Sagebrush Territory Transfer Petition to be Heard

The County Committee plans to hear the Sagebrush petition at its Oct. 2 meeting. A vote on the transfer is expected.

The petition will be heard in the County Committee offices at 9300 Imperial Highway in Downey.

Strategic Partners Network

The next meeting of the Strategic Partners Network will be on Friday, Sept. 13 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Verdugo Hills Hospital, fourth floor, 1812 Verdugo Blvd. The guest speaker will be Jeanett Cordon Resendez and Gabby Najera. The will be hosting an active shooter awareness training.

Movie Nights

The Montrose Shopping Park is hosting the 10th Annual Montrose Film Festival this weekend. On Friday, Sept. 13, “The Secret Life of Pets 2” will be shown and on Saturday, Sept. 14, “Paulie” will be shown. Activities begin at 5 p.m. with live bands followed by cartoons at 7:15 p.m. Feature films start at 7:30 p.m. Free admission, free popcorn.

Held in the parking lot of Andersen’s Pets, 2224 Honolulu Ave.

Not On Our Watch

From Sept. 13-15 at Verdugo Park, 1621 Canada Blvd. in Glendale, veterans and volunteers will be seen walking back and forth across the pedestrian bridge to bring awareness to the 22 veterans who lose their battle with PTS every day. The event is hosted by Wellness Works and begins with opening ceremonies at 2 p.m. on Sept. 13. Closing ceremonies are on Sunday, Sept. 15.

For a complete schedule, visit www.cvweekly.com/NEWS.

Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day

The community is invited to the Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. to help protect the natural habitat at Rosemont Preserve. Volunteers will be preparing demonstration planting boxes for a milkweed planting demonstration on Sept. 28 with Roger Klemm. 

Wear sturdy shoes, comfortable clothes and garden gloves (long pants and sleeves are recommended). Tools will be available.

Then on Sunday, Sept. 15, an “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve. 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.

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.

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