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The deputies at Altadena Sheriff Station (@ALDLASD) participated in the Global Police Tweet-athon (@POLTWT) on Friday over Twitter, and via Storify, here’s what happens on a day in Altadena.
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The Altadena Chamber of Commerce is still looking for a few good nominations for Altadena Citizen of the Year and Business of the Year.
The Chamber annually honors an outstanding local resident and a business or other organization at the installation of new officers in January.
Citizen of the Year and Business of the Year can be nominated by anyone.
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from the Pasadena-Altadena Links
On Sunday December 8, 2013, the Pasadena-Altadena Links Inc. will host their Golden Anniversary Gala at the historic Langham Huntington Hotel celebrating 50 Years of Leadership and Service. The luncheon will feature greetings from Western Area Links Leadership,
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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Altadena is seling Christmas trees to help support the Bad Weather Shelter in Pasadena:
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Altadena has supported the Bad Weather Shelter for several years by volunteering our time and preparing hot and nutritious meals, as many of you do each year. The past two years, we have also financially supported the Bad Weather Shelter through our Christmas Tree Ministry.
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We know that Judah and Gail Casburn’s Altadena Ale & Wine House is a convivial place to meet for the over-21 crowd any day of the year
But once a year, it REALLY becomes an adults-only gathering as they turn up the naughty for a good cause.
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For more information about adopting a pet, please call the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control at 562-728-4610.
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On Sunday, November 17, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., The Market, at St. Elizabeth Parish School, invites all to celebrate the great work of human hands at this third annual all-outdoor arts and crafts event.
During this family-friendly special event, many local artisans will be present, featuring works of art for sale, including jewelry, ceramics, pottery, glasswork, clothing, knitwear, textiles, home décor, toys, such as elaborate handmade doll accessories,
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The Altadena Coalition of Neighborhood Associations will look at recent shooting incidents and how neighbors can continue to work on Altadena’s downward trend on violent crimes at Tuesday night’s meeting.
Speakers from the Sheriff’s Department (to be announced) will be there to brief neighbors on the current positive trends, but also the recent spate of shootings on West Altadena Drive.
ACONA meets at the Altadena Main Library,
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Local elections will be held tomorrow for seats on the Altadena Library Board of Trustees and, in west Altadena, for Pasadena City College board.
There are three candidates running for two seats on the library board; incumbent David Tuck, former board member Steven S. Lamb, and newcomer Meredith McKenzie. We have profles of the candidates here:
There are also three candidates running for an open seat on the PCC Board,
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from Meher Montessori School
On Friday, Oct. 25, the children of Meher Montessori School, located at 943 E. Altadena Dr. in Altadena, celebrated the spirit of autumn with a cooking activity. The children all had the opportunity to help scoop out the seeds and guts of two pumpkins before setting them into a slow cooker with some water to cook.
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Find your polling place by going to lavote.net.
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Councilmember Bill Ward, who was only elected in May, resigned last week to take a job out of state. This means whoever takes his seat will sit for almost a full term, until 2015.
According to a release from the Altadena Town Council,applicants must reside within CT 4612 and must have lived within Altadena for at least two years.
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Altadena Farmers’ Market manager Joseph Shuldiner reminds us that the days are growing shorter, and so the market is shifting to fall/winter hours: 3-7 PM on Wednesdays at lower Loma Alta Park, 600 W. Palm Street.
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The three wandering terriers found in the Chaney Trail neighborhood and reported yesterday are the focus of a concentrated effort by the neighbors to capture them and find them homes.
The three dogs —
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Students from four local schools will combine together for a concert to honor Daniel Pearl Music Days at 11 AM Friday, Oct. 18.
Students from the New Horizon School, St. Mark’s School, Weiszmann Day School, and the Peace and Justice Academy will sing at the Galpert Sanctuary of the Pasadena Jewish Temple, 1434 N. Altadena Drive.
This special concert brings together Jewish,
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Drop in and join the fun! Invite your friends to try your favorite class. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to try some new dance styles, meet new dance teachers,
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Find your polling place by going to lavote.net.
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Shh! Looking for daring, stealth gardeners ….
Back in 2010, Cody Howard took a neglected stretch of Altadena Drive north of Berendo and stealthily turned it into a desert “guerrilla garden.” Originally working sometimes under cover of darkness, and with surreptitious help from neighbors, Howard, a horticulturalist with the Huntington Gardens in San Marino,
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The Great California Shakeout earthquake drill is today at 10:17 AM, with schools and other organizations participating to get ready for the big one coming.
But Altadena’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is going to hold a Shakeout exercise of its own on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 19.
CERT’s Mala E. Arthur writes:
Altadena CERT is going to have a Shake Out exercise of our own,
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Sunday, October 6
Between 12:00 PM and 10:30 PM (Saturday) – A residential burglary occurred in the 2400 block of N. Lincoln Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the residence via unknown means. Loss: PS3 and computer equip.
Monday, October 7
6:19 PM – An attempt grand theft of a vehicle occurred in the 2200 block of Oakwood Street.
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Elliot Gold tells us that the Altadena Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (ACONA) will hold a meeting with local law enforcement and other officials on working to hold violent crime down, in light of the recent shootings in the Altadena Drive/Glenrose area.
Presenters so far will include Lt. Eric Lasko of the Altadena Sheriff Station; Capt. Steve Strull of the California Highway Patrol; Sussy Nemer, Senior Deputy, Office of Supervisor Michael D.
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For the month of October at the salon, a portion of the sales from every pink hair extension someone gets will be donated to Breast Cancer Research. So come on into the salon and get that fun, sassy pop of pink in your hair for a great cause and to help raise awareness for the fight against Breast Cancer!!
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The October Showroom sale features galleries of Modernist furnishings and elegant garden decor, designer lighting and salvaged architectural elements. Get an online view of what’s available at Hughes’ website here.
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“Mothers Behind Bars: The Parent Puzzle,” a benefit event, Sunday, October 27 from 3-5 PM at Hillsides, 940 Avenue 64 in Pasadena will raise funds to support the non- profit organization, “Talk About Parenting with Shirlee Smith”’s “Parent Puzzle” classes at California Institution for Women (CIW) in Chino, Ca.
In 2010, California State Senator Carol Liu suggested to Smith that her organization take their parenting classes to incarcerated moms.
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Get out of your cave and enjoy “The Croods,” this month’s Friday Fun Flick at the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St.
When their cave is destroyed, the Croods explore a fantastic landscape and strange creatures in this animated adventure.
Rated PG, the film starts at 3:30 PM in the Community Room. Popcorn and refreshments are available, and admission is free.
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Eligibility Criteria
Clinics will be in the Fellowship Hall (south end of church campus) from 11:30 AM to noon,
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Find your polling place by going to lavote.net.
Candidate: David Tuck,
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The Altadena Friends of the Library presents “A Taste of Spain” on Friday, Nov. 1, starting at 7 PM.
Learn about traditional Spanish cuisine with food writer RIchard Foss, and enjoy Spanish guitar by Olivia Chiang and a flamenco performance by Jessica Pacheco.
Light Spanish refreshments will be served!
The event will be at the Altadena Main Library Community Room,
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Gail Casburn at the Altadena Ale & Wine House, 2329 N. Fair Oaks Ave., will be holding a fundraiser today (Saturday) for the Pasadena Rugby Football Club, starting at 5 PM.
The fundraiser is a a wine tasting, at $25 for six wines, plus cheeses, fruit, and pulled pork with french rolls. Over 21 only, please!
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from the Quality of Life Center/Bright Futures Scholars
This year’s recipient of the John Anson Ford Human Relations Awards for the fifth Supervisorial District is Quality of Life Center Inc.’s,
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by Timothy Rutt
If you were turning off of the 210 at the Lincoln Avenue offramp recently,
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by Timothy Rutt
The Webster’s complex — an Altadena landmark for eight decades at 2450 N. Lake Avenue — has been sold to a Beverly Hills developer.
According to the new owner’s website, they are looking for lessees for the shops currently occupied by Webster’s Fine Stationers,
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For every five books your child reads, they receive and achievement award and a certificate for a free hamburger or cheeseburger.
For more details, visit the children’s desk at the main library, 600 E. Mariposa St., or the Bob Lucas Branch Library, 2659 N.
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The Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St. , will host its annual family Halloween and Día de los Muertos Celebration on Tues., Oct. 29, at 4 PM
Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead is a traditional Mexican holiday when family and friends gather to honor and remember loved ones. Halloween and Day of the Dead activities include construction paper jack o’ lanterns,
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My husband and I found a pair of dogs running loose this morning in Altadena. One appears to be a male, tri-color mix, possibly part Akita, the other is a female, possibly lab mix. Both very friendly. The male was wearing a collar but had no tags, the female did not have a collar. We took them to the Pasadena Humane Society who scanned them and found microchips.
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Are you the type of person who stays in shape, likes to hike, and wants to do good — with a side helping of rescuing some folks from their own folly? The Altadena Mountain Rescue Team is looking for you!
AMRT is holding a membership drive on Sat., Oct. 26, at the Eaton Canyon Nature Center, 1750 N. Altadena Dr. in Pasadena from 10 AM to 2 PM.
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Altadena board member Kim Kenne will present “A Parent-Friendly Explanation of Special Education Funding” during the October meeting of the Pasadena Unified School District/SELPA Special Education Dept. Community Advisory Committee.
The meeting will run from 6:15-8 PM at the PUSD Education Center Elbie J. Hickambottom Board Room, Room #236, 351 South Hudson Avenue, Pasadena. Free childcare and translation available. More details are available at: http://cac.pasadenausd.org
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by Laura B. Monteros
Where but Altadena could you see a real live posse, charros, dressage, Western riding, a two-wheeled buggy, and horsewoman/aviatrix Pancho Barnes all in one day and all in one place?
Altadena Heritage combined a community picnic,
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OK, follow this story:
Last week, three cairn terrier mixes were found wandering in the Chaney Trail neighborhood. One of them, a youngster, was captured almost immediately and taken to the Pasadena Humane Society,
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By Michele Zack
presented on the occasion of the dedication of the newest AHA! (Altadena Heritage Area), the Equestrian Block, Oct. 19, 2013, at Altadena Stables.
All photos: Altadena Historical Society.