Katelyn Fike will return as the director of the Assistance League® of Flintridge (ALF) Drama Program. This after-school program is offered in fall and winter to students in La Cañada Flintridge and the surrounding foothill communities. In the fall, Fike will direct the Alfie Players, students in grades three through six, in “The Aristocats Kids” […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The animals came in two-by-two. Well, maybe a little more than that walked their way around the dining room of La Crescenta Presbyterian Church on Tuesday during the monthly Bistro 50+ luncheon. The “animals” were actually students from the Center for Children located at the church. The students were learning about the […]
Students entering grades three through six are invited to join the ALFie Players fall drama program. Later in the coming school year students in grades five through 10 will have an opportunity to join the ALFie Company winter production. Assistance League® of Flintridge (ALF) has offered these after-school drama programs to students in La Cañada […]
By Isaac SIMS-FOSTER, intern On Saturday, July 14, the Crescenta Cañada Lions Club held a ceremony to present scholarships to local high school graduates. In total, $7,000 in scholarships was awarded. Recipients of the scholarships were acknowledged and congratulated by chapter members as well as by parents in Sadler Hall at St. Luke’s of the […]
Amira Chowdhury of Glendale, Herbert Hoover High School, and Claire Muscat, who attended Village Christian School, were among 15 Milken Scholars for 2018 from Los Angeles County schools. Each will be receiving a $10,000 college scholarship. Beyond the financial aspect of receiving a Milken Scholarship, the recipients receive a lifelong mentor/support system that includes ongoing […]
For many, summer means camps, beaches, amusement parks and a whole load of fun. At Girl Scout Twilight Camp, held June 18 to June 22 at Crescenta Valley Park, girls learned leadership, made new friends, created fun crafts and also touched ocean animals from tide pools in a mobile aquarium exhibit from The Aquarium of […]
YWCA Glendale is offering Camp Rosie free of charge to all participants as a part of a long-anticipated relaunch of the girls empowerment program, co-sponsored this year by Glendale’s Commission on the Status of Women and Soroptimist International of Glendale. Named after Rosie the Riveter, Camp Rosie is a two-week summer day camp that provides […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley High School JROTC program received the Outstanding Organization of the Year for the 2017-18 school year by the Air Force JROTC. The school’s program has received many honors over the years but this recognition is centered in community service, a practice the JROTC cadets take seriously. “Cadets average at […]
The Crescenta Valley Park Skatepark celebrated its second year anniversary on June 21. Professional skaters, booths featuring skateboard equipment and food were on-site for the celebration. The idea for the park originated from local skaters Cooper Iven, Austin Seo and Corbin Southworth. They wanted to have a skatepark in the area but wanted it designed […]
La Cañada High School 2018 graduate Elizabeth Gonzales was awarded the Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship at an award presentation held during the Branch 374 general meeting. Prior to attending LCHS, Gonzales was a student at Palm Crest School. The awards are provided by ICF throughout the country at its various branches. Branch 374 resides at […]