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by Timothy Rutt
Thirty-eight candidates have thrown their name into the hat to fill the remaining two years of an atl-large board seat with the Pasadena Unified School District.
When Kim Kenne of Altadena recently won election to a new sub-district seat, she resigned her at-large seat (the district is switching to a representative-by-district system, rather than electing each member at large). PUSD advertised for candidates to fill the remaining two years of the at-large term.
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How can you not love this story?:
Hi! Can you help us or know of someone who can? We are looking for a family or two to call our own.
We were found running the streets together. They told us the streets are pretty dangerous for a couple of little guys like us. Neither of us is micro-chipped.
I am the poodle– the cute guy on the left.
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“Deconstructing Kitchen Condiments” is the next workshop from the Intitute of Domestic Technology, to be held Saturday, May 25, 10 AM-noon at the Zane Grey Estate.
Explore dijon mustard, fermented ketchup, vegan Worcestershire Sauce, and Sriracha without the rooster.
Cost is $95 (includes ingredients, supplies and tastings)
Our guide is Zach Negin, impresario of mustard and owner of SoNo Mustard company. We’ll explore life beyond mustard 101 beginning with:
Dijon Mustard: Create a beautifully smooth Dijon mustard with white wine.
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The Library’s Friday Fun Flick on May 24 is “Beautiful Creatures.”
Rated PG-13, the film starts at 3:30 PM in the Community Room of the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St. .
Admission is free, and snacks and drinks will be available.
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Triple-digit temperatures are again getting the attention of humans and pets alike in the greater Los Angeles area.
The Los Angeles County Health Officer would like to remind everyone that precautions should be taken, especially by older adults, caretakers of infants and children, individuals who participate in outdoor activities, and individuals who are sensitive to the heat.
“Everyone should remember to take special care of themselves, children, the elderly,
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The Caltech-Occidental Concert Band and Caltech Jazz Band, directed by William Bing, are pleased to present the 33rd annual Bandorama. This free concert will place on Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18 at 8 PM in Caltech’s Ramo Auditorium.
Featured on the concert band half of the program will be music from “Les Miserables”, “On the Town”, “West Side Story”, and “Candide”. The jazz band will perform music from the Count Basie Library as well as more contemporary sounds from local composers.
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by Timothy Rutt
In addition to the new summer hours (4-8 PM) and “picnic in the park” (see previous story here), the Altadena Farmer’s Market is offering even more this summer.
Market manager Joseph Shuldiner writes:
We are currently organizing programing to take place at the market from June – September. The program is called Summer Nights at the Altadena Farmers’ Market.
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A smorgasbord of miscreants this week: burglaries, vandalism, narcotics and battery on a peace officer (not a good move). The crime blotter is provided by the Altadena Sheriff Station
Sunday, May 5
Between 6:30 PM and 11:00 AM (Monday) – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 200 block of W. Acacia St. Loss: car stereo.
9:32 AM – Suspect Jose Soto, (male/32 yrs.) of Pasadena was arrested in the 2300 block of Glenrose Avenue for being a felon in possession of a gun.
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Announcing the May Pasadena Unified School District/SELPA Special Education Dept. Community Advisory Committee general meeting at the PUSD Education Center.
Topics: Looking Ahead to 2013-14, 2013-14 CAC Board Elections and SELPA Update
We would like to your ideas for the CAC’s priorities for 2013-14 School Year
Please note the new venue and that the venue will periodically change.
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by Timothy Rutt
The Pasadena Master Chorale will hold a free open rehearsal tonight at 7:30 PM at the First Congregational Church, 464 E Walnut St., Pasadena.
The performance will be at the same location on Saturday, May 18, at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available
here.
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by Timothy Rutt
LaQuetta M. Shamblee will hold a mini-grantwriting workshop at Webster’s Fine Stationers on Tuesday, May 21, from 6-8 PM.
Shamblee is the author of “The Grantbuilder Step-by-Step Grant Writing Workbook.”
Let La Quetta guide you through the pathways to receiving grant funding. La Quetta has extensive hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector, including grants administration and contracts management.
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Survivors and caregivers at the May 14 Relay for Life breakfast at Amy’s Patio Café.
by Heather Morrow
On Tuesday, May 14, the Relay For Life of Altadena hosted their Cancer Survivor & Caregiver Breakfast at Amy’s Patio Café. Amy’s Patio Café generously offered to sponsor the event and served a choice of egg or pancake breakfast to attendees.
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from the Altadena Sheriff Station
Altadena deputies, families and friends will pick up the torch from Crescenta Valley Station and run into Altadena at approximately 2 PM, on Sunday, May 19, 2013. The Memorial Torch will run its final leg through Altadena to the Altadena Sheriff’s Station. We would like to invite the public to cheer on the runners as they make their way north at Woodbury Road north onto N.
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by Joe Piasecki
Pasadena Sun
A political standoff over who should lead the Pasadena Unified school board ended Tuesday with its members voting 4-2 to reinstall Renatta Cooper as president for a third consecutive year.
In addition to running school board meetings, the board president has the power to veto proposed discussion topics or bring them up for a vote.
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from the Altadena Election Committee:
Applications for the 2013 Altadena Town Council Elections are due no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, May 17, at the Altadena Community Center – 730 East Altadena Drive. The Community Center is open late on Wednesday and Thursday, from 1:00 to 10:00 pm,
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I am lost on Crest Dr. and have found a nice family to provide me with food and water, but I miss my family! Do you know where I live?
Cat is very friendly but coyotes are everywhere. Time is of the essence. Contact Mike at 626-429-0991 if you know anything about her home.
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The Third Annual Firehouse School Yard & Bake Sale Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, May 18 from 7AM-1 PM. The sale is at the school located at 1923 N. Allen Ave in Altadena (on the corner of Allen & New York).
All items have been lovingly donated by the families of Firehouse School including the array of fresh,
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- A tasty ride: Chef Paul Ragan at Alta-Eats (don’t worry, we’ve got a story underway) says he has used rice bran and soy oil, and is looking to give it to somebody with a biofuel vehicle. Email: paul@altaeats.com.
- Textiles: If you’re a fan of vintage cloth, a crafter or sew-er or anything like that, check out Mary Gothard’s textile sale this Sunday from 10 AM-6 PM. “Must share my wealth.
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by Timothy Rutt
The Sheriff’s Support Group of Altadena will hold its second annual Community Golf Classic at Brookside Golf Club in Pasadena on Friday, June 14.
Cost is $150 per player, or $500 per foursome. Proceeds go to the Sheriff’s Support Group.
For more information, contact Deputy Michael Spina at 626-296-2105 or Sgt. Matthew Rossier at 626-296-2106.
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by Timothy Rutt
Two student filmmakers from John Muir High School won a $500 first place award from the California Division of Fish and Wildlife for their bear awareness film.
Jose Nuno and Alex Burgos competed in the Division's annual Bear Aware Film Contest,
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The Folly Bowl opens up its concert season with the Arohi Ensemble on Saturday, May 25, at 7 PM.
Arohi describes itself as “Raga Jazz Chamber Music,” with Paul Livingstone (sitar), Pedro Eustache (bansuri and flute), Leonice Shinnerman (tabla & percussion), Dave Lewis (drums) and Peter Jacobson (cello).
Tickets are $15 suggested donation or $10 for students at the door.
The Folly Bowl is at 1601 E.
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Don’t forget that the Altadena Ale & Wine House, 2329 N. Fair Oaks Ave., is having a wine tasting fundraiser for their soccer team this Saturday, May 18, from 3-5 PM.
$20 buys you seven wines, and cheese baguette and pasta will be served. Wines include white, sparkling, rose, and reds from around the world.
All proceeds go to the team.
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by Timothy Rutt
We have made a decision to close our missing/found pet form after several months. There were several problems with it: it had become unreliable (some reports didn’ t make it to us for days) and some people could never figure out how it worked. There was also no capability for sending pictures thru the form — they had to be sent separately, and that lost some convenience points.
Not that we’re not going to report missing and found pets —
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by Timothy Rutt
Candidates for the Altadena Town Council will get a chance to sell themselves as part of the regular town council meeting Tuesday, May 21.
Lots of reports, but other than approving the slate of candidates and other election-related matters, no action is currently on the agenda.
The Altadena Town Council meets at 7 PM Tues., May 21, at the Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr. Agenda after the jump.
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A lot to do this weekend, but first a word from our sponsors:
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Friends of the Library’s annual book sale will be going on at the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St., all weekend. Get great deals on any and all books on any topic you can imagine. Presale for members of Friends of the Library is from 3-7 PM today. Saturday, the sale continues in the Library’s community room from 10 AM-4 PM,
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by Timothy Rutt
The New Los Angeles Folk Festival presents “Tonalism, ” an all-night ambient music happening, at the Zorthian Ranch from 6 PM June 15-6 AM June 16:
Tonalism is a dusk-to-dawn event inspired by La Monte Young’s “Dream House” as well as the work of musicians and composers such as Terry Riley, Yoko Ono and John Cage. Tonalism combines harmonious textures in a surround sound system with visual elements to create an atmosphere where the audience is encouraged to bring pillows,
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by Timothy Rutt
NOTE: This story has been revised to include Samir A. Sahegh — election chair Eric Pierce said Sahegh called in as he was stuck in traffic and couldn’t turn be at the community center to turn in his application by the 5 PM cutoff.
Altadena town council elections tend to run cold and hot. Last year — with only 78 valid votes cast —
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Roberto writes:
FOUND 7 pm May 17, 2013
White crested pigeon (or dove?) with black tail. Very tame. No band.
Found in our yard, on Beverly Drive (near Washington and Allen). The bird seemed to be trying to get into the house (coop?) and was very easy to catch.
We do not have a proper coop or pen; we have the bird is in a pet carrier with water and food.
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1. The calm before the storm: the library’s Community Room awaits buyers before the sale begins. 2. Earlybird buyers wait impatiently outside for the 3 PM opening. 3-4. And they’re off! Buyers filled boxes, bags, backpacks, and their arms as fast as they could to get the low-hanging good stuff.
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Five years we’ve gone without a missing turtle, and this year two.
Jamie Bissner writes that he’s (or rather, his dog) found a 4 1/2 in. in diameter red-eared slider on the 2200 block of Maiden Lane midway to Norwic Place. As these are non-native (in fact invasive) and riparian (i.e. river-dwelling), and fast-moving for a turtle, this is probably somebody’s errant pet.
UPDATE: It was — he’s gone home now.
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from the Pasadena Unified School District
“No Boundaries 8,” the annual exhibit of student art organized by the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD), opens Friday, May 3 with a reception at 6 PM. The exhibition features more than 400 drawings, paintings, sculptures and videos created by kindergarten-12th grade students from every school in PUSD. The title, “No Boundaries,” refers to the exhibit’s objective of showcasing student artwork without limits to the size or media used and to the unlimited creative potential of the students in the district.
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by Timothy Rutt
Pasadena’s Central Park will be the scene for the second annual Pasadena LitFest, Saturday, May 11, from 10 AM-5 PM.
“LitFest Pasadena 2.0″ will feature more than 75 authors, storytellers, performers, and exhibitors for a day that will explore an eclectic mix of subjects such as Southern California surf culture, local history, children’s and young adult literature, and more.
Among the confirmed guests will be Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic Jonathan Gold;
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo a couple of days early as the Bob Lucas Branch Library, 2659 N. Lincoln Avenue, presents Rafael & Katia, “The Mariachi Magicians,” on Friday, May 3 at 3:30 PM.
Rafael & Katia bring their bilingual magic show to Altadena. The duo has been featured on over 30 network TV shows, including America’s Got Talent. Don’t miss this exciting performance.
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It’s the Altadena Farmer’s Market today, 4-7 PM at Loma Alta Park, corner of Lincoln Avenue and Palm Street.
Since it’s the first Wednesday of the month, The Claremont Forum & the Prison Library Project will be at the market today to pick up your book donations.
Also congratulations to two businesses that were incubated in the Altadena market: Sticky Rice who celebrate their official grand opening at Grand Central Market in Los Angeles this week;
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The Aveson School for Leaders will present Dr. Louis Cozolino in a lecture on Wednesday, May 15 at the school auditorium, 1919 East Pinecrest Drive, at 6:30 PM.
Dr. Cozolino will discuss the topic of his latest book, The Social Neuroscience of Education, which explains how an understanding of social neuroscience – the ways in which our brains are hardwired to connect with each other – can inform,
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The California Shakespeare ensemble begins its residency at Farnsworth Park on Mother’s Day with the greatest hits of the Bard’s writings about love.
“Shakespeare’s LOVERS,” will be performed Sunday, May 12, in the Fansworth Park Amphitheatre. The 70-minute performance starts at 6 PM, and admission is $10 at the door.
CSE’s Brian Elerding writes: “The California Shakespeare Ensemble is digging out the greatest scenes from all of Shakespeare’s work and performing them live as part of “Shakespeare’s LOVERS.”
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by Timothy Rutt
Captain Bill Song, a 22-year veteran with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, will assume command of the Crescenta Valley Sheriff Station.
Song’s first day as captain of Crescenta Valley will be Sunday, May 5. Song was previously assigned as the Executive Aide to Assistant Sheriff Cecil Rhambo.
“I am very excited to take command of the Crescenta Valley Station and to work alongside all the dedicated personnel at the station to provide quality service to the very supportive communities served by the Crescenta Valley Station,” Song said in a statement.
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Luminaria light up the walkway at Farnsworth Park during the 2011 American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
by Timothy Rutt
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Altadena is only a month away (June 1-2), and the activities are already gearing up.
Amy’s Patio Café is sponsoring a breakfast for survivors and caregivers on Tuesday,
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Bookworms pour over the choices at the 2011 library book sale.
by Timothy Rutt
The Friends of the Altadena Library will be holding their annual book sale on Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19 at the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St. .
Thousands of books,
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Come meet Valerie Jackson, Yolanda Allen, and Sylvia L. Walker as they talk about their book
The Chocolate Princess in the Land of Plenty this Saturday, May 4, at 1 PM at .Webster’s Fine Stationers, 2450 Lincoln Avenue.
Addressing the need for positive self-identification, this children’s book has been called “a classically-styled, contemporary fairy take for readers of all ages”. The authors will be discussing what prompted them to write this very special book,
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by Timothy Rutt
Masjid Al-Taqwa Mosque invites the Altadena community to an afternoon of food, family, music and friends at the Straight P.A.T.H. (Positive Actions Through Harmony) Festival and Concert on Sunday, May 19, from 12 – 5 PM. The festival takes place in the Davies Building at Farnsworth Park, 568 E. Mt. Curve Avenue.
This year is the sixth annual Invited Guest Series,
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Community correspondents Todd and Jane Szabo in the Meadows took a picture of a heron who was frequenting their neighborhood. Apparently their koi fish pond was a temptation too great to bear, as the bird managed to snatch a a snack from their pond before these pictures were taken.
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” Fascinating Fisherman”
from gloriana casey
The Heron is a lovely bird!
Although he flies through air,
he likes to sit and walk about,
and seems so debonair.
Except for that Antarctica,
to all continents he’ll fly.
How wonderful for DENA-town
that he has stopped on by.
And Tom and Jane, the lucky ones,
with Szabo, as last name.
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“CINCO DE MAYO”
“Mexican David Defeats French Goliath”
from gloriana casey
A lesson now from history—–
BIG ARMY —defeated!
This battle from past history,
often is repeated!
As back we look, we have to gasp,
for economic times,
can seem so current, my oh my
as deja vu rewinds !
For Mexico,
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Join the Community Center of La Canada Flintridge for its annual Casino Night and Poker Tournament on Friday, May 24, 6:30-10:30 PM.
Details at www.CommunityCenterCasinoNight.eventbrite.com
$30 at the door/ $60 for Poker Tournament
Appetizer and dessert buffet and fabulous prizes.
The Community Center of La Canada Flintridge is at 4469 Chevy Chase Drive, La Canada Flintridge .
