CVCA to Meet March 28

The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its meeting on Thursday, March 28 at 7 p.m., this month in person in the community room at the La Crescenta Library. The meeting will include discussion on local issues as well as an opportunity for Foothill area residents to bring their own concerns. 

The library is located at 2809 Foothill Blvd. Contact the CVCA at crescentavalleycommunityassn@gmail.com with any questions. All are welcome.

Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day

On March 23, the AFC is having a unique tour of Rosemont Preserve led by staff at the Crescenta Valley Water District. Guests will learn about watersheds, where local water comes from, and how water gets stored and delivered to local homes, all while getting to know the local water district.

After the tour the preserve will remain open until 11 a/\.m.

RSVP at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49ABAF2EA7F9C52-community#/.

Then, on March 24, the community is invited to the Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. to help protect the natural habitat at Rosemont Preserve. Volunteers will be removing invasive, non-native plants and cleaning up the trails for upcoming field trips. 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. and not in front of neighbor’s houses. 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.

Arbor Day Celebration

A community-wide celebration of Arbor Day is being held on Thursday, April 25 at 10 a.m. at Casa Adobe de San Rafael Park, 1330 Dorothy Drive in Glendale. Contribute by purchasing a tree! There are two opportunities offered: 24-inch box size trees (“specimen trees”) for $150 or suggested donation of $75. Each contribution will be used to help reforest and care for all the trees in local parks and public areas. Donations of any amount will be much appreciated and publicly acknowledged at Arbor Day!

Those who would like a tree planted in 2024 should submit their donation by Friday, March 29. To donate by credit card, visit www.glendalebeautiful.org/arbor-day. Forms can be filled out and mailed with a check to: P.O. Box 1307, Glendale, CA 91209.

Guided Autobiography (GAB) for Older Adults

Community members are invited to explore the fabric of their life in a six-week free series focused on writing and sharing their stories.

Guided Autobiography (GAB) for Older Adults meets at the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd., on Tuesday afternoons through April 2 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. They will participate in the method developed by Dr. James Birren, which aids in reflection and sharing experiences from each person’s journey. This process is facilitated by certified GAB instructors as a service of the USC-VHH Community Resource Center for Aging.

Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. To sign up, see library staff or register online at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date.

GWP Holds Community Meetings

Glendale Water and Power (GWP) announced it is conducting a series of community meetings to receive feedback and input directly from Glendale residents in the development of its Solar and Energy Storage Plan.

In August 2022, the Glendale City Council passed a resolution expressing its intent to adopt policies and practices aimed at achieving the goal of having at least 10% of GWP customers adopt solar and energy storage systems by 2027 and develop additional demand management measures with a minimum total peak dispatchable and peak-load-reducing capacity of 100 megawatts (MW). The goal of this solar and energy storage plan is to maximize the City of Glendale’s use of renewable energy to serve the current and future energy needs of Glendale residents.

Glendale Water and Power is hosting community meetings:

On Wednesday, May 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ­– Adult Recreation Center

On Thursday, May 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Sparr Heights Community Center

Glendale Water and Power’s Solar and Energy Storage Plan will include an evaluation of the adoption potential and consider several policies and incentives to achieve the adoption and capacity goals.