Town Council Meeting Tonight

The Crescenta Valley Town Council meeting has been moved due to graduations on June 16. This month’s meeting is tonight, Thursday, June 9 at 7 p.m. The regular meeting, which will include a discussion on the CVWD budget and updates on the proposed dog park, will be preceded by an oak tree permit/Land Use Hearing at 6 p.m. and will address the 2700-2800 blocks of Frances and possible parking deviation.

The meeting is at the La Crescenta Library Community Room, 2809 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta.

Local Shelters, Vets Team Up for Microchip Madness Month

During the months of June, July, and August, animal shelters in Los Angeles and Orange County are inundated with lost pets. To ensure that lost pets are returned to their owners, Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA) veterinarians and animal shelters advocate the placement of a microchip in all pets.

On Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to noon, Crescenta Valley Veterinary Hospital will be microchipping pets for a fee of $15.

For more information, call (818) 249-0022.

Crescenta Valley Veterinary Hospital, 3254 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta

Sheriff’s Holding Blood Drive

The CV Sheriff’s Station, in supporting of Huntington Memorial Hospital, is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the station. Walk-ins are welcome and all participants will receive a coupon for a pint of ice cream from Baskin Robbins.

To schedule an appointment call Deputy Valdivia at (818) 236-4021.

Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station, 4554 N. Briggs Ave., La Crescenta

Beach Bus Returns

The County of Los Angeles, Mayor Michael D. Antonovich and the City of La Cañada Flintridge Mayor David Spence are again sponsoring the summer beach bus. From June 21 through Sept. 5 riders can travel to Santa Monica Beach on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Labor Day.

The beach bus pick up points are the northwest corner of Foothill and La Cañada boulevards, (NW corner) at 9:15 a.m.; Two Strike Park on Rosemont Avenue at 9:30 a.m.; La Crescenta County Library at 2809 Foothill Blvd. at 9:40 a.m.; the southeast corner of Montrose Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard at 9:50 a.m. Approximate arrival time at Santa Monica Beach by the pier at 10:50 a.m. The bus leaves Santa Monica Beach at 3:30 p.m., returning to the La Crescenta and La Cañada areas at the northwest corner of Foothill and La Cañada boulevards 4:30 p.m.; Two Strike Park at 4:40 p.m.; La Crescenta Library at 4:50 p.m.; the southeast corner of Montrose Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard at 4:55 p.m. Times may vary depending on traffic.

The cost is $3 round trip for children and adults. Seniors 60-plus and persons with disabilities are $1.50 round trip.

For a complete schedule for La Crescenta, Montrose and La Cañada visit http://ladpw.org/PDD/Beach_Bus/Page_05.cfm or www.thecvcouncil.com.

  in brief, JUNE 09, News