In this fun and interactive program, youll meet zoo animals who love to eat — and a few lucky volunteers will get a chance to try out zoo food themselves!

The program starts at 2 PM at the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St.

The Pasadena Half-Marathon takes place tomorrow, June 29.  While it doesn’t venture into Altadena, there will be street closures and detours that may affect your trip into Pasadena.  

The organizers have a map here of traffic closure and detour areas, so plan accordingly!

Counselor guides a young rider at the Altadena Stable’s summer horse camp. Photo by Karin Bugge.

It’s summer, and time for camps of all kinds.  Altadena Stables at 3064 Ridgeview Drive runs a summer camp for young riders.  Karin Bugge (the Altadenahiker), a horsewoman herself, shared this picture of the camp in progress.

“If you wonder about my interest in Altadena Stables, it’s one of the few vibrant public stables still left in the San Gabriel Valley,”

Former Assemblyman Anthony Portantino has only been home from Sacramento for six months, but the La Cañada Flintridge resident is already gearing up for his next shot at office — the State Senate seat in the 25th district.

Triple-digit temperatures are again getting the attention of humans and pets alike in the greater Los Angeles area.

For Cooling Centers, call the LA County Information line at 2-1-1 from any landline or cell phone within the county or visit:

http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/docs/CoolingCtrs-6-3-13.pdf 

If you are planning to visit one of these Cooling Centers, it is advisable that you call in advance to make sure there is still seating available.

 Westside Altadena residents have complained for years about loud, commercial-grade fireworks illegally firing off in their neighborhoods on July 4.  Altadena’s sheriff captain says that he is beefing up patrols and enforcing “zero tolerance” on illegal fireworks, but catching and charging the people involved is “difficult, it’s very difficult.”

Altadena Sheriff Capt. John S. Benedict said that there will be two additional patrol cars out on the evening of July 4,

Entries may be a bit erratic today — wife AND ex-wife are both hospitalized, so we'll be jockeying three kids and maybe spouse to their places today, so your indulgence is asked!

We found this lovely lady on Washington and Allen on June 30 in the afternoon. She is clearly someone’s dog because she was well taken care of and very friendly. She was really hot and seemed a bit lost or confused. She jumped on our car window, and when I opened the door, she jumped into our car. It was a very hot day, and we were worried she would get hit by a car because she had been walking in traffic on Washington and Allen.

Another sign of Altadena summer: Bulgarini Gelato is starting its Summer Movie Night tomorrow, June 8 with “Johnny Stecchino” (Johnny Toothpick) – a hilarious comedy starring Roberto Benigni and Nicoletta Braschi.

Movies are always free. Dinner will be offered – by reservation only – for $13.50, which will include a homemade pasta dish, salad, and a drink.Reservations may be made by Friday (the day before the film) by email atcatering@bulgarinigelato.com or by calling (626) 376-7662.  

Don’t panic if you see law enforcement vehicles and hear shooting and shouting along Lake and Calavaras Wednesday. The Altadena Sheriff Station, along with other law enforcement agencies, will conduct an “active shooter response drill” at Eliot Middle School on June 12.

“This training will simulate emergency response procedures at the middle school, where law enforcement will respond and take simulated action,” according to a statement from the sheriff’s office.

It’s Altadena Farmer’s Market day at Loma Alta Park!  Besides the selection of fruits, vegetables, and prepared treats, it’s also Summer Nights at the Altadena Farmers Market, with musical performer, sitarist Paul Livingstone.

Livingstone, a disciple of Ravi Shankar, is no stranger to Altadena — he performed at the Folly Bowl June 2 with his group, Arohti.  Livingstone will be performing from 5-7 PM 

And enjoy the market’s summer hours,

This month’s Fancy Food Truck Friday includes a Father’s Day sale, and the premiere of Pasadena’s own Pie ‘N Burger truck.

The monthly event will be held from 5-9 PM Friday, June 14 at the Webster’s parking lot, 2450 N. Lake Avenue. The food truck lineup for June is:

Pie ‘N Burger is a venerable Pasadena institution,

Students will have an opportunity to create art under the guidance of professional artists and art educators, while discovering the artist in themselves! The Center is offering a wide variety of classes/workshops, including Painting, Clay Sculpture, Introduction to Design, Drawing Creative Writing and Performance, Introduction to Air Brush and Aerosol Art Techniques,

Music is a key part of the summer Altadena Farmers’ Market experience, and we have a short clip of sitar player Paul LIvingstone entertaining a few young fans Wednesday afternoon at Loma Alta Park.  

Join the volunteer work party on Saturday morning, June 15, to clear some of the brush that has accumulated over the past year on Santa Rosa Avenue:  

The county of Los Angeles does NOT assist with this,

Friends of the Altadena Library presents the Summer Movie Extravaganza: “Rise of the Guardians,” rated PG, at the Altadena Main Library Community Room, 600 E. Mariposa St. . The movie starts at 3 PM and is free.

Well, the next big thing — after zombies — appears to be … Vikings!

The Lutheran Church in the Foothills in La Canada Flintridge will be the place as the Edvarg Grieg Lodge of the Sons of Norway present a Midsummer Vikingfest on Saturday, June 22, from 11 AM-4 PM.

Living history demonstrations,