By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Hundreds of people across the Crescenta Valley, Glendale and surrounding areas turned out on Tuesday evening for a chance to get to know their neighbors and safety personnel while enjoying a variety of activities. The event was National Night Out and, according to its website, it “enhances the relationship between neighbors and […]
Music Lovers Summer is a great time to be a music lover. Beginning the weekend of Memorial Day, Memorial Park in La Cañada Flintridge launches its annual Music in the Park Summer Concert Series. These free concerts are held at the park every Sunday night at 6 p.m. (except for Memorial Day) through Labor […]
Where Were You? I was still feeling the patriotic “high” of riding in the Sunland-Tujunga July 4th Parade then seeing the explosion of fireworks across the Southland in celebration of our nation’s independence as we approached the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the moon. I looked at photos of the control room […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Fifty-three entries walked, drove and rode down Foothill Boulevard on Thursday for the annual Sunland-Tujunga Fourth of July Parade. The event, which is hosted by the Sunland-Tujunga-Shadow Hills Rotary Club, brought out everyone’s patriotic spirit. The parade began with Los Angeles Police Dept. flying overhead in an LAPD helicopter then motorcycle officers […]
Celebrating the 4th I want to share with you how much fun I had on the 4th of July. The day started with me riding down Foothill Boulevard with office manager Rachelle Miller, her stepdaughter Thalia (who writes our YA book reviews), stepson Wyatt, and husband Darin (who was behind the wheel of our […]
Everybody Loves a Parade! Happy Independence Day! Like you, I’ve got big plans for the day including riding in the 4th of July Parade sponsored by the Sunland-Tujunga-Shadow Hills Rotary Club. Last year was the first year that CV Weekly participated in the parade. Our office manager Rachelle, her husband (and chauffeur) Darin and I […]
Ahoy, Matey! Unlike any other time I can remember, the Goldsworthys have been solidly booked – we were in Pismo two weekends ago and last weekend we gathered with my Kiwanis family for a weekend getaway in Big Bear. Being fairly new to the Glendale Kiwanis family (I signed on a year ago), I was […]
Vacation or Staycation? Without a doubt, having time away from everyday life is considered by many a necessity. To rejuvenate my spirit, I think it is essential to get away from those things that drain my energy, leaving me exhausted and many times uninspired. I have been fortunate in my life; generous family members […]
Time Spent with Old Friends As busy as I am, I’m grateful when I am able to spend time with old friends. On Saturday night, with Steve away, I made my way over to Granada Hills where my best friend Amy lives. Her mom Elaine is currently living with Amy, recovering from a fall […]
High temperatures didn’t dissuade family and friends from witnessing their students’ achievements. By Mary O’KEEFE and Robin GOLDSWORTHY It was graduation/promotion day in Crescenta Valley for the Class of 2019. Tuesday was the last day of school for students in the Glendale Unified School District, which meant sixth and eighth grades promoted, and high school […]