Our Lady of Lourdes School in Tujunga is putting the finishing touches on a school garden. The garden is just one of several campus improvements that include renovations of the school buildings, completed over the summer, and the current installation of technology upgrades. The garden has been done through the efforts and donations of Chris […]
Lisa Jenks (left) and Kathy Barnett (right) of Valley View Elementary School recently received two mini-grants from the Alpha Upsilon chapter the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is a professional honor society of key women educators. They promote professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in […]
The Valley View Elementary School chorus performance took place on Dec. 8. The choir, known as the Talon Singers, performed a medley of holiday songs to the theme “Spirit of the Season.” Chorus director Lisa Jenks led the group. Adding to the holiday spirit was the reading of “The Night Before Christmas” to students […]
The Crescenta Valley Adventist School shared the meaning of Christmas by singing carols and passing out gift bags on Monday, Dec. 14 at the Eagle Rock Adventist Church. The Eagle Rock Adventist Church has a soup kitchen every Monday when members reach out to the homeless in the community. This is the third year […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Yes, on Saturday it was 70 degrees Fahrenheit. And yes, kids were in shorts, flip-flops and T-shirts. But that doesn’t mean there wasn’t enough snow to sled on – after all, this is Southern California. Saturday may have been the first Winter Wonderland at Two Strike Park in La Crescenta, but […]
On Dec. 3 Valley View Elementary School hosted family game night. The evening provided an opportunity for everyone to enjoy quality time with family and friends while playing classic board games, eating snacks and drinking hot chocolate. All games were raffled off to those in attendance. Anyone who brought a new unwrapped toy or […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A Crescenta Valley High School tradition continued on Saturday with residents picking up their Christmas trees while supporting Falcon baseball at the same time. The pre-sale of Christmas trees and wreaths is a fundraiser benefitting CVHS baseball. Those who had pre-ordered arrived at the overflow parking lot on Ramsdell Avenue as […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It was all about Santa Claus at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club on Saturday at the club’s annual Breakfast with Santa. The La Crescenta Woman’s Club – Junior Section sponsored the event that brings in generations of families. There were some there who were old friends with Santa and some who were […]
CVHS Comedy Sportz The next Comedy Sportz match is Friday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at Crescenta Valley High School Underground Theatre. This is La Crescenta’s longest running show – since 2002! Come for family-friendly, clean improv comedy. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 for students. Underground Theater is located at 2900 Community Ave. […]
Glendale and Clean and Beautiful recently honored Steven Carris at Valley View Elementary School with a tree planting for his third place finish in the 2015 I Love My Neighborhood poster contest. “I Love Historical Glendale” was the theme of the contest. Valley View principal Dr. Reynolds congratulated Steven and spoke to his school on […]