CERT Host Zoom Meeting on Evacuating

Community Emergency Response Team – CERT – is providing information via Zoom how to prepare for an evacuation order. On Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., fire department personnel as well as the CERT coordinator from Monrovia will be speaking on the recent Bobcat Fire with evacuation information.

The live Zoom session will provide information on what to do and how to evacuate in a hurry … and how to it safely. Local CERT coordinator and Red Cross Ambassador Paul Dutton will also present information on lessons learned from the Station Fire.

For Zoom access information, contact Paul Dutton at duttonrealestate@yahoo.com or call him at (818) 378-5440.

Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning

An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Sunday morning, Oct. 3. 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. LA County guidelines are being followed requiring visitors to wear masks and practice social distancing when visiting the Preserve.

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

Own The Night, Own Your Community

The annual Glendale Police Dept.’s 2020 National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. National Night Out is usually held on the first Tuesday in August; however, due to COVID- 19, this year’s event will be held virtually via YouTube, Facebook Live and GTV6.

National Night Out is a community-driven event where neighbors get to know each other and share concerns, strategies, and ideas for safer communities. During the virtual event, police officers from various units within the department will deliver special messages. Glendale City Councilmembers will also be dropping in to say hello along with various community members.

National Night Out is designed not only to create police and community partnership but also to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit; and send a message to criminals, letting them know neighborhoods are organized and watching out.

Fundraiser Benefits CVIM

A fundraiser benefitting the Crescenta Valley High School Instrumental Music Dept. is being held on Monday, Oct. 5 at Baskin Robbins and Togo’s in La Crescenta.

A donation of 20% of total sales generated by CVIM supporters will be made by Togo’s. The flyer, available for print at www.cvweekly.com/YOUTH, must be presented at the time of ordering. More details are available on the flyer.

Baskin Robbins and Togo’s is located at 2611 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta.

Salvation Army Pantry in Need

The Salvation Army in Glendale is low on food as the Postal Food Drive project is not happening this year due to the pandemic. Those who are able to go out to the store should please consider getting a bag or two of food to drop off at the Army. The hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is located at 320 W. Windsor Road in Glendale (corner of Windsor and Central). Instructions are to go to the main office door and ring the bell; do not go to the donation drop-off bin or to the food distribution center. There is plenty of parking available when entering the lot.

Wearing of face coverings is mandatory!

Items needed are canned goods (soup, tuna, veggies, fruit, black beans, spaghetti sauce) and dry goods (pasta, beans, macaroni and cheese, cereal).

LA County Will Open School Waiver Program for Grades TK-2

Following an approved motion by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health (Public Health) will plan to open the school waiver program for in-person instruction for grades TK-2.

The program will begin accepting applications in early October for 30 schools per week and prioritize the issuance of waivers to schools with higher percentages of students qualified for free/reduced meals.

Superintendents must submit school district waiver requests to re-open for approval by the local health officer. The decision to grant a waiver will be based on ensuring that schools are able to open in full adherence with the LA County school re-opening protocols. The process requires consultation with the California Dept. of Public Health prior to accepting or rejecting waiver applications. The application process will be available online at publichealth.lacounty.gov and will be launched in early October.

Virtual Fun Found on City Website

The City of Glendale, Community Services & Parks continues to provide safe educational and recreational activities during the pandemic. All are invited online to the virtual recreation center. There is information for seniors, teens, therapeutic recreation, sports and games.

Under the Trails & Open Space tab, visitors will find trail tours, nature education and a campfire program – all virtual. In addition, information is available about the wildlife of Southern California in the Captivating Critters column; find fun activities such as coloring pages, word search and more.

Visit the virtual recreation center today at www.GlendaleParksAtHome.org.