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Thurs.,  Oct. 21

• The Great California Shakeout is today: at 10:21 AM, drop, cover, and hold for 21 seconds.

Fri., Oct. 22

• The Altadena Library, 600 E. Mariposa celebrates the end of Teen Read Week with the  We’ve Got the Beat Talent Show & Contest, starting at 5:30 PM.
• Sacred Heart Church of Altadena, 2879 Lincoln Ave., holds its annual Parish Fiesta this weekend, with rides, food, and entertainment.  Admision is free;  hours are: Fri., 5 PM-10 PM, Sat. 10 AM-10 PM, Sun. 10 AM-7 PM.

Sat., Oct 23

• Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy hosts the first of its hikes through Rubio Canyon, this one hosted by trails expert Paul Ayers, starting at 9 AM, following the Mount Lowe Railway trail to waterfalls and historical sights in the canyon.  To RSVP, email seanhowell@arroyosfoothills.org
• Danny's Farm Pumpkin Festival, 3064 1/2 Ridgeview Dr., 1-4 PM. The festival includes arts and crafts, the petting farm, farm activities, carriage rides, and music. There will also be free pumpkins for special needs kids (while supplies last).  Admission is $5.
• St. Mark's School annual Country Fair features fun and activities for the whole family with all-American treats like barbecue, popcorn, burgers, and corn on the cob, as well as activity booths, kiddie bumper cars, crafts, and live entertainment.  Admission is free. 2-8 PM.
• Mt. Wilson Observatory Association lecture, Altadena Main Library, starting 2:30 PM.
• It's here: Performance artists Annie Sprinkle and Elizabeth Stephens will hold their eighth "eco-sexual wedding" as they marry the moon in Farnsworth Park Amphitheater, , 6-9 PM.   Admission is free, carpooling encouraged, and admission restricted to 500 guests.
• The violin/piano duo Peat-Fire Flame will perform in Celtic music and beyond in a private house concert, starting at 7:30 PM.  Call 626-398-8706 or email DrCarla45@yahoo.com right away for reservations or information.  Donation $12 and bring a wee potluck snack to share with your fellow guests at intermission.

Sun., Oct. 24

• Don Benito School's first annual Autumn Carnival goes from noon to 5 PM today at the lower field Hastings Ranch entrance.  Gus' BBQ and Pie 'N' Burger Pies will be available, with a rock wall, feris wheel, sack races, pumpkins, and silent auction.
• RIPE Altadena meets for this month's food swap at 5 PM: "We meet at a picnic table in the NE part of Farnsworth Park. Come by and trade fruit, veggies, eggs, bread, canned foods, etc with your neighbors. Please follow fruit fly quarantine rules. For more information, visit www.ripealtadena.com"