November Updates from the City of Glendale!
Glendale, California sent this bulletin at 11/02/2023 04:43 PM PDT
Hiring minors can bring fresh energy and new perspectives to your team. However, navigating the legal aspects of this process is essential to avoiding potential pitfalls. Join us for an informative FREE webinar in collaboration with the California Employers Association (CEA), where we will cover important information and provide expert advice to help your business tap into the potential of young talent while maintaining compliance with the law. When: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM PST Where: Virtual
Join the Glendale Commission on the Status of Women for a Night of Networking & Education!
Thanksgiving Office Closure 🍂
'Tis the Season! 🎄
Holiday Tree Lighting CeremonyCity Hall Perkins Plaza 613 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206 Join us for the annual lighting of the City Hall holiday tree featuring the lighting of the tree, special performances, and a visit from Santa! In case of rain, the event may be cancelled. For more information, Cram-A-Classic Toy DriveMontrose Shopping Park (Corner of Honolulu and Ocean View) 2284 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020 November 24, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM - AND - During Holiday Tree Lighting Event 141 N. Glendale Ave., Glendale, CA 91206 November 30, 2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM The Glendale Fire Department and ABC7, in conjunction with Community Services & Parks, invite you to bring a new, unwrapped toy to one of the Toy Drive events. Help us cram our classic fire truck with toys! Glendale Firefighters will collect and distribute toys to the underserved children in our community. The children depend on the generosity of our community. In case of rain, the event may be cancelled. For more information, Save the Date for the Next Clothing Swap
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On Saturday December 9th, we're hosting the Glendale Repair Café with a team of skilled volunteer tinkers and stitchers to help you fix a broken lamp, torn jeans, faulty toaster, and more! We do not guarantee items can or will be repaired, and we do not provide replacement parts.
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GWP Energy & Water Saving Rebates
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New products, such as electric leaf blowers and electric bicycles, have been added to GWP’s Energy and Water Saving Rebate Program. This program helps customers save money by offering rebates on eligible products. The next time you’re in the market for water saving devices, energy upgrades, or new appliances, look for the ENERGY STAR® symbol and check out GWP’s rebates.
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Recycle Coach: New Recycle App! ♻
The City of Glendale has launched Recycle Coach, a contemporary communication tool designed to streamline recycling efforts for residents. At its heart lies a complimentary mobile app that offers a guide on proper item disposal, personalized recycling schedules, pickup reminders, and interactive activities to transform recycling education into an easy to use, immersive experience.
Scan the QR code below to download the app!
For questions, email Recycle@GlendaleCA.gov
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Open Call for Local Businesses!📢
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Winter 2023-2024 Leisure Guide Now Available Online!
The Leisure Guide is our quarterly digital newsletter where you can find information about programs, classes, services, and events that we are offering that season. You'll find classes and activities that suit each person in your family, from tots to seniors.
Want to see a list of all our parks or learn about our rental facilities? Looking for our department's phone directory? That's inside too!
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Glendale’s Green Business Program: Become a Certified Green Business Today!
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Is your business looking for ways to save money while helping the environment? Enroll in Glendale’s Green Business program to receive free assistance to help certify your business. Being a certified Green Business will show your community that you are sustainable and support environmental regulations in the areas of waste, water, and energy conservation as well as pollution prevention.
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GWP's 2022 Power Content Label
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As part of the California Energy Commission's Power Source Disclosure Program, GWP is required to inform customers about the energy sources we use to provide electricity service, and the level of greenhouse gas emissions associated with our retail electricity portfolio. This is done through an annual Power Content Label.
For comparison, the label includes a summary of California's overall power mix during the same period. The resources mix is shown as a percentage of actual Retail Sales.
Click below to download GWP's 2022 Power Content Label.
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New Residential Trash Collection Route Changes
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Public Works is improving how they collect your waste. The new and improved 1-pass system has one truck for each type of waste. The previous 3-pass system had one truck collecting all three streams of waste in one neighborhood. They have also included tablets with cameras for real-time tracking to make the process more efficient and transparent!
All three collection carts (Trash, Recycling, and Organics) at residential properties (with up to four units) serviced on Tuesdays or Wednesdays by Public Works will be replaced soon. Be on the lookout for be additional information. For questions about the Residential Cart Replacement Project, please visit GlendaleCA.gov/NewCarts or give us a call: (818) 548-3916 or via email.
Holiday Trash Collection
Since Christmas and New Years Day fall on Mondays, all properties serviced by Public Works (single family homes and multi-family properties with up to four units) will be delayed by one service day (i.e., Friday collection will take place on Saturday).
Christmas Tree Recycling
Single-Family and Multi-Family (2-4 units): Recycle your Christmas tree with Public Works from January 2, 2024, through April 1, 2024.
Commercial and Multi-Family (5+ units): Christmas trees are collected by your franchised hauler on refuse collection day.
To determine your hauler, visit GlendaleCA.gov/Hauler
To Recycle your Christmas tree:
- Remove all ornaments, decorations, bags, stands, bars, nails, and most tinsel (Flocked trees and trees coated with fire retardant are acceptable)
- Trees taller than 8 ft. must be cut in half
- Place tree at the curb or in the alley for pick-up on your refuse collection day
- Tree will be picked up within two weeks
For more information, call Public Works at (818) 548-3916
Additional Updates from Public Works
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Glendale Infrastructure Projects win 2023
ASCE MLAB Awards!
The American Society of Civil Engineers Metropolitan Los Angeles Branch (ASCE MLAB) recently recognized 3 of Glendale’s Capital Improvement Projects by awarding their 2023 Project Awards to the Maintenance District 6 Pavement Rehabilitation Project in the Outstanding Operations and Maintenance Project category, Broadway Rehabilitation Project in the Outstanding Roadway & Highway Project category, and the Regional Arterial Traffic Performance Measurement Systems (RATPeMS) in the Outstanding Transportation Project.
Learn more about current projects, and awards!
Art Contest – Public Works Keeps it in the Family
The 2nd place winner of the “Being Water Wise” art contest, sponsored by Glendale Water & Power, was won by Jaden Zheng, who is a star 6th grade student at Fremont Elementary School and also the daughter of Huang Zheng, Civil Engineer II in Public Works Engineering. See all the winning entries here!
Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break Camps
We are proud to offer our annual Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break Day Camps to campers ages 6 - 12. The camps will provide an opportunity for campers to play games, discover, learn, and socialize with their peers. Campers will engage in activities, arts & crafts, recreation games and more! Basketball specialty camps will also be available during Winter Break. Please visit GlendaleCA.gov/DayCamps for more information.
Thanksgiving Break 2023 Day Camp
November 20 - 22, 2023 (Monday - Wednesday)
Registration Now Open
Winter Break 2023-2024 Day Camps
December 26 - 29, 2023 (Tuesday - Friday) January 2 - 5, 2024 (Tuesday - Friday) Registration Now Open
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Riverwalk Fall Tree Planting
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Glendale Narrows Riverwalk
Confluence Park
300 Paula Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201
December 2, 2023
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join the Glendale Parks & Open Space Foundation for an exciting end-of-fall volunteer opportunity to plant 15 new trees at Glendale Narrows Riverwalk!
Please bring gloves, and your own reusable water bottle. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes. Parking is limited, please consider carpooling!
Confluence Park is at the confluence of the Los Angeles River and the Verdugo Wash, adjacent to the 134 Freeway.
Youth! Share Your Ideas about Climate
Change with LA County!
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📣 Calling all Youth in Glendale!
LA County's Youth Climate Commission wants to understand your needs and priorities about climate action.
Your input will help the Commission and County improve sustainability and climate action work and how they engage with youth in LA.
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Salvation Army Mobile Shower Program
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The Salvation Army Glendale Corps Community Center launched their Mobile Shower Program for the unhoused on October 1, 2023, in partnership with the City of Glendale.
The Mobile Shower Program will take place on Mondays & Fridays (excluding Holidays) from 8:00 AM -11:00 AM at 801. South Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91204.
Pacific Community Pool will get upgrades this winter, resulting in a pool closure 🏊♀️🥽
Pacific Community Pool is open year-round, but we are making some improvements to the pool this winter so at some point, a 6-8 week closure will occur. At least one month notice will be given with expected closure dates.
Group and private swim lesson registration is open. Registration for December swim lessons begins Tuesday, November 21 online at 9:00 AM for verified residents and 10:00 AM for everyone. Lesson spaces fill up quickly, so be sure you have your residency verified and that you have a current online account before registering. You can log in at MyGlendaleParks.com to verify your account, and when registering, make sure to refresh your page if there are any delays.
We are excited that the Glendale Gators swim team will continue through the fall and into the winter. Group and private rentals are also available.
Please visit GlendaleAquatics.com for current schedules, hours of operation, swimming lesson registration information, and general program information.
You may also call (818) 937-7433 with questions.
The Verdugo Jobs Center is a career center providing our region’s workforce with career counseling, job search assistance, professional development & training, job fairs, workshops, & more all free of charge. Interested in public service? Visit Government Jobs. |
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This is an official publication of the City of Glendale, distributed by the Communications Office. For inquiries, please contact City Connection Editor
Annette Ghazarian at myglendale@glendaleca.gov or (818) 548-4844 opt.1.