- Lions: Eliot history teacher Bryant Duffy was honored as a Fred W. Smith Fellow by the Pasadena Host Lions Club, "in recognition of outstanding contributions and valuable support for dedication and service to our youth." In addition to being members of the Pasadena Host Lions Club, Mr. Duffy advises the Lions-sponsored "Leo" service club at Eliot Middle School.
- Newcomers: New to the San Gabriel Valley and looking to meet new friends, have some fun, and become more familiar with the area? All women that are new to this area, or have had changes in their lives, or are looking for fun and interesting daytime activities and making new friends are cordially invited to join Newcomers and Friends of the SGV or socializing and lunch. They will be having a luncheon on Wed., Sept. 12, at 11:30 at a restaurant in Pasadena -- reservations are necessary by Sept. 5, and an be made with Carol Bailey, 626/303-4161. For more information, please visitwww.sgvnewcomers.com.
- Bears: Reader Scott Smith writes us that he had a 400 lb. male black bear sunning himself on his pine tree on the 1300 block of Sunny Oaks Circle last Thursday. He left after sunset and hasn't been seen since (the bear, not Scott), but if you're in the neighborhood, you may want to be wary!
