![The [Easter Egg] Hunt Was On at Two Strike Park](https://www.crescentavalleyweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/NO-1-Children-dashed-about-the-park-gathering-colorful-eggs-WEB.jpg "The [Easter Egg] Hunt Was On at Two Strike Park")
By Lori BODNAR, intern Hundreds of children and their families gathered at Two Strike Park on Saturday for the eighth annual epic Easter egg hunt, sponsored by CVCHURCH. Despite chilly temperatures and overcast skies, the day was warmed by the smiles, excitement and feeling of community in the park. The event was free to attend. […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern Hundreds of athletes from across Southern California came together at Crescenta Valley High School on Saturday to compete in the Special Olympics qualifying games. The Southern California Special Olympics qualifying games have been held at CVHS for the past 10 years. This year, 358 athletes were prepared to compete in a […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern Mountain Avenue elementary students entertained their families, friends and neighbors in a top-rated talent show, “Mountain Avenue’s Got Talent!” in February. Sixty-five students were showcased in the talent show and performed amazing acts that entertained the audience.The students played instruments, danced, performed magic tricks, sang songs and performed skits. Wendy Goldsworthy, […]
By Lori BODNAR intern Now that spring has sprung, many might be sweeping up, pruning or gardening, and doing a bit of spring cleaning. Around 50 volunteers on Saturday pulled on some work gloves and took the idea of spring cleaning even further. Instead of tidying up just their own homes, they helped clean up […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern Nearly 500 high school students were inspired and enlightened during Health Career Night at Crescenta Valley High School. CVHS Health Career Night was a fun, educational, and highly informative event where students could hear from various experts in the fields of science and medicine to learn about different career paths and […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern Nearly 200 folks came out to dance, eat chocolate and enjoy live music at the Crescenta Valley High School Jazz Night in the Café on Feb. 8. The award-winning CVHS jazz band, under the direction of Mathew Schick, performed for the crowd. Schick is also the director of the music program […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern An oasis of serenity awaits in a local neighborhood. The Twelve Oaks Senior Living facility at 2820 Sycamore Ave. boasts majestic oak trees that are reminiscent of its name, and nearly five acres of rose gardens and walking paths. Nestled within the lovely scenery and spectacular views are independent-living cozy cottages, […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern An array of fairytale characters, including a queen, two henchman, a princess, seven dwarfs, forest creatures, bats, trees, a woodsman, and a special “Magic Mirror,” were found on the stage of Mountain Avenue Elementary School when 64 Mountain Avenue students performed “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” in the auditorium at […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern Fairies, gnomes, unicorns and dragons descended on Mountain Avenue Elementary for the Enchanted Forest Book Fair – despite the downpour of rain. Students shopped once with their class, and could also shop during recess as well. Different nights of the book fair had different themes. On Dec. 5 was the Book […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern Each year, hundreds of Glendale Unified School District students from pre-K through grade 12 unleash their inner artist and create, then submit, original works of art in one or all categories in the PTA Reflections program. Reflections is a national program that is administered by each local PTA (Parent Teacher Association) […]