Thirty young actors in grades three through six lit up the Lanterman Auditorium stage on Oct. 6 with the Assistance League of Flintridge’s ALFie Players production of “Frozen KIDS.” More than 400 community members, family and friends enthusiastically applauded, cheered and sang along with the live performance that included all the beloved characters and music […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Sunday the Crescenta Valley High School robotics 589 Falkon team was joined by other robotic teams in a celebration of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). There were 37 booths on site – some represented local organizations but most represented STEM in one way or another. Elementary and middle school […]
Philip Nicoll, a resident of La Crescenta and second-year student in applied mathematics at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, has been awarded a 2023 CSU Trustees’ Scholarship Award for Outstanding Achievement. The awards are presented annually to one student from each California State University campus based on academic achievements, financial need, excellence in community […]
On Nov. 5 the Glendale Youth Orchestra, under the direction of music director and conductor Henry Shin, will be performing a concert at the Alex Theatre celebrating the 35th anniversary of the GYO. Works will include Ramirez, “A Shadow Cast” from the Silhouette of Being (world premier) as part of the California Festival: A Celebration […]
By Ruth SOWBY The Verdugo Hills Council’s 48th Annual Big Strike Auction, titled “Adventures in Paradise,” was held on Friday, Oct. 20. The event transported guests to the Islands courtesy of the South Bay Luaus. Spirited Polynesian dances, led by Manuel Conception, began the entertainment at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club. “The Big Strike and Friends […]
The following students are named to Emerson College’s dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester. The requirement to make dean’s list is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester. Isabel Moon of La Cañada, who is majoring in theatre and performance and is a member of the Class of 2023; Liquan […]
By Jerome SILVERMAN and Mikaela STONE The CVHS Falcons’ homecoming game on Friday against the Burbank Bulldogs left a sour taste in the mouths of the Bulldogs. After playing poorly against Muir in a losing effort last week, the Falcons were hell-bent to return to their winning ways. Burbank took the opening kickoff to start […]
Bold.org announces its $48,000 Windward Spirit Scholarship. It is open to any high school or undergraduate student who is striving to make a difference. To apply, offer thoughts and/or ideas about the “Ode To Millennials-Gen Z text” found on the scholarship page. There will be 16 winners of scholarships of $3,000 each. The application deadline is […]
The Elks National Foundation announced the launch of the 2024 Elks Most Valuable Student scholarship contest. The MVS scholarship is available to high school seniors who are United States citizens. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. The judging criteria are based on academics, leadership, service and financial need. […]
Before the final round of interviews, the 28 finalists for the 2024 Royal Court presented by Citizens Business Bank took a group photo on the front steps of Tournament House. Applicants from 15 Pasadena area schools participated in the interview process and seven of the finalists will be named to the 2024 Royal Court on […]