CVCA to Kick Off 2018

The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its first meeting of the year tonight, Thursday, Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the La Crescenta Library community room. The meeting will include discussion on local issues as well as an opportunity for foothill residents to bring their own concerns. For those who live in Glendale between Lowell and Pennsylvania, the Far North Glendale Homeowners will hold its annual meeting from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. just before the CVCA meeting. 

Please join us at the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd., off of La Crescenta Avenue. All are welcome. For further information, email crescentavalleycommunityassn@gmail.com or find the association on Facebook.

Bingo!

On Saturday night, Jan. 26, the Kiwanis Club of Glendale is hosting a bingo and book fundraiser. Players are encouraged to bring a new children’s book to get a free bonus game chip. Admission is $15, which includes 10 games and a dauber. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the first game at 6 p.m. Food and beverages available for purchase (no outside food or beverages, please). Every game is worth $100 cash.

For more information, contact Miryam Finkelberg at (213) 863-4086.

The event takes place at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado in Glendale.

Tour Twelve Oaks Retirement Home

A tour of Twelve Oaks Retirement Home, located on five acres of oak-covered land, is available on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. The tour is part of an event with the Friends of Rockhaven. The property has a rich history that will be shared with guests.

Please RSVP to (818) 441-4223 as a rough count is needed.

Twelve Oaks Retirement Home, 2820 Sycamore Dr. La Crescenta

Rosemont Preserve Docent-Led Tour

All are invited on Saturday morning, Jan. 26 from 9-11 for an exploration of the Rosemont Preserve and the native plants that call it home. Tim Martinez will point out the different native plants in the Preserve and talk about which are edible and how Native Americans, who lived here before settlers developed the area, used native plants as a food source. He will also discuss properties being conserved by the Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy. 

Martinez is a native plant expert and programs and lands administrator for the Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy.

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. Wear sturdy shoes to walk the trail.

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