Old Town tour coming Sunday
The Crescenta Valley Historical Society is scheduled to hold a walking tour Sunday with Mayor John Drayman of the region’s notable past.
The group plans to meet at 9 a.m. in front of Java Brew, 2418 Honolulu Ave., where they will begin the tour of Old Montrose led by Drayman.
Glendale’s mayor is slated to talk about the changing face of Montrose, from its origins as a dusty main street to its evolution into the tree-lined shopping district residents know today.
Other discussion topics include stories of the region’s more eccentric businesses and a historical perspective on the origins of how Honolulu Avenue got its name and where City Hall Coffee Shop got its name.
The event is free.
For more information, call (818) 441-4223.
Fire Department opens applications
Prospective firefighters in Glendale are invited to apply to the department’s Explorer Program, a training seminar that begins March 29.
The two-month session will preach the fundamentals of firefighting in a hands-on training academy taught by Glendale Fire Department firefighters.
Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 20 and have a minimum 2.0 grade point average if in high school or a high school diploma or G.E.D. if out of high school.
The application process includes an oral interview, physical agility test and a medical examination.
For more information, call (818) 548-6412 or visit fire.ci.glendale.ca.us.
