The Boy Scouts of Troop 317 from Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montrose went to El Capitan State Beach for a weekend of camping under the stars. Under the leadership and guidance of Scoutmaster David Januzik and Asst. Scoutmasters Nate Fitzgerald, Roly Quizon, Jose Salazar and Vinis Salazar, the boys went on an informative […]
The Valley View Elementary School PTA hosted an exhibit in November showcasing the work of those students who participated in the Reflections program. The PTA Reflections Program is a nationally recognized arts and achievement program for students. This program provides opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original […]
Valley View Elementary School students (above) and their families donated over 1,200 food items for the school’s recent Healthy Start Food Drive. Last year the school donated more food items than any other elementary school in the district. Contributed by Viehanoosh NAZARIAN
By Charly SHELTON For parents involved in their child’s elementary school, there is a lot of work to do. Dedicated groups like the moms at Lincoln Elementary School work tirelessly to give great experiences to their children. And as a way of saying thank you, and to lighten their load, the fathers of Lincoln got […]
By Jozette KARAGUOZIAN With the increase of technical gadgets getting into the hands of children, it’s easy to understand why Jackie Marashlian of Twirlerrific wanted to provide a free twirl clinic for kids. She felt it’s too simple for children to pick up their iPad, LeapPad, or any other pad and detour from actual physical […]
Boy Scout Troops 303 and 317 and Cub Scout Pack 314 honored military veterans at Mountview Retirement in Montrose on Nov. 11. The troops were part of a military tea that gave tribute to veterans of all branches of the military. Among the activities was the presentation of the flag and a demonstration of the […]
By Samantha SLAYBACK For most people, November marks the beginning of the holiday season. However, for the Crescenta Valley High School music group the Charismatics, the Christmas season begins in June. At the end of each school year, auditions are held for the Charismatics acapella group for the following year. All students who are chosen […]
By Jozette KARAGUOZIAN Most people think of indoor play facilities as a positive arena to showcase a child’s freedom of play. Although Wonderland Indoor Playground on Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta offers many opportunities to enhance imagination and freedom of play, the owners are expanding on this concept. Armine Sargsyan, the owner of Wonderland, wants […]
By Jozette KARAGUOZIAN The American Legion Hall in La Crescenta has been working hand-in-hand with the Scouting for Food project for numerous years. This year, the event took place on Saturday, Nov. 14. Scouting for Food is when scouts drop off empty bags to local residences the first Saturday in November asking for the bags […]
By Samantha SLAYBACK The Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music – CVIM – marching band performed for the second time in the Capistrano Field Show Competition in October. The competition splits music groups into categories based on size. Including the color guard, drum line and band, the CVIM group included 120 members, placing them in the 4A […]