On Oct. 23, thousands of youth participating in Woodcraft Rangers’ NVISION programs shared in the celebration of Lights On After School joining millions across the country to come together for the nation’s largest rally for after school programs. There were dance and music performances, youth led STEM (Science, Technology Engineering, and Mathematics) workshops, and art […]
Nolan Kuszyk, a third grader at Palm Crest Elementary School, recently won first place in the Southern California Professional Golf Association (SCPGA) tournament at the Casta Del Sol Golf Course in Mission Viejo. Nolan scored a three over par for nine holes, his best showing in a tournament, competing against junior golfers from all over […]
By Brandon HENSLEY There were dropped balls and overthrows. There was massive confusion on the offensive line. There was a bad snap on a punt that led to a touchdown for the opposing team. Good thing all of that happened in the first half of Crescenta Valley High School’s first round playoff game last Friday. […]
By Jason KUROSU Captain, a 16-month-old black Labrador, worked hard on a recent Wednesday afternoon, even though much of his work time was spent lying on the floor of the Foothill Retirement Home in Tujunga. “Believe it or not, he’s working,” said his trainer, Judy Reilly, a volunteer with Guide Dogs of America. Wearing his […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU Television actress Sarah Drew is by means no doctor. But she does play one on television. And in the course of her performances on the small screen, she has used her faith as a guiding principle. The daughter of a pastor, Drew visited La Cañada on Thursday morning, Nov. 6 to […]
By Susan JAMES Looking for a fabulous and unusual Christmas present for that sister who posts screen catches of costumes from “Revenge” on her Pinterest website or that friend who never misses an episode of “The Mindy Project?” Relax, shoppers, your search is over. The Fashion Institute of Design and Marketing (919 S. Grand Ave.) […]
From the Prom Plus Board Prom Plus would like to thank the community for its support of the recent Prom Plus Holiday Boutique. The community has always been very supportive of the organization in its efforts to give Crescenta Valley High School students a safe place to go after prom. The cost of the event […]
By Isiah REYES The second annual Foothills Life Walk on Nov. 16 encouraged high school students to come out and learn about local community organizations, as well as giving them the chance to win a car. Two groups of students, one from Verdugo Hills YMCA and the other from La Cañada City Hall, began walking […]
Pickwick Lanes in Burbank was the place to be on Nov. 3 for The Campbell Center (formerly GAR) 23rd Annual Bowl-A-Thon. More than 130 participants and guests participated in the event to raise funds for the organization. Among attendees were City of Glendale Councilwoman Paula Devine and child actor Rodney Allen Rippy, best known for […]
Plans are underway for “The Rat Pack Rebels,” the Flintridge Prep Parents Association biennial benefit scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Funds raised will go toward renovations and enhancements for the theater arts classrooms and performance spaces at Flintridge Preparatory School. The Benefit Committee includes (front row from left): Caroline […]