The Altadena Farmers’ Market tells us they’re featuring a new artisan this week:  Petersen Pottery Company has items meant for kitchen and garden (and hey, aren’t you supposed to be giving gifts sometime soon?) Check it out as well as the other artisanal farm fresh goods at the market today, 3-7 PM at 600 West Palm Street, in lower Loma Alta Park.

For more information about adopting a pet, please call the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control at 562-728-4610

Webster’s Community Pharmacy, 2450 N. Lake Avenue, is jumping into the holiday season with both feet with an open house at the store this Saturday, Nov. 23, from 2-7 PM.

Webster’s Pharmacy  will introduce their newest holiday themes and invite shoppers to save 20% on all seasonal and gift purchases.  In addition to the savings that day, free gift wrapping,

We’re welcoming back to the Altadenablog sponsor team one of the great only-in-Altadena businesses:  California Bohemian Leather!

CBL is famous among ultrarunners for making the kind of belt that shows off their “I’ve-run-100-miles” buckle. Marisol earned this one, by the way.

Neighbors Building a Better Altadena will meet Friday, Nov. 22, at the Altadena Ale & Wine House, 2329 N. Fair Oaks Avenue with a meet-and-greet from 5-7 PM.

Altadena resident Justin Robertson, who is an M.A. candidate in urban planning at UCLA, will discuss his plan to conduct a study of walkability in Altadena.

According to a release from NBBA, the group will be working with Robertson to conduct a “walkability audit,”

• Say “kibble”: Steve’s Pets, 2329 N. Lake Ave., with David Taylor Photography, will be hosting a Holiday Pet Portrait Day on Sat., Nov. 23, from 10 AM-5 PM.  An 8×10 mini wall portrait is only $35.  Please call to reserve your sitting time: 626-798-6290.
• Yoga:  Anne Bosi will conduct a new session of yoga classes at the Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr., starting Nov. 20.  Classes are: Wednesdays from 5:30-6:45 PM from Nov.

Longtime Altadena Town Councilman Jamie Bissner, who was defeated for re-election in June, was returned to his seat at tonight’s council meeting.

The victor of the June 8 election, Bill Ward, resigned from the council two months ago to take a job out of town.  

Two other candidates — Lorri Drogin and Russell Juma — threw their hats in the ring for the vacant seat at Census Tract 4612.  

from gloriana casey

Quitting smoking is  quite easy,
as Mark Twain, once he quipped.
Done it hundreds of time himself,
said sadly—but with wit!

There’s something in the air today—
or maybe—– something’s not?
GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT  DAY,
 so smokers—here’s a thought:

Your friends have quit, and there you are
out smoking in the rain!
It’s not your fault for nicotine
is messing with your brain!

• Five Acres: the Altadena-based service organization has hired Jennifer Berger as chief advancement officer.  Berger will lead the fundaising, marketing and communicaitons efforts of Five Acres.  Berger was most recently director of development, outreach, and education at the Pasadena Playhouse.
• Sheriff Food & Toy Drive; The Altadena Sheriff Station’s food and toy drive is getting underway.  On Dec. 8, there will be neighborhood pickups at the President Streets, La Vina, Palm Street, and other locations (watch this space for details). 

Dear Altadenablog Readers:

 We’re always looking for ways to improve Altadenablog,  but now we feel the need to take it to the next level.  We need some help in some areas, and we want to keep our money local as much as we can, so we’re putting out a call into the community about some opportunities with us:

Feature writers:  We’re kind of keeping on top of the hard news, but there’s one area where we’re falling behind: features. 

Angeles Forest Highway and Upper Big Tujunga Road will closed until further notice, based on the forecast of snow and icy road conditions.

The Los Angeles County Public Works Department said iin a release that it will close access to the Angeles Forest Highway between Aliso Canyon Road and Upper Big Tujunga 
Canyon Road; and Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road, between Angeles Crest Highway and Angeles Forest Highway.

The closures will remain in effect until the storm system has passed and the roads are cleared.  

Get primed for Thanksgiving as the Altadena Ale & Wine House, 2329 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, will hold a Thanksgiving Eve Party on Wednesday, Nov. 27.

Bring your favorite dish for a potluck meal, and enter the wine raffle (bottles will be given away every hour).  The Altadena Ale & Wine House opens at 5 PM, over 21 only.

Ale House wine tasting looks at the Rhone Valley Sunday

Fourth annual LA Limerick Festival returns to the Ale House Nov.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner!!! Many of you might be visiting family or friends which require a bit of traveling. Below are some traveling safety tips which might be helpful in getting to your destination safely. 

• Make sure your vehicle is properly maintained. If maintenance is not up to date, have your vehicle and tires inspected prior to your travels.
• Prior to your trip have your route mapped out and prepare for heavy traffic.

We are looking to add an additional intern to our current team. The internship requires a 3-month commitment and can start as early as December 9. The shift that’s currently available is Tuesday thru Friday 7-9am. Interns will participate fully in the daily care of the goats and operation of the dairy,

The Pasadena Master Chorale presents “The Glory of Christmas” on Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 PM at First Congregational Church in Pasadena. Tickets for the performance – which will include Vivaldi’s Gloria and Bach’s Magnificat – are available for $25/person at the door or online, at https://pmc1314christmas.eventbrite.com.

 “Vivaldi’s Gloria is a gem,” says Artistic Director Jeffrey Bernstein.

Get in the holiday spirit by making a graham cracker “gingerbread” house at the Altadena Main Library Dec. 3 at 4 PM.

The whole family is invited to create a house with gingerbread crackers, frosting, and candy.  The Altadena Main Library is at 600 E. Mariposa St. 

For more information about adopting a pet, please call the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control at 562-728-4610.

Webster’s Fine Stationers celebrates Small Business Saturday with their holiday open house this Saturday, Nov. 30.

The festivities start at 11 AM and go on until 7 or 8 PM, with food, music, lots of merchandise from local artisans, and much more.

It will be bittersweet, though; Lori Webster says it will be the last holiday party at their current location —

People of all ages pounded away at the drum circle, part of the Waldorf School Elves’ Faire on Nov. 23.

 

    by Timothy Rutt If you didn’t know the holidays were coming soon, you sure did Saturday in Altadena. The Pasadena Waldorf School’s annual Elves’ Faire attracts about 4,000 visitors from all over greater Los Angeles.  

Just got this in:  the Weizmann Day School will hold a joint Thanksgiving/Hanukkah concert at the school this morning, starting at 11:30, with reception to follow.

The school is at 1434 N. Altadena Drive.

The Altadena Sheriff Station’s annual holiday food and toy drive is underway through Dec. 20.

The sheriff is looking for unwrapped toys (for ages 2-12) and canned and nonperishable food items for its annual giveaway.

Items can be left at the Altadena Sheriff Station, 780 E. Altadena Drive.  Some local neighborhood groups (notable La Vina, President Streets, and Palm Street) will be holding collections on Saturday,

        from gloriana casey

The greatest and most glorious
of names Pumpkin will share,
is, CUCURBITA PEPO, and —-
he’s loved most everywhere.

Cucurbita—— the Latin name
simply means—a gourd.
and  fleshy fruit——the pepo word;
some Latin you just scored!

 October time, Pumpkin’s named, JACK,
he’s  carved a pumpkin face.
November brings that sharing time,