CVTC Land Use Committee Meets
Reminder that the Crescenta Valley Town Council Land Use Committee meets tonight, Thursday, at 6:30 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library community room. The focus of the meeting is to discuss the street lighting survey that was recently completed. The committee will review the results and make a recommendation to the council based on its discussion.
The public is invited to attend.
La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta

Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day
The community is invited to the Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. to help remove invasive plants and water the young trees. Volunteers will be tending to native plants and doing some light trail maintenance.
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.
 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.

‘Wet and Wonderful: Celebrating Our Precious Water’
Foothill Municipal Water District (Foothill MWD or District) is hosting an event at Descanso Gardens titled, “Wet & Wonderful: Celebrating Our Precious Water.” The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to the public.
Residents are encouraged to bring the whole family as there will be educational music performances and Hawaiian-inspired jazz ukulele to enjoy throughout the day, and special barbecue menu options available for purchase by Patina Restaurant Group.
Event programming also includes lectures in the Van de Kamp Hall that cover a range of topics from harvesting rainwater with rain barrels, drought- tolerant landscaping, and the California WaterFix.
Charles Wilson, of the Southern California Water Committee, will speak on California WaterFix as water leaders aim to vote on financial commitment to the project.
A limited number of free tickets to the gardens that day will be available by RSVP online at bit.ly/2s3CMLZ.

County Board Ratifies Proclamation of Local Emergency
Following the devastating La Tuna Fire that has burned over 7,000 acres, impacting the cities of Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale and unincorporated county areas, a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger was unanimously approved to ratify the proclamation of a local emergency that will be forwarded to the governor’s office to access state and federal assistance.   
This proclamation will remain in effect until terminated by the Board of Supervisors and all county departments and agencies are directed to continue providing assistance and monitoring efforts as applicable.
In anticipation of winter storm-related floods in the impacted burn areas, the Dept. of Public Works will continue to assess, repair and reinforce public infrastructure including roadway drainage facilities, drainage basins and flood control facilities, and will construct temporary and permanent debris mitigation measures as necessary.
“With the significant loss of vegetation, the risk of downstream flooding, debris flows, and mud slides will become sharply escalated during the upcoming rainy season,” said Supervisor Barger.  “Now is the time to prepare in order to protect life and property this winter.”

Course on Preparing to Evacuate
LA County Fire and the local CV Fire Safe Council are hosting a course on how to prepare for a disaster, like a fire, that requires evacuation.
Have you “hardened” your home against embers? Made a list of what to take? Who to notify?
Come to learn and leave with handouts to make the process easier.
It will be held at the La Crescenta Library community room (upstairs in rear) at 2809 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta on Monday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Tournament of Roses® Royal Court Tryouts
The Tournament of Roses invites applicants from the greater Pasadena area to become a part of history in the search for the 2018 Royal Court and the 100th Rose Queen®.
Young women who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply and participate in Round 1 on Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sept. 11 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Tournament House. Participants are selected based upon a combination of qualities, including public speaking ability, poise, academic achievement, youth leadership, and community and school involvement.
Seven young women will be named to the 2018 Royal Court on Oct. 2, and one will be crowned the 100th Rose Queen on Oct. 18.
Participants can pre-register for the 2018 Royal Court tryouts by applying at www.tournamentofroses.com.
Tournament House, 391 S. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena