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Alta-artist Kate Carvellas will have an opening reception for her new show, “Uniting Dissipations” on Saturday, February 9 from 6-10 PM.
The reception and showing during the month of February will be held at the State Farm office at 5683 York Boulevard in Los Angeles.
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The Altadena Rotary Club has distributed over 30 “mini-grants” of $300 to teachers in the Pasadena Unifeid School District.
The mini-grants, which are given every year, help pay for special programs and projects of the teachers who apply. According to Rotary Club Mini-grant Chairman Ed Jasnow, it’s a difficult decision to decide among som many excellent programs submitted each year.
2013 grant awardees after the jump.
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Altadena artist Ian White will discuss the legacy of his father, Charles White, at the Altadena Historical Society Quarterly Meeting and Lecture this Thursday, January 24, at 7:30 PM.
Charles White was one of the greatest socially conscious figurative painters of the 20th century.
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Most respondants to an informal survey reject having a Walmart Neighborhood Market at Lake Avenue and Calavaras Street, and are more likely to want a restaurant or mixed retail use at the location.
They are also not willing to accept a Walmart Neighborhood Market at that location if it closes down the Ralphs market and opens up the site for other retail
That was the results of an informal SurveyMonkey poll from Altadena Town Councilman and Altadena Chamber of Commerce board member Ed Meyers.
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One of the best ways to celebrate and remember is through the Reverend’s words.
Here’s a public domain version of his “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”:
http://www.mlkonline.net/jail.html
And here’s text and audio of the Dream Speech:
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm
(And good luck and Godspeed President Obama!)
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For the natural, organic vibe that is part of the Altadena Farmer’s Market, you think they would eschew plastic in all its forms.
But not anymore — especially when it helps out those who need assistance with their food budget, which we like. According to the market’s Facebook page:
Starting this Wednesday, January 23, any CalFresh participant can use their EBT card to shop at the Altadena Farmers’ Market. Here’s how it works: EBT cardholders transfer their food benefits into Altadena Farmers’ Market EBT scrip in any dollar amount of their choosing.
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Local whirlwind Ellen Snortland’s one-woman show, “Now That She’s Gone,” will have two performances in February. If you haven’t seen it yet, now’s your chance:
One will be at the Coffee Gallery Backstge on Sat., Feb. 9, at 2 PM; and the second will be Sunday, February 24, at 7 PM at the WhiteFire Theater in Sherman Oaks. Tickets are $10-$20 at Brown Paper Tickets:
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Climate change expert Robert Haw will discuss “Are You Ready for Extreme Weather?” and how you can prepare for the purported inevitable warming trend.
Admission is free, but a donation to RIPE is appreciated. The talk will be at Felllowship Hall, 1280 E. Washington Boulevard, Pasadena.
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At the January 18 kickoff of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, “Carnival” was announced as the theme this year.
According to an email from event chair Heather Morrow, last year’s top fundraisers were the Darling Divas. Other top fundraisers included St. Elizabeth’s Spartan Heroes, Curves Altadena, and Altadena Community Church.
The kickoff was held at the Davies Building in Farnsworth Park,
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Sunday, January 6
Between 5:00 PM and 11:00 AM (Tuesday) – A residential burglary occurred in the 2700 block of N. Lincoln Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the residence via unknown means. Residence is currently under renovation.
Monday, January 7
Between 2:00 PM and 7:30 AM (Tuesday) – A petty theft occurred in the 1500 block of N.
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The event features works by contemporary artists Michael Massenburg, Cedric Adams, Ben Sakoguchi, Timothy Washington, and Richard Wyatt, Jr., as well as sculptures from WAJ Collectibles.
The exhibit will open with an artist’s reception on Saturday, February 2, from 5-7 PM. The public is invited at no charge. Showings continue Wednesday –
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You are invited to see a filmed reenactment of the oral arguments for Brown v. Board of Education at a program at Altadena Library on Saturday, February 23 beginning at 2 PM. The Honorable Terry J. Hatter, Jr., Senior United States District Judge (Chief Judge Emeritus) Central District of California, will appear in person to introduce this important event.
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By Timothy Rutt
County coroner’s staff are at the Cobb Estate now (5:30 PM) investigating a suspected suicide, according to a deputy on the scene. A body was found in place about a 30 minute hike on one of the trails. More info as we get it.
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RAIN OR SHINE.
The festival will be held from noon to 4 p.m.
Special entertainment performance by the “DELFONICS”at the festival.
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The Altadena Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (ACONA) and the League of Women Voters Pasadena Area (LWV-PA) will jointly present a forum for Pasadena Unified School Board candidates District 1 candidates Hermond Dean Cooper and incumbent Kim Kenne from 7-8:30 PM on Wednesday, January 30.
Marge Nichols of the League will moderate the forum and present questions, including questions from the audience, to the candidates, who will be given equal time to respond.
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The new owner of Amy’s Patio Café has a feeling that buying the Altadena business was just meant to be. It’s not just that as a trained chef, she had been looking for a business to buy for the past 15 years when the restaurant became available.
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Is is that time already? Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2889 N. Lincoln Avenue, will hold its Mardi Gras celebration on Saturday, Feb. 9, starting with mass at 5 PM.
Tickets are $20 which incudes dinner, a door prize raffle, costume contest, beads and dancing until midnight with zydeco, New Orleans jazz, R&B, cumbia, salsa, and line dancing.
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Master Gardener Mark Rice and local rose expert Elvira Smith will lead the hands-on workshop. Bring gloves and clippers — if you want to start some roses from clippings, a couple of one or five gallong plant containers filled with garden soil.
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There will be 2 winners – one for each Pavilion. The winning pieces of artwork for each venue will be the face of their respective venue and 2013 Summer Concert Program and marketing campaign.
Deadline: February 14th, 2013 5pm (PST)
The 2013 Summer Concert Program Cover Design Contest is open to all amateur and professional artists.
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Thursday, January 17
Between 4:30 PM and 7:00 AM (Friday) – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 3000 block of La Corona Avenue. Loss: purse, wallet, personal documents.
Monday, January 21
Between 8:30 PM and 10:00 AM (Tuesday) – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 2300 block of E. Washington Boulevard.
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Found rabbit: Zia writes: “We found a brown baby rabbit, about 4 weeks old in our backyard at Loma Alta and Olive. Its been living in our backyard since Jan 19. It could possibly be wild but it is very tame and the neighborhood cat has been hunting it so we took it in.” 818-414-9254 call or text.
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Yes, it’s time to be thinking about spring break already: Farnsworth Park will hold a spring camp for ages 5-13 on March 25-29. Activities include arts and crafts, dancing, sports and games, computer club, hiking, movies, and video game club.
The camp runs from 8 AM-6 PM, and cost is $70 per child for the week (must bring lunch and snack). Registration starts Friday, Feb. 1. For more information, contact the park at 798-6335.
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More than 1,100 people have applied for the 65 positions that will open in the Altadena Walmart Neighborhood Market, the firm announced today.
“We’ve been impressed with the quantity and quality of applicants so far,” said Jennifer Gonzales, Altadena store manager, in a press release. “Many of the folks we’ve talked to are local and have a background in retail and grocery. They’ve been pleasantly surprised to learn about our offerings and the opportunity for advancement at Walmart.”
The 28,000 square-foot Walmart Neighborhood Market is located at 2408 Lincoln Avenue at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Figueroa Street.
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In honor of Altadena's Business of the Year (which will be recognized at the Chamber of Commerce dinner Friday), Gloriana Casey has composed something for the occasion. Her ode to the Citizen of the Year will be tomorrow.
"ALTADENA HARDWARE–Business of the Year"
from gloriana casey
The ALTADENA HARDWARE STORE
in Altadena town
is found on Mariposa Street;
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by Timothy Rutt
The Altadena Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (ACONA) departed from its usual meeting format Wednesday night to co-host a forum for the two Pasadena Unifeid School District candidates for the new District 1.
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Cuts in the Sheriff’s Department budget are putting the squeeze on Altadena’s sheriff station.
Altadena Sheriff Capt. John S. Benedict said that Altadena still has full patrol coverage, but at the cost of shifting detectives, lieutenants, and community relations officers — and the captain himself — into patrol cars.
Sheriff Lee Baca clashed with the county Board of Supervisors last week over charges that he was,
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Emerald, a sexually abused eleven year old, finds herself alone in trying to take care of her four year old sister. She strikes out into the inner city Los Angeles, searching for remnants of her family. She encounters the dangerous and the helpful, peole who are homeless and people involved in underage sex trafficking and violence.
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Altadena artists are taking their art out of town in some upcoming events.
Kasmira Buchanan is one of the participants in this Pasadena event on Saturday, Feb. 2:
GRAINS is a huge, one night only, multi-media art show providing a venue for artists to showcase their work at no cost to them, while they keep 100% of their sales. We have over 40 diverse artists stretching from LA to Paris,
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The Altadena Chamber of Commerce will honor Citizen of the Year Michele Zack and Business of the Year Altadena Hardware at its 89th annual Awards and Installation Dinner on Feb. 1 at the Altadena Town & Country Club.
New chamber officers will also be installed at the dinner,
Tickets are $75, or $140 for a pair, and are available through the chamber website.
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from gloriana casey
Born in the state of Tennessee,
a Yuchi* Indian name.
This name, it means “the meeting place,”
His work—– it meant the same.
The wonder of his work was that
the beauty he would find;
extraordinary or mundane,
it would engross our mind.
For Huell Howser made a life
within our Golden State.
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Saturday, December 29
Between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM (Tuesday) – A vehicle was stolen from the 1900 block of E. Washington Boulevard. Loss: silver ’07 Toyota Tacoma.
Monday, December 31
Between 10:00 PM and 3:00 AM (Tuesday) – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 2100 block of Pinecrest Drive. Loss: MacBook Air.
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The Aveson Charter School plans to lease the long-under-construction building on Altadena Drive and Lincoln Avenue, ending three years of frustration with the property.
Executive Director Kate Bean said that the school hopes to move its Aveson Global Leadership Academy middle- and high-school classes into the building in September,
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The theatrical debut of A Tree Grows by local author Cliff Moore will take place in the Community Room of the main Altadena Library in a staged reading on Saturday, February 2, at 2 PM. This heartwarming story tells the tale of a small town during the 60’s and its heroic tree. Laugh and cry (mostly laugh) your way through this moving tribute to a town,
