Making memories at Camp Fox

Camp Fox on Catalina Island is the home of one of the YMCA’s resident camps. Geared for boys and girls entering fourth through seventh grades, Camp Fox has welcomed summer and weekend campers for over 80 years. Campers stay in villas and in cabins just steps away from the Pacific Ocean. During the summer months, […]

Meet Mandie Jones – Miss Glendale Teen USA 2011

By Erna TAYLOR STARK Mandie Jones is a contestant in the Donald Trump Miss Teen California USA Pageant 2011 At first glance, Mandie Jones looks like a typical, pretty teenager. However, she is all dressed up in daytime finery, sporting her pink Miss Teen Glendale banner, full makeup and heels on a very hot day […]

YOUTH Notes

VILLAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS HOSTS PREVIEW WEEKS Village Christian Schools extends an invitation to visit its campus during the preview weeks of Aug.16-20 and Aug. 31-Sept. 3 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information will be presented on academic programs, athletic teams, fine arts academy and the distinctions that earned Village Christian the Blue Ribbon Award […]

Wildlife Learning Center visits YMCA day camp for pre-historic week

The Y’s Explorer and Pioneer Day Camp were paid a special visit from the Wildlife Learning Center at Paradise Canyon Elementary School in La Cañada. Among the special guests for the campers were an alligator, a baby bobcat, a sloth, a squirrel monkey, a macaw and much more. The campers were fascinated to learn more […]

SUMMER TIME FUN Last minute Summer Time Fun

As summer slowly comes to a close and students get ready for school, it is not too late to have one last summer adventure before the school year begins. Take a group of friends and visit one of these local amusement parks and attractions! Universal Studios Hollywood Location: Universal City Cost: Southern California Residents – […]

Sharing the experiences of Philmont Scout Ranch

Recently Boy Scout Troop 319, which meets at Dunsmore Elementary every Tuesday evening, attended Philmont Scout Ranch, the Boy Scouts of America’s premier High Adventure™ base. The Ranch challenges Scouts and Venturers with more than 214 square miles of rugged northern New Mexico wilderness. From Troop 319, nine Scouts and three adults attended. One of […]

SUMMER TIME FUN Enjoy skating fun at Moonlight Rollerway

By Odalis A. SUAREZ Cost:     $5.75-$11.00 (varies) Contact: (818) 241-3630 www.moonlightrollerway.com Whether they’re wheels or blades, Moonlight Rollerway in Glendale has a maple wood floor welcoming all types of roller skates – and skaters. “We are a family oriented business,” said Dominic Cangelosi, who has been the owner of Moonlight Rollerway since 1985. The […]

Kids enjoy music-making fun at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church

By Odalis A. SUAREZ It was all about music appreciation as kids from the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church day camp enjoyed a special visit from music enthusiasts Pete Ellison and Debbie Keith. The music duo are from One World Rhythm, a business that travels from city to city providing groups with an opportunity to make […]

Summer Fun: Families make a splash at the CVHS pool

By Odalis A. SUAREZ Cost: 0-4 years old – Free 5-11 years old – $0.50 12-17 years old – $1 18-49 years old – $2 50 + years old – $1 Family Swim Pass (6 people) – $50 Contact: (818) 548-3375 www.glendaleaquatics.com With summer starting to heat up this year, families without pools are looking […]

MCMS students visited by humane society

Pasadena Humane Society visited students of Montrose Christian Montessori School recently. The visit was arranged and supervised by Marlin Miller, the PHS Outreach & Education coordinator. He talked to the students about how to be safe, respectful and smart around animals, especially dogs. The presentation was quite impressive as several passers-by, both in cars and […]