During the holiday season, Big Lots donated several items of food to the Salvation Army pantry in Glendale. The pantry – named the People’s Choice Marketplace – provides a variety of items to folks in need in the Glendale area throughout the year. To donate or to learn more, visit https://glendale-ca.salvationarmy.org/glendale-ca/. Photo provided by Jean […]
It’s Smart Mixer Time The pre-smart mixer hosted by Bob Smith Toyota is an event that somewhat disrupts the normalcy of the company but it does come with some tasty food. Not smart food, just tasty food. There will be no answers floating around for the upcoming Smart-a-thon; however, feel free to purchase a […]
We Will Never Forget On Monday, Sept. 11th, the Crescenta Valley Remembrance Motorcade will take place. As it passes by buildings that house the fire departments and law enforcement and several GUSD and LCUSD schools, the vehicles will carry the names of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives. We will also be remembering the […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY About 230 friends of American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1614 filled Healy Hall at Holy Redeemer on Friday night for the 6th Annual Community Bingo Night. In addition to supporting the veterans’ groups, there was no doubt that players came out for a chance to win at […]
Crescenta-Cañada Rotary: 1940-2016 The Crescenta-Cañada Rotary has helped the community for 76 years, leaving it a million dollars richer. The World War II Years: Members took turns standing watch for enemy aircraft that may have been off course in the hills above La Crescenta and held a successful war drive to help purchase an airplane. […]
Remembering Joe & Marian Mirsky – The “Honorary Grandparents” of CVHS Special thanks to the Crescenta Valley Town Council for honoring Joe and Marian Mirsky at the May 31 Arbor Day celebration. Joe was noticed by CV Principal Sam Nicholson walking around the track, recovering from a heart issue. Sam invited Joe to walk […]
Hot Times at La Crescenta Library And don’t forget Bingo on Friday. On a hot August Saturday, the La Crescenta Library held its annual chili contest. Okay, they had the air conditioning on. Great chili was prepared and served to the public, at no charge I must add. CV Chamber of Commerce director Rick Liss […]
Success on the Course Congratulations to all our early morning golfers that joined us at the scholarship golf tournament on Saturday. All participants are winners, but some actually had a little more luck. Coming in first place with the lowest score for men was Jason Padula, trailed by Mike Padula. Third place was won by […]
Ribbon cutting, NNO, Golf and Bingo Plenty to keep us busy in the Crescenta Valley. Please join us on Thursday, Aug. 2 at the ribbon cutting for Mook Apparel & Goddess Design, located at 3800 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. Mook Apparel is a one-stop shopping source for screen printing, embroidery, and fun items for […]
Chamber Hosting Special Mixer On Aug. 12, 1929, a lot was purchased at 2537 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta at a cost of $2,505. A stone bungalow fire station was erected for a cost of $7,614, and by April 23, 1930, it was occupied. The fire crew consisted of four regulars and two volunteers. This […]