Neighborhood News


Big Dreams Come True for Veterans

Charles James Rouchka of Arcadia will be honored as a member of the prestigious Legacy Society of the San Gabriel Habitat for Humanity on May 19 at the Small Bites for Big Dreams benefit from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the University Club, 175 N. Oakland, Pasadena. SGV Habitat is honoring Uncle Charlie, as they fondly ...

Pasadena Latino Coalition & Partners Present 2013 PUSD Latino Recognition Ceremony

Pasadena Unified School District senior high school students will participate in the Latino Recognition Ceremony at Pasadena City College on May 19, 2013, hosted by Pasadena Latino Coalition at Pasadena City College’ Creveling Lounge, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Additional partnering organizations include Pasadena City College Association of Latino Employees, Pasadena Latino Forum and Pasadena ...

Tech Tuesdays @ Crowell Public Library

Tech Tuesdays return in May to Crowell Public Library beginning Tuesday the 14th with Twitter: What Is It Good For? Attend this half-hour lecture to find out how to use this microblogging service to post short thoughts, follow your favorite teams or celebrities (even talk back to them!) and get the latest news. Twitter is ...

Crowell Public Library Presents Saving for Retirement

Of course it is important to understand the options and the consequences of any decisions related to retirement, but because Social Security is likely be the foundation of most people’s retirement income, understanding these benefits in particular is critical with so many Baby Boomers reaching retirement age. Roy Tirakayos from Edward Jones will review the ...

Lono Tyson Named 2013 Mt. Wilson Trail Race Race Starter

The Mount Wilson Trail Race Committee is happy to announce Lono Tyson, long time Mount Wilson Trail Race runner, as the 2013 Official Race Starter for the Mount Wilson Trail Race. Triathlete. Snowboarder. Surfer. Weightlifter. In the gym 7 days a week. Super-human running man. He’s also a cancer survivor. And he’s 85 years old. ...

South Pasadena Schedules Annual Memorial Day Service

On Monday, May 27, 2013, the City will host a brief Memorial Day service at the War Memorial Building, located at 435 Fair Oaks Avenue, starting at 9:00 a.m. Mayor Richard D. Schneider, M.D., will lead the service. The featured speaker will be James Maddox, National Service Officer, Vietnam Veterans of America, Pasadena, who will ...

The June Faire: Celebrating “All Things British”

The 2013 June Faire will be held at the British Home in California, 647 Manzanita Avenue, Sierra Madre, on Saturday, June 1, from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. This festive, family-friendly event held annually at Sierra Madre’s premier non-profit independent and assisted living facility for seniors, offers British-style fun, food and entertainment for everyone from 5 ...

2013 Family Movie Series in Kersting Court

The Family Movie Friday series is back for 2013 thanks to the generous support of the Sierra Madre Issei Memorial Foundation, Sierra Madre Volunteer Firefighters Associations, and Mother Moo Creamery! Also, a special thank you to Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club for their donation towards a new movie screen. All movies are shown in Kersting Court ...

New Kindergartners Welcomed at Noah’s Ark Play Performance

Mayfield Junior School’s Hayden Performing Arts Center was filled to capacity as next year’s incoming kindergarten students and their parents were officially welcomed at the annual Kindergarten Welcome Play. The current kindergarten class took the stage in a lively song-filled version of the story of Noah’s Ark complete with pairs of animals, storm clouds, unicorns ...

2013 4th of July Parade Registration Now Open

The Sierra Madre 4th of July Parade is an annual tradition and represents the hometown spirit of the Sierra Madre community! The parade features community members, organizations, classic cars, a marching band, kids on their decorated bikes and so much more. Join us for the 2013 parade on Thursday, July 4, from 10:00 am – ...

Greater Los Angeles Zoo Associations 43rd Annual Beastly Ball Fundraiser Honors Wells Fargo and “NCIS” Actress Pauley Perrette

The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association’s (GLAZA) 43rd Annual Beastly Ball, celebrating the Zoo’s forthcoming Rainforest of the Americas habitat and honoring Wells Fargo and actress Pauley Perrette, is set for Saturday, June 15, 2013, 6:00 p.m., under the stars at the Los Angeles Zoo, announces GLAZA President Connie Morgan. Beastly Ball guests, invited to ...

The Links, Inc. Pasadena-Altadena Chapter Welcomes 5 New Members

The Pasadena-Altadena Chapter of The Links, Incorporated welcomed five new members at a Celebratory Luncheon on May 5, 2013 at The Altadena Country Club. We are excited to usher in these talented and energetic ladies into the chapter: Charmayne Mills Ealy, Gail V. Taylor, Jeane Ward, Deborah Williams and Victoria Williams. Members of the Pasadena-Altadena ...

Improve Your Memory with a Few Key Exercises and Awareness Tips – All Ages Welcome!

“Where are my keys?” “Where did I put that…” “Why did I come into this room?” If you have been having a few memory lapses lately, be sure to attend a presentation on Neurobics the Altadena Library will be offering on Tuesday, May 14 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Find out how you can improve ...

Sierra Madre Tennis Court Resurfacing – Extended

The days the tennis courts at Sierra Vista Park and Memorial Park are closed for court resurfacing has been extended. Due to the curing process the court closure will continue through Sunday, May 5, 2013. Sierra Vista Park is located at 611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. Memorial Park is located at 222 W. ...