Rosemont Preserve Docent Led Tour

Take a tour of the Rosemont Preserve this Thanksgiving weekend narrated by Rich Toyon, a 14th generation Native Californian and La Crescenta native. Toyon represents the Tongva Nation for various environmental and public issues and serves on the board of directors for the Haramokngna American Indian Cultural Center. 

        Learn about the native plants at the Rosemont Preserve and their importance to Native American lives and culture. The tour will be hosted on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

This event is free to the public and suitable for all ages, no reservations required.  Rain cancels event. Sorry, no pets please.

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. Please wear sturdy shoes to walk the trail.

For further information, contact the Friends of the Rosemont Preserve at RosemontFriends@gmail.com.

Conversation on Gun Violence

The public is invited to a town hall discussion on gun violence. On the panel will be Congressman Adam Schiff and Senator Anthony Portantino. The town hall will take place on Monday, Nov. 26 at Woodbury University, Fletcher Jones Auditorium, 7500 N. Glenoaks Blvd. in Burbank.

Holiday Ceramics Sale On GCC Campus

The Holiday Ceramics Sale, a semi-annual fundraising event for the Glendale Community College Ceramics Dept., will be held Saturday, Dec. 1 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Student Center.

A large selection of handmade functional and decorative items made by students in porcelain, stoneware, raku, earthenware and majolica will be available for purchase at reasonable prices. Proceeds from the sale go toward equipment and supplies for the department, and fund guest lecturers and workshops for the GCC Ceramics Studio.

Additional information may be obtained by calling (818) 240-1000, ext. 3059. The college is located at 1500 N. Verdugo Road.

Remembering Local Military at Christmas

It’s getting to be the time of year when the veterans at American Legion Post 288 and VFW Post 1614 are “making their list and checking it twice.” They want to find the names of all the local military enlisted men and women who are not going to be home for Christmas. The veterans will send them a Christmas gift card to thank them for their service.

Those who know someone from the La Crescenta area who is in the military and will be away from home for Christmas, please send their name, rank, branch of military service, and mailing address to the American Legion, P.O. Box 223, Montrose, CA 91021. This information can be emailed to mcginnix@aol.com. Please put “Military Christmas” in the subject box. The information is needed by Dec. 1.

Plans in Place for Tree Lighting

The 4th Annual La Crescenta Christmas Tree Lighting is on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at the La Crescenta Library. Festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. with a puppet show for the children and culminate with the tree lighting and singing at 6:30 p.m.

All are invited; no admission fee.

La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd.

White friday plans underway

The community is reminded that on Friday, Nov. 23 the Montrose Shopping Park Assn. is hosting its annual White Friday event. At 7 p.m. at the corner of Ocean View Boulevard and Honolulu Avenue, carolers will be performing, dignitaries will be present and the lighting of the Montrose Christmas tree will take place.

The following day is Small Business Saturday, a day to support small retail businesses. Local bookstores Once Upon a Time and Flintridge Bookstore will be hosting a variety of events.