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We saw this dog wondering on the street. He was hanging around Loma Alta and Rubio Canyon.
We found him late Saturday afternoon. Looks like a brown shephard/chow mix
Very thin, has a collar thats drooping. If this is your dog, please call 626-791-2007.
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The Bob Lucas Branch Library, 2659 N. Lincoln Ave. , will hold a meeting in English and Spanish on the “Affordable Care Act and You” this Wednesday, Oct. 16. Lean about the health insurance marketplace and your new coverage options, and where to receive services in the Altadena/Pasadena area.
The meeting starts at 9 AM.
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The show and sale features ceramics, collage, encaustic, glass, jewelry, photography, textiles, woodworking and more. Participating artists are: Charolette Barnard, Erica Batchelder, Marcia Bloom, Evan Chambers, Catherine and Ovie Cowles, Mary Jane Elgin,
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The Altadena Arts Coalition is hosting its annual ArtBREAK with an Community Art Market this coming Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 AM-5 PM on the front lawn of Eliot Middle School.
This event will be a first for Altadena and, according to Gene Stevenson of the AAC, it may possibly grow to a bi-monthly event.
The Community Art Market is for artist-vendors who value innovation,
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The Arroyo & Foothills Conservance is celebrating its purchase of 13 acres of Millard Canyon in a special event on Sunday, Oct. 27.
You can help restore the habitat, enjoy a docent-led hike up Millard Creek or just join the party. The Conservancy will l share plans for the canyon and you’ll learn about its newest land project.
All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
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Bring it all to the main Altadena Library parking lot on Saturday, October 26,
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Don’t forget that Saturday, Oct. 19, Altadena Heritage dedicates the Equestrian Block, remembering Altadena’s horsey set, at Altadena Stables, 3064 Ridgeview Drive., from 2-4 PM.
The event commemorates Altadena’s equestrian past present with a demonstration of riding styles, some presentations, and the food that Altadena Heritage events are famous for.
The event is open to all —
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From the creators of Ice Age, enjoy the year’s funniest and most entertaining animated adventure. Rated PG, the film starts at 3:30 PM in the Community Room, and admission is free.
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Altadena Heritage will hold a free public forum tonight to help demystify issues and answer questions about water supply, water quality, and compliance with federal Clean Water Act.
Our panel includes important water people: Chris Stone, Water Resource Manager and Angela George from the Watershed Division of Los Angeles County;
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The Salon will feature wine, coffee and snacks and a few brief words from General Manager Doug Zilm, Board Member Zak Berrie, and Board President Alexandra Berrie on the current status of the Co-op and what’s next.
The event is open to anyone who is interested in the Co-op.
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Webelos Scouts from Pack 4 (sponsored at Westminster Presbyterian Church) enjoy a camp fire last weekend at Camp Cherry on Catalina Island. Scout Leader John Heinsen says that “They earned several of their achievement requirements and spent their free time hiking, snorkeling, and shooting bb guns. Among the animals they observed in the wild were deer,
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The Los Angeles River Rally, previously announced for the Los Angeles State Historic Park for this Saturday, September 28, has been moved to Marsh Park, 2960 Marsh Street, two miles up the LA River in the Elysian Valley. The event will begin at 10:00 am.
“Marsh Park, down by the riverside, is a great venue for the River Rally,” said rally organizer Tim Brick. “It will provide a greater focus on the purpose of the rally,
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The Pasadena Education Foundation (PEN) is holding a series of parent workshops to navigate life in the Pasadena Unified School District.
“What You Should Know about Choosing an Elementary School” will be held on Tuesday, October 1 at 7 PM at All Saints Church, Sweetland Hall, 132 No. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena. Dr. Mikala Rahn, the president of Public Works, a non-profit organization that evaluates schools throughout the state and a newly appointed PUSD Board member, provides parents of pre-school aged children with valuable information about what to look for when evaluating a school for their children.
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by Timothy Rutt
The house was packed at the Altadena Community Center Monday night for Altadena Heritage’s workshop on water issues in Altadena and the San Gabriel Valley.
The panel, from left to right: Chris Stone, Water Resource Manager and Angela George from the Watershed Division of Los Angeles County; Tim Brick of the Arroyo Seco Foundation and former chairman of Metropolitan Water District; and Rich Atwater, Chairman of Foothills Municipal Water District (FMWD).
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Altadena detectives are looking for information on a suspect who stole a display case of e-cigarettes from the 7-11.
According to a release from the Altadena Sheriff Station, the suspect boosted the e-cigarettes from the store at 1319 Altadena Drive at 1:45 PM on Wed., Sept. 4. He is described as male Hispanic or Middle Eastern,
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Seven weeks after touching down, Curiosity used its hammering drill to bore a 2.5 inch hole into the “John Klein outcrop,” making it the first time any rover had ever drilled into a rock on another planet.
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The tournament is open to weekend warriors,
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It’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time for some Altadena Farmers’ Market goodness from 4-8 PM at lower Loma Alta Park at Palm Street and Lincoln Avenue.
One of our favorites, Ha’s Apple Farm,
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from Dr. Sandra E. Thomas
CEO/Dean of Scholars
On a hot September Saturday the Bright Futures Scholars Leadership Development Program, under the direction of Dr.
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Tuesday night’s ACONA meeting hosted Town Council Chair Diane Marcussen and PUSD District 1 (West Altadena) board member Kim Kenne in a wide-ranging discussion of town and school issues along with audience questions.
The Altadena Coalition of Neighborhood Associations brought in the two to discuss current issues facing their respective government bodies and possible directions to go forward.
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Where: Wandering in front yards close to the corner of Allen and New York.
When: Monday 9/23, afternoon.
What: Two young Wyandotte(?) chickens.
Contact: Bryan Langholz: langholz@usc.edu or 626-483-9937
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For a group of people whose job it is to frighten the living daylights out of you,
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The Pasadena Police Dept. sent out a message Thursday morning, looking for a missing 14-year-old John Muir High School student.
Heather Reyes is described as 5 ft. 4 ins., 100 lbs., Hispanic female with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen at the high school at 3:30 Wednesday afternoon, wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans.
According to the police department,
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There is something for everyone at the Pasadena Senior Center in October. Events listed below are free for PSC members. Some events require advance reservations as noted.
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from gloriana casey
There was a funny movie made,
claymation was the tool.
For CHICKEN RUN delighted us
as chickens are so cool!
So two chicks go out on the town,
New York and Allen streets.
Perhaps they’re shopping for some bugs
or other birdy treats.
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Eliot Middle School will be hosting an e-waste dropoff fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 AM-3 PM.
Computer, monitors, laptops and more will be accepted at the school parking lot, 2181 N. Lake Avenue.
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The Monday, Sept. 30 class will be from 7:15 to 8:45 AM, and the Friday, Oct. 4 class will be from 9-10:30 AM. Classes will be at the upper large community room near the toddler playground at the park. Check the flyer for more information and for coupons for subsequent classes.
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by Timothy Rutt Local trail users are concerned that Southern California Edison has clearcut and re-graded about two acres of mature forest above Millard Canyon during recent line upgrades, which some say damages an important part of the post-Station Fire ecosystem.
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Pasadena police are looking for Jennifer Tellez, a 15-year-old Hispanic female, 5 ft. 2 ins. tall, 110 lbs., who was last seen at John Muir High School at about 3 PM Friday.
Jennifer Tellez, a student at Muir High School, left campus Friday afternoon and has not returned home. No foul play is suspected however this is the first time she has not come directly home.
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The Arroyo Food Co-op says that they need to raise some loans by Friday for a chance to double their money.
Co-opportunity, a co-op in Santa Monica, has opened a $5,000 challenge: if AFC gets $5,000 in new loans by the end of the day Oct. 4, Co-opportunity will loan them another $5,000.
To learn more visit the website: https://arroyofoodcoop.com/
Download a loan package at: https://www.arroyofoodcoop.com/loan_now
You can also bring your questions and checkbook to this evening’s Supporter Salon at Jones Coffee Roasters (693 S.
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Flu season is coming! The Pasadena Senior Center advises everyone to make sure they and their loved ones are protected this year. The flu is an illness caused by the influenza virus that affects the entire body and can cause pneumonia, dehydration and other serious complications for some, especially those with other health conditions.
The Pasadena Senior Center is offering two upcoming flu vaccine clinics:
Wednesday,
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This exhibit showcases Steven’s illustrative cartoon style drawings and acrylic paintings. Steven, who is 16 years old, began painting three years ago and in the last two years has been studying under artist John Martin.
There will be an artist’s reception on Sat., October 26 between 2-5 PM at the Altadena Main Library,
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The meeting will be Monday, Oct. 21, at 7 PM at the Altadena Main Library Community Room, 600 E.
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I found a large friendly cinnamon husky with golden eyes named Koda wandering in front of St. Elizabeth’s school on Woodbury near Lake at around 5:45 am today (Monday). Collar with tag/cell phone number, but no answer and I’ve not had any success getting a name and address from the number. I’ll take him to the Pasadena Humane Society later this morning.
UPDATE: Reunited and it feels so good.
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The National Weather service is warning that low humidity, warm weather, and Santa Ana winds predicted for this week could increase the danger of fire:
Very warm and dry conditions will bring elevated fire danger to So Cal. Single digit humidity readings observed. #LAWeather
On Thursday (10/03/13), a strong upper level trough of low pressure will move southward into the Great Basin as an upper ridge builds off the West Coast.
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The U.S. Department of Education announced last week that a $7.9 million Magnet School Assistance Program grant has been awarded to the Pasadena Unified School District to extablish or expand magnets at four district schools over the next three years.
Two Altadena schools will benefit from the grant: Jackson Elementary for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and a new visual and performing arts magnet at Eliot Middle School.
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The month of October is nationally recognized as Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog month. This month, consider adopting an abandoned, homeless dog from one of your local County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control’s (DACC) animal care centers.
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It’s October: a significant month for us.
Outside of a few experimental posts we made in September, Altadenablog officially was started six years ago this month, October, 2007. We’ve told this story many times: how, after five years of living in Altadena, we despaired of finding anyplace to go about news of this community. Information about our vibrant arts and cultural community was scattered all over the place.