By Mary O’KEEFE The Fire House hosted its first art exhibit on Tuesday. Teens from Crescenta Valley High School brought their works of art that covered a variety of mediums from pencil drawings to photography. The exhibit was the idea of Keenan Shur who attends The Fire House on Tuesdays. Occasionally Shur could be found […]
New members of Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy’s Speech and Debate team performed well in their first tournaments. Freshman Dani Chavez participated in the Southern California Debate League for novices in late November. She scored in the top 10% in a field of 32 competitors in oratorical interpretation with Lady Gaga’s “Prime Rib of America” speech, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Rosemont Middle School students from the Lightening Green Club spent their Saturday morning saving the Earth. The students sponsored an e-waste collection in the parking lot of their school. Thanks to these environmentally conscious students there will be less electronic waste polluting local landfills. “We have been doing pretty well,” said club […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY It’s tough to beat Pasadena varsity basketball (10-0-0 league) and the Falcons were reminded why on Tuesday night. The only team that has beaten CV this season – that was back on Jan. 12 with a narrow two point victory for the Bulldogs – Pasadena left the Falcons eager to try and […]
CV’s Alex Berger keeps Muir from getting to the ball at the game on Tuesday, helping CV stay undefeated in first place. The team’s defense stepped up, keeping Muir from scoring during the foul-filled game. Goalkeeper Nick Ruiz had four saves, with the rest of defense keeping strong. Pavle Atanackovic scored two impressive goals, making […]
By Alan Der OHANNESSIAN On Friday, the Falcons, looking to extend their two-game winning streak over Arcadia and Burbank, squeaked out a victory over Hoover (0-3-1 league) 1-0. The Falcons played aggressively from the start of the match, controlling the tempo. Early on midfielder Alex Berger’s shot from outside the penalty box struck to the […]
By Misty DUPLESSIS Flintridge Bookstore in La Cañada and L.A. Parent magazine held their second annual Mother & Daughter Book Party on Sunday, Jan. 30. The party offered a chance for moms and daughters to share their love of reading while providing an opportunity to meet several well-known authors that were of particular interest to […]
Local professional and student musicians are practicing for the upcoming Brass & Jazz Bash, presented by the Crescenta Valley Arts Council. The concert on Friday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. will be held at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church 2902 Montrose Ave., La Crescenta. It will offer a stunning variety of brass ensemble music, including a […]
Frostig School, a program for students with learning difficulties in the San Gabriel Valley, launches its 2011 Speakers Series on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 7:00 p.m. The monthly series, which goes from February through May 2011, is specifically designed for parents who have concerns about their child’s future success. The series kicks off with “Red […]
The Glendale Educational Foundation will honor six exceptional graduates from the Glendale Unified School District at its annual Dancing with Diamonds gala on Friday, Feb. 11 at the Glendale Hilton. This is the first year for these awards. Honorees are: •Distinguished Achievement in Arts. Awarded to an individual who has made significant contributions in visual […]