Reflections Entries Wanted Submissions for the National PTA Reflections contest continue through Oct. 12. The theme is Heroes Around Me and entries from all grades and all abilities will be accepted. For details, contact Carolyn Karapetian at Carolyn@carolynk.com. ‘Don’t Drink the Water’ at CVHS The Crescenta Valley High School Falcon Players invites the community […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Recent studies revealed that in the past girls were often discouraged from learning STEM (science technology engineering and mathematics) subjects. It seems the social norm of the era guided a misunderstanding that girls were unable to understand the complexities of STEM. Well, it’s a new day and girls can do STEM ¬– […]
It was a scorching triple digit day, the first weekend of September, and the America’s Kid competition at the Los Angeles County Fair 2018 was about to commence. Ryan Ruiz, 6, had spent his time laboriously in the kitchen the day before baking his entry, an apple pie. The recipe was from his baking teacher […]
Today, Monday, Oct. 1 the Tournament of Roses® announced the seven members of the 2019 Royal Court. Applicants from 24 Pasadena area schools participated in the interview process. Volunteer members of the Tournament of Roses’ Queen and Court Committee made its selections based on a number of criteria including public speaking ability, academic achievement, youth […]
Thursday Club members were recently welcomed back to start their new year at a Western BBQ Hoedown. The clubhouse was transformed into a western saloon with tables decorated with black gingham checks with touches of red, bandanna centerpieces with bouquets of sunflowers, and bales of hay. The dinner was catered by Mr. Ardi’s Catering and […]
This month the Center for Children celebrates its 50th anniversary. The Center for Children has enjoyed a rich history and has been a standard bearer of quality preschool and childcare. Its mission statement reads, “Our mission is to provide quality childcare that is nurturing, respectful and educational and which reflects Christ’s love to children and […]
Holly Ween, Scare Reporter for the CV Weekly, will be reporting on all the fun, family-friendly and frightening things to do and see around town for this Halloween season! With a Scare-O-Meter! October 4 – 30 Smith’s Pumpkin Patch – 3027 Foothill Blvd. Monday – Thursday from 2 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Friday noon […]
The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Community Foundation of the Verdugos have announced that The Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund is accepting applications to support educational projects that enhance ongoing programs with new resources, equipment, technology, facilities, modernization and upgrades or initiate new programs. Grant applications range from $500 to $5,000 for […]
Jack and Sandra Canfield took CV Weekly along for a vacation at Lake Tahoe. Jack has the distinction of being the first Pet of the Week in January 2018! CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your next trip and send us a photo. You may find yourselves on the pages of the […]
By Dylan SYLVESTER The Glendale International Film Festival is returning this week. From Oct. 5-12, the fifth annual event is a celebration of all things cinema. As one might expect, the GIFF is a showcase of the cinematic arts, gathering film talent from around the world, while also highlighting the talent emanating from the City […]