The Boy Scouts of the Verdugo Hills Council showed their spirit at the Pirate Cove Camporee at Camp Verdugo Oaks in Castaic over the weekend of March 10. Camporee is a council-wide event where multiple troops’ Scout patrols compete in scouting events and showcase their scouting skills. There were 237 people in attendance, including a […]
“A flea can trouble a lion more than the lion can harm a flea.” ~ Kenyan proverb Beautiful spring weather has settled in nicely. Warm days and cool nights, a few light spring showers and passing clouds set against clear skies overcome the days. Our Easter gathering began outside where it was almost too […]
State Senator Anthony Portantino announced yesterday that the California State Senate passed Senate Resolution 29 declaring April as a month of Armenian Genocide Recognition, commemorating the Armenian Genocide, calling for Turkey to return historic church properties to rightful congregations and requesting that the United States government formally recognize the Armenian Genocide. In his floor speech […]
Baptism by Flame On Wednesday, May 17 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Center for Spiritual Living-La Crescenta, Kristin Dwan, Reiki master, presents “Baptism by Flame – 10 Steps to Ignite Your Light Within.” Kristin will offer a BS bonfire for participants to clear blockages in order to receive all the beauty they deserve […]
The Crescenta Valley High baseball team improved to 7-0 in the Pacific League after a 3-1 victory over the Burbank Bulldogs at Stengel Field on Tuesday. The Falcons are now an impressive 18-1 overall. They still hold a one-game lead for first place in league over Arcadia and Burroughs, which are both 6-1. CV plays […]
Let’s go, St. Mo’! St. Monica Academy’s popular high school cheer was the inspiration for the St. Mo’Town Auction & Gala. On April 29, SMA friends, parents and benefactors will be “Dancing in the Streets” at the Pasadena Hilton to raise funds to support the school’s classic, Catholic education. Guests will “Shop! In the Name […]
By Charly SHELTON Going to Ireland is like stepping into a different time. Not in sophistication or technology, but in practices. People aren’t rushing around as much. When idle for a moment, nobody pulls out their phones. Conversation with strangers is encouraged – real conversation, not just exchanging pleasantries. Castles and ruins surrounded by sheep […]
FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR The MOMS club of the Foothills presents a free family resource fair on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to noon at the La Cañada Presbyterian Church. The special event will showcase local classes, groups and organizations that focus on families and children in the local community. All proceeds from this event […]
Water Conservation On Friday, April 7 Gov. Jerry Brown officially declared that our historic drought was over thanks to the immense amount of rainfall we received this winter. With our snowpack reservoir reaching 178% and the City of Los Angeles reaching 141% of historical averages as of this month. While these numbers bode well for […]
By Nestor CASTIGLIONE There are few moments in music that equal the poignancy of the final pages of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Goldberg Variations.” It’s a journey that begins in the exquisitely poised “Aria,” treks across a panoply of 30 variations on that theme, and finally ends right back where it started, with a note-for-note reprise […]