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.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Thanksgiving Dinner Offered at Pasadena Senior Center

The Pasadena Senior Center is offering a traditional turkey feast on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th, as it continues the tradition this year in honoring Pasadena’s senior citizens.

Seniors and family and friends will sit comfortably at beautifully decorated tables for the Thanksgiving dinner at noon. Chef Vince is preparing a delicious meal including your favorites – roast turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad, beverage and dessert.

PSC staff will do all the cooking and cleanup, and all you have to do is be there.

Prepaid reservations must be received at the PSC Welcome Desk no later than Monday, November 23rd.

The cost is $10 for members and $12 for non-members of all ages.

For more information, visit the PSC website, www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org, or call (626) 685-6724.

Founded in 1959, the Pasadena Senior Center is an independent nonprofit agency that offers recreational, educational, wellness and social services to people ages 50 and over in a friendly environment.  

Monday, November 23, 2015

Do You Know Her?

Julie G. writes to say she found this beautiful lass on November 20 at the corner of East Poppyfields Drive and Santa Anita Avenue. This young female black lab (mix?) was wearing a collar with a leash attached. If she is yours, please call or text (626) 841-0084.

Monday, November 23, 2015

The History of Our Favorite Drink

Friday evening at the Altadena Library, Stuart Byles, author of Los Angeles Wine: A History from the Mission Era to the Present (American Palate), gave a lecture on the wine history of Los Angeles.

Byles explained that for most of the 19th century “California wine meant Los Angeles wine.”

“In 1850, when California became a state,” said Byles, “there were perhaps maybe six to eight vineyards, or wineries, in the whole bay area. In Los Angeles, there were over 100.”

He brought out copies of his book for signing and purchasing and after the lecture guests who had signed up for the event were able to partake in a wine tasting.

“I’m looking forward to reading Mr. Byles’ book,” said Emily Stevenson, holding an autographed copy. Stevenson said the lecture was very interesting and she did not know that prohibition had closed down most wineries in Los Angeles.

For those who missed the event, Byles’ book is available for purchase from Amazon.

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Nathan and Jessie Bring Back the Folk ‘N Swing

Nathan & Jessie, the gypsy, bluesy, jazzy, folky, California duo are dusting their boots off from their Mexico tour and making their way to Altadena for a performance at The Coffee Gallery Backstage accompanied by local music group The Honolulu Ave. Strummers, on Thursday, December 10, 7:00 p.m. Tickets at $10.

Nathan Rivera and Jessie Andra Smith, winners of Best Blues and Best Country of Temecula Valley 2014, are a fusion of jazzy folk and blues on two National Reso-Phonic guitars and accordion, with dynamic interplay between female and male vocals. Their trilingual performances are uplifting, fun, and with a message for people of all ages and cultures.

With honest songs of love, life, travel and stories to match, Nathan and Jessie’s upcoming performance at beloved music venue, The Coffee Gallery Backstage, guarantees to be an unforgettable night of music.

For more information, contact Jessie Smith at jessieandra@gmail.com or visit www.nathanandjessie.com.

The Coffee Gallery Backstage,

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Altadena Station’s Crime Blotter for the Week of November 14, 2015

Sunday, November 8th

5:00 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 800 block of E. Sacramento Street. Suspect(s) entered the residence by prying the garage door. Stolen: ladders, yellow Dewalt drills, paint buckets.

Monday, November 9th

11:15 AM – A package theft occurred in the 1000 block of Marcheta Street. Stolen: package containing cat food, ant spray, face cream.
6:04 PM – A package theft occurred in the 2000 block of Pepper Drive. Stolen: package containing clothing.
7:40 PM – Hiram Cormier, 38 years old of Pasadena was arrested at Walmart, 2408 Lincoln Avenue for possession of a controlled substance and shoplifting.
10:00 PM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 1700 block of Coolidge Avenue. Stolen: GMC key fob.

Tuesday, November 10th

5:00 PM – A boat was reported stolen from the 2400 block of N. Lincoln Avenue. Stolen: 1999 Bayliner Mercury Cruiser.
11:00 PM – Elizabeth Kamau,

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Soroptimist Club Hosts Monte Carlo Night

A bit of Las Vegas came to Pasadena the evening of Friday, Nov. 13th, as the Altadena-Pasadena branch of Soroptimist International hosted its second annual Monte Carlo Night at the Women’s City Club.

Attendees enjoyed playing casino games—such as Roulette, Blackjack and Craps—for the chance to win raffle tickets. They also ate delicious food, served buffet style, including some delicious mushroom cornmeal canapés. Raffle items included dinner for two at a variety of local restaurants, retail gift certificates, and other treasures. Attendees bid for silent auction items that included Rose Parade tickets, Disneyland admission, tickets to the Pasadena Playhouse, fashionable handbags, and tickets to the Distinguished Speaker Series. A Wine Toss afforded the opportunity to win fine wines.

All in all, the Soroptimist Monte Carlo night was a great success and fun for all who attended. Club Co-President Margie Mason thanked the Monte Carlo Night Steering Committee, and remarked, “A special thanks goes to Jane Kolb who spearheaded the whole event from start to finish.” Co-President Phyllis Howard said to the members and guests,

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Altadena Town Council Expected to be Asked to Sign on to NBBA’s “Historic Corner: Historic Choices” White Paper

Altadena School and Civic Organizations Seek Town Council Participation in Effort to Improve Lake Avenue/Calaveras Building Plans

Neighbors Building a Better Altadena, together with Altadena Chamber of Commerce, Altadena Heritage, Altadena Historical Society, Eliot Arts Magnet’s PTA, School Site Council, and Principal said yesterday they will ask the Altadena Town Council to join them in signing a White Paper, “Historic Corner : Historic Choices,” that encourages a “better design for the building slated for construction on the northeast corner of Lake Avenue and Calaveras Street.”

Read the white paper here: LakeCalaverasWhitePaper v4.9

The construction site is located at the historic gateway to Altadena called Altadena Junction and is situated directly north of Eliot Arts Magnet Middle School, designed by the renowned architects Sylvanus Marston and Edgar Maybury during the Depression era.

The signatories of the document are concerned that the Charles Company drawings have not been responsive to the community and are out of alignment with community visioning documents,

Monday, November 16, 2015

Four Rose Queens Meet and Greet Public, Inaugurate Altadena Exhibit

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, 91001. The event is free and open to everyone.

Also present will be Madison Triplett, the 2015 Queen; Ana Marie Acosta, 2014 Queen; and Kristina Smith, 1985 Queen, all from Altadena, and several current and former Princesses from Altadena.

“The queens and princesses will form a receiving line after the 3 p.m. program, for photos and congratulations from the public,” said AHS President Jane Brackman.

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