By Mary O’KEEFE Local high schools’ robotic teams have been busy the last six weeks building robots to compete in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) competition. Each year the robotic team members of Crescenta Valley, Clark Magnet and La Cañada high schools sit in front of a computer, or television, […]
By Pat KRAMER On Saturday, a special workshop was held in Sunland to demonstrate the art of Seidokan aikido, a Japanese self-defense practice founded by the late aikido master Rod Kobayashi. On hand to demonstrate special techniques were Kobayashi’s daughter, Michiyo Kobayashi, along with Sensai Michael Dwyer and Sensai Gabriel Lagaretta. This special event, offered […]
Dine Out Opp The CVHS Instrumental Music Dept. is hosting a dual dine out fundraiser on March 8. Mention the fundraiser at Joselito’s Mexican Food, 2345 Honolulu Ave. and at Paradis, 2323 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and these businesses will donate 15% of the total paid receipts received back […]
Each year St. James-Holy Redeemer School and St. Bede School participate in a spelling bee sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. This event is open to fourth, fifth and sixth graders from both schools. It was held on Saturday. The winner of the spelling bee was fifth grade St. James-Holy Redeemer student Kenny Carpenter.
La Cañada Flintridge Community Center Preschool students are saddling up to host the 24th annual Western Round-Up on Saturday, March 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This popular western-themed fundraiser features fun for all ages: pony rides, a petting zoo, inflatable slide, carnival games and prizes, silent auction, raffle to win an iPad Mini […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley High School JROTC recently took time off from color guard and drills to enjoy an evening of inspirational speeches, and a delicious meal that ended with a dance. The Military Ball is a time for JROTC students to celebrate and relax after a year of dedication and endless drill […]
By Nicole MOORE Crescenta Valley High School’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” will dazzle audience members for a one-week engagement held in the school’s MacDonald Auditorium. The show times of the iconic musical are Feb. 24, Feb. 25, March 3 and March 4 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 26 at […]
Glendale Youth Orchestra Performs at Alex Theatre The Glendale Youth Orchestra, conducted by Brad Keimach, performs its second concert of the 28th season on Sunday, March 12 at 7 p.m. at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale. A program of all French music including Faure – Pelleas and Melisande; Saint-Saens – Violin Concerto #3, 3rd […]
Lights! Camera! Auction! The St. James-Holy Redeemer School of La Crescenta is having its “Hollywood Night” annual gala on Friday, Feb. 24 6:30 p.m. at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club at 5500 Godbey Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. Come and enjoy a special Hollywood Night that includes a delicious dinner with a dessert buffet, cocktails, […]
Performing the coconut dance