Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning

An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Sunday morning, Aug. 21. 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 app to 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.  

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.

CVTC Streets & Transportation Meeting

The monthly Zoom meeting of the CVTC Streets & Transportation Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 24 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Updates will be giving on current projects in addition to discussing new proposals.

The meeting is open to all interested parties. Meeting ID is 956 9812 8070 and the password is 750226.

CVCA to Meet

The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 26 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. 

CERT Holding In-Person Class

The year’s first in-person CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) class will be Oct. 2 through Oct. 9 at the CV Sheriff’s Station. All LA County COVID-19 guidelines will be followed at the time of the class. Masks will most likely be required. Class will be limited to 25 people.       

As always on the last day of class, all CERTs are welcome to participate in the drill. Please call to register for the one-day drill taking place on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Also a Zoom seminar is being held on Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. focusing on fire evacuations: “Can You Evacuate in 15 Minutes?” To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/3ft9r9kz.

For more information, contact Paul or Lisa Dutton, CERT coordinators, at (818) 249-8378.

Bike Safety Workshop

Go Glendale is hosting a virtual Bike Safety 101 workshop on Wednesday, Aug. 25 from noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom. Improve bicycling safety knowledge. This is a need-to-know class taught by Nathalie Winiarski, League of American Bicyclists, league cycling instructor. The workshop will include a quick overview of bike basics, rules of the road, things to know to bike confidently, and river path routing – a one-hour, off-bike class. This meeting is open to all commuters, residents, and students of Glendale. The first 30 Go Glendale member participants will receive a $10 coffee gift card and a Smart Cycling Guide. To RSVP, visit https://tinyurl.com/bx36kkz7.

Suicide Awareness & Prevention Conference

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is hosting a two-day virtual conference on suicide awareness and prevention. It is being held on Saturday, Sept. 4 and Saturday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

To register for the webinar, and for more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/xwmy272f.

Commemorative Motorcade Planned

The annual commemorative motorcade in remembrance of Sept. 11 will be held on Friday, Sept. 10. The map will be published in the Sept. 9 issue of the CV Weekly and will also be online at www.cvweekly.com when it is available.

COVID-19 Walk-Up Vaccination Clinic

Tournament of Roses, in partnership with Pasadena Public Health Dept., is hosting a COVID-19 walk-up vaccination clinic open to the public today, Thursday, Aug. 19. The clinic will be held at the Tournament House, 391 S. Orange Grove Blvd. in Pasadena from 3 p.m. to 5 p,.m. Tournament of Roses volunteers will be assisting with non-clinical duties.

This will be one of the first clinics in Pasadena to offer “supplemental” or “third” COVID-19 shots to people with immune conditions.

Those who get vaccinated will be entered for a chance to win tickets to the 2022 Rose Parade® presented by Honda.

Free street parking is available on Arbor and Lockehaven streets, north and south of Orange Grove Boulevard.

Funds to Benefit Educational Non-Profits

The Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund will be accepting grant applications from Sept. 1 through Oct. 2. The 2021 grant form/application are for those non-profits that benefit educational programs in the Crescenta-Cañada Valley. 

Applications are available on the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce website https://tinyurl.com/du4vbcex. 

Those with questions can contact Edna Karinski, CEO, Community Foundation of the Verdugos, at (818) 241-8040 or Jean Maluccio, Crescenta Valley Chamber, (818) 248-4957.

CV Youth Town Council Application

Applications are being accepted for the Crescenta Valley Youth Town Council. The Youth Council is an organization that is mentored and managed by the Crescenta Valley Town Council. Being a member of the Youth Town Council provides a chance for students in grades seven-12 to be the voice of the youth in the community. Those on the Youth Council will encourage people to voice their concerns and as a group will try to find solutions.

Time commitment is about an hour a week with regular meetings and frequent events. Youth Town Council members also earn volunteer hours for the work done. Applicants must be in grades seven-12 and live in the La Crescenta area. Applications will be accepted until Aug. 31 at 11:59 pm.

For more information, including the application form, visit https://tinyurl.com/nuaahm75.