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The Firehouse Preschool, 1923 N. Allen Ave., holds is annual yard and bake sale Sat., May 19, from 8 AM -1 PM.
This yard sale is an accumulation of items from multiple families. There will be tons of stuff which includes, but isn't limited to clothes, toys, electronics, and baby stuff. Not to mention, all the delicious baked goods for sale. So, come down and get great deals and yummy baked goods!
All proceeds will go to the preschool.
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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory's annual Open House will be June 9-10 this year, with the theme "Great Journeys."
Over 38,000 visitors go to the open house every year to have a look at JPL's programs to explore the planets. This year, visitors can share in the wonders of space through high-definition and 3-D videos, live demonstrations, and a first look at JPL's new Earth Sciences Center.
JPL says the following items are not permitted: weapons, explosives, incendiary devices, dangerous instruments, alcohol, illegal drugs, pets, segways, and all types of skates including skateboards. No bags, backpacks or ice chests are allowed, with the exception of small purses and diaper bags.
Open House will be from 9 AM-4 PM both days, and admission is free. Parking is available near the Oak Grove main gate and the eastern boundary of JPL, accessible from Windsor Avenue via the Arroyo Boulevard exit off the 210 Freeway.
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by Timothy Rutt
The 35th annual Peace Officers Memorial Torch Run will start Fri., May 18 at Sheriff's Headquarters in Monterey Park and finish at about 2:30 PM at the Altadena Sheriff Station on Sun., May 20. The annual run is a tribute to the peace officers in Los Angeles County who have been killed in the line of duty.
The completion of the run will be is quickly approaching. This year's run starts at Sheriff's Headquarters on Friday, May 18th and will finish at Altadena Station around 1430 hrs on Sunday, May 20th. The run is a tribute to the peace officers of Los Angeles County killed in the line of duty.
The race is not a timed event, but a way of passing the torch from one station to another. Participants may jog, ride a bicycle, roller skate/skate board, or even drive a car in the caravan. It is open to both sworn and non-sworn of ALL ages. Our duty is to pick up the torch at CVS and bring it to ALD. Once here, there will be a brief memorial ceremony followed by a free bar-b-que lunch
For more information, or to participate in the run, call Dep. Greg Gabriel at 626 296-2107 or email at gjgabrie@lasd.org.
Pictured: runners coming in to Altadena Station at last year's memorial torch run, May 23, 2011.
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The Altadena Guild of Huntington Memorial Hospital will host its 61st Annual Home Tour this Sunday, May 6. This year, the walking tour explores MIdlothian Drive at the intersection of Midwick Drive, featuring four unique Altadena homes.
The residents of these lovely homes, which include a Monterey Colonial, a Monterey Spanish Revival by architect Wallace Neff, a Georgian Colonial Revival and a single story Contemporary, graciously agreed to open their homes for the Guild’s annual fundraiser. Spectacular flower arrangements by Guild members will be featured in each home. Complimentary dessert and beverage will be served at The Tea Garden in one of the gardens on tour. Vendors will display unique fine art, jewelry and pottery, along with homemade baked goods available for purchase at The Bakery. Refreshments and sandwiches will also be available at The Altadini Bar. Music will be provided by a number of local artists including members of the Pasadena Scots, Crown City Springs and the Scottish Fiddlers.
Founded in 1952, the Altadena Guild of HMH has partnered with the Huntington Memorial Hospital and the Huntington Medical Research Institute (HMRI) to provide philanthropic support for them. The guild donates to the hospital scholarship fund, the Appearance Center at the Huntington Memorial Hospital Cancer Center, as well as to their main beneficiary whichis HMRI. Today HMRI has nine research programs that are directed to the development of new advances in the diagnosis and treatment of breast, colon, and prostate cancer, stroke, heart disease, epilepsy, profound deafness, liver diseases, migraine headache, sleep apnea and brain diseases including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. The scientists and physicians have applied new knowledge and technology to make tomorrow’s medicine better than the best we have today.
Cost of tickets for the Home Tour is $25 in advance and $35 on the day of the tour. The tickets can be purchased at local businesses in Altadena including Altadena Hardware on Mariposa at Lake Ave., Webster’s Pharmacy at 2450 North Lake Ave. or at the Huntington Hospital Gift Shop at 100 W. California Blvd. in Pasadena. For more information and to buy tickets online visit the Altadena Guild of HMH website at www.altadenaguild.org or call (626) 304-4678.
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by Adolfo Flores
Pasadena Sun
Pasadena police arrsted a John Muir High School student who was caught on campus with what appeared to be a weapon Tuesday morning, according to Pasadena police.
The school went on lockdown, with students and campus workers ordered to "shelter in place," at 9:45 a.m., when a teacher's aide reported seeing a student who had a weapon in his backpack, according to Pasadena Unified School District spokesman Adam Wolfson.
Pasadena police arrived a few minutes later.
The student, 16, was arrested and the weapon recovered shortly thereafter, according to police Lt. Phlunte Riddle said. Riddle said the student had an "air soft" gun, a replica of a real weapon but one that shoots plastic pellets.
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by Timothy Rutt
The Altadena Sheriff's Station holds an annual appreciation of the many volunteers who devote hours of service to the station. Last Sat., April 28, deputies cooked breakfast for the volunteer staff (eggs to order, bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, etc.) and were presented with an appreciation certificate by Capt. John Benedict. Here, Capt. Benedict gives a certificate to longtime station voluneer Ralph Vila.
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The deadline for submitting a packet to becomes a candidate for Town Council is in one week, Tues., May 8
Application packets are available at the Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr., or as a download on our election page.
Candidates must fill out the proper forms and submit a check or money order for $35 by close of business (5 PM) on May 8.
UPDATE: Just received a message from Election Chair Eric Pierce that the deadline has been extended to 10 PM May 8. The community center will be open until then.
UPDATE UPDATE: Eric says he spoke too soon for the extension -- that would have to be decided by a vote of the town council, so the deadline is back to 5 PM May 8.
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The Village Playgarden child care center will have a "Date Night" fundraiser and raffle on Sat., May 5.
There will be an "amazing gourmet menu for the evening which includes wine pairings by Silverlake Wines," according to a press release from Village Playgarden.
There will also be a 50/50 raffle, which will continue to grow until the night of the event. Half of the money raised in ticket sales will go to a winnder, while the other half supports Village Playgarden.
The proceeds from this raffle will help us work toward some of the following VPG goals:
~ landscaping the outdoor garden classroom (patio)
~ finishing the classroom paint job
~ installing the little toilet and stall
~ expanding the inside classroom
~ installing a kitchenette
50/50 Raffle Tickets are $5 each, 3 for $10, or 10 for $30.
Visit Village Playgarden's website for more information and to purchase Date Night or raffle tickets: http://www.villageplaygarden.org/eventsnews/dinnerfunraisermay5.html
Please email Geoff with any questions: info "at" villageplaygarden.org
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