Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day

The community is invited to the Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. to help protect the natural habitat at Rosemont Preserve. Volunteers will be cleaning up the trails for upcoming field trips, weeding the demonstration garden and removing invasive plants the pose a fire danger to the Preserve. Wear sturdy shoes, comfortable clothes and garden gloves (long pants and sleeves are recommended). Tools will be available.

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 RosemontFriends@gmail.com.

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

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

Salvation Army Hosting Food Drive

The Glendale-Burbank Salvation Army is having a food drive on Saturday, Sept. 9. Items needed include dry cereals, rice, dry beans, pastas, oatmeal, canned beans, peanut butter, canned fruits, canned veggies, canned soups and laundry detergent. To donate on Saturday, visit the Ralphs at 2675 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. Donations can be dropped off on the black shelving unit at the parking lot of CV Weekly, 3800 La Crescenta Ave. (at the corner of Honolulu and La Crescenta avenues). Please mark bag/s with SA.

For questions/information contact Gabriela.Maldonado@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (818) 246-5586 x 1221.

Veterans Host Monthly Breakfast

Local veterans host a monthly breakfast at the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall on the second
Saturday of the month. The breakfast is free to all local veterans and supporters, but donations are always graciously accepted. This month’s breakfast is on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The Hall is located at 4011 La Crescenta Ave.

Fall 2023 Hybrid In-Person/Online Basic CERT Training 

The Glendale Fire Dept. is hosting a free hybrid in-person/online basic CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training on Oct. 4, 14, & 21. The CERT program educates volunteers (ages 16-plus) about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search & rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations.

To sign up, visit https://bit.ly/GlendaleCERTFall2023.

Input Sought on Council Districts

Residents are encouraged to provide input on whether the City of Glendale should transition to Council districts, draw their own maps, share their district line preferences and provide feedback on draft maps to ensure their neighborhoods are represented. Paper and digital mapping tools, as well as a video tutorial for the digital mapping tool, are available on the City’s districting website at MapGlendale.org/Draw-a-Map.

Draft maps submitted by community members and processed by the City’s professional demographer can be accessed and reviewed on the Draft Maps page. 

Residents can provide input at the upcoming districting public hearing and community workshops:

• Today, Sept. 7 – Griffith Manor Park, 1551 Flower St. at 6:30 p.m.

Community members can also submit feedback on draft maps and other public comments via email to MapGlendale@GlendaleCA.gov. 

Residents still have time to get involved in the district formation process. A full calendar of districting events and deadlines can be found online at MapGlendale.org/Schedule.

To learn more about the City’s district formation process, visit MapGlendale.org.