LCPC Parent Ed Hosting Annual Gala

On Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m., the La Cañada Presbyterian Church Parent Education program will be hosting its annual gala “A Night of Laughs – I Was a Great Parent Before I Had Kids” featuring Chris Erskine and John Cervenka with emcees Anne Bierling and Chuck Osburn. Participation in this virtual event is free, and […]

Students, Teachers and Local Businesses Thank Hospital Workers

Students, Teachers and Local Businesses Thank Hospital Workers

Many people in La Crescenta call USC Verdugo Hills Hospital their community hospital. The hospital is where many local students were born, parents work and, from time-to-time, an injury or sickness leads to their hallways. The second and third grade teachers at Monte Vista Elementary School thought gratitude would be a positive way to begin […]

Sixth Annual Jack London Young Writers Contest Launched

By Susan JAMES “There was no sun or promise of sun, although there was not a cloud in the sky. It was a clear day. However, there seemed to be an indescribable darkness over the face of things.” So begins writer Jack London’s epic short story, “To Build a Fire,” with a description originally published […]

Girls Complete Silver Award Projects

Girls Complete Silver Award Projects

By Lori BODNAR, intern Rosemont Middle School eighth graders Ariah Armen, Valen Aznavourian, Molly Necus, and Sabrina Ordubegian from Girl Scout Troop 4511 saw a need and addressed it and, in the process, earned their Silver Award. “Our project is about beautifying Mountain Avenue [Elementary School] by painting the storage bins, ” said Molly. The […]

Scholarship Opportunities

Bank of Hope recently announced that the Hope Scholarship Foundation application period is now open for the 2021-22 academic year. As a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting education, Hope Scholarship Foundation is funding $150,000 in scholarships to select college-bound high school students graduating in the current year. Hope Scholarship will be awarded to a total […]

Scholarship Opportunity for LA County Students

California Credit Union in Glendale invites college-bound students in Los Angeles County to apply for its 2021 College Scholarship Program. Through the program, the credit union provides $20,000 in scholarships annually to recognize Southern California students who are motivated in their academic studies and active in their schools and communities. “We realize that managing the […]

Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital Spreads Holiday Cheer

Students at Cerritos Elementary School benefitted from Dignity Health–Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center and its commitment to its annual Adopt-A-Student Celebration. Each year, students provide a wish list to the hospital, which collects donations then delivers them. “Although gatherings cannot take place this year to protect our communities, we cannot miss the opportunity to […]

A Growing Eagle Scout Project

A Growing Eagle Scout Project

By Mary O’KEEFE The purpose of a Boy Scout Eagle Project is to give the Scout an opportunity to “plan, develop and give leadership to others,” according to the requirements. Scouts look for a project that can benefit the most in their community and to reach the level of Eagle Scout takes dedication and determination. […]

Falcons Baseball Holds Tree and Wreath Sale

Despite the pandemic, members and supporters of the Crescenta Valley High School baseball team were found distributing pre-ordered holiday trees and wreaths at the overflow parking lot on Ramsdell Avenue. From 6 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday morning, Dec. 5, the players helped tie trees onto cars and loaded holiday wreaths into waiting vehicles. […]

Zoom Meeting Introduces New CEO, Answers Questions from Girl Scouts

Zoom Meeting Introduces New CEO, Answers Questions from Girl Scouts

By Lori BODNAR, intern On Monday, Dec. 7, Theresa Kiene, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA), invited eight troops for a virtual fireside chat via Zoom. Around 30 Girl Scouts of all ages attended the virtual fireside chat event. It was held, in part, to recognize the Scouts who earned their […]