Launching the 2014 Showcase House of Design

As spring approaches, those who appreciate fine architecture and exquisite interior and exterior design eagerly anticipate the unveiling of the annual Showcase House of Design. Each year, about 80 members of the non-profit Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts (PSHA) go to work, renovating, preserving and updating an estate in the Pasadena or La Cañada […]

Peanut Day to Defeat Neonatal Tetanus

The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada has raised $26,000 toward a five-year goal of $74,000 to eliminate child deaths from tetanus. The Kiwanis theme is saving the children of the world, one child at a time. The ongoing worldwide Kiwanis goal is to raise $100 million to eradicate neonatal tetanus, a preventable disease that kills […]

GAMC Prepares for Valentine Luncheon

Proceeds from event will benefit Play to Learn pediatric medical center. By Michael BRUER On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the community is welcome and encouraged to enjoy a Valentine luncheon that features Armenian food and to participate in a silent auction at Glendale Adventist Medical Center. In addition, several members of the Women of Jewelia group […]

A Valentine Wine Walk

By Charly SHELTON Valentine’s Day is coming up. For some, that means sitting in their apartment alone, avoiding television stations that might play “The Notebook” while trying to view being single in a positive light. For others, it’s a chance to do something fun with your sweetie to show how much you care. And for […]

SCO to Perform Márquez, Dvorák, and Tchaikovsky

By Ted AYALA The music of composer Arturo Márquez has, over the 40 years spanning his career, earned the distinction conferred to his forebears – Silvestre Revueltas, Carlos Chávez, José Pablo Moncayo – of being the most often performed outside of his homeland of Mexico. Though saying “homeland” may be putting things too simply. Márquez […]

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NEWS FROM JCK
     Jewel City Knitters will hold its monthly JCK Charity Knit & Crochet on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Chevy Chase Library, 3301 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale, (818) 548-2046. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of knit, crochet, and conversation. For more information, visit www.jewelcityknitters.com or email […]

‘Different’ Works for Clark Teacher

By Kevork KURDOGHLIAN Issa Al Hadeed, a 12th grade student at Clark Magnet High School and member of the Enviros team, described teacher Dominique Evans-Bye’s class as being “different.” “It’s one of those special classes,” he said. “It’s very different from a high school class, so [that] is why I joined it.” Evans-Bye’s display of […]

CVAS Hosts Open House

Crescenta Valley Adventist School (CVAS) celebrated its 90th anniversary on Jan. 26 with an Open House Extravaganza. CVAS families, alumni and members of the community enjoyed food trucks, bouncers and games. Pastor Cary Fisher rededicated the school campus to God and Associate Superintendent Dr. Pam Forbes performed the ribbon cutting ceremony. Alumni as well as […]

Local Cheer Squad Celebrates a ‘Victory’

The Victory Cheer Senior 3 team, coached by Patrick Waugh, Kevin Ahern, and Jillian Brockman, took first place at the CHEERpros State Championships on Jan. 25 in Ontario. The win gives the girls a fully paid bid to the CHEERpros Best of the West Competition in Long Beach on March 16. Senior 3 athletes are […]

Journeys Night at CVHS

By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern High school students are known for achievements in sports and academics, but talented writers rarely get a chance to shine. On Friday night, students, parents, and teachers gathered at Crescenta Valley High School for a night of poetry reading to recognize student artists and authors. The event was hosted by the […]