Ponders 9/12/2114 Nine-twelve-fourteen! How nice that someone noticed the convergence of our zip code with the date … and that the day was given to recognize the many great advantages of our community. This won’t happen again for another hundred years, 9/12/2114. What will La Crescenta be like then? Will the Woman’s Club, which recently […]
Hi, CV! On Oct. 1, our new board president is Bill Flanders, lead pastor at First Baptist Church-La Crescenta. Vice presidents are Ana-Marie Schaefer, director, Healthy Living, YMCA of the Foothills and Sona Hovsepian, MSW, family therapist at Glendale Adventist Alcohol and Drug Services. Jean Maluccio and Susan Dubin continue as secretary and treasurer, respectively. […]
By Lillian BOODAGHIANS The answer to the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” can change considerably from the age of 5 or 6 to when someone is in their 20s. Sometimes, however, a love for something at a young age can slowly mold its way into a career as one’s […]
Lyla Currim, a peace & conflict studies major from La Cañada Flintridge has been awarded the Dean’s Award for academic excellence by Colgate University for the spring 2014 semester. The Dean’s Award is given to students with a 3.30 or higher grade-point average while enrolled in 3.75 or more course hours. Colgate University in Hamilton, […]
Special Classes at Center for Spiritual Living Precious metal clay classes are on the following Saturdays at the Center for Spiritual Living-La Crescenta from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Sept. 27, Oct. 11, Oct. 25 and Nov. 8. The cost is $150 and payment plan is available. Contact Laney at (818) 353-6628 for reservations. Save […]
NONPROFIT GRANTS AVAILABLE The Mary Pinola and Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund is currently accepting grant applications from nonprofits serving the Crescenta Valley. Requests must be for educational programs or projects. This grant program is managed by the Community Foundation of the Verdugos and the application is available at http://cfverdugos.org/how-to-apply-for-grants/. Call (818) 241-8040 for more […]
JR. GREMLIN FLAG La Canada Gladiators v. Azusa Raiders (Teams do not keep Score) The La Canada Gladiators Jr. Gremlin flag football team held their season opening game at home against the Azusa Raiders on Saturday at La Canada High School. The Gladiators executed solid performance on offense and defense, scoring three touchdowns […]
By Lillian BOODAGHIANS A collaboration of 122 students seems nearly impossible. But for the Crescenta Valley High School marching band, color guard, and drumline, it is all in a day’s work. The new field show, “Ascension,” performed by the marching band, color guard and drum line, made its debut at the beginning of the school […]
Path to College Workshop An educational workshop on the path to college is on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the La Cañada Library. Information will include the university admissions application process, transfer process, FAFSA and writing a resume. A Q&A with counselors and field professionals will also be held. Refreshments […]