CV Town Council Meets Tonight

The Crescenta Valley Town Council meets tonight, Thursday, at the La Crescenta Library community room. The general meeting begins at 7 p.m. Karina Vargas, Public Affairs representative for Dept. of Transportation (Cal-Trans), will be at the meeting to give an update on current 210 Freeway closures. Southern California Gas Company representative Marisol Espinoza, Public Affairs manager, will update the community about recent activities in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles, La Crescenta. Dr. Cynthia Livingston, former principal of Rosemont Middle School, will be honored. Additionally, Dr. Maria Gandera, vice superintendent of GUSD, will be honored after she announced that she will be moving to another school district.

La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd.

Trails and Open Space News

The City of Glendale Trails and Open Space July 22 program is “Earth, Wind, and Fire” at Deukmejian Wilderness Park. The campfire event will focus on three of the classical elements (earth, wind and fire). Topics of discussion include the impacts of earthquakes, Santa Ana winds and wildfires in the region. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. to make a craft or at 7 p.m. for the campfire.

This is a great event for the entire family and will include skits, songs, and s’mores. Free to attend, but space is limited so RSVP at (818) 548-3795.

Deukmejian Wilderness Park, 3429 Markridge Road, La Crescenta

Geology of the Rosemont Preserve

All are invited on Saturday, July 22 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for a look at the geology of the Rosemont Preserve and how it fits in the greater Los Angeles area. This tour of the Preserve will be led by Hans Hoek. Hoek is an avid outdoor enthusiast and geologist and has led treks in the Himalayas. He will explain the geologic puzzle of the Rosemont Preserve and how geology affects the types of development in the local area.

Learn what to look for when taking a stroll in the wild and ways to identify how the landscape was created.

The Rosemont Preserve is located at the top of La Crescenta Avenue. Because of limited parking, it is suggested that visitors park at Two Strike Park at 5107 Rosemont Ave.

Please bring water and wear sturdy shoes to walk the trail.

These events are free to the public and suitable for all ages, no reservations required. Sorry, no pets please.

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

This Week at La Crescenta Library

The La Crescenta Library hosts a variety of summer discovery programs that offer something for everyone. This week, on Saturday, July 25 at 4:30 p.m. it’s all about boho lanterns! Guests will challenge the artist within and use their unique creativity to decorate their own boho lantern.

Then on Wednesday, July 26 at 3:30 p.m., it’s One World Rhythm!

Discover the joy of creating music.

The La Crescenta Library is located at 2809 Foothill Blvd. For more information, call (818) 248-5313.

210 Closures Continues

The California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the following ramps on Foothill Freeway (I-210) for a pavement rehabilitation project:

•Currently, the northbound Angeles Crest Highway on-ramp to westbound I-210

•Westbound I-210 Ocean View Boulevard off-ramp beginning July 24

Closures will remain in effect through August, are weather permitting and subject to change.

Blood Drive at Sheriff’s Station

The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station is having a blood drive on Thursday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. benefitting Huntington Hospital. All donors receive a gift card to Baskin Robbins for a free pint of ice cream.

For more information, call (818) 236-4019.

CV Sheriff’s Station, 4554 N. Briggs Ave., La Crescenta

Virtual Reality Demonstration Day at the Library

Visitors ages 13 years and older to Glendale’s Downtown Central Library have the opportunity to use a VR-enabled computer system with an Oculus Rift headset.

The Oculus Rift VR Demo Day at Downtown Central Library is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 27 at MakerSpace at Downtown Central Library, 222 E. Harvard St. in Glendale.

LACoFD Continues Countywide Burn Suspension

In an ongoing effort to prevent wildfires, all burn permits in Los Angeles County remain suspended. As of July 1, the Los Angeles County Fire Dept. ceased issuing burn permits and allowing open fires due to increased fire activity throughout Southern California. This burn suspension will remain in effect until further notice.

During this critical time, the fire department urges all residents to do their part to be safe by having an emergency plan in place in case a fire threatens their home or family.

Nearly 95% of all wildland fires within the fire department’s jurisdiction are human-caused. Visit the CV Weekly website http://tinyurl.com/y8h29u7m for tips on fire prevention.