In preparation for the new school year, La Cañada Presbyterian Church’s (LCPC) Parent Education Program held a welcome tea for all staff, board and ministry support team members. This year’s Parent Education team includes well respected staff members Anne Bierling (director), Amanda Baughman, Sophia Boss, Nanette Brown, Jana De Grange, Paige Dunbar, Heather Ehrhart, Rebekah […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Fire House youth center launches a new program titled Career Speaker Series with criminalist Michelle Sandberg with the Los Angeles Sheriffs Dept. Crime Lab. The Fire House youth center opened its doors about eight years ago as a safe place for kids. Youth with a variety of interests were invited to […]
The second and third grade students at Valley View Elementary School were visited by Officer Joe Allen of Glendale Police Dept. who came to visit on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Officer Allen read a book entitled “Police On Patrol” and explained a typical day for a police officer. He also talked about the role of the […]
Pancake Breakfasts Benefit Schools Rosemont Middle School is hosting its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser and concert on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Rosemont Middle School, 4725 Rosemont Ave. in La Crescenta. Fremont Elementary School at 3320 Las Palmas Ave., Glendale 91208 will be having its annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, […]
Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be offered next spring. To be […]
By Nicole MOORE On Sept. 20, Lincoln Elementary SOn Sept. 20, Lincoln Elementary School’s kindergarten and first grade students ventured to the Glendale Fire Station 28 to attend a reading of “Red the Fire Truck: A Story of Friendship” with the book’s author Debi Devens. Devens, who has previously written for various blogs and newspapers, […]
Time for Bipartisanship Earlier this month, news outlets reported the unexpected: President Trump had struck a deal on the debt ceiling and funding the government that favored the timeline requested by Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer rather than that of his own party. Politics aside, this deal – particularly in funding the government […]
Exploring the Origins of Bullying Are we letting politicians, the major media and adults get away with bullying? The vicious ongoing attacks on our President, his supporters, and various religions are perfect examples. One could say “So what! Sticks and stones, etc.” But what is being overlooked is the lesson that is being taught to […]
Canyon Name Origins – Rowley Canyon, Haines Canyon We continue east across the San Gabriel Mountains, exploring the name origins of the canyons that empty into the Tujunga Valley and the Crescenta-Cañada Valley. Rowley Canyon – The next canyon heading east is Rowley Canyon, which, like Zachau, is almost entirely obscured by the massive […]
Recognizing The Finest Pancake breakfasts, wine tastings, holiday boutiques – there are many fine opportunities for supporting local nonprofits. For example, the CVTC pancake breakfast was Sept. 16; Rosemont Middle School is hosting its own on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the school (which includes performances by the school’s various musical […]