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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

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. […]

Applications Now Open for 2025 Pasadena Tournament Of Roses® Rose Court

Applications are now open for the 2025 Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Rose Court presented by Citizens Business Bank. The geographic eligibility includes the Pasadena City College district and has extended to seven additional zip codes including Alhambra, Eagle Rock, El Sereno and San Gabriel. Details and application are available on the Tournament of Roses website. […]

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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 […]

Assisteens Registration Remains Open

It’s not too late to join Assisteens, the Assistance League of Flintridge volunteer program for students in grades seven through 12. Since 1967, the local communities have greatly benefited from the philanthropic endeavors of the student-governed group. The goals are to uplift youth to engage in community service and to develop a sense of personal […]

5K Run At Pasadena Rose Bowl Promotes Healthy Living

5K Run At Pasadena Rose Bowl Promotes Healthy Living

The sun was shining down on Pasadena on the morning of Saturday, July 20 where nearly 100 people of all ages participated in a 5K run, hosted by secular non-profit organization “The Way to Happiness,” and sponsored by the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills in Montrose. The purpose was to promote health and […]

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 CVIM Holding Clothing Drive Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music Dept. is having a clothing drive fundraiser. It is on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon and Sunday, Aug. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations accepted of gently used clothes, shoes, accessories and linens. Collection will be at the CV Band parking lot […]

Strong Showing in FIBA U16 Games

Strong Showing in FIBA U16 Games

Crescenta Valley girls’ basketball players Ava Gharib and Kelin Shajanian returned July 16 from Gibraltar, Spain after completing a strong campaign in the FIBA U16 championships.  FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, is the world governing body for basketball. Founded in 1932, FIBA brings together 212 national basketball federations from all over the world. FIBA organizes […]

‘Charlie Bubbles’ Author, Son Donate to USC-VHH

‘Charlie Bubbles’ Author, Son Donate to USC-VHH

Paul Carafotes, author of the children’s book series Charlie Bubbles, has created a non-profit Charlie Bubbles Cares For Kids! The non-profit raises funds to deliver the Charlie Bubbles storybooks at no cost to hospitals, schools and homeless children. Over 1500 books have been given to elementary schools, preschools and hospitals. According to Carafotes, the books […]

Day Campers Work Hard, Donate to Worthy Cause

Day Campers Work Hard, Donate to Worthy Cause

The Center for Children day camp recently worked on a project in which the kids made their own lemonade by squeezing a lot of lemons. The next day they set up a lemonade stand outside the CFC office selling cups for $2 a piece along with a few snacks. At the end of the day […]