Candlelight Vigil Honoring Victims of Violence
The City of Glendale Commission on the Status of the Women and the YWCA of Glendale is hosting their Annual Candlelight Vigil on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. at the YWCA of Glendale.
This year’s event will focus on voices against violence, an evening of remembrance to honor those who lost their life to domestic violence, and celebrate the voices of survivors. There will be light snacks, speakers, a peace vigil for hope and safety, and other community organizations there to promote healthy and safe communities and homes. As part of the program, special recognition will be given to Charles Lazzaretto, an officer of the Glendale Police Dept. who lost his life while conducting an investigation of a domestic violence case 20 years ago. Officer Lazzaretto’s family members will be in attendance during this special ceremony.
The event is free and open to the public. Limited parking is available in the parking lot behind the YWCA on Geneva Street.
For more questions and more information, contact Devon Malick at the YWCA (818) 242-4155 x227, devonmalick@glendaleywca.org.
YWCA of Glendale is located at 735 E. Lexington Drive, Glendale, CA 91206.

Lecture Series and Fun at Deukmejian
The new Friday Night Lecture Series, hosted by the City of Glendale – Community Services and Parks Dept., makes its debut on Friday, Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. with a presentation by R.A. Conroy on “Wildlife and YOU; their hope for the future.” All are invited for two hours of talk, questions and snacks at Deukmejian Wilderness Park in the Trails and Open Space Office (Ranch House). Participants must call (818) 548-3795 to reserve a spot. This program is free.
On Saturday, Oct. 7, it is back to Deukmejian for the annual Geology Program with Dr. Thom Davis. He returns to lead a three-hour hike through Deukmejian Wilderness Park with a focus on “Geology and Geologic Hazards of the Crescenta Valley.” This is a fast-paced hike on moderately steep trails. There will be several stops along the trail to observe geologic features.
Please RSVP for this program by calling (818) 548-3795.
Please note that we do not have a wilderness workday scheduled this month at Deukmejian.
Deukmejian Wilderness Park is located at 3429 Markridge Road in Glendale.

CV CERTS Disaster Day
CV CERT – Community Emergency Response Team – will be reviewing its disaster plans on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at the CV Sheriff’s Station. There will also be table-top exercises and a review of sheriff protocols for Crescenta Valley with Sgt. Larios.
Guest speaker is Jennifer Dutton. Dutton recently returned from a three-week deployment in the U.S. Virgin Islands by the Red Cross. She was there when Hurricane Maria (Cat. 5) hit the island and has some insight of what will be needed after the devastation.
Active CERT members should bring their grab-and-go bag.
CV Sheriff’s Station is located at 4554 Briggs Ave. in La Crescenta.

Oktoberfest on Saturday
The community is invited to the 40th annual Oktoberfest celebration in the 2200, 2300 and 2400 blocks of Honolulu Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 7. Festivities kick-off at noon and continue until 11 p.m.
Food, games, entertainment, contests and more!

Fire Academy Info Presented
Verdugo Fire Academy is hosting a career-planning seminar on Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon. It will provide information about the academy and the application process. It is being held at Glendale Fire Station 21, 421 Oak St., Glendale.

PDC Open House and CNC Demo
As part of Glendale Tech Week, the GCC Professional Development Center will hold an open house and a technology in manufacturing demonstration on Tuesday, Oct. 10 from noon to 3 p.m. at the PDC. Call (818) 957-0024 for information.
PDC is located at 2340 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose.