Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Altadenan Meredith McKenzie to Speak on Water Issues at All Saints Church Forum

California water expert Meredith McKenzie will speak about California’s prolonged drought, its ramifications and just how large the crisis has grown on June 18, 7 p.m. in a forum at All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena.

McKenzie is a local realtor and a member of the board of the Altadena Library District. She is also a lecturer at Cal Poly Pomona.

As part of her discussion, McKenzie will touch on how the people can support effective water availability and environmental justice. The event is also sponsored by Sustainable World, Environmental Defense of the Earth Now (EDEN), Transition Pasadena, The Arroyo Interfaith Environmental Coalition.

Contact Norma Sigmund for more information at (626) 583-2734 or nsigmund@allsaints-pas.org.

All Saints Church is located at 132 North Euclid Avenue in Pasadena.

Monday, May 25, 2015

Election Update: Cecil Griffin Pulls Out of Race

[Updated]    Cecil Griffin, candidate for Census Tract 4610 in the upcoming Altadena Town Council Election, has pulled out of the race, Election Committee Chairman Okorie Ezieme confirmed Monday.

Altadena Now received a copy of an email Griffin apparently sent this afternoon. The email read:

Good afternoon Members of the Altadena Town Council Election Committee.
I am sorry for taking so long in getting this to you. Due to some resent changes in my business.
I am asking that my name withdrawn from the roster of candidates for  this current election.

Sincerely,

Cecil Griffin
Broker, GRI, RDCPro, Lic# 01133831
Independent Brokers
2509 N. Lake Ave.

“I have confirmed the email emanated from Mr. Griffin and he has withdrawn his candidacy,” Ezieme said in an email Monday afternoon.

Monday, May 25, 2015

Open Studios ALTA/PASA/DENA Art Tour at the Altadena Library Will Feature Artist Valérie Daval

On Saturday, June 6th, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., as part of the 4th Open Studios Art Tour, featuring 50 exhibiting artists throughout Altadena and Pasadena, Altadena Library District proudly announces its participation and welcomes featured artist, Valérie Daval.

Croquis [in Motion], Daval’s latest exhibition, features sketches from live dance sessions. The word croquis is French for “sketch”. As part of the Open Studios Tour Valérie will sketch live dancers in different successive sessions from 11am to 6pm with dancers from Altadena’s Community Dance Jam and from Contact Improv Dance (ARC Pasadena).

“Sketching movements is challenging because the sketch is a fast drawing, it all happens in an instant, the speed of execution is the integral part of the character of the sketch.” ~ Valérie Daval

Croquis [in Motion] will showcase various sketches with dancers and choreographers in both LA and in France plus live sketches created on the event day. Live dance performances occur throughout the day in successive sessions and will include both solo and group dances.

Monday, May 25, 2015

Election Updates: Candidate Otis Triplett Withdraws from Race; Election Committee Extends Early Voting Hours

Altadena Town Council Election Committee Chairman Okorie Ezieme reported two developments in the upcoming Town Council elections race in a late-night Sunday email.

Ezieme reported that candidate Otis Triplett CT-4611 requested that his name be withdrawn from the roster of candidates for the current election.

Additionally, Ezieme said, the Election Committee has decided to extend the polling hours for the Early Voting on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at the Altadena Main Library, located at 600 E. Mariposa Street from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Here is the revised polling locations / hours schedule Ozieme provided:

EARLY VOTING: JUNE 2, 2015 (TUESDAY)

NAME ADDRESS HOURS

1.) Altadena Main Library 600 E. Mariposa St 10am – 9pm

REGULAR VOTING: JUNE 6, 2015 (SATURDAY)

NAME ADDRESS HOURS

1.) Altadena Main Library 600 E. Mariposa St. 9am – 4pm

2.) Altadena Community Center 730 E. Altadena Dr. 9am – 4pm

3.) Coffee Gallery 2029 Lake Ave.

Sunday, May 24, 2015

Altadena Mountain Rescue Aids Injured Hiker This Morning

The Altadena Mountain Rescue Team was activated for the rescue of a female hiker with an ankle injury on the Mt. Wilson Truck Trail in the Angeles National Forest at 9 am. today, Captain Christopher Reed said in an email today.

Los Angeles County Fire Department Engine 66 and Squad 11 located the hiker just south of the bridge in Eaton Canyon off the Mt. Wilson Truck Trail.  The hiker was on a marked trail when she tripped and injured her ankle.

The hiker, 52-year-old Arcadia resident, sustained a left ankle injury.  The hiker was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital by Schaefer ambulance.

Sunday, May 24, 2015

Altadena Town Council Election Committee Releases Locations of Official Polling Places, Dates and Times

The Altadena Town Council released this schedule of Official Polling places via email early Sundar morning, May 24:

EARLY VOTING: JUNE 2, 2015 (TUESDAY)

NAME ADDRESS HOURS

1.) Altadena Main Library 600 E. Mariposa St 10am – 7pm

REGULAR VOTING: JUNE 6, 2015 (SATURDAY)

NAME ADDRESS HOURS

1.) Altadena Main Library 600 E. Mariposa St. 9am – 4pm

2.) Altadena Community Center 730 E. Altadena Dr. 9am – 4pm

3.) Coffee Gallery 2029 Lake Ave. 9am – 4pm

4.) Farnsworth Park 568 E. Mt. Curve Ave. 9am – 4pm

5.) Gordy’s Garage 843 W. Woodbury Rd. 9am – 4pm

6.) Loma Alta Park 3330 N. Lincoln Ave. 9am – 4pm

7.) Mint Leaf Indian Cuisine 2535 E. Washington Blvd. 9am – 4pm

8.) Podley Properties 1471 E. Altadena Dr. 9am – 4pm

9. Ralph’s Market 2270 Lake Ave.

Friday, May 22, 2015

Mayor Antonovich Memorial Day Message

LOS ANGELES COUNTY — Mayor Michael D. Antonovich issued the following Memorial Day message:

On the 40th anniversary of D-day, President Ronald Reagan said, “One’s country is worth dying for, and democracy is worth dying for, because it is the most deeply honorable form of government ever devised by man.”  On Memorial Day, we remember and pay tribute to fallen heroes and their families, to appreciate the blessings of liberty and recognize the power and virtue of their sacrifice.  And in their honor, we resolve to be ever vigilant in preserving liberty and peace throughout the world.  At Gettysburg, President Abraham Lincoln said,  “…from these honored dead, we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve these dead shall not have died in vain…”

Mayor Antonovich hosts his 18th Annual “Remembering Our Veterans and Their Families” event Saturday, May 23, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Arcadia County Park (405 S.

Friday, May 22, 2015

Noah! Einstein! Sammy! Jack! Here are our Pets of the Week

This week, we introduce you to four pets up for adoption now at the Pasadena Humane Society. See a friendly face you want to bring home? Call (626) 792-7151 with the ID number.

A373396 — Noah is a friendly and calm three-year-old gray and white Pit Bull Terrier mix. Noah has been out on our Mobile Outreach Unit a few times and has been gentle and affectionate to everyone he has met. Noah is already neutered which means that he would be able to go home with you today!

A374797 — Einstein is a handsome 10 years young long haired black and white feline. He can be a little bit shy, but he will come out of his shell once he gets to know you. Einstein enjoys daily brushing and petting. Once he is comfortable with you he will purr and seek attention. He would be best suited to a quiet home with a warm lap and probably no young children. Einstein loves to cuddle with his cat buddies,

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Altadena Residents Invited to Fundraising Event for the American Cancer Society at El Patron Mexican Restaurant

Come to El Patron Mexican Restaurant, 2555 N. Lake Avenue in Altadena, on May 27 to support a local Relay for Life team as you feed yourself and your family.

Twenty percent of the proceeds between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. will be given to Relay for Life Altadena in  advance of the May 30 American Cancer Society Relay for Life event, which will be held in Farnsworth Park, 568 E. Mount Curve Ave., in Altadena.

El Patron serves a variety of authentic Mexican dishes like the carnitas plate: a plate of deep fried pork with tomatoes, onion and cilantro; Chile Colorado; burritos, quesadillas, and much more. For patrons over 21 years of age the winearita – a margarita made with agave wine – is a customer favorite.

The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is an annual relay-style walking event that honors cancer survivors, cancer patients and their caregivers and those who have lost their lives. .

For more information about Relay for Life Altadena,

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Family Fun at the Altadena Community Garden Annual Picnic

Oh, summer! Don’t you just love everything about it—the longer days, all the outdoor playtime for the kids, the trips to the park and the constantly perfect picnic weather?

Pledge to picnic this summer more for the family by joining the Altadena Community Garden Annual Picnic on June 27th from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

There will be yummy BBQ and fresh locally grown food to feast on and live music to enjoy. There will also be resource booths and garden tours perfect for green thumbs!

To make the picnic more exciting, each participant gets a chance to win raffle prizes.

General admission is $10 per person. Free admission for kids ages five and under. To get your tickets, email silveragrant@gmail.com.

Don’t miss it!

Altadena Community Garden is located at 3330 North Lincoln Avenue, Altadena. For more information, visit http://www.altadenacommunitygarden.com