On behalf of all of us living in Glenoaks and Chevy Chase Canyons, I would like to thank all the brave firefighters, helicopter pilots, police, and other service personnel that so efficiently and effectively put out Friday's fire. They did an incredible job and it was truly enlightening watching their efforts in saving our homes and keeping all of us safe.
Eagle Rock Community Garden Holding First Open House and Plant Sale
The Eagle Rock Community Garden and Art Park is hosting their first Open House and Plant Sale on Sunday, April 14th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The garden is located at 1103 Rockdale Ave., Eagle Rock. Throughout the day there will be
- garden tours
- plants for sale
- bake sale
- free gardening advice
See attached flyer for more details.
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.
Time to Renew Your GOCHA Membership
It's time to renew your GOCHA Membership. If you haven't done so already, please print out the 2013 membership form and mail it in with a check. If you haven't been a member of GOCHA, now's the best time to join. So please consider supporting your neighborhood by renewing or joining GOCHA today.
Winter ECHO - Digital Edition
Please enjoy the 2013 Winter Echo - Digital Edition. Inside you will find the GOCHA 2013 Calendar of Events, an article about "Concerts in the Castle," and some recognition for our very own "angel in the sky," Lt. Steve Robertson who commands Glendale PD's helicopter to help keep our canyon (and the rest of Glendale) safe.
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.
Glendale Police Department Year End Crime Trends Report
The Glendale PD has released their year-end Crime Trends Report. You can view the report here, or sign up to receive the report on the Glendale Police Department's website by clicking here.
Mail Thefts Still a Cause for Concern
Although a majority of the thefts have been in Chevy Chase Canyon, it is still important for us to be aware and vigilant as well.
For many months, we have been experiencing late night thefts from mailboxes in the Chevy Chase Canyon area. The mailboxes are at the curb and the area is more remote and, therefore was targeted regularly along with adjoining areas in La Canada and La Crescenta. This trend has widened and now Glendale PD is receiving reports of thefts of mail in boxes attached to homes as far west as Valley View. Some apartment buildings are victims as crooks make entry into the lobby and the boxes as well. What the thieves are seeking is a means to steal your identity. This information is more accessible than you think. Every credit card application and those weekly blank checks to the accounts you do have sent to you are easy to complete and with a little more digging, they can get all kinds of things shipped to them at your expense.
- Please alert neighbors to the activity and notify apartment managers
- If there are folks on your street that keep later hours, let them know in order to have eyes out for suspicious cars late at night
- Retrieve your mail as soon as practical and do the same for neighbors if you have opposing schedules
- Locking mailboxes may deter some theft, but some crooks carry pry tools.
- Remember to remove any package deliveries from the porch immediately and do the same for neighbors
The USPS has an 800 number on their website to report mail theft. If, however, you witness suspicious behavior or are certain of a theft, inform the Post Office, but also report it with the Glendale Police Department (818) 548-4841 to request an officer respond to take a report, if a crime has been committed. The Glendale police have been actively stopping and searching suspicious vehicles and pedestrians and have made a recent arrest of a prolific mail thief with prior arrests for the same behavior. Patrol officers have been alerted to the trend and will continue to be vigilant.
As with all criminal behavior, it is best to report all suspicious activity and continue to remove opportunity from the thieves. Remove items from your car and lock it. Illuminate your home and make it a hard target. Don’t be so distracted by your shopping to be careless. Watch where you are walking to and from and make eye contact with all you encounter. Don’t act like a victim and it is much less likely you will be a victim!
Have safe and happy holidays!
Chamber Music in the Castle
Beginning on Sunday, October 14th and continuing on the second Sunday of every month through May, classical music will be heard in Glenoaks Canyon, at The Castle on Sleepy Hollow Drive.
The concert series, which will include a glass of wine and refreshments before each concert, is being organized by the new residents of The Castle, Peter Hatch and his family. New to the canyon, the family of classical musicians last lived in Spain, where their two daughters Heidi and Alexis Hatch studied violin in Madrid. Their father, violist Peter Hatch, formerly a Glendale resident who has played and recorded music for the film industry since 1978, organized and directed a music festival in La Mancha, Spain prior to becoming a Glenoaks Canyon resident last year.
The Concerts in the Castle will feature some of the best musicians in Los Angeles, friends and colleagues of the Hatch family, including members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Glendale Symphony and outstanding freelance musicians. Music to be heard in the concerts includes a mix of some of the most popular masterpieces from the classical music repertoire, as well as several lesser-known works that deserve to be heard more often. The initial concert on October 14th will feature music by Antonin Dvorak, including his spectacular Piano Quintet in A-Major, Opus 81, and his Sonatina, Opus 100 for Violin and Piano, played by violinist Alexis Hatch.
The Castle is located at 2445 Sleepy Hollow Drive, the concerts begin at 2:30pm, and information about the concerts can be found at the castle's new website: www.ChamberMusicInTheCastle.com.
For more information, please visit the website or check out the flyer here.
2012 Fall ECHO Digital Edition
The digital edition of the Fall 2012 ECHO is now ready. If you missed the ECHO delivered to your home or if you don't live in the canyon, you can see the latest copy of the ECHO here.
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