January Newsletter - Coalition for a Green Glendale

Hello and Happy New Year!

This will be a short and sweet newsletter. There are 6 events coming up that we think you should be informed of. It is always helpful for the Coalition to know if you are planning to attend any of these events. Please let us know via reply which you'll be going to. Here they are...

1. Bike Master Plan OUTREACH MEETING - Wednesday January 18 at 7 p.m. (Glendale Police Department 131 N. Isabel)
The Bike Master Plan is finally out. Transportation staff needs your feedback! Even if you aren't a biker this is important infrastructure improvements to provide safe routes for people who want to reduce their dependance on cars to get around. Please come and show your support. If you want to read the plan in advance, see the draft here... http://www.bikeglendale.org/

2. GWP Water Rate Restructure COMMUNITY MEETING - Wednesday January 18 AND 19 at 5:30 p.m. (http://www.glendalewaterandpower.com/news.aspx?item=167) for details and locations.
The Glendale Water and Power is considering a progressive rate structure to replace the flat rate structure that has been used in the past. This new model incorporates simple economic principles to bring in more revenue by minimizing the affect of rate increases to most users. Its very interesting. Come to the meetings to learn more, or ask me.

3. Monterey Road Eco Community Garden VOLUNTEER WORK DAY - Saturday January 21 at 10 a.m. (827 Monterey Road)
Join us for a volunteer session at the gardens! Bring the basics if you have them - gloves, hand shovel, weed puller, a hat, sunscreen, etc. RSVP required here (you can just reply). See attached flyer.

4. Greener Glendale OPEN HOUSE - Monday January 23 at 5 p.m. (633 E. Broadway MSB Room 106) 818-937-8159
The City of Glendale wants your ideas on what the city can do to be more environmentally friendly. You read me right... the city wants YOUR opinion! Please join me and support the Planning Department in making our city go green. See attached flyer.

5. Monterey Road Eco Community Garden WORKSHOP 1 - Saturday January 28 at 10 a.m. (827 Monterey Road) 818-359-0108
The Community Garden on Monterey (near the wash, not the freeway) is hosting its first 2012 community workshop. Come learn from Jeri Huston, a Master Gardener about seeds and what to plant for Spring! RSVP required. You can reply and let me know. See attached flyer.

6. Monterey Road Eco Community Garden WORKSHOP 2 - Saturday February 25 time TBD (870 Monterey Road) 818-359-0108
The Community Garden on Monterey (near the Freeway) is hosting a fruit tree pruning workshop led by Lora Hall, a Master Gardener. This will be an interactive experience and you'll have the opportunity to help us prune our trees! More information later, but save the date!

That is all!

Moving forward, we may consider using a newsletter service online with a fancy format that is easier to read and follow. The board is also meeting later this month to determine the next steps for the Coalition. Stay tuned! We look forward to a fun and productive 2012.

Best,

Alek Bartrosouf
Coalition for a Green Glendale