Shop and Enjoy “Old Town Christmas” In Montrose Last Saturday I had the pleasure of working in my store on Honolulu Avenue. Normally this time of year we play nostalgic Christmas CDs throughout the day. On this crisp and sunny December day we happened to have the Ann Louise Trio set up in the circle […]
Montrose: Bedford Falls or Pottersville? In the popular holiday Frank Capra film, “It’s A Wonderful Life,” the image of Jimmy Stewart racing through the snow down the main street of Bedford Falls, NY shouting, “Merry Christmas, Bedford Falls!” reminds us that the charm of the Montrose Shopping Park and its appeal to local residents can […]
The 4th of July holiday weekend is here and we will be celebrating in the Shopping Park on Sunday. I love going to this car show! It’s so fun to see all the shiny, one of a kind cars displayed against the backdrop of our unique stores. They just seem to go together. Throw in […]
10th Annual Hot Rod & Classic Car Show Coming July 3! The biggest holiday, patriotic weekend of the summer is just around the corner and the Montrose Shopping Park is ready with more fun! On Sunday, July 3, we will host our 10th Annual Independence Block Party and Hot Rod & Classic Car Show. This […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Representatives of the Montrose Shopping Park Association executive board have confirmed that they are the organization that contacted Glendale Police Department with suspicions of embezzlement concerning proceeds from the Harvest Market. “Yes, we went to the Glendale police,” said MSPA President Alyce Russell. The association decided to go public with the fact […]
The Crescenta Valley Weekly recently celebrated its one-year anniversary and I must say Robin Goldsworthy and her staff sure know how to throw a great party. It gave me pause to review the articles written here this past year. I thought you might enjoy this trip down memory lane and that you may be inspired […]
Have you heard the term “staycation” yet? It’s a new way of life for many riding out the current economy whereby you find fun things to do close to home. Every Sunday morning in the Montrose Shopping Park it feels like vacation. How refreshing it is to meander down Honolulu Avenue with the smell of […]
Did you know that next week is National Flag Week? In June of 1966 President Lyndon Johnson signed the proclamation designating the week in which June 14 occurs as National Flag Week. During this time all citizens are encouraged to proudly display the flag of the United States, aka “Old Glory”. One of the key […]
Oh boy! It’s time to get those “green” shopping sacks together. You are going to need them for all the loot you will find at this year’s Arts & Crafts Festival. Did you know there are going to be over 425 artists, craftsmen, food vendors, farmers and musicians there? Yes, this year every booth is […]