Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning

An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, May. 6. 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 and Merlin apps to identify birds and 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.

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 and bring water to drink.  

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.

WGA On Strike    

A strike by the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) against all companies signatory to the 2020 MBA (Minimum Basic Agreement – MBA – is the collective bargaining agreement that covers most of the work done by WGA writers) began on Tuesday, May 2 at 12:01 a.m.

All WGA members are obligated to follow the strike rules as outlined at www.wgacontract2023.org.

More information can be found at www.wgacontract2023.org.

Free Neighborhood Shredding Event

A free neighborhood shredding event takes place on Sunday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club, 4004 La Crescenta Ave. All paper will be accepted; no plastic, X-rays or binders).

Jewish Federation Hosting Consul General of Israel for a Special Town Hall Meeting

On Monday, May 15, the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys will host a special town hall meeting with the Consul General of Israel, Dr. Hillel Newman. Jewish Federation’s Executive Director Jason Moss will moderate the evening program. It will cover topics ranging from the current controversy regarding judicial reforms and the situation on the Temple Mount to Iran, how Israeli innovations are impacting everyday life and addressing worldwide issues, and much more. In addition, attendees will be able to have their questions answered. The event is open to the public but for security reasons people must pre-register by Monday, May 8 by going to www.jewishsgpv.org.

The event will be held at Temple Beth David at 9677 E. Longden Ave. in Temple City at 7:30 p.m.

MONA Launces Bus Tours

Museum of Neon Art launches its new season of Neon Cruises® on Saturday, May 20. Participants will board an open-air top of a double-decker bus to get an intimate view of historic neon signs and permanent installations of contemporary neon art through downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood. 

The live, narrated tour departs from downtown LA and points out neon’s historic and aesthetic dimensions.

Tickets for general audiences are $70. Tickets for MONA Members are $60.

For more information, visit https://store.neonmona.org/collections/neon-cruises.

2023 Brand Associates Dance Series 

The Brand Associates  presents four performances in its 2023 Dance Series at the Brand Library & Art Center this spring. This series, curated by choreographer, teacher, and producer Jamie Nichols, features top dance companies from Southern California performing site-specific work in non-traditional performance spaces around Brand Library. Performances begin at 5 p.m. The 2023 Dance Series includes: Psychopomp Dance Theater on Saturday, May 6; Kenneth Walker Dance Project (KWDP) on Saturday, May 13; and Bernard Brown/bbmoves on Saturday, May 20.

Brand Library & Art Center is located at 1601 W. Mountain St. in Glendale.

Public Meeting for Burrtec Customers

The contract with current county waste hauler Burrtec Waste Industries will expire next year. Within the next few months, Los Angeles County Public Works will request bids to select a waste hauler and award a new contract.

An in-person meeting to discuss options is being held on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. at the La Crescenta Library Community Room, 2809 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta.