- Swim mask: Swimmer Diana Nyad famously completed a little swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage this week, but she wasn't entirely unprotected: Altadenan Stefan Knauss of Aesthetic Prosthetics crafted a mask for her to protect her face and mouth from box jellyfish stings. LA Weekly's Samantha Bonar tells the tale.
- Medalists: On July 14th, 2013 the Altadena NAACP ACT-SO (Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics of the Mind) won three national medals in Orlando, Florida at the 35th annual competition on July 14, according to a story in the Pasadena Journal. ACT-SO is an enrichment program sponsored by local NAACP branches.
- Fundraiser: The second annual TBI Literacy Louisiana Juke Joint Fundraiser Concert takes place from 3 to 9 PM today at TBI Garden, located at 2202 Santa Anita Ave., Altadena. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $50 for VIP tickets. Call (626) 791-5303 or visit facebook.com/tbi.literacy2007. More details in the Pasadena Weekly story.
- Farmer's Market Tour: Joseph Shuldiner will be host a free tour of the Altadena Farmer's Market this coming Wednesday, September 11. Have you ever wondered what it really meant when things are marked "Certified"? Are you aware the Farmer's Market has been integral in the success of several new businesses here in Altadena? Please come join us from 4:40pm to approximately 5:30pm and get a behind-the-scenes look, courtesy of the Altadena Chamber of Commerce.
