Off-ramp Cleanup

The monthly cleanup of the La Crescenta Avenue 210 freeway off-ramp is Saturday, May 8. Volunteers meet at the 2700 block of Altura Avenue at 8:10 a.m. for instructions, safety vests and tools.

Food Drive

CV robotics will host a drive through food drive on Saturday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the CVHS parking lot at the southeast corner of Ramsdell and Community avenues. Non-perishable food items will be collected that benefit the Bailey Human Care Center. Community members are asked to enter the parking lot from Ramsdell, pull forward to a donation table, and “pop the trunk;” CV robotics team members will gratefully accept all donations in a socially responsible and COVID-safe manner. 

Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day

The community is invited to the Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day on Saturday, May 8 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. to help protect the natural habitat at Rosemont Preserve. Volunteers will be removing invasive, non native plants and cleaning up the trails for upcoming field trips.

Spring growth around the trails will also be trimmed back and work will be done on fire hazard reduction on some of the slopes.

Wear sturdy shoes, comfortable clothes and garden gloves (long pants and sleeves are recommended). Tools will be available.

LA County guidelines are being followed requiring visitors to wear masks and practice social distancing while volunteering at the Preserve.

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 with mobility issues who require a closer parking spot should contact RosemontFriends@gmail.com.

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

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

CVCOC Update on Vendors Silent Auction

Due to high demand, the CV Chamber of Commerce has moved the date for its Vendors Silent Auction to Thursday, June 10 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. A one-hour Zoom event will kickoff the auction. Twenty valuable items will be placed on the auction block for open bidding. The cutoff for vendor donations is Wednesday, June 1.

To learn more, call the chamber office at (818) 248-4957.

Resurfacing Project

The community is invited to learn about an upcoming pavement resurfacing project along La Crescenta Avenue, Orange Avenue, Ocean View Boulevard and Montrose Avenue. There will be a meeting via Webex on May 19 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Learn more by visiting https://tinyurl.com/4xnzkm2r.

Questions can be directed to Shirley Lai at slai@dpw.lacounty.gov.

LA County Street Sweeping Service Advisory

Beginning Saturday, May 1 Los Angeles County started updating its street sweeping schedules to provide sweeping services on residential streets twice a month in unincorporated LA County communities. Major streets will continue to be swept once a week.

Street sweeping services help ensure clean and safe streets, and reduce debris ending up in storm drain systems causing water pollution. The County sweeps more than 3,300 curb-miles every week.

Visit the LA County Street Sweeping Service website at pw.lacounty.gov/rmd/streetsweeping/ for information on street sweeping schedules in the local community.

S-T Shadow Hills Rotary Club Announces Cancelation of July 4 Parade

Though local area restrictions have been lifted for many public gatherings around the Los Angeles area, the annual Sunland-Tujunga July 4 parade has been canceled for 2021, as the City of Los Angeles is not yet issuing permits for large gatherings.

The Sunland-Tujunga Shadow Hills Rotary Club, which hosts the annual event, hopes that by 2022 this very popular summer parade will once again travel its traditional route down Foothill Boulevard.

Community service projects undertaken by the Rotary Club this year include providing face shields for local rehabilitation centers and skilled nursing facilities. The club provided meals for local first responders. The club has also partnered with the Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council on several projects including the Pole Banner Art Project.

For parade updates and more information on the Rotary Club’s ongoing community activities, visit: https://www.facebook.com/Sunlandrotary/.