The Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual installation and awards dinner on Jan. 23 at the Oakmont Country Club. While nearly 130 people filled the room to witness the installation of the board of directors, most were mainly on hand to congratulate this year’s honorees who were recognized in a number of areas. […]
As spring approaches, those who appreciate fine architecture and exquisite interior and exterior design eagerly anticipate the unveiling of the annual Showcase House of Design. Each year, about 80 members of the non-profit Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts (PSHA) go to work, renovating, preserving and updating an estate in the Pasadena or La Cañada […]
Having Heart In just over a week, Valentine’s Day will be here – a day dripping with chocolate, diamonds and love (so we hope). Already hearts can be found everywhere. From elementary school efforts to full blown store displays, the symbol of love – the heart – can be found just about anywhere you look. […]
Being Discovered by KNX There was a popular bumper sticker several years ago that read, “Welcome to California – Now Go Home.” At one point a line was added: “(And take someone with you).” Especially as we enjoy our well-above-average temperatures, it’s not hard to understand why people would flock to the west coast. Take […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual installation luncheon on Jan. 9. The event included the distribution of proceeds from the Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce Education Fund to local education-related non-profit organizations. Lunch was held at the Oakmont Country Club and was attended by fund supporters, civic leaders […]
A Healthy New Year As many of you know, my parents died relatively young. My dad died at 52 from an apparent heart attack. My mother, a smoker her whole life, died at 63 from lung cancer that had metastasized to her brain. Probably because of this, I am fascinated by aging and health, specifically […]
What’s Your Excuse? The holidays are understandably a stressful time. There never seems to be enough hours in the day or money in the bank to accomplish everything we want to. I was talking to a friend who owns a bakery in town and she said that this year people seemed especially nasty. Mary O’Keefe […]
Thinking About Gifts Over the Year The Christmas season is traditionally a time of giving. Commercials are reminding us – some might say bombarding us – with the message that now is the time to give. Peppered in there, if you care to look, is the Good News of why we celebrate this season, that […]
Home Tour, Boutique and a Fond Farewell Coming into this week, my thoughts were on only one thing: the Prom Plus holiday home tour and boutique that is taking place this Saturday. This is one of the biggest fundraisers for Prom Plus, the after prom event held for CVHS seniors and their guests. Prom Plus […]
My Season of Thanksgiving Talk show host Bill Handel does a radio commercial that begins along the lines of, “If your business has survived the last four years, congratulations.” I’m pleased to report that indeed my business has survived the last four years. As many of you remember, the CV Weekly was actually launched four […]