Solar-powered flutist appears at Descanso
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE -- Descanso Gardens will host a solar-powered
flute concert inspired by seven species of birds.
Performing selections from his new album, "Under the Oaks," with
all solar-powered equipment will be Jon Sherman. The songs were
inspired by birds associated with the oak forests of the Arroyo Seco
watershed.
The concert begins at 1 p.m. Oct. 13 in the Under the Oaks Theater
at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive. The concert is free with
garden admission.
For more information, call 949-7980.
Budget revisions adopted by LCUSD
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE -- The La Canada Unified School District
Governing Board unanimously approved revisions to the 2002-2003
budget.
Revisions were made based on larger enrollment numbers than
projected and the state budget. No major changes were made to the
budget, which the board adopted in June, except for the loss or a
$63,000 grant to be used to purchase technological equipment for La
Canada High School.
The board also unanimously adopted a budget calendar dictating the
timeline for the 2002-03 budget preparation.
LCUSD approves Red Ribbon Week
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE -- The La Canada Unified School District has
unanimously deemed the week of Oct. 23 Red Ribbon Week.
Activities for the week will be funded by each school site budget.
Red Ribbon Week is in observance of the national Red Ribbon Campaign,
and promotes a commitment to healthy, drug-free lifestyles.
Red Ribbon Week activities will also encourage students, parents
and district employees to wear red ribbons in honor of drug abuse
awareness. Activities will end Oct. 31.
Boddy House features ceramics, clay pieces
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE -- Four artists will have works on display at
the Boddy House Gallery through Oct. 24.
Shirley Flynn will display her oil painting exhibit titled
"Splendor and Glory of Color," Jean Sherman will display her clay
animal figurines, and Lynn Hendricks will display ceramic pieces.
Russell Hobbs makes his debut at the gallery with pen-and-ink
drawings of historical American landmarks.
The Boddy House Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Descanso Gardens is at 1418 Descanso Drive.
For more information, call 949-4200.
Compiled by Janine Marnien
