Ellen Snortland wants us to remind you that the celebration of the 90th anniversary of women's right to vote is coming up this Thursday at the Altadena Library, 600 E. Mariposa, from 6:30-9 PM.

"The Power of Peaceful Resistance and Women’s NO!” is now absolutely free.  Details are here.

Thurs., Aug. 26

• Women’s Right to Vote: Celebrate the 90th anniversary of women’s right to vote in a special celebration at the Altadena Library, 600 E. Mariposa St. on Thurs., Aug. 26, 6:30-9 PM. Light refreshments; have dinner before you come! Have fun with “guessing” who’s who in Women’s History; meet like-minded people; listen to powerful passionate women and learn how to say “No!” to those things that don’t feel right. Speakers include Pauline Field,

• Fire safe: As we approach the one year anniversary of the Station Fire, the Insurance Information Network of California, the Calif. Dept. of Insurance, and the LA County Fire Dept. held a demonstration of fire protection measures and fire-safe landscaping over in the Meadows.  The Insurance Institute has this press release of the event.
• Bongs away: The LA County Dept. of Regional Planning is looking at an ordinance amendment to ban medical marijuana dispensaries throughout unincorporated Los Angeles County,

… you knew this was coming, didn't you?  National Weather Service has posted an excessive heat warning again today, starting at 10 AM and going untl  9 PM. Predicted high is 103 degrees.

But fear not! Prediction for the weekend is in the mid-70's!  We just have to survive that long …

Share your memories, stories, reflections, etc. about the Station Fire.

Photo by Bethany Baird of the Poppyfield-Olive neighborhood

During the course of the fire, we had many readers offering to support the work we do, as private citizens who were grateful for the information we provided.  We were humbled and pleased to receive so much support, in terms of donations  from you during our community’s time of crisis.

People still ask how they can help support Altadenablog/Altadena Online,

The Station Fire devastated 250 square miles of forest, endangered homes and communities, almost destroyed the historic observatories and critical broadcast towers on Mt. Wilson, and took the lives of two firefighters, Tedmund D. “Ted” Hall and Arnaldo “Arnie” Quinones.

Our first entry about the fire was made the evening it started,

Not for everybody, and for mature audiences only but it is amusing: we discovered this new Ozzy Osbourne video, shot largely at Mountain View Cemetery and the Mausoleum.

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PSN's Brian Charles looks at PUSD's latest plan to keep the schools going: selling property. District HQ is on the chopping block (and as it's in the South Lake commercial district, it would have a better chance of selling, as if anyone wants to expand their business these days).  Jackson Elementary is being considered as a replacement site for PUSD administration and board meetings. 

• Alta-troubadors Ian and Regina Whitcomb took part in the 83rd annual Rudolph Valentino Memorial at the Hollywood Forever cemetery Aug. 23, singing “There’s a New Star in Heaven Tonight” and “Sheik of Araby.” It’s all on the “Hollywoodland” blog.
• Author Andrea Seigel writes about life living in the Zane Grey Estate (“Zane Grey Gardens” certainly seems appropriate at points in the life of the manse!)

Altadena Baptist Church, 791 E. Calavaras St., is hosting two upcoming Sunday events:

The Community Picnic on the Lawn will be held Sept. 5. Music, inspiration and friendship at 11 AM.  Free picnic lunch, games and prizes at noon. 

Community Prayer Day will be held Sun., Sept. 12, also at 11 AM. 

Part of Altadena Heritage’s “Heritage of Abundance” series, the talk was co-sponsored by the Arroyo Food Co-Op and RIPE Altadena.

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Our Trail Cam caught a bear coming up the canyon on lower Canyon Crest Road last Thursday night. We came back from vacation to find a trash can overturned and this startling video (usually all we see are skunks and the occasional fox or bobcat!)

Artwork by 5 Acres: The Boys & Girls Society of Los Angeles.

Opening Reception will be held Sat,, Sept. 4 from 4-6 PM. Work will remain on display for the month of September

The exhibit displays the work of students from 5 Acres, lead by Create Now volunteer Melissa Hogan. 5 Acres has served children and families since 1888 and works to prevent child abuse,

Featured artist is painter Lynne McDaniel.  The event schedule is:

• Thurs., Sept. 2: Artist reception, 6-9 PM, music by Single Track
• Fri, Sept. 3: First Friday Art Club Opening,  7 PM-1 AM, $5 cover, music by Wreck N Sow
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  In the Forbes blog, William Alexander, a pension advisor in Altadena, comes out swinging after the IRS filed a lawsuit against him.  “The lawsuit is a bunch of BS,” he tells Forbes.
• Coffee Gallery art in September features the work of photographer Janos K. Lanyi and the watercolors of Dorothy Shepherd.  More in the Gallery Gallery.
• The family of centerfielder and Altadenan Curt Flood has started a grasssroots organization to help at-risk children in athletics and academics,

Even tho’ they’re taking a break this week, the Sheriff’s Support Group of Altadena is gearing up for their summer concert finale on Sat., Sept. 11, at the Farnsworth Park amphitheater with Randy Caputo and the Legends Show Band. 

Among the events planned is an auction of this photo tribute to the New York City Fire Dept. Jim Smith, the MC for Randy Caputo’s Legends Show Band has contributed this display photo, valued at $600,  to be auctioned during the break at the concert. 

Received this from Assemblyman Anthony Portantino's office:

On this final day of the legislative session and a year after the Station Fire that prompted the legislation, Assemblymember Anthony Portantino’s (D-La Cañada Flintridge) bill to bring tax relief to residents who suffered losses in the Station Fire and natural disasters in 11 counties has passed the Legislature.  It now goes to the Governor for signature.

Thurs., Sept. 2

• Art Bender Weekend begins at the Gallery at the End of the World with the Artist’s Reception, 6-9 PM. Music by Single Track.

Fri., Sept. 3

• Beach Bus to Santa Monica, pickup starts at 9 AM.
• Art Bender Weekend continues at the Gallery at the End of the World with the First Friday Art Club,

Nixle® (Click here to register) is now being used by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to send free geographically-specific e-mails and text messages directly to the public. Messages include arrests, neighborhood-specific alerts and advisories, traffic incidents, road closures, wanted persons, missing persons,

The country/bluegrass/Americana sound of local favorites Wreck N Sow filled up Saturday night at Farnsworth Park as part of the Sheriff's Support Group of Altadena's summer concert series.  This video shows their musical chops and easy sense of humor that made the show so enjoyable.

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I found a chihuahua female running in traffic on Windsor at Ventura St on Friday August 6th, 2010. She is fawn colored with a white tip on her tail. We would like to find a home for her to avoid sending her to the pound.

213-700-3520

UPDATE 3 PM: And this just arrived:

This sweet female shitzu mix showed up on Sacramento Street Sunday night 8/8. 

Photo of a water drop on the fire from reader Tom Willard.

6:30 PM — Fire crews are setting up a headquarters at Eaton Canyon Nature Center, and the order has gone out thru the scanner to evacuate the park.  Developing ….

7 PM: We went to check out the scene @ Altadena Dr. and Roosevelt —

A quarantine is in place in the Pasadena/San Marino area of Los Angeles County, where invasive Oriental fruit flies have been detected.

The quarantine measures 89 square miles and is bordered on the west by Figueroa St;

Formed in 2002, Those Manning Boys, an Irish duo, has been dedicated to the furthering of the American-Irish culture. Since then Brothers Mike and Sean Manning, native Altadenans, have been playing at events and pubs all across the San Gabriel Valley and the surrounding areas. Mike’s 60s-rock inspired guitar and Sean’s ethnic -styled vocals have delighted and intrigued audiences of all ages.

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  But don’t let the occasional fire scare you: LAist puts Eaton Canyon on their must-hike list.
• Supv. Antonovich’s office has announced that the county fire department has renewed its lease for an S-64E Helitanker from Erickson Air-Crane.With a 2,500 gallon tank that can drop water, retardant, or foam mix, the  Helitanker is one the world’s most versatile and powerful, aerial fire suppression tools.   A ram scoop hydrofoil allows the Helitanker to refill from fresh water and sea water sources in less than 45 seconds.  

Celebrate the 90th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote –“The Power of Peaceful Resistance and Women’s “NO!” — in a special celebration at the Altadena Library, 600 E. Mariposa St. on Thurs., Aug. 26, 6:30-9 PM.

Do you know the history of what it took for women and girls to win the vote?