Elks Accepting Scholarship Apps
The Elks is accepting applications for its most valuable student scholarship. Applications are due Nov. 12. Visit enf.elks.org/MVS for application information.
ALFie Players to Perform Disney’s ‘Finding Nemo – KIDS’
Prepare to dive deep into an under the sea adventure this fall! ALFie Players, which features local actors in grades three through six, will present a special “KIDS” adaptation of Disney’s “Finding Nemo” on Friday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in Lanterman Auditorium. This Assistance League of Flintridge drama production is based on the popular […]
CVWD Announces Winner in Essay Contest
Recently, the Crescenta Valley Water District held a science fiction writing contest for middle and high school students that focused on life without water. Below is the winning submittal by Nicolas Dermardirosian. CVWD is also hosting Imagine A Day Without Water on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Judy Tejeda […]
Fremont Celebrates Newly Refurbished Main Entry with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Students, staff and families at Fremont Elementary in the Glendale Unified School District celebrated the unveiling of a newly refurbished main entrance that features outdoor seating and a native plant garden with a ribbon cutting on Aug. 27. The project is in anticipation of the school’s 100th anniversary in 2025. The event, named Face of […]
California Athletic Soccer Club Kicks Off Opening Weekend with a Focus on Youth Development and Community Engagement
The California Athletic Soccer Club (CASC) announced the 2024 opening weekend of league games, marking a new chapter in the club’s storied history. Founded in 1991 in La Crescenta, the club, previously known as CV Soccer Club, has grown to become a pillar of the soccer community. It has grown to 25 teams, including seven […]
FIRST PERSON ACCOUNT <<< Earning the Gold Award
By Claire KOUKEYAN The Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can achieve and I had the opportunity to earn it with the support of the First United Methodist Church. My name is Claire Koukeyan and my journey as a Girl Scout began in kindergarten. Being a Girl Scout is a unique […]
Welcoming Students to School at Cerritos Elementary
Leaders from Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center (GMHHC) visited Cerritos Elementary School to support staff members in welcoming students back to school. GMHHC brought along special gifts to inspire enthusiasm and positivity as the students start the new academic year.
Local Fire Station Benefits from Eagle Project
Honoring the bravery and service of firefighters, local Scout Alexzander Awni built a memorial garden at fire station 29 as his Eagle Scout Service Project. He estimated a budget of $9,000 to complete the garden, which included installing a memorial granite stone and landscaping at the front of the station. “I learned the significance of […]
YOUTH notes
Falkon Robotics Upcoming Book Drive: CVHS Falkon Robotics is having a STEM book donation drive benefiting elementary students in Glendale. Throughout the months of August and September, the community is invited to contribute to this initiative by donating books using the Falkon Robotics Amazon Wish List. The Amazon Wish List features a diverse selection of […]
Local Student Wins Top Animation Prize in Youth Film Contest
Crescenta Valley High School senior Chloe Ban won the top animation prize of $1,000 in the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest for her short film “Black Tide.” She will also receive a matching gift of $1,000 to donate to a non-profit supporting the theme of her film. Ban decided to donate this match to Earthjustice, which focuses on environmental law. […]