Community Corner
Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 8
Take in some Shakespeare under the stars tonight at Two Strike Park.
, 5107 Rosemont Ave., will host a free performance of Shakespeare's King Lear at 7 p.m. The event is free and sponsored by the Crescenta Valley Arts Council. Bring blankets, chairs, and your picnic.
, 3630 Foothill Blvd., offers happy hour from 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy one hot saki for one cent - limits apply. Call the Japanese sushi restaurant at 818-957-8883 for more information.
3. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works offers free smart gardening workshops to help residents make better use of their outdoor space while conserving water and easing expenses. The LACDPW website also offers free videos for those who can't attend the many hands-on workshops. See the website for details.
Find out what's happening in Montrose-La Crescentafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
4. Neighborhood nuisances can seem even bigger in the summer when you're spending more time at home and outside. Hazardous brush and overgrown vegetation can add to fire risks. The Crescenta Valley Town Council website offers a list of who to call for what to help you keep your community safe and looking good.
5. Plans to redistrict Los Angeles County could mean changes for La Crescenta and Montrose. Redistricting can be confusing and a challenge to elected officials as well as concerned residents. Patch and keeps you with the county's plan.