One of Our Lady of Lourde’s most highly anticipated events of the year hit the stage and wowed the crowds when the Performing Arts Dept. performed “Mulan Jr.” This year’s performance of one of Disney’s most loved movies was a huge success with incredible set design, costuming, makeup, sound, lighting and, of course, acting. Eighth […]
Foothill Municipal Water District (Foothill) recently concluded its eighth annual “Water Is Life” student art competition. The contest was open to all students in grades K-12 attending a school located within the service area of a member water agency that Foothill serves. This includes schools primarily located within La Crescenta-Montrose, La Cañada Flintridge and Altadena. […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern Mountain Avenue Elementary students and their families learned about various cultures from around the world at the school’s inaugural Culture Night. Volunteers chose a country that they wanted to represent, then set up a booth with ethnic foods, decorations, native costumes, folk music, plus flags and informational facts about that country. […]
In any community there are many events that go unnoticed. They are part of the mosaic that makes up neighborhoods, schools and places of worship. Such an event took place in Glendale when the Armenian Family Saturday School presented its annual Mother’s Day program. This is the school’s 40th year and the event celebrated four […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern With summer just around the corner, many parents might be looking for interesting summer camps for their children to attend. The Girl Scout Twilight Camp is a local one that is fun-filled and offers experiential-learning. Held at Crescenta Valley Park, 3901 Dunsmore Ave., the camp runs from 3 p.m. to 8 […]
Treasures waiting to be found at the Crescenta Valley High School Guard Rummage Sale on Saturday, June 8 from 7a.m. to 1 p.m. This giant sale will be held in the parking lot outside the Crescenta Valley High School music rooms in the 4400 block of Ramsdell Avenue. All proceeds go toward the purchase of […]
By Grace BENNETT, intern Nelson Keasberry, an Eagle Scout in Troop 288 of La Crescenta, has made a significant impact on his career as a Boy Scout as well as to community of Tujunga. Keasberry recently completed his Eagle Scout service project, which is the last stepping stone to achieving the highest level in Boy […]
Every month Crescenta Valley High School student Thalia Miller gives her perspective on some of today’s most popular and upcoming YA titles. “Wild and Crooked” As communication systems evolve, people have become accustomed to talking to others who live far away. This is possible through modern technology and social media, which allows people on […]
Crescenta Valley High School seniors and their guests headed to the Petersen Automotive Museum on Saturday night, the location of this year’s prom. In addition to dinner, the students danced the night away with many then heading to the Crescenta Cañada YMCA for Prom Plus. A highlight of the night was the crowning of the […]
Saying Goodbye A retirement party celebrating years of service is being held for Monte Vista teachers Nancy Wammack and Chris Nuanez. The party is on Wednesday, May 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the school auditorium. Those planning to attend should call the school at (818) 248-2617. Suggested cash donation for gifts is […]