Another "too much to do Saturday" in Altadena. What's on today's calendar:
- Eliot Middle School E-Waste roundup, 9 AM-3 PM at the school, 2184 N. Lake Ave.
- Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy Rubio Cañon Trail Hike, 9 AM, meet at 1101 E. Loma Alta Drive.
- Intermediate Victory Garden Classes start, 9:30-12 PM at the Altadena Community Garden at Loma Alta Park, 3300 N. Lincoln Ave.
- Art on Palm spring show, 10 AM-6 PM, 1419 E. Palm St. (in WildWood Park)
- St. Elizabeth Parish Fiesta, noon-10 PM, 1879 N. Lake Ave.
It's also the "National Drug Take-Back Initiative" today, where the Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement encourage you to turn in your expired or unwanted prescription drugs. (It not only gets them out of circulation, but locally they are disposed of safely by burning and don't get into the ground or water table). Locally, you can turn in your unwanted drugs (prescription or otherwise) at a drop-off box at the Altadena Sheriff Station 24/7.
UPDATE: Nixle has put out a warning if you're planning to drive near the Rose Bowl today:
The City of Pasadena will be hosting the following events near the Rose Bowl this Saturday, April 28, 2012, between the hours of 8am to 6pm:
AYSO Soccer Tournament - 1500 Attendees - 8am to 5pm
Kidspace Butterfly Release - 1500 Attendees - 1pm to 2:30pm
Grilled Cheese Invitational - 10,000 Attendees - 11am to 6pm (yes, it is exactly what it sounds like - ed.)
Additionally, Lot I of the Rose Bowl will also be utilized for Showcase House parking.
Residents and attendees should expect delays when driving through or near the Lower Arroyo.
And don't forget the Doo-Dah Parade, from 11 AM-1 PM on Colorado Boulevard between Altadena Drive and San Gabriel Boulevard (shout out to Grand Marshal Ann Erdman and Queen Dianne Patrizzi!)
