Stephanie Liu of La Canada High School was winner of Representative David Dreier's Youth Volunteer Award Program. A ceremony was held at the Arcadia Community Center.
Fifty-seven high school students throughout the San Gabriel Valley participated in Congressman David Dreier's annual Youth Volunteer Award program. Winners will be presented and honored today.
There’s something about Mary. Mary Hansen (photo) honored by Arcadia Rotary Club with the Paul Harris Fellow award for service “above and beyond,” according to Arcadia Rotary Club President Pat Dolphin. Mary was also selected as 2018 Senior of the Year because of her 46-plus years of volunteer work throughout Arcadia.
Twenty-three high school students from throughout the San Gabriel Valley were honored for their volunteer community service. The 2003 Youth Volunteer Award program was held at the Arcadia Community Center. Those recognized from Arcadia are Kelly Cole, Hannah Han, Jennifer Hsieh, and Heather Sayers.
Arcadia Meals on Wheels celebrates 40 years. The program delivers Monday through Friday, including a hot meal, that features an entree and vegetable, and a lighter meal that includes a sandwich, fruit, beverage, and dessert. Meals on Wheels Arcadia is located in the Red Cross Building.
Arcadia High School senior Arrushi Walia was given the Youth Trailblazer Award at the fourth annual Women in Green Forum for making an extraordinary impact through environmental leadership within her community. She has been a leader in sustainability on her school's campus.
Arcadia Rotary Club's Salute to Seniors Luncheon May 8, 2018 will honor Mary Hansen, the Arcadia 2018 Senior of the Year. She has 46+ years of volunteer work throughout the city. See hard copy in VF Senior Citizen of the Year.
Downtown 2000, the redevelopment project that has served as a lightning rod for discontent at City Hall, received an Award of Excellence this week from the California Redevelopment Association.
Business profile on Pieology, a restaurant in Monrovia that serves artisan-style customized pizzas. Franchisees Stanley Poon, James Poon, and George Li are Arcadia High School graduates.
Arcadia High School senior Paul Mekailian's classical music composition has won a national award from the Young Arts Foundation. He was also awarded a spot in the LA Philharmonic's coveted Associate Composer Program.
Jonathan Robert Poyner, a former volunteer coach at Rio Hondo Preparatory School in Arcadia, will serve 17 years in prison after pleading guilty to molesting 10 middle school boys.
Arcadia Unified School District has launched new online application for its meals program. For each student that qualifies for free or reduced-priced meals, the savings can equal more than $1400 per school year. Under the new Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) adopted by the state, school districts will receive additional money for each student that qualifies. Arcadia High School students that qualify can also waive AP and SAT fees, graduation will be free, and get a reduced rate for Grad Night.