Assisteens Registration Remains Open

It’s not too late to join Assisteens, the Assistance League of Flintridge volunteer program for students in grades seven through 12. Since 1967, the local communities have greatly benefited from the philanthropic endeavors of the student-governed group. The goals are to uplift youth to engage in community service and to develop a sense of personal […]

5K Run At Pasadena Rose Bowl Promotes Healthy Living

The sun was shining down on Pasadena on the morning of Saturday, July 20 where nearly 100 people of all ages participated in a 5K run, hosted by secular non-profit organization “The Way to Happiness,” and sponsored by the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills in Montrose. The purpose was to promote health and […]

YOUTH notes

 CVIM Holding Clothing Drive Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music Dept. is having a clothing drive fundraiser. It is on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon and Sunday, Aug. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations accepted of gently used clothes, shoes, accessories and linens. Collection will be at the CV Band parking lot […]

Strong Showing in FIBA U16 Games

Strong Showing in FIBA U16 Games

Crescenta Valley girls’ basketball players Ava Gharib and Kelin Shajanian returned July 16 from Gibraltar, Spain after completing a strong campaign in the FIBA U16 championships.  FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, is the world governing body for basketball. Founded in 1932, FIBA brings together 212 national basketball federations from all over the world. FIBA organizes […]

‘Charlie Bubbles’ Author, Son Donate to USC-VHH

‘Charlie Bubbles’ Author, Son Donate to USC-VHH

Paul Carafotes, author of the children’s book series Charlie Bubbles, has created a non-profit Charlie Bubbles Cares For Kids! The non-profit raises funds to deliver the Charlie Bubbles storybooks at no cost to hospitals, schools and homeless children. Over 1500 books have been given to elementary schools, preschools and hospitals. According to Carafotes, the books […]

Day Campers Work Hard, Donate to Worthy Cause

Day Campers Work Hard, Donate to Worthy Cause

The Center for Children day camp recently worked on a project in which the kids made their own lemonade by squeezing a lot of lemons. The next day they set up a lemonade stand outside the CFC office selling cups for $2 a piece along with a few snacks. At the end of the day […]

Youth Wanted for Explorer Academy

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Explorer Academy is a 15-week program where young adults learn more about the sheriff’s department. The next academy will be held at STARS Center in Whittier starting Saturday, Sept. 7. The academy is held every Saturday. Once the recruit graduates, the recruit will be assigned to the CV Sheriff’s Station […]

GUSD Holds Commencement Ceremonies

GUSD Holds Commencement Ceremonies

By Mary O’KEEFE   On Wednesday, June 5, commencement and promotion ceremonies were held throughout the Glendale Unified School District (GUSD). Across GUSD a total of 1,799 seniors graduated from the high schools Crescenta Valley, Clark Magnet, Glendale, Hoover, Daily and Verdugo Academy. Crescenta Valley boasted 596 graduates; there were 508 at Glendale, 347 at […]

St. Francis Celebrates the Class of 2024

St. Francis Celebrates the Class of 2024

St. Francis’ 124 Golden Knights from the Class of 2024 graduated on Saturday, May 25 on the campus of St. Francis High School in La Cañada Flintridge. Surrounded by their families and friends, these young men received their diplomas and officially joined the ranks of the St. Francis alumni community. These graduates have achieved an […]

CVIM Benefits from Donation

CVIM Benefits from Donation

  Local Moose Lodge #641 presented a check for $1,000 to the Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music Dept. on May 30 for the repair of instruments. This was the first time the Moose presented check to the CVIM. “We heard [there was a need] and we said, ‘Well, we can help them out, so that’s why […]

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