YOUTH Notes

Dine Out Night There is a dine out benefitting the Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music Dept. on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Gardenia Market Deli & Pizzeria. Menu options include pizza (as enjoyed at the school’s “pizza wars” fundraiser), deli sandwiches, salads and Lebanese specialties! A percentage of all purchases will […]

Troop 288 USS Midway Trek

Troop 288 USS Midway Trek

On Oct. 7-8, a group of 40 scouts and leaders from local Boy Scout Troop 288 ventured south to experience a piece of history aboard the longest-serving American aircraft carrier of the 20th century, the USS Midway. In addition to earning merit badges in either aviation or radio, the Scouts were immersed in the USS […]

A Dazzling Night Planned

It’s a night for the stars! On Saturday, Nov. 4 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Valley View Elementary School will hold its second annual Gratitude Gala at La Cañada Flintridge Country Club. Attendees will walk the red carpet, dance to music provided by SoCal DJ celebrity Brandi Garcia, and bid on items at the […]

Medals Won at Taekwondo Competition

On Saturday, Oct. 7 some of the MTC Taekwondo students competed in the U.S. Junior Taekwondo Championship. Children ranging from 5 to 16 years old competed in sparring and their poomsae (form) with schools all around Southern California. The MTC students received 12 gold medals, 10 silver medals and six bronze medals for form and […]

Youth Notes

Science Fiction Stories Wanted High school students from schools across Los Angeles County are invited to submit their original short science fiction stories to The Tomorrow Prize now through Feb. 26, 2018. The finalists’ stories will be read by celebrity guests on stage at LitFest Pasadena on May 20, 2018 and the winners will receive […]

Clark Lexus Eco Challenge

Clark Lexus Eco Challenge

By Charly SHELTON Each year, the Environmental Geographic Information System class at Clark Magnet High mounts an ambitious project – to spread awareness of environmental problems and make a difference in environmental protection in real-world situations. This goes beyond just a class assignment; it is affecting positive change in the world. “The project is important […]

Rummage Sale to Benefit Boy Scouts

On Saturday, Oct. 21, Boy Scout Troop 319 is holding its fourth non-annual rummage sale. It’s the troop’s biggest fundraiser and popular with the community (the last rummage sale raised $4,700 for the troop). They attribute its success to “selling lots of stuff very cheaply.” The money raised is used to replace the Troop’s well-used […]

YOUTH Notes

Dine-Out Benefits CVIM CVIM dine-out fundraiser is coming up on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The dine-out night is being hosted by Joselito’s and Paradis in Montrose. Each will generously donate 15% of the total paid receipts back to Crescenta Valley High School’s Instrumental Music Dept. The community is encouraged to […]

CVHS Prepares for Homecoming

Crescenta Valley High School students are gearing up for their homecoming game on Friday, Oct. 20 at Moyse Field. The night kicks off at 4 p.m. when the JV team takes the field; then, at 7 p.m., it’ll be the Falcons varsity team versus Burbank. Halftime will be highlighted with the crowning of the Falcons’ […]

CEC to Host School-Age Program Celebration

Twenty years ago, the Child Educational Center (CEC) and the La Cañada Unified School District (LCUSD) partnered to provide on-site before and after-school care for students enrolled at LCUSD’s three elementary schools. On Friday, Oct. 20 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., this successful partnership will be honored with a celebration for parents and children […]