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from the Pasadena Mental Health Center
Pasadena Mental Health Center (PMHC), an affiliate of Altadena-based Five Acres, will host its sixth annual Fête – “Change the Beat” on Saturday, June 22, 5 p.m. at a private estate in Altadena, to raise critical funds for programs which empower children and families to “change the beat” during difficult periods in their lives. Tickets are available at $75 per person and include appetizers,
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Drinking, drugs, going out in public and standing in the street — really, not a good combination. Crime blotter provided by the Altadena Sheriff Station.
Sunday, June 2
12:49 PM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 400 block of Harriet Street. *Suspect known*. Vehicle window shattered.
10:45 PM – Suspect Everett Burnett (male/51 years old) was arrested at Glenrose/Montana for possession of cocaine after being stopped by deputies.
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Have you seen Gordo?
He was lost over last weekend , June 8 and 9. He is a great big ball of fur and love. The area was Between Lake ave and Santa Rosa Ave, with Athens on the North and Las Flores on the South. He is shy around other people so if you see him please call owner @(626) 818-3493
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From the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department
Pico Rivera Sheriff’s Station is warning residents and businesses to be aware of a payment scam involving utility imposters demanding customers pay their energy bills with pre-paid cash cards or face immediate termination of utility service. The fraudulent activity has been reported throughout the metro-Los Angeles area.
Several business operators in Pico Rivera have reported that individuals misrepresenting themselves as utility employees are calling and threatening to turn off electric service if payment is not made to them that day.
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The Altadena Library presents the “Arty Loon Juice Box Show,” — an extravaganza of balloon magic, juggling, and puppets — on Tuesday, June 18.
The show will be at 2 PM at the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St. , and 4 PM at the Bob Lucas Branch Library, 2659 N. Lincoln Ave. Sponsored by Friends of the Altadena Library.
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Our weekly column for the Pasadena Sun is up … a taste of just some of the entertainment we have available in Altadena this summer. (Don’t worry about the Shakespeare schedule — it was written for those poor print people who will see it Sunday!)
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“A to Z for Father’s Day”
from gloriana casey
It’s A to Z for Father’s Day,
and Dad, your qualities
range far and wide for Fathers all,
so find the words that please!
Well, AWESOME surely comes to mind;
BRAVISSIMO, so right!
Plus CANDID in your honesty;
DAZZLE— with dance steps light.
EDUCE the very best from all.
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John Butler, 15, was the youngest artist at the weeklong Icon Guild of Southern California Prosopon Workshop at St. Mary’s Seminary Retreat Center in Santa Barbara. (Jordon Niedermeier / Noozhawk photo)
by Jordon Niedermeier,
Noozhawk Intern
© Noozhawk, Santa Barbara
Reprinted with permission
Faithful artists gathered this week at St. Mary’s Seminary Retreat Center high above Santa Barbara to engage in the centuries-old practice of icon writing,
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A Father’s Day meditation on a most masculine activity
by Timothy Rutt
I. Young man with a pipe
Three decades or so ago, when it was OK to smoke indoors, the intermediate creative writing class at the University of Colorado was held in the sunlit front parlor of the former home of the college president.
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Moana has lost a cat, Ollie:
He was lost on the 5th of June on Garfield and Howard in Pasadena, quite close to Altadena. He is orange and white medium/long hair. He is shy around people and struggles to meow, almost mute. When he left he was big, 17lbs. He is microchiped but was not in a collar when lost. We have his sister and she has been going crazy without him around.
If found please contact Moana at 510-287-6405
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The Pasadena Unified School District/SELPA Special Education Dept. Community Advisory Committee general meeting will be held tonight, June 17, at the PUSD Education Center, Elbie J. Hickambottom Board Room, PUSD Education Center Room #236, 351 South Hudson Avenue, Pasadena, starting at 6:15 PM.
Matters:
- Vote to change CAC Bylaws Article V Section 5.02,
- Appoint SELPA Local Plan Subcommittee Members,
- Discuss 4-‐23-‐13 BOE Public Comments by UTP Member
- and vote on CAC action.
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The cowboy musical group New West plays for an appreciative Altadena crowd Saturday night.
by TIm Murphy
Community Correspondant
Dave Jackson, left, and Bob Mann enjoy some adult beverages at New West’s house concert.
In my humble opinion Saturday’s Big Hat Promotions cowboy concert at Bob and Marie Mann’s house was the best one yet (not that all of them aren’t terrific).
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From left: Altadena residents Michelle Huneven and Patricia O’Sullivan with Naomi Hirahara (who writes about an Altadena-based gardenr/detective) pose at the Prospect Park Media offices in Pasadena on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. The writers’ collaboration “Literary Pasadena” was released in April 2013.
By Steve Appleford
Pasadena Sun
The literary bona fides of Pasadena have never been much in doubt.
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by Timothy Rutt
The Altadena Chamber of Commerce will host the second “Fireworks and Food Trucks” event on July 2, the night of the Altadena Town & Country Club’s annual fireworks show.
Food trucks will be parked at the Altadena Golf Course, prime viewing for the fireworks show, from 6-10 PM. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:30 PM.
The event is a fundraiser for the Chamber’s Marion Lee Wullshlager Scholarship Fund.
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The Altadena Sheriff’s Station is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in a strong-armed robbery near the entrance of the Bank of America at 2345 Lake Ave., Altadena.
The suspect, described as a male Hispanic or White, 20-30 yrs, 5’05”, 140 lbs, wearing a beige baseball cap, blue baggy collared shirt, dark pants, dark shoes, confronted the victim and forcefully removed a paper bag containing money that the victim was carrying.
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The monthly meeting of the Altadena Town Council will be at 7 PM today at the Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Drive.
Lots of reports on the agenda, as well as certifying the results of this month’s election.
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Summer Nights at the Altadena Farmers’ Market Wednesday features Aveson School’s Performing Arts Program.
Starting at 5 PM, they will present a small sampling of their school-wide parent-volunteer-run performing arts program that involves nearly 400 students during their spring performances. Do some shopping, grab some grub, and enjoy some entertainment on the grassy hill.
The Altadena Farmers’ Market runs from 4-8 PM at Loma Alta Park along Palm Street,
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- Home town girl makes good: Former Altadena resident Aja Brown, 31, became mayor of Compton, beating out seasoned rival Omar Bradley. Brown, an urban planner, was raised in Altadena where her mother, Brenda Jackson, still lives, and gardens at the Altadena Community Garden. The LA Times has a pre-election profile here.
- Shutterbuggin’ in Altadena: We always like to see two Altadenans sharing ideas together,
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by Timothy Rutt
At Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting:
Election: The councll certified the results of the June 8 town council election. The new and re-elected members will take their seats at the July meeting. Election chair Eric Pierce said that the election cost $656.90.
The council also heard numerous reports:
California Highway Patrol: Officer Kevin Denmon of the California Highway Patrol said that CHP is looking for recruits for both its explorer program and “CHP Seniors” program.
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by Timothy Rutt
The Foothill Municipal Water District — a wholesale water supplier to many smaller local water districts — is going to build a recycled water demonstration project in the area near Devil’s Gate Dam, Hahamongna Watershed, and JPL.
Richard Atwater, the president of the water district’s board, told the Altadena Town Council that Foothill plans to build a 250,000 gallon per day membrane bioreactor (MBR) in the triangle bounded by Oak Grove Drive,
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by Timothy Rutt
The Brandon Jackson Memorial Scholarship Basketball Shoot-out is coming this Saturday, June 22, at John Muir High School, from 8 AM-8 PM.
Bob Pech at Stepping Into The Light Outreach, a ministry of First Prebyterian Church in Altadena, says there’s still time to sign up a team or donate at the website, bjscholarship.org.
Stepping Into the Light and Team Pasadena also sponsor a supervised summer basketball program,
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by TImothy Rutt
Amie Moore at Amy’s Patio Café says that they’re inaugurating “Burger Thursday” tonight. The restaurant is going to do different kinds of burgers every Thursday night from 5-9 PM.
This is just one of the changes at the restauarant, as Moore says they’re no longer going to close between breakfast and dinner Thursday thru Sunday. New hours are Monday thru Wednesday 7 AM-3 PM, Thursday-Friday 7 AM-9 PM, Saturday 8 AM-9 PM,
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Reports of gunshots — with no suspects or victims found — and the usual rounds of burglaries in this week’s crime blotter. Crime blotter provided by the Altadena Sheriff Station.
Sunday, June 9
1:30 PM – A female (17 years old) was arrested in the 2000 block of Beverly Drive for battery after she assaulted several members of her family.
Monday, June 10
12:15 AM – A residential burglary was reported in the 2800 block of Winterhaven Lane.
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by Timothy Rutt
Rescue crews walked down an injured hiker from second waterfall at Eaton Canyon Thursday afternoon.
According to Law Enforcement Technician Valdez at the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station, rescue crews were called in about 2:40 PM after the male hiker, no age available, had twisted his ankle at the location, which has been notorious for hiker injuries and deaths in recent years.
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The East Altadena Little League Red Sox deliver $305 to the Pasadena Humane Society June 8. From left: top row,Mason Pereira, Jack Duncan, Bobby Rojo, Hayden Crawford, John Ward’ bottom row, Ciaran McCool, Maximo Newhart, Matthew Gamble, Maddie Napierala. Not pictured: Josh Beserra, Ben Staub, Michael Gonzalez
from Charley and Linda Newhart
Community correspondents
The 2013 East Altadena Little League AAA Red Sox Team and families wanted to try something new this season.
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The western music trio New West will hold its “Together Again – One Night Tour” on Saturday, June 15, as part of Big Hat Production’s concert series.
Doors open at 6 PM and performance is at 7 PM at a private home in Altadena. $25 suggested cash donation per person requested at the door, but advance reservations ad required.
Having recently completed a successful 4-week tour of Arizona,
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by Timothy Rutt
The best gardens in Altadena will be celebrated at Altadena Heritage’s annual Golden Poppy Awards on Sunday, June 9, from 4-7 PM.
Altadena Heritage will recognize some of Altadena’s best and most creative gardens at the ceremony, which will also be marked by food, libations, music and conviviality.
This year’s gathering will be held at the McPherson Home,
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A busy week: besides the usual petty thefts and burglaries, 24 Hour Fitness scored a double-header, and two arrests made in a cold case murder. Crime log provided by the Altadena Sheriff’s Station.
Sunday, May 19
4:04 AM – Suspect Symoun Hawthorne (male/36 years old) was arrested for drunk in public in the 2500 block of El Molino after he was found covered in vomit and trespassing at the location.
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Luminaria at the 2012 Relay for Life at Farnsworth Park.
The fourth annual Altadena Relay for Life takes place tomorrow, Saturday, at the lower ballfield in Farnsworth Park. Starting at 9 AM, the relay to raise money and awareness for cancer will last 24 hours.
If you’re a walker,
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Danny’s Farm receives $500 in proceeds from Fancy Food Truck Friday. From left: Gary Webster of Webster’s Wine & Spirits; Meredith and Michael Miller of Webster’s Community Pharmacy; and Cathy and Jim Gott of Danny’s Farm.
by Timothy Rutt
Danny’s Farm, the formerly-in-Altadena organization that provides educational programs and employment for persons with autism and other developmental disabilities,
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Some of the candidates who attended NBBA’s town council candidate forum: Anny Liu, William Malone, Nicole A. Ford, Damon L. Hobdy, Carrie Eastman, Brent Musson, Michael John May-Devey, and Jaimie Bissner.
by Timothy Rutt
Neighbors Building a Better Altadena held a forum for the 14 candidates for Altadena Town Council on May 29. The format was unusual;
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Found dog Saturday morning:
Sweet, furry little guy found June 1 at around 8 am, southeast corner of Fair Oaks and Loma Alta. Has a harness, but no tags. Neutered male. Is in my back yard for the moment. Liz (626) 643-4822.
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by Timothy Rutt
Webster’s Fine Stationers is hosting Carol Woodliff, author of “From Scared to Sacred: Lessons in Learning to Dance with Life” on Thursday, June 6, starting at 6 PM.
What would you do if a spirit voice asked you to sit for an hour a day and take down its messages? Would you question your sanity? Would you write?
Author Carol Woodliff shares beautiful poetic lessons from that spirit voice and honest personal essays reflecting on living that wisdom.
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from the Altadena Library
Do you have a hankering for crab cakes? Umm, umm. Sausages? Pulled pork? Getting hungry? How about some tacos, burritos, or chile verde? And, to top if off, a few pecan pralines, a vegan cookie or two and pie?
Or maybe you would prefer a delicious salad and sandwich. Or some luscious Persian and Indian food like chicken tikka masala, rice-aloo chat, dahl, and lassi. Or something lighter like a bagel or donut with coffee or special herb tea?
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- How to be a jerk: Karen Klemens of Sierra Madre’s Mother Moo Creamery, maker of artisanal ice cream (she’s from Altadena, of course) is holding a “soda jerk summer camp” several times this summer (when we were a kid, it was always lame-o crafts!). Cindy Arora at Hometown Pasadena talks her up about it.
- Go Public: If you missed the premiere of “Go Public,” the documentary of one day in the life of the Pasadena Unified School District,
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Nat has found a cat:
Black and grey cat found at lake and alta loma. Very friendly, indoor/outdoor cat. He is a talker. If you know him, or would like to give him a home, text 5097607861.
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by Timothy Rutt
The Pasadena Unified District Board of Education appointed MIkala Rahn to fill the board’s vacant seat at a special board meeting held Saturday at Pasadena City College.
Rahn is the founder/CEO of Learning Works, a charter school that targets teen mothers, youths on probation, and dropouts. She is also executive director of Community Works Learning Center, which provides tutoring and other enrichment services to parents and children,
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by Timothy Rutt
The last day of school for students in the Pasadena Unified School District for the 2012-2013 academic year is Thursday, June 6. School reconvenes early this year: Wednesday, August 14.
High school graduations will also take place this week:
Tuesday, June 4
Center for Independent Studies Graduation Ceremony, Gladiss Edwards Auditorium, Pasadena High School, 2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.,
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from the Pasadena Library District
You are invited to take a stroll through the consciousness of Amanda Winn Lee as she navigates the arduous — and sometimes surprisingly hilarious — journey of her family’s battles with cancer during her stint as the terrified mother of a seriously ill infant as she presents her Kindle book The Noodle Chronicles: Everything I Know About Cheating Death I Learned From My Kid at Altadena Main Library on Saturday,
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The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge invites you to its semi-annual Ceramics Show on June 8 and 9. The Ceramics Sale will feature work from 50 local ceramic artists and a cadre of artists who study in the Ceramics Program at The Community Center.
The sale will open with a reception with light refreshments on Friday, June 8 between 3-9 PM.
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Shakespeare by the Sea (SBTS) will present its 16th season this summer, featuring professionally-crafted works of William Shakespeare in 21 parks around Southern California. This year, the company’s visit to Farnsworth Park will perform a play never before offered in the San Pedro troupe’s history: “King John,” a larger-than-life drama about contention for raw power in medieval Europe.
A rarely performed play,
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from the Altadena Library District
You are invited to be amazed by JPL volcanologist Rosaly Lopes’ multi-media presentation “Volcanoes I Have Known.” The event will feature slides and live shots showing the power and beauty of erupting volcanic sites and lava flow both on earth and on other planets! Dr. Lopes is a prominent planetary geologist, volcanologist, author of numerous scientific papers and several books,
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by Timothy Rutt
Members of the Pasadena Scottish Pipes & Drums march past an illuminated sign at the fifth annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life at Farnsworth Park Saturday night. The annual event, a 24-hour walkathon, raises money for the American Cancer Society and raises awareness of cancer. At night, the Luminaria Walk is one lap around the path, illuminated only by luminaria decorated to remember victims of cancer.
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From Eric Pierce, chair of the Altadena town council election committee:
The 2013 Altadena Town Council Election is just a few days away and we still have many volunteer slots to fill. The elections are onSaturday, June 8th, and there are volunteer opportunities all over Altadena. Time slots are in two hour increments,
