Spotlight Apps Accepted Southern California high school students interested in the performing arts can apply now to be a part of the 30th annual free Spotlight arts education and scholarship program presented by The Music Center. The annual program offers arts training, experience and workforce development skills taught by professional artists and arts administrators, and […]
As the second week of the new school year comes to a close, drivers are reminded to be cautious when navigating local streets and that pedestrian and vehicular traffic has increased. Thousands of children are walking, riding and biking to schools throughout the foothills and local law enforcement is out in force to ensure their […]
Local schools took advantage of Monday’s eclipse to share with students firsthand what a solar eclipse looks like.
Students entering grades three through six are invited to join the ALFie Players Fall Drama Program. Later in the coming school year, students in grades five through 10 will have an opportunity to join the ALFie Company Winter production. Assistance League® of Flintridge (ALF) offers these after-school drama programs to students in La Cañada […]
Glendale Unified School District welcomed students back for the 2017-18 school year. Thousands of young people poured into local schools, most eager to learn while a few shed some tears. Drivers are reminded to be cautious when navigating local streets and that pedestrian and vehicular traffic has increased. More schools will be showcased in the […]
By Jimean LEE, intern Etc Gourmet Kitchen in Montrose showed its good taste by hosting a children’s cooking class last week. The class was held afternoons from Aug. 1 through Aug. 4 from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for children ranging in age from 6 to 10. An evening class from 6 p.m. to 8:30 […]
La Crescenta resident Mayreni Abajian recently returned from a year abroad in Tokyo, Japan, where the unexpected highlight of her trip was introducing the Japanese people to aspects of her Armenian culture. Classmates and friends understood that she is an American, but were surprised to learn about her Armenian heritage, most of them having no […]
Glendale Youth Orchestra Performs at Alex Theatre The Glendale Youth Orchestra, conducted by Brad Keimach, will be holding auditions for the upcoming 29th season on Sunday, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 27 with some additional opportunities offered throughout the season. Auditions are required for both prospective and returning members. Auditions will involve playing an excerpt […]
By Julie BUTCHER There have been world-class ceramics created at the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge for as long as anyone can remember. This week, the center’s ceramics director Miriam Balcazar was delighted at the arrival of a large, shiny, brand-new kiln for the studio, and she is excited to see the youngest students […]
La Cañada Presbyterian Church’s Parent Education Program announced a new program coming this fall … Parent Express for Parents of Tweens (fifth through eighth graders). This class, taught by seasoned instructor Paige Dunbar, will provide a month-long opportunity for parents who cannot attend daytime classes to participate in parent ed. Tween classes feature large and […]