All Invited to CVCA Meeting

The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting will include discussion on local issues as well as an opportunity for foothill area residents to bring their own concerns. Contact the CVCA at crescentavalleycommunityassn@gmail.com with questions and for Zoom meeting information. All are welcome.

Dine-out at Blaze Pizza

CV Instrumental Music Dept. is having a dine-out at Blaze Pizza in La Cañada on Monday, March 1. Patrons who dine anytime between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. will have 20% of proceeds benefit CV’s music department. Orders can be placed online using promo code 1005A or purchased in the store. 

The Future of Housing

In Los Angeles County unincorporated communities are currently updating the housing element of the general plan for 2021-29. The housing element serves as a policy guide to address the comprehensive housing needs of the unincorporated communities. The primary focus of the housing element is to ensure decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing for current and future residents of unincorporated communities, including those with special needs.

The Dept. of Regional Planning every eight years reviews and makes recommendations for possible changes to the zoning within the unincorporated areas of the county. Given that there is currently a shortage of affordable housing, the County is looking to increase densities where it might be reasonable to do so.

The Dept. of Regional Planning will be making a presentation at the March Land Use Committee meeting of the CV Town Council on March 4 at 6:30 p.m.

Join the Zoom meeting at https://zoom.us/j/97589570194; meeting ID: 975 8957 0194.

Verdugo Hills Cemetery and Little Landers Society

The Friends of Verdugo Hills Cemetery organization has initiated activities dedicated to the renovation and restoration of Sunland-Tujunga’s historic Verdugo Hills Cemetery in anticipation of the cemetery’s 100^th anniversary celebration event scheduled for April 2022.

Although Little Landers Historical Society is not directly associated with Friends of Verdugo Hills Cemetery, the Society recognizes the historic value of the cemetery and supports this celebration to help ensure a successful event.

Remote Instruction to Continue at GCC

Glendale Community College (GCC) announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic remote instruction will continue on all three campuses through December 2021. 

GCC classes have been taught in a remote learning environment since March 23, 2020 following the outbreak of the coronavirus. Today’s decision affects the Verdugo Campus, which primarily serves credit students, the Garfield Campus serving noncredit students, and the Professional Development Center in Montrose.   

The college is making the announcement several months before the start of summer and fall classes to allow students time to make informed decisions about their educational goals. Priority registration begins April 26 for the 2021 summer session (June 14 – Aug. 20) and priority registration is May 17 for the fall semester (Aug. 30 – Dec. 15). 

Nominees Wanted

The Glendale Educational Foundation Diamond Awards Committee seeks to honor outstanding individuals who attended Glendale Unified School District. The individuals will be honored who have made significant contributions in our three areas of focus – visual & performing arts, science & technology, and health & physical fitness. Nominations are also being sought for individuals who best embody the goals of the GEF mission through their significant achievement as an entrepreneur or innovator, their significant philanthropic service, or their significant achievements early in their career.

Nominations for 2021 are now being accepted for the awards to be presented at the GEF’s virtual Spring 2021 Gala. Deadline for submission is Feb. 26.

The nomination form is available at www.glened.org.