by Timothy Rutt
The Peace and Justice Academy, 1041 N. Altadena Dr. in Pasadena, is having a unique fundraiser -- you don't have to buy anything! They're trying to fill a trailer or two for Goodwill Industries. Your donation of gently used clothing, furniture, household items and more will help them raise funds for financial aid.
You can drop items off at the school starting Monday, or on next Saturday, Nov. 19, from 8 AM-2 PM. Receipts are available, and there's more information on the flyer.
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from the Altadena Library District
Do you have some library fines you haven’t gotten around to paying? Would you like to clear those fines AND do a good deed--all at the same time? Well, now's your chance!
From November 21 through December 3, patrons at Altadena Library are invited to help support the Sheriff’s Food and Toy Drive by bringing in new toys or non-perishable food items in lieu of paying those fines.
According to Library Director Barbara Pearson, “This program has been so popular with our patrons that many bring in items even though they do not have fines because they want to help those in need at this special time of the year.”
Check below to see how you can help the community and clear up your outstanding fines.
*Toys must be new and unwrapped and of equal value to the fine waived.
For more information, please call the Main Altadena Library at 626-798-0833 or the Branch at 626-798-8338.
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The American Cancer Society's Altadena Relay for Life is looking for volunteers to chair or co-chair a variety of committees. The Relay wil be held June 9-10, 2012.
Particularly needed is a chair for "Bark for Life," a two-hour fundraising event to be held sometime before the relay, where you can walk with your dog. Other needs are:
If you're interested, contact Heather Morrow at hcmorrow@gmail.com or Rose West at curvesaltadena@att.net.
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by Timothy Rutt
Just a last-minute plug for the Club 21 "Together is Better" Walk-a-Thon, to be held Sun., Oct. 30.
Club 21 is a Pasadena-based organization that supports Down Syndrome children and their families, and the walk-a-thon is their biggest fundraiser of the year.
The festivities start at 8:30 AM at Central Park in Pasadena, with the walk starting at 10 AM. Award-winning musician Melissa Green will perform in concert at noon, and the Pie and Burger food truck will be there.
100% of the proceeds will to to benefit Club 21 Learning and Resource Center.
(where DID they get that poster model? She's FABULOUS!)
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Learn how you can add passion and purpose to your life and make a real difference in the world by joining a panel of leaders at the Altadena Library on Mon., October 17 at 7 PM.
Power of One, written by Traude Gomez and featuring the photographic work of Brian Biery, was the subject of a library discussion in June. Next month, join Gomez, Biery and others as they discuss the inspirational and innovative ways they have contributed to the community. Be ready to speak about your initiatives and bring information about them so that others can learn from you too!
Documentary photographer and community activist Biery will lead the discussion. Speakers include journalist and author, Traude Gomez; “Drugstore Cowboy” Jim Avedikian, of Phoenix Pharmacy; “Mover and Shaker” Sue Black, of the Sue B. Dance Company; “Ms. Diversity” Gerda Govine, of the Pasadena Commission on the Status of Women; “Time Traveler” Elizabeth Pomeroy, writer and teacher at Pasadena City College; and “Public School Supporter” Tom Selinske, founder of the Pasadena City College Flea Market.
Gomez-Rhine has explored a variety of human interest topics, from fashion and art to education and botany, by using a range of writing styles. Most recently she has completed writing projects for the Pasadena Educational Foundation, the Music Center of Los Angeles, and The Huntington Library.
Biery’s work has been featured in numerous publications. He has lived in Guatemala as a Peace Corps Volunteer and works on organizing projects in the communities of Pasadena and Altadena.
This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The main Altadena Library is located at 600 E. Mariposa Street, Altadena, 91001. For more information: (626) 798-0833 or www.altadenalibrary.org.
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Become a caring mentor to a small group of non-English speaking adults who want to communicate more effectively. The San Gabriel Valley Literacy Council is offering a volunteer opportunity to anyone who is fluent in English and can volunteer 2-10 hours a week.
Tutor training for San Gabriel Valley Literacy Council ESL classes is on Saturdays, Sept. 10 and 24, 2011, from 9 AM-3 PM. You must attend both sessions to receive the certificate. $25 covers training expenses and council membership. For more information contact 626-795-7987 or 626-298-4731 or www.sgvlc.org.
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by TImothy Rutt
The Brandon Jackson Memorial Scholarship Basketball Shootout is going on all day today, to raise money in the name of the slain Altadena teen. Here, the John Muir Mustang girl's basketball team (in yellow, from Jackson's own school) takes on Los Osos in some supercharged basketball action. More after the jump.
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Don't forget that Saturday is the annual Tour of Altadena bike ride, sponsored by the Altadena Sheriff's Station and the Los Angeles Sheriff's Athletic Association.
There'll be a ten mile family fun ride, and a 12.5 mile hill challenge for the serious biker. The ride starts and finishes at Loma Alta Park on Palm St. east of Lincoln Ave.
Registration starts at 8 AM, and the ride begins at 9 AM. Registration is $10, and proceeds the LA County Sheriff's Annual Charitable Giving Campaign. There will also be an opportunity drawing with tickets $1 each or six for $5.
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This Sunday afternoon, Nov. 28, from noon to 2 PM, Altadena Community Church will hold its Alternative Gift Market:
Take care of your holiday shopping and make a donation to local and global causes (Altadena Food Pantry, Union Station Homeless Services, and others) in one easy transaction. For your donation, you will receive a card to send to your boss, Uncle Harry, or grandkids telling them of the groceries, housing assistance, disaster relief, etc., that you have purchased in their name. There will also be Third World handicrafts available for purchase.
Altadena Community Church/United Church of Christ is at 943 E. Altadena Dr.
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Altadenablog sponsor Scissors/Paper/Rock Salon and Boutique, 1864 N. Allen, is in the midst of a holiday benefit for URDC Human Service, Casa Maria, and Choices.
From now until Dec. 18, if you donate a new and unwrapped gift for a woman or child (ages 0-18), receive 20% off all product purchases.
The salon also continues its tradition of live music with a free concert on Sat., Dec. 11, from 3-5 PM. Local artist Cynthia Null will play traditional songs, folk, and rock on her mandolin and fiddle.
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It's time to start thinking about the holidays, and in a prolonged economic downturn, the need is always greater. Many Altadena-based groups are involved in ensuring a happy holiday for all, especially children, and here are a few that need your help right now to do it:
Altadena Ale & Wine House
The pub is holding its second annual Thanksgiving Food Drive in cooperation with the Altadena Sheriff's Station.
Looking for: nonperishable holiday food items: gravy, stuffing mix, canned yams, cranberry sauce, as well as staples like baby food, cereal, beans and rice, peanut butter and jelly, pasta and pasta sauce, or supermarket gift cards.
Bring to: Altadena Ale & Wine House, 2329 N. Fair Oaks Dr., or Altadena Sheriff's Station, through Nov. 22.
Altadena Sheriff's Station
The sheriff's station holds an annual food and toy drive to help families that are struggling. In the last couple of years, they've served about 250 families in need, and this year they are anticipating the need is much greater. As a result, they're hoping to serve as many as 350 families. Distribution will be Sat., Dec. 18, 8 AM-12 PM the Community Center,
Looking for: non-perishable foods normally associated with a big turkey dinner -- except the turkey. You can also donate cash or checks payable to Altadena Station Fund to help them purchase grocery gift cards to give families in place of a turkey. They are also looking for new, unwrapped gifts for children up to age 12.
Bring to: Altadena Sheriff's Station, 780 E. Altadena Dr., through Dec. 11.
California Highway Patrol - CHiPS for Kids
Looking for: toys for underprivileged children, which will be passed out at parks and recreation events. Also monetary donations -- please make checks out to "Mattel," which will be used to purchase toys.
Bring to: Collection bins at the Altadena CHP office, 2130 WIndsor Ave., or any Walgreens (there are two in Pasadena).
Farnsworth Park - LA County Parks & Recreation
Looking for: toys appropriate for children age 5-13 years for their annual toy giveaway. Toy drive and registration will begin Nov.29. If there are any children of those ages that would like to participate, they must register at the park office. They will receive a ticket voucher that must be presented the day of the event, Sat. Dec. 18 from noon-5 PM.
Bring to: Drop-off boxes in the Davies Building at Farnsworth Park. For more information, call 626-798-6335.
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Altadenablog sponsor the Altadena Ale & Wine House is conducting a Thanksgiving food drive for the Altadena Sheriff Station. Owners Gail and Judah Casburn are looking for donations of holiday-type food (pumpkin pie mix, etc.) or grocery store gift cards that can be given to deserving families for the upcoming holiday. Bring your donations to the pub at 2329 N. Fair Oaks from now until next Wednesday.
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The Pasadena-Altadena Chapter of the Links, Inc. in partnership with the Pasadena-Altadena Community Endowment Fund presents 'Dancing with the Links " — an afternoon of fun, food and entertainment, Sun., Dec. 5, 12 PM, at the Masonic Temple, 200 S. Euclid Ave. in Pasadena. Proceeds will benefit community programs and scholarships for local high school graduating seniors.
Dancing with the Links is a perfect prelude to a fun and magical holiday season—complete with savory cuisine, music, dancing, silent auction and lively Salsa Dance Competition.The festivities kickoff at noon with a cocktail hour, followed by a luncheon starting at 1 PM. A highlight of the event’s program is a salsa dance competition featuring local community members and celebrity judges including Dancing with the Stars Musical Director Harold Wheeler, Screenwriter/ Director Kim Watson and Studio Executive/ Writer, Anne Johnson.
“Each year the Pasadena-Altadena Chapter of The Links sponsors a holiday benefit to raise money for the chapter’s community service programs and scholarships," says Yolanda Oliver, President of the Chapter. "This year,we look forward to raising money to support “Links-Up for Success: Connecting Through Mentoring” a program that provides one-on-one mentoring and workshops for high school young ladies and their parents, We hope that this program will positively impact the lives of these students by promoting high academic standards, healthy lifestyles, strong moral character, global, career and cultural awareness."
Continue reading ""Dancing with the Links" to kick off the holiday season" »
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Free some closet space and do a good work by recycling your unwanted clothes and shoes -- any size, any condition.
Five Acres is holding a Clothing/Shoe Drive thru Oct. 15. Clothing and shoe items will be used by a recycler as part of their job development program for disabled young adults, which trains them in the areas of: sorting, reusing, fixing, repurposing and organizing so that they can get jobs in thrift stores.
NOTE: No items will be re-used by children and families served by Five Acres
Drop off areas (use bin or barrel provided) are:
760 W Mountain View St., Altadena; 301 E Arrow Hwy Suite 101, San Dimas; 4401 Santa Anita Ave., El Monte; 1495 N Lake Ave., Pasadena; and 2055 N Lincoln St., Pasadena.
For additional information contact Lena Bailey, Social Enterprise Coordinator at (626) 798-6793 x 2325
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Yolande Carson and Kenia Lira from (Altadenablog sponsor) Scissors Paper Rock Salon spent Thursday morning giving free haircuts and manicures at a "Back to School" event for underprivileged school kids.
The annual event was held at Santa Anita Racetrack and was sponsored by Foothill Unity Community Center.
Carson said, "We had a great time and we encourage anyone to join us next year and volunteer."
(Pictured: Yolande Carson tackles another haircut, while manicurist Kenia Lira prepares a young manicure client.)
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Things are getting busy and the countdown begins! Relay is about a week away and preparations and excitement are well underway for the 2nd Annual Relay For Life of Altadena. Currently Altadena has 15 teams and 76 participants registered online. The 2010 Relay for Life of Altadena Event is August 14 – 15 at Farnsworth Park, Saturday, 9 a.m. to Sunday, 9 a.m.
One Day, One Night; One Community, One Fight.
This is our second year in Altadena, we are still a young event and really need some more of that uniquely Altadena community spirit and support. Relay for Life is a 24 hour Walk-a-thon to raise awareness about cancer and funding for the American Cancer Society. Please join us to Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back! Against Cancer. All funds raised at Relay for Life go towards, Cancer Prevention and Awareness, Education and Research; Advocacy & Public Policy and those most important Patient Services.
Please join us at one of our ceremonies:
Saturday, 9 a.m. Opening Ceremony, Celebrate our Survivors
Saturday, 9 p.m. Luminaria Ceremony, Remember our loved ones
Sunday, 9 AM. Closing Ceremony, Fight Back against Cancer!!!
Learn more about Relay For Life of Altadena at our website at http://www.relayforlife.org/altadenaca. On Thursday, August 12 at 6 p.m. we have our last team captain and committee meeting if anyone is interest in getting involved last minute for the Relay for Life of Altadena. You can also get in touch with us by emailing: relayforlife.altadena.ca@gmail.com
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John C. Pings at the Altadena Relay for Life (Aug. 14-15 at Farnsworth Park) writes:
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Odyssey Charter School is looking for
gently used childrens' books for grades K-8. Donations help to build
classroom libraries and save the school thousands of dollars each year.
Donations can be dropped off at Odyssey Charter School
between 10 AM. -2 PM until July 30.
725 West Altadena Drive
Altadena,
CA 91001-4103
(626) 229-0993
For questions or more information, please contact taffanylim@gmail.com
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Pictured: The Bright Futures Scholars class of 2010.
The Quality of Life Center, Inc., and 1,000 plus guests honored local students from the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) during the 5th Annual Bright Futures Scholars Graduation and Awards Luncheon at the Pasadena Convention Center on June 6.
The Bright Futures Scholars Support Program, now in its seventh year, provides leadership development, as well as personal mentoring to local middle school and high school accelerating achievers, including many with economic challenges. Carefully selected mentors encourage and provide avenues for these scholars to climb above the challenges and focus on improving their quality of life.
Volunteer mentors include US Congressman Adam Schiff, California Senator Carol Liu, Assemblymember Anthony Portantino, Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich (Honorary Dean of Scholars), Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard, and many other dedicated leaders and volunteers such as physicians, clergy, corporate CEOs, attorneys, scientists, engineers, artists, educators, law enforcement officials, managers and administrators. To date, the program has assisted more than 1500 area students.
To participate in the Bright Futures Scholars Support Program, all students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and above. Program participants represent eleven local schools and are required to attend monthly leadership development meetings, participate in television tapings that air four times weekly on Public Access television. In addition, scholars maintain a website and a newsletter that is circulated throughout San Gabriel Valley in public and private schools. They are also involved in many community activities and play a vital role by sharing views as young leaders.
Qualifying Bright Futures Scholars attend a seven day Washington D.C. Leadership Spring Retreat where they gain knowledge in exercising their constitutional rights and actually discuss issues and pending legislation with members of congress, senators and others on Capitol Hill.This is possibly one of the many things that make programs created by Dr. Sandra Thomas, Dean of Scholars and CEO of the Quality of Life Center, Inc., so promising. She has assembled groups of students, from as diverse an ethnic and economic base as you are ever likely to find, but who share one commonality—these students are academic achievers with a dream. They are encouraged to reach for the stars, believe in themselves and work hard to accomplish great things.
Dr. Thomas stated, "The program is designed to fill a particular gap in the educational system. In our effort to leave no student behind, we have somehow, at times, neglected many of our brightest. Through the scholars program, academically gifted students are given the extra attention and developmental opportunities needed to excel and become tomorrow's leaders. They exemplify what can be accomplished when positive exposure is offered to young scholars truly focused on making a
difference for themselves."
For further information on the Quality of Life Center and the graduation and awards luncheon, contact La Wanda Burnes (626)798-5433, email:qualityoflifecenterinc@
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Warren Skidmore has founded a message board for those families affected by autism who reside in and around the Altadena area. Warren and his wife have a 4 year old daughter who has fairly recently been diagnosed with autism.
Warren writes:
"After almost a year of fear of and frustration, desperation and despair she is now receiving therapy services. We have learned a great deal in the past few months and one important lesson is that those people with a connection of any sort to autism need to communicate, to support each other, offer advice and ideas, etc.. So it is our hope that people will use the new message board to help build these important connections.
The URL is:
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Adam Bell of the Central Altadena Little League reports:
The Bowling Night Fundraiser at 300 Pasadena on Tuesday, June 1st, was a resounding success! So far, the Altadena Sheriff and the Central Altadena Little League (CALL) have raised $4,100. A great time was had by all and it was truly a pleasure to witness the deputies working with the kids. The kids are still talking about it. Special thanks go to Deputy Marcos De La Riva and Captain Steven McLean for organizing a great event. The top fundraisers will receive prizes donated by the Altadena Sheriff's Station. We will announce the top fundraisers at our closing ceremonies this Friday, June 4th at 7:00 p.m. at Farnsworth Park.Additionally, the CALL is having an MLB Raffle Ticket Fundraiser! Thanks to a very generous donation from CALL parents and Altadena residents Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kealing, the league will raffle off four tickets (parking pass included) to the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. the WORLD CHAMPION New York Yankees game scheduled for Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Dodger Stadium. The tickets are good for four loge seats in right field. Raffle tickets are $20 each and only 200 raffle tickets are available. The winning ticket will be drawn on Wednesday, June 16th at the CALL Board Meeting. The winner need not be present to win. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Central Altadena Little League. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at our closing ceremonies this Friday or interested parties may contact the Central Altadena Little League at (626) 236-4969. Ticket sales end on June 14th.
Updated with Dodger game information.
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The American Cancer Society's Altadena Relay for Life has been rescheduled to Aug. 14 and 15, and relocated to Farnsworth Park, according to race organizers (it was previously May 15-16 at Loma Alta Park).
Says John C. Pings, one of the race organizers, the rescheduling has greatly increased participation -- but just because the race has been delayed, doesn't mean there aren't plenty of activities until then:
If you want to bring out your inner artist, you are invited to come to Camp Mariposa (the Girl Scout Camp, across from the Altadena Library, 615 E. Mariposa) on Fri, May 7 from 2-5 PM to help us decorate bags for our Luminare Ceremony. This is a great community building event; feel free to bring children too.
The decorated artwork from our community will be part of Relay for Life of Altadena’s Luminare Ceremony to be held on Sat. night August 14 at Farnsworth Park, right after the Summer Concert Series event that evening.
If you would like to learn more about Relay or help us plan a fabulous event, please come to our next Relay Committee meeting at the Coffee Gallery, on Thurs., May 13 at 6pm.
Or plan to come to our kick-off event on Thurs., June 17 at Farnsworth Park. We'll show a great video presentation from ACS as well as a video from our successful first Relay Event last year. Please invite your friends and team members to come to this fun event.
For more information about joining our fun Committee or forming your own Relay for Life Team please contact Andrea Sweet of the American Cancer Society at Andrea.Sweet@cancer.org or Cell 626.372.9456 ; Office 626.795.7774 x 240.
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Talented young people from a wide variety of disciplines were recognized as local winners in the 2010 Altadena NAACP ACT-SO Awards Celebration held Sun., April 25, at the Altadena Community Center. The celebration draws interest from the local community and surrounding areas, i.e. San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles.
The Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) is a National Youth Initiative of the NAACP. Gold, silver, and bronze medalist were awarded during the Altadena NAACP's 13th Anniversary Celebration of ACT-SO. KJLH (102.3 FM) evening radio personality Roland Bynum was the Master of Ceremonies.
The success of ACT-SO is due largely to the dedication of the ACT-SO local sponsors, volunteers, mentors, and coaches to promote academic and artistic excellence. Through this collaborative effort, participating students develop the confidence and skills needed to excel in school and life.
Wilberta Richardson, Chairperson and the ACT-SO Committee comprised of Juanita DeVaughn, Sameha Sudan, Ilene Clingmon, Paula DeVaughn, Andrea Mills, Debra Johnson and Vitrice Nolen volunteer their time and resources to the youth of the community.
Vitrice Nolen of Wal-Mart Corporation was responsible for presenting a generous donation to the Altadena NAACP ACT-SO Program as part of the company's "Volunteerism Always Pay" program.ACT-SO is a yearlong enrichment program designed to recruit, stimulate, improve and encourage high academic and artistic achievement, and cultural awareness for student in grades 9-12. Receiving a gold medal at the local level, qualify the participant to compete in the national finals held each summer in conjunction with the NAACP National Convention in cities throughout the country.
Altadena NAACP ACT-SO 2010 Gold medalists by category are: Noah Smith - Photography; Quran Shaheed -Instrumental Classical; William Hardy- Instrumental Contemporary; Bronson Manning (2)-Oratory and Original Essay; Aria Dean -Drawing; Christine Jackson -Painting.
For more information and how you may get involved: Please call (626)794-7999, or contact us at P.O. Box 6547, Altadena, CA. 91103.
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Dear Christmas Tree Lane Volunteers,
We would like to invite all of you with green thumbs (and not so green) to join us during our annual Lane Maintenance workdays. Starting at 9:00 a.m. on the weekend of May 15th and continuing through Sunday the 16th, and the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd of May (9:00 a.m. till noon), we will be cleaning and weeding around all the trees on the Lane. Though many of the homeowners give us a helping hand by keeping the area around their tree clean, each one must be checked and cleaned around as needed. As with both "Lights Up" and "Take Down," we will be starting on Santa Rosa between Altadena Dr. and Mariposa. Unlike other times, the street will not be closed because we will be staying close to the trees and in the gutters.
We will have tools and gardening equipment needed for the job, but if you have tools that you love to use, feel free to bring them.
Like other work days on Christmas Tree Lane, we will have donuts, coffee, hot chocolate, and bottled water for all the volunteers who show up and a homemade lunch after we are done for the day. Also if you plan to bring a group that is more then five people and plan to stay for lunch, please email or call us at 626-403-1123 so we will have enough food for all.
Thanks and see you on the Lane!
Elizabeth Nelson
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The Altadena Christian Children’s Center hosts "Bow Ties and Bubbles: It Takes a Community," on Fri., May 14 at the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly Street, Pasadena, starting at 6 PM.
The fundraising event will honor Community Partnership Award winner Joe Wyatt. Wyatt and his wife Marge have generously supported many non-profit organizations in the community, especially those that focus on services to children and education. He has served on several boards, including the Board of Trustees of Pacific Oaks College and the California State Personnel Board.
The event includes a silent auction, hors d'oeuvres and libations catered by the Kitchen for Exploring Foods, topping off the evening with music and dancing.
Tickets begin at $50 per person. Other sponsorship opportunities are available. All proceeds benefit Altadena Christian Children’s Center.
To attend the event, please contact Tricia Delany at (626) 794-4808 or email pdelany@pdmpromotions.com
For more information you can also contact ACCC: 797-6142. www.altaccc-kids.org
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From C. Jake at the Altadena Chamber of Commerce:
Dear Chamber Members and Friends of Altadena
The 17th annual golf tournament is just around the corner (May 7th).
We want to award scholarships this year to deserving Altadena students and the only way we can do that is by having successful event.
Here’s how you can help: (see attached flyer for details)
We need:
1. Players
a. Corporate Entries $500
b. Foursome entries $400 until April 30 then $440
c. Individual Players $110
2. Tee and Green Sponsors $125
3. Raffle Prizes - you decide value
4. Goodie Bag items (72 each)
5. Dinner guests $30/person
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Good things going down on the farm this spring! Click on the graphics for details.
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Boy's Republic Thrift Shop Super Sale
Everything ½ Off
March 29th thru April 3rd
Clothing, Glass, Books, Videos, CDs, Records, Electronics, Children’s, Linens, Kitchen Item, Furniture
New Items Stocked Daily
Come Early For Best Selection
2261 N. Lake AvenueAltadena, CA
(Next to the Post Office)
10:00am – 3:00pm
Closed Sundays & Tuesdays
All Proceeds Benefit Boys Republic
www.boysrepublic.com
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Altadena author/actor/activist/whirlwind Ellen Snortland has packed a couple more events in her already-busy schedule, to help a friend, Robin Carlson, who is fighting cancer:
First, she tells us, they're holding a fundraising bingo night at Throop Unitarian Universalist Church, 300 S. Los Robles, Pasadena, on Sat., April 3. at 6:30 PM. TIckets are $20 (which includes three bingo cards), and there will be refreshments and prizes. To guarantee entry, reserve your tickets online by March 31:
http://www.brownpapertickets.
Second, she will hold a benefit performance of her one-woman show, "Now That She's Gone," at the Actor's Repertory Theater, 2811 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank
For more info, email ellensnortland@mac.com or call 626-798-8421.
Both events are sponsored by New Earth Organization, a 502(c)3 corporation. All donations are tax-deductible.
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Celebrate Valentines Day At The Coffee Gallery
IN THE NAME OF LOVE: A BENEFIT FOR THE PEOPLE OF HAITI
FEATURING
JULIE SANDOVAL, Comedian
RIUA AKINSHEGUN, Writer/Performer
AND
HOBERLEIGH PHREIGH Performing
"Over The Caesar Salad" By SARA HUNTER
FINN CARTER and LESLIE PERRY In
"The Muse" By Leslie Perry
With
LAURA VEGA, MC
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14th at 3:30 p.m.
Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 North Lake Ave.
Altadena, CA 91001
Free, But Donations Accepted
For more info call 626.398-7917
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Altadena=based Education Spectrum and Caltech invite you to an informative overview of Caltech's Autism and Asperger Syndrome Research Program. Ralph Adolphs, Ph.D., Bren Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience will describe fascinating studies of the cognitive and emotional aspects of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Laurie Stephens, Ph.D., Clinical Director of Education Spectrum, will then join Dr. Adolphs for a dynamic discussion about eye contact, brain function, and practical data.The event will be held Sat. Feb. 27, at Broad Center Auditorium, Room 100 on the Caltech campus. Check in is at 3:45 PM, and the program runs from 4-5:30. There is no entrance charge, but seating is limited. The presentation is open to the community and especially geared for parents, caregivers and professionals.
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The American Cancer Society invites individuals and families who want to celebrate the lives of those who have faced cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease to join us at our Relay For Life of Altadena Kickoff on Sat., Jan. 30 at 2 PM at the Altadena Library, 600 E. Mariposa.In 1985, Relay For Life began with one man who walked and ran around a track for 24 hours raising $27,000. This year, Relay For Life is coming to you in more than 4,800 communities and in Altadena we are hoping to raise $30,000 to fight back against cancer.
Our Relay For Life event is taking place May 15th-16th 2010 at Loma Alta Park –so Save the Date!
The Relay For Life kickoff rally is where anyone families, caregivers, cancer survivors, schools, companies, etc., get together to kick off annual Relay For Life activities and find out how they can get involved.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is an overnight community celebration where individuals and teams camp out, dance, and take turns walking around a track relay style to raise funds to fight cancer. At nightfall, participants will light hundreds of luminaria around the track in a moving ceremony to honor cancer survivors as well as friends and family members lost to the disease. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life represents hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated.
WHEN – Saturday January 30th 2010 at 2pm
WHERE – Altadena Library, 600 E Mariposa St
HOW – www.relayforlife.org/altadenaca
Event Chair: John Pings
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This Saturday night, Jan. 30 starting at 10 PM, the Coffee Gallery is holding its Cans for Comedy benefit.
The price of admission is canned food that will be donated to Friends in Deed food pantry
The line-up for this show includes Adam Norwest, Marsha Morgan, Brad Schecter, Courtney Ca, Julie Sandoval, Jorjeana Marie, Tracie Walker, and Henierietta, with Di Stanky hosting. Over the last two years this show has raised 4,000 pounds of food.
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On Feb. 7, the annual Supper Bowl Sunday Food Collection Event for the Free Community Hot Meals will be held. Three supermarkets will host members and friends of the Altadena Fountain of Life Church of the Nazarene from 9 AM to Noon on Sun., February 7, 2010. They will collect food purchased from the stores from a special menu for its Friday night and Sunday morning community meals for people living in the northwest area of Pasadena and Altadena. The three stores are Vons at Orange Grove and Fair Oaks, Vons at California and Pasadena Ave. and Smart & Final at 401 N. Fair Oaks Blvd. at Maple St.
The Altadena Fountain of Life Church of the Nazarene is located 9 W. Mendocino at the corner of N. Fair Oaks. Their Kitchen Ministry has been helping to feed local residents for the past 15 years. Your participation at the supermarkets is most welcome and greatly appreciated.
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From PUSD:
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) students, teachers, families, and families have united in support of the victims of last week's earthquake in Haiti. Like the rest of the country, students have responded to images and news of the island nation's tragedy, and raised funds to help recovery efforts.
Among the school activities on the list provided by PUSD:
* Eliot Middle School students will discuss relief aid to Haiti during their advisory period on January 25. Student leaders are asking each student to donate $1 to $2 per student or family.
* Marshall Fundamental Secondary School students are collecting coins for donation to Haiti relief.
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Hannah Holland-Moritz, a 12th grade "mallet percussion student" at Marshall Fundamental School, wrote us looking for your help:
The Marshall Fundamental School Winter Drumline is having a fundraiser night on February 3, at Rubio's! We're looking for some neighborhood support so please come out and enjoy a night of wonderful food while supporting music in your local schools!
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Altadena Nursery School's big orange and grapefruit fundraiser is well underway (last day to order is Wed., Jan. 27) We have a contact there and a grapefruit jones, so it's a "win" for everybody! Check the website here for more details or to order:
Since 1953 the families of Altadena Nursery School have proudly offered gourmet quality California navel orange and Arizona ruby grapefruit. With your support our non-profit, co-op nursery school continues to enrich the lives of Pasadena area children.
These are the most delicious, freshest, juiciest oranges and grapefruit you can buy. They come to us directly from our growers in California and Arizona and are only a few days off the tree when you receive them. This fruit will last approximately 5 weeks if kept in a cool place where air is allowed to circulate. Our prices are below local market prices for top quality fruit. A case of oranges (42 lbs.) holds about 48 navel oranges. A case of grapefruit (36 lbs.) holds 36 to 40 sweet ruby grapefruit. We guarantee our product, and your purchase is 20% tax deductible!
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Bob Stane of the Coffee Gallery Backstage says that Sunday's matinee will be a benefit for agencies helping out in the wake of the Haitian earthquake:
I was somewhat confused about where to send money. I have several charities I like but a perfect solution was handed me by one of the voiceover stars of the TV hit, South Park. (SOUTH PARK’S ELIZA JANE SCHNEIDER). She will do a 90 minute one woman play at The Coffee Gallery Backstage tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon starting at 2 PM. It will be 90 minutes of good stuff.
There will be no set price and, actually, if you wanted to you could come for free. However, we will be collecting, and forwarding, checks for several organizations now doing relief work, including bringing in supplies, to Haiti. A check is fine, we don't want to handle cash. We will mail your check to the organization you desire.
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The 41st NAACP Image Awards - February 26, 2010
"Tickets may be purchased through Altadena NAACP"
The NAACP Image Awards is the nation's premier event celebrating the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in the arts (motion picture, television, recording, and literature), as well as those individuals or groups who promote social justice through their creative endeavors. The 41st NAACP Image Awards will be held on Friday, February 26, 2010 at the Shrine Auditorium, 665 West Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, California. Doors open at 3:00 p.m., Pre-Show Taping 3:30 p.m. and doors close at 4:45 p.m.
Tickets for the 41st NAACP Image Awards are available now for purchase through our Altadena NAACP branch. The deadline to purchase tickets is January 16, 2010. Ticket prices will range from $50 to $500. For ticket sale information, contact Judy Matthews, Publicity Chair, at judy.matthews@altadenanaacp.
org or call (626) 794-7999.
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Sarah Eagle of the American Cancer Society tells us that the first informational meeting for Altadena's second Relay for Life will be at Jan. 30, 2-4 PM at the Altadena Library, 600 E Mariposa St. The Relay itself will be at Loma Alta Park on May 15-16.
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Neighbors Empowering Youth, Inc. is celebrating the opening of its new computer technology training center today with an open house that starts at 5 PM. The center is located at 2662 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
(Pictured: NEY founder John Smith)
NEY is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) service organization that provides computers and computer training to the underserved youth of Altadena and northwest Pasadena.
NEY's president and founder John Smith said that they moved the center from its previous Lincoln Village location because they needed the room to match their ambitions.
"Most people we work with are low-income families, without computer access," Smith said. Among the programs NEY offers are providing free computers to students and their families who might otherwise not get them, along with twelves hours of training in Word, Excel, and internet safety. NEY has to date trained over 150 adults and have awarded over 100 computers to students of area schools.
NEY also has an outreach program, where they conduct training for both youth and adults, and a computer workshops that allow young adults to participate in hands-on learning in an environment that places emphasis on computer-related skills and technologies. They have set up computer labs at Little Citizens Daycare Center, Pasadena Recovery Center, and Morning Star Baptist Church.
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Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services, a Pasadena-headquartered nonprofit organization that provides a comprehensive continuum of therapeutic and other support services to thousands of children and families in the San Gabriel Valley, is asking caring members of the community to help brighten the holidays for the youngsters they serve.
“The kids in our care—many of whom have endured unimaginable trauma—deserve happiness, particularly during the holidays,” said Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services' President and CEO William Martone. “Agency-wide,” he added, “we're trying to provide gifts to more than 500 children. California's budget crisis has hit our organization especially hard, so we're really reaching out for support from area residents and businesses.”
According to Martone, there are several ways to help, including:
Continue reading "Hathaway-Sycamores looking for support this season" »
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Usher in the season with Five Acre's Open House on Tues., Dec. 8, at the Five Acres Auditorium, 760 W. Mountain View St.
Events start at 6 PM with cocoa, hot cider, and hors d'oeuvres at the main campus, followed by a program and performance at 7 PM and a special wine reception in celebration of the Zeilstra Research and Training Center and tours of the campus.
Entertainment includes a performance by the children, an appearance by the Henson Puppets, and a special appearance by the Rose Queen and court. Bring an unwrapped gift, and brighten a child's holiday.
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Per PSN, the Center for Community and Family Services of Altadena will get $1.6 million in federal stimulus dollars to, among other things, hire 29 more teachers and serve 114 more children for the Early Head Start program. (The Center has its headquarters in Pasadena, and runs programs in Altadena and Glendale).
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