Getting the LED Out At Christmas It’s beginning to look a lot like … uh, Vegas? Am I the only one who cringes at the glaring, glowing sight of all the new LED-type Christmas lights on houses throughout the neighborhood? They may be more energy efficient (or to put it in the mantra of the […]
Special Item on his Christmas List Dear Santa Claus, As more of the public learns about the headaches, heart palpitations, ear ringing, insomnia and pacemaker problems with our new Smart Meters, will the GWP (Glendale Water and Power) and city council members, who approved these meters, continue to stick their heads in the sand and […]
The students at the La Cañada Flintridge Community Center Preschool are experiencing the joy of giving this holiday season by adopting three patients’ families from Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles through the Holidays from the Heart program. The preschool has participated in the program for 12 years. The preschoolers are collecting an array of clothing, […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The hustle and bustle of the holiday season was put on hold for members of the CV High Falkon Robotics team last weekend for they were busy with competitions and mentoring elementary school kids. On Friday the team placed second in the annual JPL Invention Challenge, an event pitting high schools against […]
Students from Palm Crest School in La Cañada Flintridge were honored recently as “Terrific Kids” by the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada at the weekly meeting of the club held at Descanso Gardens. The sixth grade “Terrific Kids” were accompanied by their parents. Recipient Sophia Bates enjoys playing the viola in the junior high school […]
The Valley View Elementary School Talon Singers consisting of fourth, fifth and sixth grade students performed their holiday concert “North Pole Musical” recently in the school’s auditorium. Songs included “Frosty Hand Jive,” “Yes, Virginia There Is A Santa Claus,” and a Santa medley including the Beach Boys’ “Saint Nick,” and “The Polar Express Medley.”
In Sun Valley, Village Christian Elementary PTF (Parent Teacher Fellowship) hosted movie night for its families. Along with enjoying the movie and time together, approximately 200 people shared popcorn, candy, a movie-related trivia competition and costume contest. Submitted by Laura CHAPIN
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club held its annual fundraiser Breakfast With Santa on Dec. 6. Guests enjoyed breakfast, festive holiday music, opportunities to win prizes in the historic clubhouse decorated for holidays. Young singers from WAW Talent Training and Performance Studios performed Christmas songs and solos to the delight of the guests. Megan Andrews sang […]
First Holly Huerkins La Crescenta 72 points Second Terry Webber La Crescenta 63 points Third Steve Pierce La Crescenta 61 points Defending CV Weekly Fantasy Football champion Holly Huerkins was back in the spotlight this week. With Cam Newton, Ray Rice and Percy Harvin leading the […]
CV WINS FALCON CLASSIC TOURNAMENT Falcons Win ‘Classic,’ Dragovich MVP Senior forward leads balanced attack all week as CV starts the season off on the right note. Brandon HENSLEY This could be the start of something big for the Falcons’ basketball team. A beginning that can turn into another 20-win season, a Pacific League title […]