Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Altadena Public Library Presents “Space Is A Doubt”: An Art Exhibition, Performance and Concert Dedicated to Author Georges Perec

Tuesday, December 22nd, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the Main library of the Altadena Library District will exhibit various artists and include live sculpture, performance dance, and a free concert.

6:30-7:30 p.m. – Live sculpture/performance dance “Breathe In, Breathe Out” by Marie-Noëlle Deverre
7:30-8:30 p.m. – Free concert “An Hour for Piano” (1971) by Tom Johnson with Samuel Boré on piano.

“Space is a Doubt” is inspired by the following text from Georges Perec. Every artist is showing pieces that are related from this text:

“I would like there to exist places that are stable, unmoving, intangible, untouched and almost untouchable, unchanging, deep-rooted; places that might be points of reference, of departure, of origin: […]

Such places don’t exist, and it’s because they don’t exist that space becomes a question, ceases to be self-evident, ceases to be incorporated, ceases to be appropriated. Space is a doubt: I have constantly to mark it, to designate it.

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Don’t be Fooled by Phone Scams this Holiday Season. Be Alert. Be Aware. Be Advised!

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has been advised that citizens are receiving phone calls from individuals who are representing themselves as Department employees. The caller usually tells the citizen that there has been a warrant issued for their arrest for failure to appear for Jury Duty. The caller will tell the victim that they have to pay a sum of money or deputies will come and arrest them. The caller will instruct the victim to either get a Money Order, conduct a wire transfer, or buy a Gift Card (usually Green Dot) and send it to “pay the fine.”

BE ALERT, BE ADVISED, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department or any Government Agency will NEVER call and solicit money for fines. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department does not solicit warrant information by phone. The Sheriff’s Department or any Government Agency will NEVER ask you to get a Money Order, Gift Card, or wire transfer. Sheriff Department personnel will never go to your home to collect a fee for a warrant.

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Saluting Altadena’s Seven Decades of Participation in the Rose Parade

The 2016 Rose Queen Erika Karen Winter and her Court of six Princesses will meet the public and inaugurate a new exhibit showcasing Altadena’s colorful history in the Rose Parade, at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Altadena Historical Society.

The Historical Society is at the Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena. The event is free and open to everyone.

The Queens and Princesses will form a receiving line after the 3:00 p.m. program, for photos and congratulations from the public.

The exhibit, “Altadena in the Rose Parade,” will be open from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. It features numerous vintage photos and articles about Altadenans’ key role in evolving the Rose Parade.

“The Valley Hunt Club, which originated the parade and administered it for many years, was formed in an Altadena mansion.”

Kristina Smith,

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Next Monday is Coffee with the Captain

Next Monday December 7th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. join Altadena Operations staff and Captain Vicki Stuckey for Coffee with the Captain. This event is at the Coffee Gallery, located at 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena. (626) 398-7917.

Please stop by for a cup of great coffee, or just to say hello. Altadena Sheriff’s Station (ASS) will be there to answer any questions about policing in the community, crime trends and prevention. There is also time to help out with the toy and food drive, the Altadena Sheriff’s Station is accepting donations until December 16th.

For further information or questions regarding either of the above events please call Altadena Station Community Relations , Sgt. Brian Mann at (626) 296-2106 or Dep. Gregory Gabriel (626) 296-2107.

Monday, November 30, 2015

Altadena Town Council Land Use Committee Meeting Agenda for December 1, 2015

Diane Marcussen, Chair, Altadena Town Council, has issued the agenda for the Land Use Committee meeting for December 1, 2015 meeting to be conducted at the Altadena Community Center, 730 East Altadena Drive, starting at 7:00 p.m.

A pdf version is available by clicking here.

1. CALL TO ORDER: Diane Marcussen, ATC Chair

2. Pledge of Allegiance: LUC Committee Member

3. Roll Call

4. Approve Meeting Agenda(s) – December 1, 2015

5. Approve Minutes – November 2015

6. Action Items: The committee is expected to take action on the following items:

6.1. R2013-02962 Proposed New Verizon Cell Tower at 2561 Fair Oaks Ave – Gloria Sanyika, Dean
Cooper, Patricia Sutherlen, Justin Robertson
6.1.1. Public Comment
6.2. R2015-02353 – Proposed New Verizon Cell Tower located at 2949 Lincoln Ave – Dean Cooper,
Gloria Sanyika
6.2.1. Public Comment
6.3. R2015-00201 – 91 Wapello – Request to build a new two-story second unit with a reduced 3-
foot side yard setback and 19.5-foot rear yard setback.

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Missing: Pumpkin

John writes to report his family cat, the beatiful Pumpkin pictured above, “got out on Thanksgiving Day, and we haven’t seen here since. We live in the Florecita Farms neighborhood north of Altadena Dr. and west of Lincoln.   If anyone has information, please call (626) 644-6257.”

Friday, November 27, 2015

Santa Claus is Coming to Altadena on December 5

The Altadena Chamber Of Commerce is sponsoring the Annual North Lake Pole Holiday Fest at Lake & Mariposa on Saturday, December 5, from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., with most stores staying open late for shopping convenience. Downtown Altadena will be transformed into Santa’s North Pole complete with elves, caroling and Santa himself! Great local gift shopping, holiday fare and prize drawings will attract everyone in the community to this exciting event! To keep people in the shopping mood, some local restaurants, including El Patron, Gypsy Eats and Pizza Of Venice will be offering delicious menu items at street-side tables.

Santa’s Coming

Bring the whole family for a personal visit with Santa Claus! Santa will be at his North Lake Pole station at 3:15 for list making and picture taking.

Sing For Your Supper

This year, there will be a singing contest created by Altadena’s own Julian Shah-Tayler, The Singularity. Sing your heart out for a chance to win $100!

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Altadena Families Get a Gift from Altadena Sheriff Station and Hilton Garden Inn at LAX

A big thanks to the Hilton Garden Inn LAX in El Segundo for providing a tremendous Thanksgiving meal for 2 Altadena families that are participating in the Altadena VIDA program.

Altadena’s Captain Stuckey, Deputies Walters and Baires, who teach the VIDA program presented the Thanksgiving feast to the families. Altadena is proud to be involved in such a great program.

Vital Intervention and Directional Alternatives (VIDA) is a structured 16-week program for non-violent, at-risk youth between the ages of 11 and 17½. Through collaboration between the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, community-based organizations, volunteers, schools and families, the program teaches youth the value of effective decision-making and taking responsibility for their futures.

Visit www.VIDA.la for more information.

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Altadena Station’s Crime Blotter for the Week of November 21, 2015

Sunday, November 15th

1:30 PM – Dustin Warner, 30 years old transient was arrested at Rite Aid, 735 E. Altadena Drive for petty theft.

2:00 PM – A petty theft occurred at Walmart, 2408 Lincoln Avenue. Suspect described as a female Black, wearing a gray beanie, green sweater, grey sweatpants, and dark boots. The suspect exited the store and entered a silver Dodge Nitro occupied by another female, Black. Property Stolen: miscellaneous items.

2:36 PM – Victor Chavez, 40 years old of Altadena was arrested in the 3100 block of Via Madera Street for assault with a deadly weapon.

8:00 PM – A theft of mail occurred in the 2700 block of Santa Anita Avenue. Property Stolen: letter containing personal check.

Monday, November 16th

3:42 PM – A package theft occurred in the 2600 block of Windsor Avenue. Suspect described as a male White, in a red 1993 Infiniti sedan. Property Stolen: package containing power switch,

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Altadena Public Library Presents The Year-End Installment of the Open Studios Art Tour

Saturday, December 5th, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., as part of the 5th Open Studios Art Tour, featuring 50 exhibiting artists throughout Altadena and Pasadena, Altadena Library District proudly announces its participation and welcomes featured artists, Valérie Daval and Alejandra Engelberg.

The art exhibition will present artist photography from Alejandra Engelberg and drawings, from artist painter, Valérie Daval. Alejandra Engelberg will exhibit her photography made during the 4th Open Studios Art Tour while Valérie and the dancers will exhibit some new drawings of dancers.

Valérie Daval will do live drawings of dancers on December 5th, 2-6pm in different successive sessions. There will be a solo dancer, duo and small group with dancers from Altadena’s Community Dance Jam and from Contact Improv Dance (ARC Pasadena).

The art exhibition will remain featured in the Barbara J. Pearson Community Room of the main Altadena Library until December 15th.

Valérie Daval is a French-born artist, painter, art instructor, and art therapist based in Los Angeles since 2007.