by TImothy Rutt
Good Friday today, and Easter on Sunday. In between, lots going on in Altadena. Keep checking back as new stuff keeps coming in. But first, some words from our sponsors:
Webster's Community Pharmacy: March 29-30, Easter “Egg-Stravaganza”: Customers who spend $25 or more in our Gift Boutique will be eligible to pick out a special Easter Egg filled with an instant savings between 10%-50% off their purchase. All customers can enter our egg-clusive Easter Basket drawing filled with egg-citing goodies from our Gift Boutique. Tasty bunny sized bites will be available for all to enjoy while they shop. And many more surprises will be had! 2450 N. Lake Avenue.
Webster's Fine Stationers: Hosting the "Authors Tours USA" launch and inaugural booksigning on Saturday, March 30, featuring four local writers: Adrianne Hall, Koji Steven Sakai, Christina Hamlett, and Ellen Snortland. 3-5 PM at 2453 N. Lake Avenue.
Altadena Ale & Wine House: The Homebrew Tasting event returns on Easter Sunday, 3-5 PM. Please bring your homebrews to share with other brewers or beer enthusiasts! 2329 N. Fair Oaks Avenue.
Other things going on:
Saturday
Primavera in Altadena V: The annual potluck picnic for the bloggers of the San Gabriel Valley and their fans, starting at 11 AM at the Mt. Curve Pavilion in Farnsworth Park.
Library artist closing reception: Closing reception for the Library's March artist, Henia Flynn, 7-9 PM at the Altadena Main Library Community Room, 600 E. Mariposa St.
Out-of-town openings: local favorites Kate Carvellas and David Lovejoy are showing at "Refuse to Destroy: Artwork Made from Found Materials" at the Cella Gallery, 11135 Weddington St., Suite #112, North Hollywood, opening reception Saturday, 7-11 PM. And Alta-photog Jane Szabo will be showing at the Los Angeles Art Association/Gallery 825, with an opening reception Saturday from 6-9 PM, 825 N. La Cienega.
Sunday
Sunrise service at Farnsworth Park: Community Easter service at Farnsworth Park, 6 AM. The Easter message of victory will be proclaimed by Dr. Joy J. Moore. Dr. Moore serves as associate dean of African American Church Studies and assistant professor of Preaching at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA. Pastor Carlton Edwards of Pasadena Community Christian Fellowship will serve as the Master of Ceremony. This annual event is being planned and organized by the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Greater Pasadena/Altadena.
