Monday, November 16, 2015

Webster’s Community Pharmacy Welcomes the Holidays at its 5th Annual Holiday Open House

Webster’s Community Pharmacy announced today that it will be hosting its 5th Annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m.

In honor of the upcoming Holidays on Saturday, November 21, Webster’s Community Pharmacy will offer a special promotion for its customers. Customers who make a gift purchase will receive a 20% discount on their entire purchase, special presents and complimentary gift wrapping. All guests in attendance will be eligible to enter a drawing to win Holiday gift baskets. As an added bonus, our guests will have the chance to meet Michael Barnes, Webster’s design and display expert, to learn some special Holiday design tips and tricks. Savory snacks and holiday cheer will be served. The event is open to everyone!

“From the elegant “Frosted Sparkle” tree filled with crystal, shimmering and glistening ornaments and garlands, to the more traditional jewel tone and gold “Oh Holy Night Nativity” tree that is decorated with traditional symbols of Christmas – crosses,

Monday, November 16, 2015

Meredith M to Host 2nd Annual Holiday Open House

Meredith M announced today that it will be hosting its 2nd Annual Holiday Open House next Saturday, November 21, 2014 from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m.

On Saturday, November 21, Meredith M will offer special promotions for its customers. Customers who make a purchase will receive a 20% discount on their entire purchase, special presents and free gift wrapping. As an added bonus, our guests will have the chance to preview Holiday 2015 Fashions. Desserts and holiday cheer will be served. The event is open to everyone!

“We are delighted to offer our customers a collection of Holiday party attire that is trend-friendly, versatile and affordable. Many of the designs in our Holiday 2015 Collection are the perfect complement to accessories already found in one’s closet such as a strappy sandal or a great pair of boots and can easily be worn as part of an outfit that seamlessly transitions from day to evening. With only a few minor adjustments such as the addition of a sparkly sweater,

Sunday, November 15, 2015

State of the Mulch

“If we haven’t already converted our lawns, we will soon, so we need to get new plants started. We understand that el Nino will bring heavy rains, so we need ways to capture that water. But soil experts explain that the drought has actually made flooding more likely by diminishing the soil’s capacity to soak up moisture.”

Whether Nature sends too little or too much rain, it also provides trees to help. Placing chipped tree-wood mulch on soil enable heavy rain to land on many surfaces, which breaks its velocity and allows the rain to stay and soak in instead of racing off to the ocean. It provides water for trees long after the rainy day and some reaches the aquifer to be pumped out and purified for the drinking water no longer available to import.

So how to get enough of this versatile mulch to cover all bare soil? Pasadena provides some free mulch and can learn from other cities ways to provide more.

Friday, November 13, 2015

Altadena Students Meet Several Sheriff’s Dogs for “Hero’s” Week

Today Altadena Sheriff’s LASD partners got an opportunity to visit the Sahag-Mesrob Armenian Christian School in Altadena. The school is celebrating “Hero’s” week. The students got to meet canine Tula, and Narky, L.A. County Sheriff’s Transit Services Bureau explosives and narcotics detecting dogs. A member of the Sheriff’s elite Special Enforcement Bureau brought an apprehension dog. The students learned how the department members team up with dog partners and work together to keep the public safe.

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Altadena Town Council Issues Agenda for November 17, 2015

Diane Marcussen, Chair, Altadena Town Council has issued the agenda for the Council’s November 17, 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

1.1. Pledge of Allegiance – Councilmember
1.2. Roll Call – Recording Secretary, Damon Hobdy
1.3. Approve November 17, 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 October 20, 2015 Meeting Minutes
2.4. Treasurer Patricia Sutherlen
2.5. Corresponding Secretary Billy Malone

3. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS

3.1. California Highway Patrol Officer Ulloa
3.2. Altadena Sheriff’s Station Lt. Rob Lewis
3.3. Cert Karen Gibson
3.4. County Fire Stephanie English

4. COMMITTEE REPORTS

4.1. Land Use Committee Diane Marcussen
The Committee is expected to take action on the following items:
4.2.

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Altadena Station’s Crime Blotter for the Week of November 7, 2015

Sunday, November 1st

10:30 AM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 3400 block of Chaney Trail. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the front passenger window. Property Stolen: Apple MacBook Pro.

3:00 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 100 block of E. Mariposa Street. Suspect(s) entered the residence by cutting the … View more window screen. Property Stolen: Toshiba laptop, dark brown jewelry box. On-going investigation.

8:00 PM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 1400 block of Harding Avenue. Suspect(s) broke the headlights and keyed the vehicle.

Monday, November 2nd

4:33 AM – Nicholas Navarro, 20 years old of Tujunga was arrested in the 2700 block of Marengo Avenue for being under the influence of a controlled substance.

5:30 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 3300 block of Tonia Avenue. The suspect entered the residence by removing the window screen. The suspect has been identified and an arrest is pending.

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Altadena Library District Presents Teen Filmmaking 101 Workshop

Altadena Library is proud to announce its first-ever Teen Filmmakers series starting this fall. Future YouTubers, filmmakers and directors are invited to learn how to use film equipment to create their own films. Learn the basics of using professional film cameras, and learn concepts like storyboarding, lighting, and editing at the free monthly workshops. Participants are invited to work on their own unique projects as well as participate in a collaborative short documentary about Altadena Library.

At this time, registration is not required. Please note that participation in this workshop is limited to people between the ages 11-19. The workshop will be held at the Main Library in the Community Room from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, November 13th.

This workshop series will be taught by Kent Yoshimura, filmmaker and director, whose career started at the Directing and Producing program at UCLA. His experience includes directing documentaries, commercials, and PSAs (including an anti-smoking PSA that is currently shown on the LA Metro system).

This workshop is possible because Altadena Library District was awarded $30,000 from the Pitch an Idea grant,

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Spruce Up Your Garden with Some Native Plants

The San Gabriel Mountains Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) will host its annual native plant sale on Saturday, November 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Eaton Canyon Nature Center, 1750 N. Altadena Drive, in Pasadena.

With the state of California experiencing one of the worst droughts in history, now is the time to add drought tolerant, yet beautiful, California native plants to your garden. A large variety of well-priced and unusual California native plants and wildflower seeds will be available at the CNPS plant sale at Eaton Canyon Nature Center. Appropriate for gardens in the Los Angeles Basin, these beautiful native plants provide good habitat, and are attractive to birds, butterflies and hummingbirds. Knowledgeable chapter members will be on hand to answer questions and offer recommendations. CNPS members receive a discount; memberships are available at the sale. For more information please visit www.cnps-sgm.org.

The assortment of natives meet the needs of those with large open spaces,

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Altadena Station’s Crime Blotter for the Week of October 31, 2015

Sunday, October 25th

11:00 PM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 500 block of E. Mendocino Street. The cars window was shattered.

Monday, October 26th

3:30 PM – A robbery occurred at Walmart, 2408 Lincoln Avenue. The suspect was a male, Black, 30 years old, who exited the business without paying for the items in the shopping cart. The loss prevention contacted the suspect and a struggle ensued. The suspect then entered a gray Honda Accord and fled the area. The suspect has been identified.

8:15 PM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 2100 block of N. Fair Oaks Avenue. A Pomeranian dog was stolen.

8:25 PM – Charles Davis, 47 years old, of Altadena was arrested in the area of Altadena Drive and Lake Avenue for reckless driving.

Tuesday, October 27th

2:10 AM – A robbery occurred at 7-Eleven, 1319 N. Altadena Drive. The suspect John Herrick,

Thursday, November 5, 2015

United Economic Development Fund’s (UEDF) Community Center Grand Opening in Altadena

On Saturday, November 14th, United Economic Development Fund, Inc. (UEDF) will open the doors to the brand new UEDF’s Community Center located at: 745 E. Altadena Dr. To commemorate this special occasion a ribbon cutting ceremony presented by the Altadena Chamber of Commerce will take place on Saturday, November 14, from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Come enjoy the festivities including refreshments and live entertainment from Pasadena one and only Jazz Zone, Roscoe Owens (www.Jazzzone.net). Come meet the Center’s program directors, while checking out the art on display from local artist, Aldonia Bailey (www.aldonia-bailey.artistwebsite.com). The entire family will enjoy watching the live African dance and drum performance scheduled to take place.

This location will also house UEDF’s Credit Union. The Community Center will offer a variety of youth and adult programs and services including entrepreneur training, arts & crafts, drum and dance classes. The newly renovated space will also offer an African American Heritage Museum, Art Exhibits, and Television Production Studio. The Center will offer emerging artists a platform to showcase their talents in addition to providing banquet room rental space with first-class catering services.