Friday, April 17, 2015

Eliot Arts Magnet School to Host Grand Reopening

Charles W. Eliot Middle School in the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) received a federal grant in October 2013 to transform into Eliot Arts Magnet, a premier middle school focused on visual and performing arts. In the past year, dedicated teachers and staff have repurposed facilities to host new art spaces, built lasting partnerships with renowned arts organizations, and undergone intensive training in the arts. Thanks to voter approved Measure TT, Eliot’s auditorium has undergone a major modernization which will be unveiled Thursday, April 30 at 5:00 p.m. as part of Eliot’s Grand Reopening.

The event will celebrate the school’s transformation in becoming an arts magnet with the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly refurbished, state-of-the-art auditorium. The auditorium will be named after Carl Roeder, an industrial arts teacher who taught at Eliot for most of his 41 years with PUSD and never missed a day of work. Following the ribbon-cutting, guests are encouraged to stay for Metamorphosis, the annual spring open house and arts showcase featuring student performances and tours of the new arts facilities from 6:00 p.m.

Friday, April 17, 2015

Altadena Town Council Issues Agenda for April 21 Meeting

Diane Marcussen, Chair, Altadena Town Council today issued the agenda for the Council’s April 21, 2015 meeting to be conducted at the Altadena Community Center, 730 East Altadena Drive, starting at 7 p.m.

The agenda appears below and may be viewed as a pdf here.

1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1. Pledge of Allegiance _____________________ Councilmember
1.2. Roll Call _____________________________ Recording Secretary, Damon Hobdy
1.3. Approve April 21, 2015 meeting Agenda

2. OFFICERS’ REPORTS
2.1. Chairman ____________________________ Diane Marcussen
2.2. Vice Chairman ________________________ Okorie Ezieme
2.3. Recording Secretary ____________________ Damon Hobdy
2.3.1 Approve March 17, 2015 Meeting Minutes
2.4. Treasurer ____________________________ Amy Cienfuegos
2.5. Corresponding Secretary ________________ Billy Malone

3. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
3.1. California Highway Patrol _______________ Officer Cooper
3.2. Altadena Sheriff’s Station _______________ Lt. Robert Lewis
3.3. Cert ________________________________ Karen Gibson
3.4. County Fire ___________________________ Stephanie English

4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
4.1.

Friday, April 17, 2015

Teens Unhurt in Drive-by Shooting Attack

A group of teenagers were unhurt after shooters in a car fired multiple shots at them in a drive-by attack last night about 7 p.m. near Lincoln Avenue and West Mendocino Street, authorities said.

“We had a shooting at a group of individuals that apparently were walking here on Lincoln,” Los Angeles County sheriff’s Lt. Cruz Solis told the Pasadena Star-News. “The suspects were driving a dark colored car, possibly a [Dodge] Charger.”

Both patrol officers and gang detectives responded to the scene, and bullet casings reportedly were found.

Solis told the Star-News that the victims are not believed to have gang affiliations.

Friday, April 17, 2015

St. Elizabeth Parish Fiesta This Friday, Saturday and Sunday

The annual St. Elizabeth Paris Fiesta will be held April 17, 18, and 19 at St. Elizabeth Parish Church on 1879 North Lake Avenue in Altadena. Everyone is invited!

The Fiesta traditionally features carnival mechanical rides for all ages, a beer garden, a wide variety of international food, games, live entertainment, prizes, an opportunity drawing, a special equestrian show, a bake sale, and garage sale.

The Fiesta is a family event with fun events for all ages.

For more information contact the St. Elizabeth Parish at (626) 797-1167 or email info@saintelizabethchurch.org.

Friday, April 17, 2015

Congresswoman Chu Announces Altadena’s Dr. Jacqueline Jacobs is a 2015 “Woman of Distinction”

U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu announced that Dr. Jacqueline Jacobs is this year’s winner of the Women of Distinction Award representing Altadena.

Dr. Jacobs is President/CEO of Aspire West and the Pasadena Student Success Center. She is particularly well known for her former work as Vice President of Instruction at Pasadena City College.

The award, now in its sixth year, will be given out at a ceremony on April 18, 2015.

Rep. Chu will speak at the event and recognize the honorees.

“I am so proud of the honorees and their incredible contributions to our district,” said Chu. “This year’s women are teachers, executives, scientists, activists, entrepreneurs, community leaders, volunteers, and professionals. Each was nominated by somebody in their community in recognition and appreciation of their hard work. And with this award each year, I look forward to this opportunity to express our appreciation as well.”

The 2015 Women of Distinction Awards will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2015, 10:00 a.m.

Friday, April 17, 2015

Students Discuss and Learn About Bullying, Cyberbullying and to Deal With Them

Students at the Sahag-Mesrob Armenian Christian School spent time Thursday thinking, discussing and learning about bullying and cyberbullying as they were led through a presentation by Deputy Scott Rule of the Altadena Sheriff’s Station.

The students were separated into smaller groups and were shown a PowerPoint presentation and had a discussion with Deputy Rule.

Rule explained what Cyberbullying consists of, and the different types of media that bullying can take place. The students were also given the tools on how to prevent all forms of bullying.

Approximately 200 students participated in this presentation.

The Sahag-Mesrob Armenian Christian School is located in the 2500 block of Maiden Lane.

Pictured is Deputy Rule at the assembly, talking with the students.

2501 Maiden Ln, Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-5020

Friday, April 17, 2015

Altadena’s Best Garage and Yard Sales This Weekend

[Updated!]  Here, for your bargain-hunting pleasure, is our list of selected Garage and Yard Sales for this weekend:

April 16 – 18

50 Off Vinyls 80s New Wave Rock More

I am selling Collectible Vinyls/vintage 60’s,70’s & 80’s New Wave, Rock and More! You may find the one you are looking for. Awesome music/records from $1.00 and up

2285 N Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001

April 17 – 18, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

Mega Yard Sale…Lots And Lots 

Tools, Building Materials, Furniture, Appliance`s, Artwork, Boat Accessories, Too Much to Mention.

2452 El Molino Ave, Altadena, CA 91001

April 18

The Most Interesting Yard Sale In The World, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

A Little Bit of Everything For Sale! Furniture, electronics, clothing, books, DVDs, CDs, LOTS of toys, and much more! Don’t forget to grab fresh coffee and a donut before you leave.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Altadena Sheriff’s Station Crime Blotter for the Week of April 5, 2015

Sunday, April 5th

No significant activity to report

Monday, April 6th

8:00 AM – A petty theft occurred in the 1800 block of Layton Street. Loss: iPod Nano.

3:20 PM – Lois Marie Hall was arrested for trespassing onto private property in the 3000 block of Lincoln Avenue.

8:40 PM – April Anderson was arrested for battery (hands and feet) on a neighbor in the 100 block of E. Woodbury Road.

Tuesday, April 7th

No significant activity to report.

Wednesday, April 8th

6:00 AM – A residential burglary occurred (entry, no force) in the 1800 block of N. Allen Avenue. Loss: storage bin, jewelry.

9:00 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 400 block of W. Marigold Street. Suspects(s) entered via an unsecured window. Loss: unknown.

11:15 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 400 block of W.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

World Premiere Play “Untethered” to Open at Mountain View Mausoleum

The Mountain View Mausoleum continues in its unlikely but apparently firmly set role as a staging venue as Julia Edwards’ world premiere play, “untethered” opens for a May 8 through June 7 run next month.

“untethered” is a wacky new love story, not the Hallmark variety, the messy, screwing up, begging for mercy kind. Untethered is directed by Jen Bloom, featuring Joy Osmanski and Adam J. Smith, and features original music by Steven Kai van Betten.

Plagued by nightmares of her love’s demise, Ellie pops the question out of the blue and Ari spirals into a commitment-phobic panic. Enter Ari’s estranged father, a siren from the sea, and a portal into the time-bending fourth dimension. Suddenly Ellie’s life hangs in the balance as Ari attempts to tether himself to what truly matters.

Untethered opens Friday, May 8th and runs through Sunday, June 7th at the home of Wicked Lit, Mountain View Mausoleum (2300 North Marengo Avenue, Altadena). There will be no shows on Memorial Day Weekend or Saturday May 30th.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Reminder: Altadena’s Urban Forest is Tonight’s Topic at the Community Center

Altadena Heritage brings two experts to the Altadena Community Center tonight at 7:00 p.m. to tell us what we all can do to help preserve and revitalize Altadena’s precious horticultural heritage.

Don Hodel is the environmental horticulture advisor for the University of California Cooperative Extension, L.A. County. His presentation will focus on:

• the beauty and benefits of trees in urban areas;
• drought-tolerant, sustainable, low-maintenance landscaping techniques; and
• how to select trees that are suitable for Altadena’s climate, along with tips for planting, irrigation, feeding and mulching.

Frank McDonough is the botanical information consultant for the L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. His presentation will explain:

• proper pruning methods;
• the negative consequences of bad pruning; and
• solutions for trees that have been damaged by poor topping/trimming, or by area pathologies such as the polyphagous shot hole borer.

Attendees will be able to ask questions, and will be the first to learn about Altadena Heritage’s new tree-trimming campaign – “Stop it.