Lions Club Holding Food Drive

On Saturday, Nov. 5, the Crescenta Valley Lions Club is hosting a food donation drive to support the Bailey Center of Tujunga. The Bailey Center, which serves over 1,000 individuals weekly, is in desperate need of non-perishable food items.

The food drive will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2563 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. The Bailey Center requests non-perishable food items including dry pasta, cereal, oatmeal, canned fruits and vegetables, canned soups and granola bars. Monetary donations are also accepted and appreciated to help the Bailey Center keep shelves stocked for the community. One local seventh grade student has already brought 16 bags to the Bailey Center. According to her father, the student recently had a birthday party and asked attendees to bring food for the Center.

For more information on the food drive or the mission of the Crescenta Valley Lions Club, please send an email to lions91214@gmail.com.

Time to Turn Clocks Back

Daylight saving time officially ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6. Clocks should be turned back one hour.

Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning

An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, Nov. 5. 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 and Merlin apps to identify birds and 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 and bring water to drink.  

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.

Applications Accepted for Toy Distribution

The Salvation Army – Glendale/Burbank is accepting applications on Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. from people wanting to apply for Christmas toys for their children ages 0-11. Applicants need to bring photo ID of parents in the household, kids’ birth certificate/s or school records and proof of address (a utility bill, for example). Toys will be distributed to children on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at the Salvation Army facility, 320 W. Windsor Road in Glendale.

Questions? Contact Captain Natalia at (818) 246-5586.

City of Glendale Composting Event

The City is hosting its second free compost giveaway on Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to noon. Bring a sturdy container, shovel and gloves for this self-serve event. Questions? Email recycle@glendaleca.gov.

The compost pickup is at Parking Lot 30, 1255 N. Verdugo Road in Glendale, which is located near Glendale Community College and south of Mountain Street.

NWGHA Hosting Shredding Event

The Northwest Glendale Homeowners Association is hosting its annual Shredding Day on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot behind Grandview Presbyterian Church, 1130 Ruberta Ave., between Glenoaks and Fifth Street.

Everyone is welcome to watch their confidential papers and documents destroyed by the professional shredding truck. NWGHA members get three boxes free and then it is $7 per box thereafter. Non-members pay $7.

Northwest residents who join at the site, or for those in arrears who pay to rejoin, will receive the member discount. Membership is $25 per year.

For more information, call NWGHA’s hotline at (818) 754-8274.

CVTC Candidate Forum

The Crescenta Valley Town Council is hosting a candidate forum on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. at its general meeting at the La Crescenta Library community room, 2809 Foothill Blvd. Taking part is Harry Leon, Aram Ordubegian, Ted Yu, Donna Libra and Dr. Young Suh. It will be moderated by local historian Mike Lawler.