It's Father's Day Weekend (yes, another Day of Enforced Joy) with a lot on the plate, but first a few words from members of our sponsor team, who are busy today:
Friends of the Altadena Library presents the Summer Movie Extravaganza: "Rise of the Guardians," rated PG, at the Altadena Main Library Community Room, 600 E. Mariposa St. . The movie starts at 3 PM and is free.
Webster's Community Pharmacy and Webster's Liquors host Fancy Food Truck Friday, from 5-9 PM Friday (today) in the parking lot at 2450 N. Lake Avenue. The stores are also open until 9 PM with 20% off selected gift items to celebrate Father's Day.
Meanwhile, Webster's Fine Stationers hosts Sierra Madre Grocery Company with samples of their salsas, sauces, and toppings -- yum!
And did you know the Park Bench Grill, 2470 N. Lake Avenue, has started their summer hours -- open weekdays until 8 PM, and until 9 PM on Fridays and Saturdays?
Saturday, June 15
Shhh! Pizza of Venice will have a "soft opening" of its restaurant, 2545 North Fair Oaks Avenue. UPDATE: Jamie Woolner at POV says that they'll be open from 11-8, will have a separate lunch and dinner menu for the day including some Farmers' Market favorite pizzas, along with many other treats, including Bulgarini Gelato for dessert. And while we're on the subject ...
Bulgarini Gelato's Summer Movie Night will be "Gianni e le Donne"(The Salt of Life). Movies are always free. Dinner will be offered - by reservation only - for $13.50, which will include a homemade pasta dish, salad, and a drink.Reservations may be made by Friday (the day before the film) by email at catering@bulgarinigelato.com or by calling (626) 376-7662. Dinner served at 7:30 PM, and the film begins at sundown. Gelato for sale throughout. Bulgarini Gelato is at 749 E. Altadena Dr. More info at www.bulgarinigelato.com/movies.html
Sunday, June 16
Father's Day
The California Shakespeare Ensemble presents "Shakespeare's LOVERS" at the Farnsworth Park amphitheater, 7:30 PM. Suggested ticket donation is $10.