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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 19

Today's info and events at a glance, updated several times daily.

1. Dogs and helicopters assisted Glendale Police in the arrest of two suspects Sunday on suspicion of car burglary.  See the Montrose Patch story . 

2. There is a tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Sparr Heights Community Center. Glendale police representatives will be present to talk about recent crimes and crime trends in our neighborhood. Patch will be there to give you the report.

3. Glendale Water & Power's Smart Meters have caused a heated debate among ratepayers and electric providers. Are they really better for consumers?  Read

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4. is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for the PEAK classes for adults and children. The event offers home cooked meal for a suggested donation of $3 for adults and $2 for children. Dinners are popular and have more than 100 people eating together each week. All are invited. 

5.  hosts a free balloon twisting workshop from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Annie Banannie, also known as Laura Caldwell, teaches teens how to make balloon animals and other air-filled configurations at the library, located at 2809 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta. 

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