The Fourth of July is an opportunity for the nation to slow down and celebrate the founding of the United States. While fireworks, barbecues and family are some of the facets that make up a successful celebration, Noel Collins of the Foothill Brass Septet invites the community to enjoy some patriotic music before the fireworks […]
An exciting and innovative addition has come to the YMCA of the Foothills – Verdugo Hills: a new accessible playground at the Learning Tree Preschool made possible through the generous donation of the Mary Pinola & Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund. The playground’s unveiling and dedication took place on Friday, June 16 where members of the […]
ReflectSpace Gallery presents “It’s Clever, But Is It Art?” a solo exhibition that showcases several pieces by well-known Mexican artist ERRE (Marcos Ramírez) whose work reflects the sociopolitical issues surrounding the Mexico-U.S. border in various forms, including text-based art. Through works that resemble crossword puzzles and the Snellen Optometry chart, the exhibition explores the impact […]
Confirmation class (aka catechism class) is an educational ministry of the Church for baptized Christians to equip them with the essential principles of Christianity for the purpose of helping them personally affirm the baptismal covenant God made with them, personally confirm their faith in Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord, personally identify more deeply with […]
‘Twists and Turns’ – a Vacation Bible School at La Crescenta Presbyterian Join La Crescenta Presbyterian Church for a week of “Twists and Turns,” a Vacation Bible School taking place Monday through Friday, July 10-14, from 9 a.m. to noon. All children from age 4 to incoming sixth graders are welcome at this week of […]
Montrose Search and Rescue – A Special Rescue I generally stick to things in my subject matter that are at least a couple of decades old. But Montrose Search and Rescue tales are so amazing that I just have to write about their thrilling stories. This tale is special in that it featured a tracking […]
I wasn’t aware of the newsroom staff cut at the LA Times until today, when I read your column (June 22). I’m sad for the people who will no longer have a job there, but I’m happy to see you reach out to them! No doubt some of them live in our area and I […]
By James LEE This is the first of what I anticipate to be regular letters to the community regarding the goings on at your public water and wastewater utility. To begin, at Tuesday night’s meeting the District board of directors made perhaps the most difficult decision this or past boards have had to make. But […]
A wonderful tradition at Lincoln Elementary School is the annual recognition of its scholarship recipients. A scholarship assembly for 12th graders who attended Lincoln Elementary is one of the highlights of the year. Kindergarten teacher Angelina Thomas once again chaired the scholarship committee and organized the event. Senior students returned to the Lincoln stage to […]
Two local high school seniors – Alex Boghossian of Clark Magnet High and Naomi Leader of Crescenta Valley High – received scholarships from Oakmont League of Glendale. Boghassian will pursue a major in mechanical engineering at Cal Poly Pomona. He was involved with the Robotics team and Career Technical Education Pathways at Clark and hopes […]