By Leonard COUTIN It is a landmark anniversary for the Staub/Barnes Invitational, which, on Saturday, will celebrate its 50th year. Crescenta Valley will be hosting the annual invitational at CV Park starting at 8 a.m. and continuing until 1 p.m. CV’s cross-country head coach Mark Evans has been organizing the Staub/Barnes Invitational for over two […]
Best Life Yet! Consulting will offer a course in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) starting Oct. 1. Instructor Dr. Leslie A. Loubier, Psy.D., geared the eight-week program for anyone in the community who needs to reduce stress in their lives, and to address a wide range of health issues. “MBSR integrates various mindfulness meditation practices […]
In celebration of U.S. Constitution Week, which began Sept. 17, members of the Don José Verdugo Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) have been busy placing displays throughout the area. Displays are currently in three local libraries: Montrose, La Crescenta and La Cañada Flintridge. Chapter Regent Caroline Craven explained, “These displays, which […]
By Vincent PAGE The Crescenta Valley High School varsity football team is already having a year to remember. It is 4-0 after defeating Hoover High School by a score of 54-22 on Friday night. With that defeat, Falcon players have shown they can beat teams in blowouts. And they have also proven their ability to […]
GREMLIN FLAG La Cañada Gladiators v. Pasadena Panthers (Teams do not keep Score) The La Cañada Gladiators Jr. Gremlins hosted the visiting Pasadena Panthers on Saturday Sept. 23 at 9 a.m. at La Cañada High School. The Gladiators came out strong on defense, stopping Pasadena early on with excellent defensive outside contain. In […]
Annual James Jenkins Memorial Falcon Golf Classic Crescenta Valley High School boys basketball hosts the 15th Annual James Jenkins Memorial Falcon Golf Classic on Thursday, Oct. 19. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. with registration and include lunch, putting contest, shotgun start, appetizers, dinner, raffle and silent auction. Golf package includes single entry for four man […]
On Saturday, Sept. 16, the Crescenta Valley High School Instrumental Music Foundation (CVIM) held its largest fundraiser of the year, its 9th Annual Barbecue Fundraiser. The theme was a Hawaiian Barbecue and was attended by more than 500 people. Everyone enjoyed a meal of Hawaiian barbecue, steamed rice, salad and homemade fruit kebabs. The Kona […]
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 […]