Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning
An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, Dec. 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 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

Dementia Accessibility Topic of Forum
All are invited to join State Senator Anthony Portantino on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. for a Zoom meeting to help families and community members living with dementia. He will be hosting this event with Dementia Friendly Monrovia and Monrovia Providers Group. Topics of discussion will include how to make communities more dementia accessible and how to become a dementia friend. There will also be a time for questions and answers.
Register via Zoom at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nueELsT7Tt6R_wjvXx4lIA
This event is free and open to the public.

LCFCC Hosts Ceramics Sale
The 2020 CCLCF Holiday Ceramic Sale takes place on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside in the parking lot of the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge.
Support local artists while finding a variety of beautiful, one-of-a-kind handmade ceramic pieces.
The Community Center follows all physical distancing and infection control protocols established by Public Health officials to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 including capacity limitations.
Masks and temperature check required to enter.
Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge, 4469 Chevy Chase Dr., La Cañada Flintridge

CVCA to Meet on Dec. 16
The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The day has been changed due to the seasonal holidays. Contact the CVCA at crescentavalleycommunityassn@gmail.com with questions and for Zoom meeting information.

City Of Hope Initiates Phase 1 Clinical Trial to Test its First SARS-Cov-2 Investigational Vaccine
City of Hope has initiated a phase 1 clinical trial that will test one of its investigational SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in healthy volunteers between the ages of 18 and 55 who have not had COVID-19. The investigational vaccine, known as COH04S1, aims to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies, which can block the virus from entering cells, and also spur abundant T cells that are thought to provide the elusive long-term protection that could protect against future outbreaks.
Trial participants will receive two injections in the muscle of their upper non-dominant arm 28 days apart. The injections could be both the investigational vaccine, the vaccine followed by a placebo, or both injections could be placebos.
People interested in finding out more about the trial can email CovidVaccine@coh.org.