So Many Things to be Thankful For … “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” John Fitzgerald Kennedy Are you ready for the hustle and bustle that the holiday season normally brings? The long lines, various trips to the […]
The Problem of Bullying and a Local Place to Get Help According to the American Justice Department, one out of four kids are bullied and this month one out of every four kids will be abused by another youth. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says that people often dismiss bullying among kids as […]
The Holidays are Here! It is Time to Relax and Enjoy All Montrose has to Offer “We’re so busy watching out for what’s just ahead of us that we don’t take time to enjoy where we are.” – Calvin & Hobbes Sometimes we all need to be reminded to enjoy today, set our worry aside […]
Change is Inevitable … Instead of Fighting It, Be a Part of Making It! “Here’s to the Crazy Ones. The misfits. The rebels. The trouble-makers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules, and they have no respect for the status-quo. You can quote them, […]
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Oktoberfest 2011 was a huge success and I want to personally thank everyone who made this great event happen. The theme of our 34th Annual Oktoberfest was “Keeping it Local” with local bands/local acts/local fare/local fun! Now I will add: local volunteers! Local board members of the Montrose-Verdugo City […]
Saturday, Oct. 1 is Oktoberfest in Montrose from noon to 11 p.m. There will be something for everyone! We will have German bands and dancers, rides and games for the kids, beer and bratwurst, all kinds of great snacks, great bands and DJs, local kid performances from businesses in the area, dog and costume contests, […]
Back to School Means Back to Routine Summer is a time to kick back, relax, stay up late, sleep in, go on vacation or just sit on the porch and watch the sunset. While this is great for the soul and needed for recuperation, structured routine is just as important in your life and the […]
Signs, and Permits, and Compliance, Oh My! There has been lots of confusion lately in Montrose-Verdugo City regarding building signs, window and building banners, sidewalk signs and what the City of Glendale considers compliant. Hopefully, we can help clear some of this up. In the coming weeks, the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce in conjunction […]
Don’t Panic – (It Won’t Help!) With all the news that is swirling about the economy and the debt ceiling and the S&P’s downgrade of the US credit rating, what should you do? I would definitely say: Don’t Panic! Think clearly, logically and have a plan. If you react instead of act you could suffer […]
Get Noticed! Promoting Business in Montrose-Verdugo City Copy Network recently celebrated 20 years in Montrose – congratulations! Copy Network, Inc. is a one stop source for your printing and copying needs. They are located at 3600 Ocean View Blvd. #9, Glendale, 91208, phone (818) 248-9898. Promoting business is what we do best. One event where […]