La Crescenta resident Mayreni Abajian recently returned from a year abroad in Tokyo, Japan, where the unexpected highlight of her trip was introducing the Japanese people to aspects of her Armenian culture. Classmates and friends understood that she is an American, but were surprised to learn about her Armenian heritage, most of them having no […]
Glendale Youth Orchestra Performs at Alex Theatre The Glendale Youth Orchestra, conducted by Brad Keimach, will be holding auditions for the upcoming 29th season on Sunday, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 27 with some additional opportunities offered throughout the season. Auditions are required for both prospective and returning members. Auditions will involve playing an excerpt […]
By Julie BUTCHER There have been world-class ceramics created at the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge for as long as anyone can remember. This week, the center’s ceramics director Miriam Balcazar was delighted at the arrival of a large, shiny, brand-new kiln for the studio, and she is excited to see the youngest students […]
La Cañada Presbyterian Church’s Parent Education Program announced a new program coming this fall … Parent Express for Parents of Tweens (fifth through eighth graders). This class, taught by seasoned instructor Paige Dunbar, will provide a month-long opportunity for parents who cannot attend daytime classes to participate in parent ed. Tween classes feature large and […]
Troop 319 sent two crews to Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico from July 9-July 24. The troop participates in this high adventure trek every other summer. Scouts must be experienced backpackers to hike a grand total of 113 miles in 11 days. They carry their food and water and the essentials for survival […]
Black and yellow diamond-shaped signs are currently displayed on local businesses and organizations in La Crescenta, La Cañada, Glendale and Sunland-Tujunga. Beginning in June 2017, Kyle Lee, a La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce intern for the YMCA of the Foothills, propelled the Safe Place program, an outreach and prevention program for youth in need […]
On Saturday, July 22 the Crescenta-Cañada Lions Club collected three truckloads of backpacks, suitcases and other helpful items to donate to Kases for Kids. Seen here are (from left) Lions Club member Jeero Habeshian, Leo Club members Edwin Bash and Christof Scholler, and Lions Club member Connie Janson.
By Jimean LEE Summer day and residential camps at the YMCA of the Foothills provide campers with the opportunity to build positive relationships while having memorable experiences. The summer camps are available to children of all ages, from preschoolers to eighth graders, and allow campers to build skills and confidence and learn values. Because many […]
This summer, local law enforcement officers will be dispensing well-deserved Slurpee justice to good kids in the City of Glendale. For the 22nd year, 7-Eleven is working with local police and sheriff’s departments to distribute free Slurpee drink coupons to children and youth through its popular Operation Chill community-service program. During 2017, 7-Eleven will issue […]
By Megan MELNYK Those who attend the weekly Sunday Montrose Harvest Market often find their senses entertained by the sights and sounds of the different booths that are lined up and down Honolulu Avenue. But those who take a moment to look away from the displays may find themselves encountering someone truly inspiring. On the […]