Community Corner
5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 8
Free canvas bags, an important community meeting, and more.

1. On July 1, plastic bags will be banned in unincorporated areas in L.A. County. In preparation for this, the county will be handing out free canvas bags on a first come, first serve basis today at in La Crescenta from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
2. Venture over to the Americana at Brand for Toddler Tales at Barnes and Noble, 210 Americana Way at 11 a.m.
3. Join Chazz Ross at the today from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. for an interactive drum circle using 20 African Djembe drums! Families are welcome to come and experience "universal rhythm." Best of all, it's free!
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4. 3445 Altura Ave., a property near that was formerly used by Glendale Water and Power as an electrical substation, may soon be up for sale at a public auction. Tonight, there will be an informational community meeting to gauge community input and explain the steps involved in the sale process. It takes place at 7 p.m. at the , 2465 Honolulu Ave.
5. From 6-8 p.m., the and the Montrose-Verdugo Chamber of Commerce will host their joint June Business Mixer at . The cost for members is $7 and the cost for non-members is $9. Join them for music, food and fun!