LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills looks a bit like a zoo this week with “VBS: Weird Animals” underway for children ages 4 through sixth grade. The program runs from 9 a.m. to noon. It began Monday and runs through Friday, June 23. According to a church spokesperson, this year’s vacation Bible school theme […]
The inaugural Verdugo Hills Council – Boy Scouts of America Pinewood Derby championship took place on Sunday, June 4 in Verdugo Park in Glendale hosted by the Rotary Club of Glendale – Noon Cars for Cops and Kids fundraiser. Over 30 qualifying Cubs and 10 packs were represented at this race. A design contest was […]
By Lori BODNAR Spring is science fair season and several students from the Academy of Science and Medicine at Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS) recently competed in science fairs including the California Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF), Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), and the SkillsUSA state competition. Eleventh grader Mahesh Arunachalam participated in […]
Question: Our daughter and her husband just had their first baby. We’re delighted to be first-time grandparents but weren’t prepared for what came next. We were told – not asked – that they would like us to care for the baby every Friday night so they can have date night. Even before the baby was […]
Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS) JROTC Academic Team is heading to Washington, D.C. to compete in a national championship event. The 2023 JROTC Academic Bowl Championship is held on the campus of The Catholic University of America. This event is sponsored by the U.S. Air Force JROTC and is conducted by the College Options Foundation. […]
At its June luncheon the Assistance League of Glendale awarded seven $2000 scholarships to students attending local schools. ALG President Rayma Halloran congratulates recipients (from left) Andre Numamade, transferring student from Glendale Community College, Brendan Bruyere from Hoover High, Hilda Guzman returning student from Glendale Community College, Thalia Hightower from Verdugo Academy, Ashlyn Burton from […]
La Cañada Presbyterian’s Parent Education program donated to Elizabeth House and Harambee Ministries, both located in Pasadena, resources for spiritual and personal development. Books included devotionals in both English and Spanish, children’s Bibles, books for marriage/relationships and books to support personal growth. In addition to providing these resources, Parent Ed is currently collaborating with both […]
Glendale Parents for Public Schools, a diverse volunteer organization of parents with children in Glendale Unified School District, is deeply concerned about the upcoming GUSD School Board meeting scheduled for June 20. At the most recent meeting on June 6, many of us took the day off work to successfully fill the board room with […]
Volunteers from Crescenta Valley joined hundreds of others to help some surfers catch the best waves of their lives. By Mary O’KEEFE “I started 15 years ago when [my son] Hunter did Life Rolls On (They Will Surf Again) with the CVHS swim team,” said Mike Leum. Leum is well known throughout the community – […]
Residents let loose with similar sentiments on the Crescenta Valley Water District. By Lynn SHER Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD/The District) hosted a public hearing on Tuesday night regarding a proposed capital charge on the property tax roll. People arrived in disgruntled droves, with attendees spilling out in two different directions toward the street. Distrust […]