Morning jolt

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  Not so much green: The economic downturn is hitting local golf courses. PSN"s Kevin Smith looks at the issue, including an interview with Doug Colliflower, Altadena town councilman and manager of the Altadena and Eaton Canyon golf courses.
• Can this marriage be saved? This may be a little "inside baseball," but we found it amusing: Dan Evans, editor of the Times Community Newspaper Group (which is our media partner),  writes a story on a tense family outing -- you see, his wife Donna is the local editor of the La Canada Flintridge Patch, and thus his competitor.  It makes for interesting times -- He said.  She said.
• Hoop it up: the bodacious Revvell Revati is offering a class on hooping next Sunday, Sept. 18.  This is not your kid's hula hoop!  Create your own special hoop and learn how to move with it.  Class costs $47, and find out more at: http://www.bodaciousliving.com/hoops/classes-and-events.html.  Revvell will also be at the Altadena City-wide Outreach Festival tomorrow taking signups.
• There's no quitting in baseball: Former Dodger pitcher and current Angel coach Jim Gott (who with wife Cathy and son Danny run Danny's Farm) is offering "The Off Season," a strength and conditioning program for young baseball players.  Evaluations take place in September, and classes start in October in San Marino.  For more information: http://sanmarinoathleticclub.com/description
• Clay time: Xiem Clay Gallery has issued a call to artists for its Open Studio Ceramic Art Fair and Studio Sale  Nov. 11 and 12.   For more information: http://www.xiemclaycenter.com/index.aspx