Low Cost Property Clean Up Available
Those in the city of Glendale who have private property that was affected by the recent windstorm can seek low cost assistance available from the City.

The Property Clean Up Program (PCUP) is managed by the Neighborhood Services Division and offers a variety of maintenance services including removal and hauling of junk and debris, removal of overgrown vegetation/weeds, pool pumping and minor tree trimming.

For information contact Julio Hernandez at (818) 548-2125.

Free Disposal Service Continued

Along with local waste haulers, the Departments of Public Works and Parks & Recreation continue to offer a free disposal service to residents of the unincorporated communities through this weekend, announced Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich.

In La Crescenta, Allied Waste Services (888) 742-5234 will be providing services at Crescenta Valley Park at 3901 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Residents are urged to call their local waste hauler prior to utilizing the service for instructions on how to prepare their tree debris for drop-off. Proof of residency is required.

Residents are also advised to continue using their large green waste bins for smaller tree debris and to contact their waste hauler to arrange pick-up of additional excess tree debris on their regular trash collection day.

Unacceptable items for green waste bins include palm tree branches, bamboo and soil, painted or treated wood.

The removal and cleaning of tree waste or green debris that are not in the public right of way is the responsibility of private property owners. Waste and debris should not be dumped in public rights of way or flood control channels.

Coffee with the COPPS Planned
The next Coffee with the COPPS – COmmunity Policy PartnerShip – takes place on Dec. 16 at the Montrose Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at 3701 Ocean View Blvd. Glendale Police Office Matt Zakarian will be there from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. with some of his team members. Homeowners will be given advice on how to protect their home from burglars during the holidays.

Art Show at Library
The La Crescenta Library is hosting a student art show on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Artwork featured is from Crescenta Valley High School students.

This is a free event.

La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta

Town Council Holds Last
Meeting of Year
The Crescenta Valley Town Council will hold its last meeting of 2011 tonight, Thursday, at 7 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library. On the agenda is a holiday party open to the public.

La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta

Holiday Adopt-a-Thon
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is hosting a holiday adopt-a-thon, Whisker Wonderland sponsored by Found Animals (www.foundanimals.org). Whisker Wonderland will occur at 17 animal care locations throughout Los Angeles (including the City of Los Angeles Animal Services, SEAACA, Adopt & Shop, Burbank Animal Shelter, and the Pasadena Humane Society) on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

DACC’s adoption fees will be discounted the day of the event through Saturday, Dec. 24. As an incentive, adopters will receive a variety of free gifts for adopting the day of the event.

Last year’s holiday adoption event placed 439 animals into new homes and this year’s event hopes to significantly top last year’s adoptions.

For more information, visit the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/CountyofLosAngelesAnimalCare.