feeling at the Two Strike Park Memorial Day service held on Monday. Spayth served in Vietnam in the U.S. Marine Corps. His comment was made to the event’s keynote speaker, Lt. Col. Raffi Najarian, after a presentation of a rubbing of […]