Trail Improvement on Shortcut Canyon

Trail Improvement on Shortcut Canyon

Troop 303 performed conservation work on Shortcut Canyon Trail Jan. 16 – Jan. 17. The Shortcut Canyon Trail is part of the famous Silver Moccasin Trail and is seven miles long. The trail work project took two days and will benefit hikers while helping to conserve the trail. Work done included the resloping and regrading […]

Bronze Goes to Rosemont in Science Bowl

The Rosemont Middle School science bowl team placed third (bronze medal) for their outstanding performance at Cal State Los Angeles on Saturday, Jan 30 in the Los Angeles County Regional Final of the National Science Bowl competition. The Rosemont team was composed of eighth graders Eileen Stiles (captain), Samantha Fay, Natalie Lai, Athena Bamrick and […]

YOUTH NOTES

CVHS Hosts ‘Jazz Night at the Café’ CV High School’s Instrumental Music Dept. is having its annual Jazz Night At the Café on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the CVHS cafeteria. Tickets are $10 for students and adults. Tickets for students with an ASB card are $8. Please join us […]

Scouting Fun at Joshua Tree

Boy Scout Troop 317 of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church went camping and hiking at Joshua Tree National Park Jan. 15-17. Scouts Ethan Arellano, David Januzik, Ryan Januzik and Allister Quizon, together with Scoutmaster David Januzik, Roly Quizon and Ralph Arellano, enjoyed the crisp weather and stunning scenery. The trip built on the lessons of learning […]

The Giving Tree Gala Draws Near

Dunsmore Elementary School Foundation (DESF) is holding it 11th Annual silent auction fundraiser and open house The Giving Tree Gala. This event raises critical funds for educational enrichment programming and materials at Dunsmore Elementary. The Giving Tree Gala will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27 at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club. This year’s event honors […]

Non-Profits Come Together to Create a Community Garden

Non-Profits Come Together to Create a Community Garden

Local non-profits are working together to create a community garden that will provide food for the hungry. The community is invited to the kick-off on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Shadow Hills Presbyterian Church for a day of fun, fellowship and food. Come plant a seedling and make a difference! […]

Youth Notes

Robotics Open House The CVHS Falkon robotics team is hosting an open house on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Highlights include demonstrations on how team members in just six weeks built a robot for the upcoming FIRST competition. The open house is located on the east side of Crescenta Valley High School, […]

Movie Night at Valley View

Valley View’s Educational Foundation held its annual movie night on Jan. 22 in the school’s auditorium. Families brought their blankets, sleeping bags and chairs to enjoy pizza and drinks. Families were treated to the movie “Inside Out.” The money raised by this Foundation-sponsored event goes to support Valley View and its students and teachers. Contributed […]

Rep. Schiff Announces 2016 Nominations to U.S. Service Academies

On Tuesday, Rep. Adam Schiff announced that he has nominated 14 students from the 28th Congressional District to U.S. service academies for the class of 2020. Four of the five United States service academies require a Congressional nomination in order to receive an appointment. “It is a privilege every year to nominate some of the […]

Science is Fun at Mountain Avenue

By Mary O’KEEFE It wasn’t just about science on Saturday night at Mountain Avenue Elementary School, it was about fun with science. Students of all ages participated in the Mountain Avenue Science Fair. There were projects that explored the “Flight of the Monarch” to “How to Make Borax Crystals.” Have you ever wondered if a […]