Summer is over and school is in full swing. The families of St. James Holy Redeemer Catholic School met on Sunday, Aug. 29 for a family style get together at Dunsmore Park. The day was bright and there was an excitement in the air
as students renewed friendships and made new ones. As the kids played [...]
Camp Fox on Catalina Island is the home of one of the YMCA’s resident camps. Geared for boys and girls entering fourth through seventh grades, Camp Fox has welcomed summer and weekend campers for over 80 years. Campers stay in villas and in cabins just steps away from the Pacific Ocean. During the summer months, [...]
By Erna TAYLOR STARK
Mandie Jones is a contestant in the Donald Trump Miss Teen California USA Pageant 2011
At first glance, Mandie Jones looks like a typical, pretty teenager. However, she is all dressed up in daytime finery, sporting her pink Miss Teen Glendale banner, full makeup and heels on a very hot day in Glendale.
Once [...]
VILLAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS HOSTS PREVIEW WEEKS
Village Christian Schools extends an invitation to visit its campus during the preview weeks of Aug.16-20 and Aug. 31-Sept. 3 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information will be presented on academic programs, athletic teams, fine arts academy and the distinctions that earned Village Christian the Blue Ribbon Award of [...]
The Y’s Explorer and Pioneer Day Camp were paid a special visit from the Wildlife Learning Center at Paradise Canyon Elementary School in La Cañada. Among the special guests for the campers were an alligator, a baby bobcat, a sloth, a squirrel monkey, a macaw and much more. The campers were fascinated to learn more [...]
As summer slowly comes to a close and students get ready for school, it is not too late to have one last summer adventure before the school year begins. Take a group of friends and visit one of these local amusement parks and attractions!
Universal Studios Hollywood
Location: Universal City
Cost: Southern California Residents – $59; Front of [...]
Recently Boy Scout Troop 319, which meets at Dunsmore Elementary every Tuesday evening, attended Philmont Scout Ranch, the Boy Scouts of America’s premier High Adventure™ base. The Ranch challenges Scouts and Venturers with more than 214 square miles of rugged northern New Mexico wilderness. From Troop 319, nine Scouts and three adults attended. One of [...]
By Odalis A. SUAREZ
Cost: $5.75-$11.00 (varies)
Contact: (818) 241-3630
www.moonlightrollerway.com
Whether they’re wheels or blades, Moonlight Rollerway in Glendale has a maple wood floor welcoming all types of roller skates – and skaters.
“We are a family oriented business,” said Dominic Cangelosi, who has been the owner of Moonlight Rollerway since 1985.
The roller rink, located on San Fernando [...]
By Odalis A. SUAREZ
It was all about music appreciation as kids from the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church day camp enjoyed a special visit from music enthusiasts Pete Ellison and Debbie Keith.
The music duo are from One World Rhythm, a business that travels from city to city providing groups with an opportunity to make music.
The business, [...]
By Odalis A. SUAREZ
Cost: 0-4 years old – Free
5-11 years old – $0.50
12-17 years old – $1
18-49 years old – $2
50 + years old – $1
Family Swim Pass (6 people) – $50
Contact: (818) 548-3375
www.glendaleaquatics.com
With summer starting to heat up this year, families without pools are looking for ways to cool off, whether it be using [...]