The annual Lincoln Talent Show was held during the Lincoln PTA’s Screen Free Week to encourage students to turn off their TV screens and interact with their families and friends in a fun environment. The evening began with a pizza dinner before the show, organized by the Armenian Parents Club. First grade teacher Nicolas James […]
Scholarship Opportunities The following organizations are accepting applications for scholarships: The California Credit Union invites college-bound students in Los Angeles County to submit an application in its annual College Scholarship Program. Through the program, California Credit Union provides $20,000 in scholarships to recognize students who are motivated in their academic studies, active in their schools […]
On Feb. 12, the Glendale Police Department’s K-9 Unit made a special visit to Dunsmore Elementary School third graders. The third grade classes had been working on an animal helpers unit in language arts. They read a non-fiction story called “Aero and Officer Mike” about a police officer and his K-9 partner. They also read […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The longest playoff run in Crescenta Valley High boys’ basketball history came to an end Tuesday night, and this one will surely be remembered for a long time. Not the game itself. That was kind of a dud. The Falcons couldn’t make shots and, for the most part, couldn’t stop the other […]
Five seniors from Crescenta Valley High School were celebrated at the 68th annual National Charity League, Inc.-Glendale Chapter Senior Presentation Ball on March 2, held at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena. The five are among 18 Ticktockers who were honored for their service to the community, leadership and cultural pursuits, which are the pillars […]
By Leonard COUTIN Preparing for their first Pacific League track and field meet, the Falcon boys faced numerous challenges due to the extensive amount of rain that hammered Southern California. Workouts leading up to the first meet would normally have included runners and field event participants getting acquainted with their events through practice meets to […]
Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus (VHWC), a member of California Women’s Chorus, Inc. (CWC), is getting ready for the southern area rehearsal on March 16. Each year VHWC members meet up with Burbank Singers, Choral Belles, Harbor Singers (Costa Mesa), Sweet Harmony (San Diego), Riverside Mission Belles, Santa Barbara Treble Clef Chorus and New Century Singers […]
Glendale Elks Lodge #1289 recognized local emergency personnel at a banquet held on Feb. 22 at its clubhouse in Glendale. Among those honored were Steve Goldsworthy as first responder of the year and the Montrose Search and Rescue team as law enforcement special unit. Presenting their awards was Dave Silversparre, former captain of the Crescenta […]
By Susan JAMES As little as two years ago conventional wisdom in Hollywood believed that casting a woman as the lead in a superhero tentpole movie or going with an all-black cast would mean the kiss of death at the box office. Then came Gal Gadot in “Wonder Woman” (grossing over $800 million worldwide) and […]
By Charly SHELTON “The French Connection” is regularly listed on top movie lists as one of the finest films ever made. It was ranked the eighth most thrilling American film by the American Film Institute, right behind “The Birds” and “Alien.” And when the Alex Film Society decided to screen a 35mm print of the […]