News & Events
ALF Drama Registration to Open January 4th
We are pleased to announce that ALFie Company will open registration on Monday, January 4 at 12:00 Noon. The 6-week workshop for students in grades 5-10, begins January 19 and continues through the performance date of February 26. All classes and performance will be held entirely online. We hope you will be able to join us for this new enriching drama experience. HURRY! Registration closes on Tuesday, January 19 at 12:00 PM or when full.
Instrumental Music
ALF Instrumental Music registration is now closed and online classes have begun. We are excited for the unique opportunities afforded our 4th, 5th and 6th grade students this year.
What’s Happening at the Bargain Box
Operation School Bell is Still Going Strong
2020 has been a year like no other but the Operation School Bell committee has been quite busy. They were able to quickly shift gears from the school activities that have been done in the past, meeting each new challenge as it came, and looked toward how to best serve the needs of the community during a pandemic.
Recently, the ALF OSB committee purchased backpacks, face masks, hand-sanitizer, hygiene kits and school supplies and delivered them to 400 students through Friends in Deed, an organization that provides supportive services for homeless and at-risk neighbors. In addition, Assistance League of Pasadena (ALP) and ALF worked with Friends in Deed to provide school clothing and supplies to another 600 students. These OSB teams have also identified several other organizations that they plan to reach out to this year.
When La Cañada Unified School District went to “distance learning”, the ALF OSB committee knew there would be a need to replace old, worn out ChromeBooks for the students to use as loaners. In May 2020, 50 new ChromeBooks were donated for this purpose. Additional ChromeBooks were purchased and are being given to students who have been identified by the District as having need.
Assisteens Give to Dog Therapy Program
Early in 2020, Assisteens were inspired and voted to support the Amerman Family Foundation dog therapy program at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles. Assisteens purchased 137 embroidered, lightweight jackets using funds earned while working in the Bargain Box Thrift Shop. The jackets were recently delivered to the hospital for volunteers to wear during their therapy sessions. Assisteens are pleased to support such a worthwhile program.
ALFies Celebrate Philanthropic Programs at the Phil Faire
During a recent meeting, Assistance League of Flintridge members had the opportunity to learn more about philanthropic programs at the first annual “Phil Faire.” Each of the chairmen representing Drama, Instrumental Music, Summer School, Retired Service Volunteers, Operation School Bell, Community Outreach and Assisteens with their committees reached out to attendees and demonstrated what they do in their positions during the year. Members were able to sign-up right away for the jobs that appealed to them in addition to volunteering for shifts in the Bargain Box Thrift Shop.
