CVCA Meeting Tonight

The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, July 22, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting will include discussion on local issues as well as an opportunity for Foothill area residents to bring their own concerns. Contact the CVCA at crescentavalleycommunityassn@gmail.com with questions and for Zoom meeting information. All are welcome.

Bats of the Rosemont Preserve tour

All are invited to learn about native bats at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, July 24, from 9-11 a.m. Tour the Preserve with local bat expert Steve Gustafson who will teach attendees about which bats live in the local area and when is the best time to catch a glimpse of them in flight.

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. Those with mobility issues that require a closer parking spot can contact the Friends of the Rosemont Preserve. Please wear sturdy shoes to walk the trail.

The Friends of the Rosemont Preserve is available at RosemontFriends@gmail.com.

CVTC Streets & Transportation Committee Meeting

The next virtual Zoom meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council Streets & Transportation Committee is Tuesday, July 27 at 6 p.m. Several updates will be given including Orange Avenue, La Crescenta pedestrian improvements and pavement resurfacing, and a grant application for storm water capture drywells and bioswales project. DPW will report findings and site visits conducted and outcomes; discussion will be held regarding new requests from the community and Council.

Other topics are on the agenda.

To access the Zoom meeting, visit https://occidental.zoom.us/j/95698128070 or dial (877) 853-5257.

Meeting ID: 956 9812 8070 and Password: 750226.

Work Planned by Caltrans

The California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans) will have a 55-hour weekend full closure of westbound Interstate 210 (I-210) in Sylmar for paving work. The closure is part of a series of 55-hour closures that will be conducted on I-210 in the San Fernando Valley. Residents and local businesses located near the freeway may experience noise, vibrations and dust associated with construction activities.

The closures are as follows:

Friday, July 23 at 10 p.m. through 5 a.m. Monday, July 26

• Full closure of westbound I-210 between Interstate 5 (I-5) and Roxford Street
• Westbound Polk Street on-ramp
• Westbound Roxford Street on-ramp
• Westbound Yarnell Street on and off-ramps
• Westbound I-210 to I-5 interchange
• Eastbound Paxton Street off-ramp

Motorists are advised to use State Route 118 (SR-118) as an alternate route to reach their destination and to avoid the area of the full closure.

Some closures may start and end later. All closures are weather permitting and subject to change. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to check traffic conditions before leaving to their destination by visiting the Caltrans Quickmap.

Dine-outs Benefit CV Instrument Music

On Tuesday, July 27, Blaze Pizza in La Cañada will have a dine-out from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. that benefits CV Music. Twenty percent of proceeds of food and drink will benefit CV music. For those ordering online, enter 1005A in the promo code field at checkout.

Blaze Pizza is located at 990 Town Center in La Cañada.

Silent Movies in Two Strike Park

On Saturday, July 31 at 8 p.m. step back in time when traveling projectionists brought movies to towns too small to have a theater.

Presented by the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley and Los Angeles County Parks, this event takes place at Two Strike Park, 5107 Rosemont Ave. in La Crescenta. Free.