Off-ramp Cleanup

The monthly cleanup of the La Crescenta Avenue off-ramp of the 210 Freeway is Saturday, Jan. 14. Volunteers meet at the 2700 block of Altura Avenue at 7:30 a.m. for instructions, safety vests and tools.

Rain cancels.

Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day

 The community is invited to the Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day on Saturday, Jan. 14 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. Wear sturdy shoes, comfortable clothes and garden gloves (long pants and sleeves are recommended). Tools will be available.

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.

Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning

An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Sunday morning, Jan. 15. 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 morning light and citizen scientists, bring your iNaturalist and Merlin apps to identify birds and add wildlife sightings!

The gate will be open from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and Friends of the Rosemont Preserve Committee members will be available to answer questions and present this community resource.

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 the Rosemont Preserve Committee.

Those planning on walking the trails should wear sturdy shoes and bring water to drink.  

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.

Film Chronicles History Making

A film by local filmmaker John Newcombe, “Carl Howell – Witnessing History,” chronicles Howell’s time as a naval aide to the President for four of America’s leaders – John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford – when he was in the room for many of the major events of those eras. He recounts his memories in a non-political way in the film.

The screening and presentation is free and open to the public as part of the program of the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley.

The next meeting of the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley is Monday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Center For Spiritual Living – La Crescenta (at the intersection of Dunsmore and Santa Carlotta avenues).