GEF 2023 Student Grants Program – Award Recipients

The Glendale Educational Foundation recently awarded $13,506 in student-driven project grants. Twenty-three students representing 18 projects were awarded funds to propel their projects forward. Amna Fadel – The Golden Book Project – $1,000 – Clark Candela Roman Capdevila – Collaboratory – $1,000 – Hoover Mahesh Arunchalam – Youth Capabilities – $200 – CVHS Christina Lambaryan […]

Open House Auction Benefits Lincoln Elementary

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is kicking off its 2023 Open House Online Auction on Wednesday, May 10 at https://ourschool.auction/LincolnLions. Supporters can bid online on exciting items like Dodgers tickets, theme park tickets, themed baskets, kids activities and classes through 7 p.m. on May 25. The money raised supports the Lincoln Elementary School Foundation. Bidders are […]

The Art Room Comes to Lincoln

Some of the students at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School have worked with art teacher Jenna Macho from The Art Room this year as part of their arts education program through the Lincoln Foundation headed by Nicole Moreau.  Kids in TK-sixth grade participated in three arts lessons held during the school year. Students first learned about Jacob Lawrence and his urban paintings of Harlem then created […]

Glendale Youth Orchestra Presents ‘An American In Paris’

On May 21, the Glendale Youth Orchestra at the Alex Theatre will be performing a concert entitled “An American in Paris,” featuring works inspired by the theatre, ballet and opera. Works will include Mozart’s “Magic Flute Overture,” Prokofiev’s “Romeo & Juliet,” Mascagni’s “Intermezzo from Cavaliera Rusticana,” and Gershwin’s “An American In Paris.” Alongside these works, […]

Glendale Sunrise Rotary and Forest Lawn Glendale Present Field of Honor

Glendale Sunrise Rotary and Forest Lawn Glendale Present Field of Honor

According to Glendale Sunrise Rotary, the display is a reminder of “what an amazing country we call home.” By Robin GOLDSWORTHY In commemoration of Memorial Day, from May 23 through May 29, American flags will be installed at Forest Lawn Glendale to honor veterans, current military personnel, first responders and community leaders.  For the last […]

Remembrance of Armenian Genocide Commemorated at Alex Theatre

Remembrance of Armenian Genocide Commemorated at Alex Theatre

By Mary O’KEEFE The 22nd Annual Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event was held on Monday, the day of the Armenian Genocide Remembrance. The Armenian Genocide occurred 108 years ago and for years the nation asked the United States to recognize what happened to its citizens as genocide. President Joe Biden in 2021 was the first President […]

Unity, Advocacy and Resilience Recognized at Ceremony

By Roman INGUANZO On Monday, April 24, the Armenian Genocide Committee hosted a community-wide public event outside Glendale City Hall commemorating the 108th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. A large crowd gathered for the remembrance ceremony, demonstrating a strong sense of unity among Glendale’s Armenian residents. Congressman Adam Schiff was in attendance, adding another demonstration […]

WEATHER WATCH <<< TAKING A LOOK OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW

By Mary O’KEEFE While my grandson was visiting last week we watched “Reading Rainbow.” I had forgotten how amazing this series was, and how informative. We learned how bowling balls were made; who knew how fascinating that was? The book read by host LeVar Burton was “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie” written by […]

From the Desk of the Publisher <<< Robin Goldsworthy

Warmer Temps Means Time to Get Outside – Part 3  I hope, like me, you’ve had a minute to update your calendar to add the many exciting events happening in our valley. As a longtime CV Chamber of Commerce director, I will be spending my Saturday at CV Park (3901 Dunsmore Ave.) as part of […]