Yummy Time Planned

By Demi DUENES, intern The public is invited to enjoy a Taste of the Foothills on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Held at the Ralph’s Shopping Center in La Crescenta, the event is sponsored by the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce and over the years has raised thousands of dollars. The […]

Getting Fired Up for Annual Chili Cook-off

Getting Fired Up for Annual Chili Cook-off

The La Crescenta Library will be hosting its fourth annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, beginning at 1 p.m. Last year’s cook-off attracted around 30 contestants with a teen group from Crescenta Valley High School winning the first place with its “robo” chili. All are welcome to stop by and taste; there’s no charge to take […]

Lions Award Scholarships

By Demi DUENES, Intern On June 27, the Crescenta-Cañada Lions Club honored six graduates during its annual scholarship awards night dinner at Cordon’s Smokehouse and Grill. This year, three students from La Cañada and three students from Crescenta Valley high schools were chosen to receive a $1,000 scholarship to the college they plan to attend. […]

Mountain Avenue Chess Club Celebrates Win

By Demi DUENES Mountain Avenue Elementary School chess club won the first place trophy at the Glendale area chess tournament on May 31. The event was held at Lincoln Elementary School and drew more than 20 chess clubs representing schools from as far away as Orange County. Mountain Avenue’s chess club players could be found […]