Scouting for food this Saturday

Boy Scout and Cub Scout troops all over Crescenta Valley will drop white plastic bags on neighborhood porches or front doors for “Scouting for food.” Tough economic times mean that there are many people who can use a helping hand this year. Everyone is encouraged to take a moment to look in kitchen cupboards or pantries to donate a can of food or dry goods for someone who can use the help.

Boys Scouts and Cub Scouts will pick up the donated goods starting at 10 a.m. this Saturday, Nov. 21. All food collected will be donated to local food pantries in the Glendale and Burbank areas.

Elks Annual Hoop Shoot contest

Glendale Elks Lodge #1289 invites all boys and girls ages 8 through 13 to participate in its annual basketball shooting competition which will be held at Hoover High School gymnasium on Saturday, Dec. 5 beginning at 8 a.m. Winners who qualify will go on to represent their respective schools at district, regional and national level competition. The competition is open to all students in both public and private schools in the Glendale area. Schools that wish to participate should contact John Jolly, Glendale Hoop Shoot chairman, at (818) 242-2105 or by e-mail ASAILOR758@AIL.COM.

Hoover High School is located at 651 Glenwood Road in Glendale.