Youngsters Gain Soccer Knowledge
Glendale Memorial Hospital recently hosted a free soccer clinic in partnership with LA Galaxy. The day offered a chance for younger soccer enthusiasts to be given instruction by LA Galaxy professionals.
Scout Gives Presentation, Moves Forward in Attaining Eagle Rank
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Emelia Lagousis, 14, entered the world of scouting just a few short years ago and since then has earned 31 merit badges, two National Outdoor Awards and is making her way toward reaching the rank of Eagle. She did this as part of Troop 360, an all-girl Scouts BSA (formerly Boy Scouts) […]
Elks Scholarship Helps Students Follow their Dreams
The Elks National Foundation announced the start of the 2023 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. […]
Scholarship Apps Open for Elks
On Aug. 1, applications opened for 2022 Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship. Judging criteria includes academics, leadership, financial needs and service. Scholarship awards range from $4,000 to $50,000 (paid over four years). To submit an application, visit enf.elks.org/MVS.
Jenny Dalton-Hill to become Seventh Woman Enshrined into the Little League® Hall of Excellence
Little League® International announced that Jenny Dalton-Hill of Glendale will be enshrined into the Little League Hall of Excellence this month, becoming only the seventh woman to earn the highest honor that Little League can bestow. “Since her time on the Little League fields, to her incredible career as a baseball and softball player and […]
CASC’s Friday Night Lights Field of Dreams
If we build it, will they come? On May 13, local soccer club, California Athletic Soccer Club (CASC), introduced Friday Night Lights to the Crescenta Valley. The inaugural soccer games were set to begin at 6 p.m. at Crescenta Valley High School. At 5 p.m., CASC coaches arrived to set up the fields. Under the […]
GUSD to Offer Breakfast, Lunch to Students
Glendale Unified School District announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the School Breakfast /National School Lunch Programs for the 2022-23 school year. All students will be served a healthy breakfast and lunch at no charge under the California Universal Meals Program at many school sites including elementary schools Cerritos, […]
ALFie Players to Perform ‘Annie KIDS’
Students in grades three through six are invited to join the ALFie Players production of “Annie KIDS.” This fall production of the Assistance League of Flintridge (ALF) drama program is a heartwarming musical featuring the spunky orphan Annie who shows Daddy Warbucks and her friends how to find hope and happiness in “Tomorrow.” Assistance League […]
Local Teen Launches Brand that Benefits Homeless
By Julia KOHUT Sienna Karapetian, a 17-year-old high school student, has found a way to step into her career a little bit earlier than most while giving back to her community. On May 9, Karapetian launched her own brand, SiennaSummer, and began selling her LNDN/LA T-shirts. What’s more, with every shirt she sells she also […]
Lacrosse Free Clinics Offered by LA County Parks and Rec
By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Park and Recreation is offering free lacrosse clinics for girls age 12 and under. The coaches/teachers will be from USA Lacrosse. “USA Lacrosse unites the community of players, coaches, officials, parents and program leaders. Working together, we inspire participation, enrich the athlete experience and support the growth of the […]