There is a meeting tonight (Saturday, July 20th, 2013) at 6pm at the Joe Bridges Clubhouse for all artists participating in the Canyon Art Show next month (more info coming soon). All artists showing artwork at the show should come by. There will be discussion about setting up and assigning spaces for the artists to display their work.
Mountain Lion Sightings in Canyon
There have been several sightings of a young mountain lion in the area. Remember, if you encounter a mountain lion, do not run. Instead, face the animal, make lots of noise and try to look bigger by waving your arms and throw rocks or objects to scare it away. If attacked, fight back.
The Pasadena Humane Society has posted a Mountain Lion Awareness flier and the City of Glendale has created a wildlife sighting website where you can see and post sightings of different types of wildlife in the city. The site is relatively new so there are not many postings yet. You can read more about this website in this article by the Glendale News Press: http://articles.glendalenewspress.com/2013-06-06/news/tn-gnp-mountain-lion-spotted-in-glendale-neighborhoods-20130606_1_mountain-lion-rossmoyne-wildlife-sightings
Local Artist Seeking Interest in Canyon Art Show
Canyon resident and local artist, Nancy Wise and her husband Randy are wondering if there would be any interest in organizing a Glenoaks Canyon Art Show featuring artistic talent from our beautiful canyon. A professional artist, Nancy has been creating art for over 45 years and has lived in the canyon with her husband for the last 25 years.
Nancy is trying to gauge what kind of interest there would be in an event like this. If you are interested in possibly seeing something like this in the future, please email Nancy at nancy@winecountryartist.com.
Please note, at this time, this is not a GOCHA sponsored event.
So. Cal. Gas Co. Presentation on New Digital Metering Program
The Gas Co. is about to roll out installation of digital transmitters that will work with your existing gas meters transmitting gas usage to their central office. This will work much like the new water meters that have already been installed throughout the area. Notices will be going out first quarter of this year prior to installation dates. In addition, the Gas Co. will also be installing transmitter/receivers on top of pre-existing light fixtures along Glenoaks Blvd. in the canyon. For further information, take a look at the presentation the Gas Co. gave last October attached here.
Annual Pancake Breakfast September 22, 2012
Come one, come all to the annual GOCHA Pancake Breakfast. This year the breakfast will be at Glenoaks Park on Saturday, September 22, 2012 between 8 and 11am. Once again we will be having GOCHA board members slinging batter and sausages to our wonderful canyon residents. This is a great chance to see old friends and meet new ones.
See you there and come hungry!
Title: Annual Pancake Breakfast Location: Glenoaks Park Description: Come to the park and have breakfast with your neighbors at the annual GOCHA Pancake Breakfast Time: 8:00 - 11:00 Date: 9-22-12
GOCHA Annual Meeting
The Glenoaks Canyon Homeowners Association will be holding its annual meeting on Wednesday, September 19th at 7:30pm at the Joe Bridges Clubhouse in Glenoaks Park.
This year's featured speaker will be Steve Zurn, Director of Public Works for the City of Glendale.
Title: GOCHA Annual Meeting Location: Joe Bridges Clubhouse - Glenoaks Canyon Park Description: Annual homeowners meeting for all canyon residents. Start Time: 7:30pm Date: 9-19-2012
Glendale Hosts Transport Ability Expo on Saturday
The City of Glendale is sponsoring a TRANSPORT ABILITY EXPO at
Larry Zarian Transportation Center 400 W. Cerritos Ave, in Glendale
There will be information on how to use public transportation for older adults, persons with mobility impairments, and those who have never ridden a bus. This free event will be held SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 9 AM - 12 PM.
THERE WILL BE GIVEAWAYS AND FREE FOOD.
CONTACT 888 -743- 5977 or glendalebeeline.com
2nd Annual National Night Out
Come enjoy a summer's evening and hang out with your neighbors at the 2nd annual National Night Out.
Tuesday, August 7th
6pm - 8pm
Glenoaks Canyon Park
Hope to see you there!
Sign Up for Summer Art Classes in the Canyons
The City of Glendale is holding summer art and recreation classes at the Chevy Chase Library and at Glenoaks Park.
The last day to register is this Friday, June 15th, by 10am.
Some of the class offerings include:
FOR YOUNGER KIDS:
Gymnastics, ages 5-9, Tuesdays 4-4:45 p.m.
Elementary Tap Dance, ages 4-7, Tuesdays, 5-5:45 p.m.
Ballet, ages 3-5, Tuesdays, 6-6:45 p.m.
FOR OLDER KIDS:
Basic Drawing, ages 6-12 (6 weeks), Thursdays, 5-6 p.m.
Fine Arts Camp, ages 5-12, August 13-17, half days and/or full days available
FOR FAMILIES TOGETHER:
Parent & Child Art, working together, ages 2-5, Mondays 4-5 p.m.
Family Music Night, birth to 5 years, Thursdays 6:45-7:15
For a complete list, plus adult art and zumba fitness classes at Chevy Chase Library, and classes at Glenoaks Park check out this downloadable schedule of CCL-GM Classes Only - SUMMER 2012 or look at the Glendale Summer Leisure Guide for a comprehensive list of all activities in Glendale this summer. Classes June 18-Aug. 25, (or some classes are fewer weeks)
City Council Passes Glendale Bicycle Safety Plan
On March 27th, the City Council passed the Glendale Bicycle Safety Plan. This affects our canyon in that as part of the street resurfacing project [see: Glenoaks Blvd. Rehabilitation Meeting Notes] the city will be painting bike lanes and sharrows markers in the canyon upon completion of resurfacing. Below is a summary of what this means for our canyon.
Here is what the plan proposes:
From Chevy Chase to Mt. Carmel
Current 46' wide 2 lanes with on-street parking
Proposed 46' wide 2 lanes with on-street parking 6' bike lanes 7' wide parking lanes 10' wide travel lanes
From Mt. Carmel to Scholl Dr.
Current 46' wide 2 lanes with on-street parking 9.5' center turn lane 8' parking lanes 10' 3" travel lanes
Proposed 46' wide 2 lanes with on-street parking Remove center turn lane 7' parking lanes 6' bike lanes 10' travel lanes
From Scholl Dr. to Scholl Canyon Park Entrance
Current 40' wide 2 lanes with on-street parking 4' center painted median 7' parking lanes 11' driving lanes
Proposed 40' wide 2 lanes with on-street parking Remove center painted median 7' parking lanes 13' travel lanes with sharrows (see below for an explanation of what a "sharrow" is)
From Scholl Canyon Park Entrance to Tennis Courts
Current 40' wide 2 lanes with parking only from 6am to 10:30pm 6' wide painted lines, no bike lane markings
Proposed 40' wide 2 lanes with parking only from 6am to 10:30pm Stencil and sign existing stripes to create bike lane
A "sharrow" is a shared bike lane. Signified by the symbol:
The stated purposes of the shared-lane markings used in California are to:
- Assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in a shared lane with on-street parallel parking in order to reduce the chance of a bicyclist’s impacting the open door of a parked vehicle;
- Assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in lanes that are too narrow for a motor vehicle and a bicycle to travel side by side within the same traffic lane;
- Alert motorists of the lateral location bicyclists are likely to occupy within the traveled way;
- Encourage safe passing of bicyclists by motorists; and
- Reduce the incidence of wrong-way bicycling.
You can download the full copy of the bicycle master plan here: http://www.ci.glendale.ca.us/public_works/GlendaleBicycleMasterPlan.asp