History and Historic Sites of the Valley * Then and Now Photos * Lost Crescenta
The award-winning documentary Rancho La Canada was created by local filmmaker and historian John Newcombe. The success of that film inspired Newcombe to examine the town he grew up in and create this tribute in the same engaging style as Rancho La Canada. John will present selected clips from this feature length movie, including the dramatic shipwreck story of the Lady Elgin, and the story of Winnetka's contribution to the world, the invention of the speed bump.
Winnetka Story is a feature length documentary about the history of Winnetka and the North Shore, Illinois. Winnetka native, John Newcombe, is an award-winning filmmaker who lives and works in Los Angeles. His documentary, Rancho La Canada, was given the prestigious LA County Commendation Award. John is also an accomplished cartoonist. His nationally syndicated comic strip Zack Hill can be found in over 100 newspapers.
Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich has been the Los Angeles County Supervisor for the 5th District for nearly 30 years now, and has had an unmatched career of public service. He is powerful and influential, representing over 2 million residents covering an area of 2000 square miles.Supervisor Antonovich will give us an overview of his own life, from his beginnings as a history and government teacher back in the '60s, to his election to the State Assembly in the '70s, and into the present as County Supervisor. Mike Antonovich's life has been one of constant and dedicated public service, and he will talk about that lifelong commitment and its origins that began with his 5th grade teacher.
The Supervisor has been a particular friend to our area, where he and his staff are familiar faces in the community. The Supervisor is a big fan of our local history, and is in fact an honorary member of the Historical Society. But more important, he has MADE local history, and has been a key player in developing our area into the gem it has is today.
Come and hear the dynamic history of a modern historical figure, in his own words and in person.
Many of us consider St. Luke's to be the architectural gem of the Crescenta Valley. Designed and built in 1924 by the world famous artist Seymour Thomas, its distinctive European appearance has made it an instantly recognizable icon of La Crescenta.
Come with us and take a fresh look at this beautiful stone church, with an emphasis on viewing the artwork this church contains. Rev. Bryan Jones, Vicar of St. Luke's, will be pulling out some of the Seymour Thomas pieces that have not been seen in many years! Charlie Shelton, reporter for the CV Weekly newspaper will be our guide and historian for this event.
Regular meetings are held the third Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at the the Center for Spiritual Living, formerly known as the La Crescenta Church of Religious Science located at the intersection of Dunsmore and Santa Carlotta.