CVCA Holds Meeting

The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, Thursday, Feb. 23 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.

Crescenta Valley Park-Black History Celebration

All are welcomed at a Black History Celebration on Friday, Feb. 24, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Crescenta Valley Park, 3901 Dunsmore Avenue. There will be soul food, live music, performances and poetry. For more information call (818) 249-5940.

Birding at the Rosemont Preserve

On Saturday, Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., the community is invited to tour the Rosemont Preserve with Jodhan Fine, who’ll help attendees learn about the birds that are seen and heard during a walk. Jodhan is an Occidental College student and a member of the Moore Laboratory of Zoology. He has a keen interest in birds and has published research papers on unusual bird sightings. Bring binoculars and consider downloading the free Merlin bird app in advance by accessing https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/download/. Be sure to download Merlin’s “US: West Coast” bird information. 

Attendance will be limited to 15.  To attend, please RSVP to RosemontFriends@gmail.com.

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

The Preserve is located at the north end of Rosemont Avenue, just past the chain link fence. Please park at Two Strike Park, 5107 Rosemont Ave. Those with mobility issues who require a closer parking spot can contact the Friends of the Rosemont Preserve at rosemontfriends@gmail.com. Please wear sturdy shoes to walk the trail and bring water.

Arbor Day Celebration

On Tuesday, March 7 at 10 a.m. Casa Adobe de San Rafael in Glendale is the location of the observance of Arbor Day by Glendale Beautiful.

Glendale Beautiful, in cooperation with the City of Glendale’s Community Services and Parks Dept., asks the public to attend the annual observance. Take part in this community-wide effort by contributing to the purchase of a tree or by supporting trees throughout the city. For donation and other information, visit www.glendalebeautiful.org/arbor-day.

In case of rain, the event takes place at Brand Studios, 1601 W. Mountain St. in Glendale.

Casa Adobe de San Rafael is located at 1330 Dorothy Drive in Glendale.