LCATs (La Crescenta Adventure Troop), a FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO team consisting of five sixth grade girls from the Girl Scout Cadettes troop 3481 from the La Crescenta Glendale Service Unit, recently took part in the organization’s league championship tournament. The girls attend Monte Vista Elementary School and St. […]
On Dec. 1, The Glendale Historical Society (TGHS) held its annual holiday party at the historic Kiefer & Eyerick Mortuary building, which was added to the Glendale Register of Historic Resources earlier in 2018. Designed by noted local architect Alfred F. Priest, this 1928 landmark operated as a mortuary until 2002, when it was acquired […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The sideline of the Crescenta Valley High School girls’ soccer team erupted in cheers when Juliana Cheney put the ball in the net in the 57th minute of the Falcons’ match against Burroughs on Tuesday. That put CV up 2-1 in an important Pacific League matchup with the Indians. But facing defeat […]
Charlotte Menefee, former co-owner of Bow Tie Cleaners in La Cañada Flintridge, celebrated her 106th birthday (yes, you read that correctly) at the San Pedro home of her son Quentin Pizzini and daughter-in-law Helene. Charlotte and her late husband Jerry “Shorty” Menifee owned the Foothill Boulevard establishment from the time of their marriage in 1978 […]
The Lanterman Historical Museum Foundation will celebrate the holiday season by hosting a holiday open house on Sunday, Dec. 16 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The free event will include tours of the landmark Lanterman House, light refreshments and caroling with the La Cañada High School Choral Singers. The 1915 Lanterman House will be […]
By Charly SHELTON For most modern people, Halloween is the time for ghosts, séances and remembering the dead. Christmas is the time for family, happiness and holiday TV specials. Yet when one looks closer, Christmas is surrounded by death. A giant bird is ritually disemboweled and eaten for a feast, a tree is killed and […]
LCVRWF HOSTING HOLIDAY PARTY The La Crescenta Valley Republican Women Federated is hosting its Christmas party with lunch, music and the installation of officers today, Thursday, Dec. 13 at the Oakmont Country Club. Performing the holiday musical program will be the Broadway Brunch Singers. Social begins at 11 a.m. followed by meeting/lunch/performers at 11:30 a.m. […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY For the holiday season, on Sunday afternoon the community was invited to CVCHURCH to Explore Bethlehem and learn what the historic city was like on the cusp of Christ’s birth. The parking lot of the church was outfitted with booths of every type, teaching participants how to tan leather, make pottery and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE For the sixth year, on Saturday the congregation at St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church will be holding its annual Christmas Jam and Community Sing-a-long. All ages are invited to sing their favorite holiday song. It is a fun night of old-fashioned holiday fun where everyone is welcome. The event will […]
This Week at LCIF Advent season continues at Lutheran Church in the Foothills! All are invited on Sunday, Dec. 16 for a time of education, worship, celebration, fellowship and more. Regular education hour for all ages begins at 9 a.m. with a special Advent study of world hunger. This Sunday features the church’s annual Advent […]