By Ted AYALA One often hears the phrase “Christmas in July” – but “July in Christmas?” Specifically what the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) offered its Alex Theatre audience on Saturday night was a glimpse of a bright July 4th in the midst of a chilly December night. Three of the composers that comprised […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU La Cañada residents gathered at Memorial Park on Friday evening for the city’s annual Festival in Lights. Sponsored by the La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce, the event featured food, music, snow, reindeer, and a visit from Santa Claus himself who arrived in a motorcade of police cars and fire trucks […]
Glendale Beautiful is having its annual Fiesta de las Luminarias event at the Casa Adobe de San Rafael on Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 15. This is a family-friendly event. On Friday, Fiesta de las Luminarias open house at the Casa Adobe is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with students from Keeling Piano […]
By Natalie MAIER The spirit of Christmas was found throughout the La Crescenta Woman’s Clubhouse on Saturday. Festive wreaths, Christmas lights and colorful decorations were plentiful, livening up the room that was filled with an air of expectancy. Hosted by the LCWC Juniors, it was the club’s annual Breakfast with Santa holiday celebration and fundraiser, […]
North Shore Burgers, a locally-owned company located on Verdugo Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, has given over $5,000 to local non-profit organizations and schools in the immediate area through its Tuesday Charity Days. On designated Tuesday Charity Days, North Shore donates a percentage of its sales to benefit local schools and charities. The program has […]
Elizabeth Charky, a senior at Connecticut College and a resident of Montrose, took part in “Kinetic Conundrums,” the Dance Club’s fall performance held Nov. 1-3 at the Martha Myers Dance Studio at Connecticut College. The concert featured works choreographed by students and student light designs. Students danced to music by Billie Holiday, The Beach Boys, […]
The Rocky Art House, a Crescenta Valley one-of-a-kind rock inspired home full of history from the earth, will host over a dozen local artists and crafters and their handcrafted items on Sunday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoppers can check names off their holiday shopping list when purchasing handmade cards, jewelry, whimsical […]
By Brandon HENSLEY It rained during the first quarter of last Friday’s basketball game between the Crescenta Valley Falcons and Westlake Warriors. No, the gym didn’t need its ceiling patched up, but rather the rain came from within, specifically from the guys wearing orange jerseys. By the end of the first quarter, Westlake had drained […]
By Timithie NORMAN The buzzer sounded and a crowd cheered in the gymnasium of Crescenta Valley High School on Saturday as a group of women alumnae basketball players challenged the current CV girls’ varsity team in the annual fundraising showdown. Approximately 15 past graduates gathered on campus to play a 32-minute exhibition game against the […]
On Dec. 2, the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center (RBAC) 14U Boys water polo team volunteered at the Los Angeles Union Rescue Mission cutting bread, preparing collard greens and peaches and peeling and chopping garlic. “Everyone enjoyed the experience,” said Sue Clark, parent of team member Jordan. “It’s wonderful that the team can give back to […]