GWP Tailgate 2019

The City of Glendale – Water & Power is hosting its annual Tailgate event on Saturday, June 1. The community is invited to come to the Perkins & Parcher Plazas, 141 N. Glendale Ave. between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to learn about the programs offered by the GWP. There will be utility and trucks on display, raffles and giveaways, bucket truck rides, free food (while supplies last) and a chance to test drive an electric vehicle (visit electriccarguestdrive.com/Glendale to sign up).

Free to attend; free parking at the Civic Center parking lot at 650 E. Wilson Ave.

End the (School) Year with a Splash

A car wash benefitting the Crescenta Valley High School music program is on Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school’s upper parking lot. Tickets are $10. Coupons to Gardenia Market, Deli & Pizzeria and IHOP are available with the purchase of the tickets.

Tickets can be purchased at the CV Instrumental Pops Concert on Friday, May 31 at 7 p.m. in the MacDonald Auditorium on Ramsdell Avenue at CVHS or by contacting Kim Sandoval at President@falconmusic.org.

Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Afternoon

An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Sunday morning, June 2. 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; citizen scientists, bring your iNaturalist app to add the 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 planning on walking the trails should wear sturdy shoes. 

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.

Hearing Planned for Local Address

A Glendale Planning Commission Public Hearing concerning an appeal of density bonus housing plan at 2817 Montrose Ave. will be held on June 5 at 5 p.m. at 633 E. Broadway Ave. The appeal concerns the approval of two incentives including additional height and reduced setbacks. The public is invited to share opinions at the meeting.

An Old Fashioned Campfire at Deukmejian Wilderness Park

The community is invited to Deukmejian Wilderness Park on Saturday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. for crafts or at 7 p.m. for the start of the evening’s program that will focus on the local deer population (“Oh, Deer!”).

There will be songs, skits and information about deer. Participants can roast marshmallows and make s’mores.

This event is free to attend, but call (818) 548-3795 to reserve a place.

Deukmejian Wilderness Park, 3429 Markridge Road, La Crescenta