CV Town Council Meets Tonight

The general meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council is tonight, Thursday, May 16, at 7 p.m. in the community room of the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd.

The agenda was not made available as of press time.

Deukmejian Wilderness Park Workday

All are invited on Saturday, May 18 for the third Saturday Wilderness Workday at 8 a.m. in Deukmejian Wilderness Park.

Recently planted trees will be watered and invasive plants removed.

Deukmejian Wilderness Park, 3429 Markridge Road in La Crescenta.

Armed Forces Day Car Show

On Saturday, May 18 at Crescenta Valley Park in La Crescenta, the American Legion Post 288 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1614 will host and sponsor a car show from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. with the net proceeds dedicated to military and children’s charities.

The show will feature classic automobiles, hot rods, military and emergency vehicles. General admission to the event is free. Auto show participants may pre-register their vehicle entries for $25 or register their cars on the day of the show for $30 (military and emergency vehicles are free). 

Trophies will be awarded to class winners and dash plaques to all participants. In addition, there will be live music, food trucks, raffle and 50/50 drawing.

Crescenta Valley Park, 3901 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta

Beware of Local Wildlife

Reports have been made regarding a proliferation of bold coyotes in the area. One neighbor who lives near Orange and Rosemont avenues reported that her family’s dog was killed by a coyote that gained access to her yard. Another woman reported that she witnessed a “large, very healthy looking coyote scale a six foot cinderblock wall” to gain access to her yard.

Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Afternoon

An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday afternoon, May 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the afternoon light. Citizen scientists, bring your iNaturalist app to add to the wildlife sightings.

Interns from Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy will be available to answer questions and present this community resource.

Another open gate event will be on Sunday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friends of the Rosemont Preserve will be available to answer questions.

The Preserve is located at the north end of Rosemont Avenue, just past the chain link fence. As street parking is limited, please park at Two Strike Park, 5107 Rosemont Ave. Those planning on walking the trails should wear sturdy shoes. 

This event is free to the public and suitable for all ages; no reservations required. Rain cancels. Sorry, no pets please. 

For further information, contact the Friends of the Rosemont Preserve at RosemontFriends@gmail.com.

Memorial Day Observances

The Montrose Memorial Day ceremony will be on Monday, May 27 beginning precisely at 7:30 a.m. It will be held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the northwest corner of Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard.

There is also a ceremony at Two Strike Park, 5017 Rosemont Ave. in La Crescenta, at 8 a.m. that is overseen by local veterans.

CVCA Plans Monthly Meeting

The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. The CVCA is a cross-jurisdictional, volunteer organization that encourages collaboration between community groups so that the Crescenta Valley can be represented with one voice. All are invited to the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. in the community room (entrance off La Crescenta Avenue). 

Jazz Band and Combo Performs At College

Glendale Community College’s jazz band and Latin jazz combo will perform in concert on Sunday, May 19 at 4 p.m. in the auditorium. Byron Delto and Chris Rios are the directors. The groups will perform arrangements of jazz and popular tunes.

Tickets are $10 general admission and $7 for students and seniors. Tickets are available at the box office before show time. Visit www.glendale.edu/music for information. 

The college is located at 1500 N. Verdugo Road.

Celebrate Moms, Grads & Dads with Secure Metallic Balloons

Glendale Water & Power (GWP) is reminding customers that metallic or Mylar balloons and power lines do not mix. Power outages caused by Mylar balloons coming into contact with power lines are on a record pace. Over Mother’s Day weekend, Glendale residents experienced two power outages related to Mylar balloons. A total of 3,055 customers were out of power for about 44 minutes. Two other reports of Mylar balloons in power lines were reported and crews cleared them before any additional power outages resulted.

GWP urges customers to make sure balloons are always tied to a weight, as required by California law, and to never release them outdoors.

Call (818) 548-2011 to report problems with metallic balloons.