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The Altadena Ale & Wine House, 2329 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, will have its annual Christmas Eve potluck and wine giveaway tonight, from 6 PM-midnight. Bring some specialty of yours and drink a few fine beverages — and maybe win a bottle or two.
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Tuesday, December 17
Between 10:00 AM and 10:47 AM – A petty theft occurred in the 1900 block of Lake Avenue. Loss: vehicle registration tab.
Wednesday, December 18
3:00 PM – A grand theft occurred in the 2400 block of Washington Boulevard. Loss: black HP laptop, black Sony PSP game console,
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Hard to believe, but in less than two weeks will be the official lighting of Christmas Tree Lane, on Dec. 14.
Volunteers have been scrambling since fall testing, replacing, and installing lights on the deodars that line Santa Rosa Avenue in preparation for the annual Christmas display.
The lighting ceremony will take place on Santa Rosa Avenue and Mariposa (by the Altadena Main Library) at 6 PM.
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With icons like Christmas Tree Lane and the Balian Mansion, Altadena knows how to celebrate the holidays. We also celebrate with many generous programs for the needy (such as the park toy drives and the Altadena Sheriff’s annual food and toy drive), and people of faith hold concerts and special church services to remember “the reason for the season.”
Altadena’s only one-stop-shop for this is our Altadena Holidays page,
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In honor of Thanksgiving, Meher Montessori School’s November cooking activity was Friendship Soup. The children learned that if everyone brought just a little — a few potatoes or carrots, some parsley, etc, — together we could have a bountiful soup to be thankful for. After waiting three hours for the soup to finish cooking, the children were all ready for a bowlful!
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All are welcome for Centering Prayer in the Altadena Community Church chapel from 7 to 8 PM on Wednesday evenings, Dec. 4, 11, or 18. Pastor Joe McGowan will lead this silent prayer practice. You can enter the chapel from the west driveway at 943 E. Altadena Drive.
Also, after regular 10 AM Sunday worship service, Altadena Community Church will have an Alternative Christmas Market on Dec.
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An Altadena resident was robbed of cash and his cellphone by a man who was hiding in his closet on Thanksgiving, according to the Altadena Sheriff Station.
Lt. Eric Lasko said that deputies responded to a burglary report on the 2400 block of Highland Avenue at 8:32 PM Nov. 28. Lasko said that the victim was preparing for bed when he discovered the suspect hiding in his closet.
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Ring in the holidays with the Mark Twain Bell Ringers from the Mark Twain Middle School as they return to the Altadena Library for their annual holiday program.
The troupe, directed by Ron Theile, will perform at 6 PM Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Community Room of the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa Street . The event is sponsored by the Altadena Library Board of Trustees and the Friends of the Library.
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Altadena artists are gathering together to hold the first Altadena Open Studios Art Walk this Sunday, December 8, 10 AM-5 PM. There will be 16 artists displaying their work in four different locations:
Sidewalk Cafe: 2057 N. Los Robles Ave #10, Pasadena, CA 91104 626-797-WALK
LA General Store Design Studio:149 W. Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001 626- 529-3386
Gothard Art Studio: 215 Laurel Drive,
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Webster’s Community Pharmacy will host Altadena Farmers’ Market manager Joseph Shuldiner on Friday, Dec. 13, in a celebration of his cookbook, Pure Vegan.
Shuldiner will sign copies of his bestselling cookbook (and will proffer tastes from some of the 70 recipes it contains) from 5-7 PM at the store.
Webster’s Community Pharmacy will also have special services for holiday shoppers: personal shopping services,
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Altadena deputies stopped a man who was apparently attempting to hang himself in Farnsworth Park Tuesday afternoon.
According to a press release from Altadena Sheriff Capt. John S. Benedict,
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There’s no need to cook at home on Christmas Day! The Pasadena Senior Center will be overflowing with holiday spirit during the annual Christmas dinner with all the trimmings Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Doors will open at 11:30 AM and the meal will be served at noon. Laura Espinosa will entertain with Christmas tunes on the piano and Santa and his elves will drop by with special treats for everyone!
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Wreaths are available for pickup Friday afternoon. To order you can call the office: 626-797-6142 or email: altaccc@aol.com.
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Photo 1: From left, MPYD president Tecumseh Shackelford and board member Johnie Driver join Helen Goodmann saluting Johnas Pulley. Photo 2: Helen Goodman salutes Skylar White with support from MPYD board members Velton Paggett and Rosalina Rodriguez Photo 3: Dashon Pulley (2nd left) is congratulated by Helen Goodman (left) and MPYD board members Velton Paggett,
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from gloriana casey
The first time ever, that I saw your Place,
Your visioning, it did shine out for me.
For ALL was you and you became that grace;
Perfection made for this community.
No matter how the winds did blow and shake,
A rose among the thorns eternally.
You matter to the artists and you make
Community of strength with eyes to see.
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Monday, November 11
10:03 AM – A petty theft occurred at Altadena Wireless, 2108 Fair Oaks Avenue. Subjects described as two male, Hispanic, juveniles. Loss: black iPhone 4S.
12:09 PM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 600 block of E.
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Altadena sheriff detectives arrested a Sun Valley man who deputies say was found with loot from a series of Altadena car burglaries.
Raul Penaloza, 26, was arrested Nov. 26 following a warrant search in Sun Valley where detectives recovered several items that were stolen in car burglaries, as well as a stolen Dodge Durango.
According to the release, numerous cars in Altadena were broken into between November 1 and 2,
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The Altadena Ale & Wine House is holding its “first annual post-Halloween” costume party tonight. The theme: dress as a 70’s era pimp or, uh, a member of the pimp’s staff, shall we say. Bring an entourage, if you have one. Men and women can dress as either.
Kinda puts a new spin on “ho-ho-ho.”
Altadena Ale & Wine House, 2329 N.
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Honestly, Christmas is less than three weeks away (eek!) but in Altadena, Santa can come a little early.
The Altadena Historical Society can play Santa right now: order a copy of Michele Zacks’ authoritative history, Altadena: Between Wilderness and City, and have it hand-delivered to the 91001 area code:
Now there’s no need to fill out an order form,
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This Saturday, neighborhood groups will be helping by collecting food and toys for the Altadena Sheriff Stations’a annual holiday drive.
With the goal of helping over 250 needy families in Altadena, the neighborhoods of La Vina and Palm Street will be collecting items for the drive this Saturday, Dec. 7. Donations should be of canned goods and new unwrapped toys for ages 2-12.
There will also be three drop-off stations that will be taking donations through December 20: the Altadena Sheriff Station,
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For most of us the holidays are filled with joy, happiness and a sense of anticipation. Many of us reflect on the past year, count our blessings and spend time with family and friends. Unfortunately for a considerable number of people, this time of year can bring unwanted stress, anxiety or depression. These could be people without a family or who have recently lost a loved one.
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Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich announced that the County Public Works Department will close public access to the following road segments in the Angeles National Forest effective Saturday, December 7, 2013, at 1 AM based on forecasted snow and icy road conditions.
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The Altadena Coalition of Neighborhood Associations will look at traffic and parking issues at their next meeting, Jan. 7, 2014 from 7-8:30 PM at the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa Street.
Speakers lined up so far are Thomas Miller and Xavier Bejar ofthe California Highway Patrol (CHP), as well as deputies from the Altadena Sheriff’s Station, and representatives from Los Angeles County Public Works.
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Choppers in the air about 7 AM Friday morning, looking for a missing hiker.
UPDATE: City News Service is reporting that a 19 year old Arcadia woman was missing overnight in near-freezing temperatures, and was located this morning and flown out by helicopter about 7:40 AM. Per the scanner, she was flown to Huntington Memorial Hospital.
This story has been revised and given a new headline to reflect current information.
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The Special Education Department Community Advisory Committee, a group of parents and community members involved in special education at the Pasadena Unified School District, will have a presentation ofn “The Benefits of Inclusion” on Monday, Dec. 9, at 8:30 PM.
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Park Bench Grill, 2470 N. Lake Avenue, has announced some holiday specials, menu change-ups, and a special discount for those who serve. Patrice Quishenberry, who co-owns the restaurant with her husband, Chef Larry Quishenberry, says “The community has been extremely supportive and we are so appreciative of that.”
Happy hour: for December and the holidays, Chef Quishenberry is bringing back its entrée happy hour with half price for anything on the menu Monday through Thursday from 3-5 PM.
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Southern Caliifornia Edison, which blocked off southbound North Lake Avenue along the business district in late October and early November, is getting ready to do it again.
Ben Wong of Southern California Edison said that crews will be working either Thursday , Dec. 12, or Friday, Dec. 13, to “grind and cap” that patch of the street in front of Bank of America that was the focus of work last month.
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Children can celebrate a traditional Latin American Christmas at Farnsworth Park on Friday, Dec. 20.
The event starts at 7 PM, and includes a “Las Posadas” celebration, with hot chocolate and pan dulce. There will also be folklorico dancers performing, pinatas, and a toy giveaway. Santa has also promised to make an appearance.
The park is also looking for new unwrapped toy donations for children ages 1-14.
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Dog found Thursday evening about 8:00 PM at the Woodbury Industrial Park (Woodbury and El Sol.) No collar, etc. Contact Mark or Jeanette at 626-798-5114
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Vendors, food, crafts, and handcrafted goods for the holidays, as well as good food and entertainment make it a fun day for the whole family.
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Ben McGinty’s back.
Not that he ever went away. But after closing his legendary gallery/performance space/hangout on Lake Avenue, the Gallery at the End of the World, in 2010, McGinty has kept a lower profile. He always made his nut dealing in antiques and vintage goods — the Gallery never turned a profit nor provided him a living, he said at the time — and he developed a good business running estate sales.
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Santa will appear at the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St. at 11 AM, and the Bob Lucas Branch Library, 2659 N. Lincoln Ave., at noon.
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While it’s largely a crime of opportunity, in years past there have been reports of thieves actually following delivery trucks on their rounds and stealing packages they’ve left behind.
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The Pasadena Waldorf School will sponsor a stage adaptation of Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory” on December 13 and 14 in Old Town Pasadena.
Tickets are now on sale for the event, which is open to the public, for a suggested donation of $25. Last year’s performance garnered high praise for the cast featuring acclaimed actors Andrew Heffernan and Jill Parker-Jones, accompanied by Adam Wilner on guitar.
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Charles W. Eliot Middle School in the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) invites the community to join students and their families for HARMONY, a multimedia array of arts installations and performances from Eliot’s concert and jazz bands, orchestra, dance and drama students, and visual artists. HARMONY will take place in the school cafeteria from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 18,
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Altadena Heritage is holding its famous annual meeting/holiday celebration Sunday, Dec. 15, from 3-6 PM at 234 E. Mendocino Street. The celebration will feature music, food, and the election of new board.
This is members-only event, but new and lapsed members may join at the door or online at altadenaheritage.com or altadenaheritage.org. More info: altadenaheritage@earthlink.net
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1. Smoke filled the neighborhood at the apartment fire.
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Join Hughes Estate Sales for their Holiday Edition December Showroom Sale at 6 PM this Thursday, December 12:
We’re serving up tasty holiday treats from Little Flower Candy Co., hot cider, and eggnog. This is the perfect time to get a jump on your holiday shopping, snap up one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, and chat up the Hughes team.
A portion of the opening night proceeds will go to benefit the AIDS Service Center,
by TImothy Rutt