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

For the sixteenth year, Shakespeare by the Sea will bring priceless productions of Shakespeare’s timeless tales to Southern California communities and we are fortunate to have them come to Glenoaks Park again this year.

This year,  Shakespeare by the Sea presents ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL, a magical comedy about a young woman in relentless pursuit of her dreams. Admission is free.

The play will be performed on Sunday, June 30th at 7pm. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic, and blankets and spend an evening under the stars with your neighbors.

One of our canyon neighbors was recently the victim of fraud. She received a phone call from someone who identified himself as her grandson. He claimed that he was imprisoned in the Dominican Republic and needed money. Our neighbor was given the phone number of the American Embassy in the Dominican Republic and the person she spoke to was able to verify the story. She then called Western Union to make arrangements to wire her grandson the bail money. Western Union tried to dissuade her from sending money, saying that there had been many reports of criminal activity in the Dominican Republic. However, despite this warning and due to concern for her grandson, she went ahead and sent the money. Later, when she learned from family members that her grandson was ok, she contacted the Glendale Police Department and learned that many in Glendale are being victimized in this manner. Fortunately for our neighbor, her grandson is safe, but, unfortunately, she lost the money that she sent through Western Union. She is hoping, though, that her warning to you can prevent further occurrences.

Neighbors, be careful out there!

The city has scheduled several community meetings to discuss the upcoming electricity rate hikes. All meetings will be held 7-8:30pm at the following locations:

• Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  City of Glendale, Police Community Room
  131 N. Isabel St. Glendale, CA 91206
• Thursday, June 13, 2013, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  Boy Scouts of America
  1325 Grandview Ave. Glendale, CA 91201
• Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  Glendale Youth Center
  211 W. Chestnut St., Suite 302, Glendale, CA 91204
• Thursday, June 27, 2013, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  Pacific Edison Community Center
  501 S. Pacific Ave. Glendale, CA 91204

More on the rate hikes can be found over at the Glendale News Press site.

This Saturday, June 1 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm come join your 2- and 4-legged neighbors as we celebrate the canyon’s canines at Glenoaks Park. Saturday’s festivities will include:

• The Pooch Parade
• Canine Costume Contest
• Dog Tricks
• Agility Course

There will be refreshments for all including hot dogs for the humans. And, of course, no dog parade would be complete without face painting for the kids. So bring your leashes, your plastic bags and the whole family out to Glenoaks Park. Please note it will be HOT so don’t forget your hats and sunscreen. See you there.

Last Saturday, May 18th, was Glendale Clean Up Day. Thanks to all the neighbors that came out and helped clean Glenoaks Blvd. under the freeway and Mt. Carmel. These streets typically get a lot of garbage dumped on them and our canyon looks much nicer now thanks to the volunteer efforts of our canyon residents.

The proof is in the pictures.

Please come and  join our veterans, dignitaries, family, friends and neighbors
in remembrance of those who gave their all in defense of our freedom and our great nation on Monday, May 27th at 9:30am at the Veterans Memorial.

Please enjoy the digital version of the latest Canyon Echo. Read about this years Dog Parade coming up June 1st, the status of sales activity in the hills, and information about the Rim of the Valley Study.

2013 Spring Echo

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.

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.

Eagle Rock Plant Sale Flyer