Closures Continue on Foothill Freeway

The California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans) will close portions of the Foothill (I-210) Freeway as part of a pavement rehabilitation project. Scheduled closures are subject to change and/or cancelation.

Eastbound I-210 through Dec. 9 each night from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.: Up to three lanes between Lowell Avenue and Lake Avenue; Lowell Avenue on-ramp, Ocean View Boulevard off-ramp, Pennsylvania Avenue, La Crescenta Avenue on- and off-ramps; eastbound I-210 connector to westbound SR-134; eastbound I-210 connector to I-710.

Westbound I-210 through Dec. 9 each night from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.: Up to four lanes between Lake Avenue and Lowell Avenue; Walnut Street on-ramp; westbound I-210 connector to southbound I-710.

Residents and local businesses located near the freeway may notice noise, vibrations and dust associated with construction activities. Noise levels will not exceed state and federal regulations.

The night time closures are necessary to minimize traffic delays and provide a safe work zone for construction crews and motorists while working along the I-210.

Work Planned by SCE

Southern California Edison will be performing maintenance on the electrical system in the area. In order to perform this work safely, SCE must temporarily turn off power. This outage will allow the modernization of the grid by making needed upgrades and repairs to increase reliability. Power outages may cause some inconvenience and therefore attempts are made for outages to be isolated down to the smallest area possible and the work completed safely and quickly.

The work will start on Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. Twelve residential customers will be affected and no commercial customers or Traffic Control meters will be affected.

The outage boundary is Rosebank Avenue, west side, north of Orchard Lane in La Cañada Flintridge.

Work is also scheduled on Dec. 14 at 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Eighty-eight residential and four commercial customers will be affected. The outage boundary is Georgian Road, south if Foothill Boulevard, La Cañada Flintridge.

Questions can be directed to (800) 611-1911.

Wanted: Ideas for the 2018 LCFToR Float

The La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Float Committee is seeking designs for its entry in the 2018 Rose Parade.

Criteria includes a concept that is simple and easily understood and that represents the 2018 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade theme, which is the power of kindness; is animated with an element of surprise; is whimsical and humorous.

All entries become the property of the LCFTRA.

Submissions can be made online at https://lcftra.org/documents/Design_Contest_Flyer_2018.pdf

The selected concept wins two grandstand tickets to the 2018 Rose Parade.

All entries must be submitted by Wednesday, Jan. 18  using the online form on the LCFTRA.org website.

Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day

The community is invited to the Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. to help protect the natural habitat at the Rosemont Preserve. With the recent rains and lower temperatures it is time to plant natives! There are also some coast live oak and sycamore trees that need to be planted.

Volunteers should 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.

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.

Community Invited to Celebration

The Friends of Rockhaven is hosting a community celebration with hand-cranked silent films on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the community room (upstairs) at the La Crescenta Library.

This is a “big happy party for the whole community to celebrate the impending community-based park” on the former site of Rockhaven Sanitarium! Bring desserts or hors d’oeuvres to share. After chatting all will enjoy silent films hand-cranked by Joe Rinaudo. The library will supply popcorn and drinks.

La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta

Annual Faculty/Alumni Dance Show at GCC

The annual Glendale Community College Faculty/Alumni Dance Production will be held over three days with four performances on the Auditorium Main stage.

Performances are Friday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11. Admission is free. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Early arrival is advised. Children under 5 years old are not admitted.

Dancers in the show include students enrolled in the GCC Jazz Performance Skills, Commercial Dance and Dance Production – Repertoire classes. The choreography is by faculty, alumni and guests.

Additional information may be obtained by calling (818) 240-1000, ext. 5739 or go to www.glendale.edu/dance.