What's Happening in Altadena (8/2)

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The Main Library will be closed on Friday, Aug. 9, for necessary maintenance.

The Main Library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, for Labor Day.

Love Our Altadena Libraries?
Join Our Board of Trustees and Help Serve the Community!

This November, we have three open seats — representing Districts 1, 2, and 5 (see map below) — on the Altadena Library District Board of Trustees. All three seats will be four-year terms. If you:

live in one of these areas
are at least 18 years old
and are registered to vote

you are eligible to run ... and the time is now! The last day for candidates to file nomination documents and submit candidate statements is FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024, at 5 p.m.!

For more information about our designated trustee districts, a video guide on how to file for candidacy & run for local elected office, and a link to the LA County Candidate Handbook & Resource Guide, visit altadenalibrary.org/boardelection.

You still have two weeks to participate in our summer reading challenge. Read up to 500 minutes and help us reach our community reading goal of 500,000 minutes! Sign up at the Main Library or online at AltadenaLibrary.Beanstack.org.

Did you enjoy our summer reading program and events? Let us know how we did and what you'd like to see next summer by filling out our summer survey.

Assemblymember Chris Holden
41st Assembly District Community Resource Fair & Block Party
Saturday, Aug. 3 • 11am-3pm

500 Block of East Jackson St, Pasadena

Students of Tutor/Art Show Exhibition:

The Legacy of Charles WhiteArtist Reception/Art Talk
Saturday, Aug. 3 • 11am-1pm

Main Library Community Room

Night Market Mariposa Junction
Saturday, August 3 • 5-9pm

849 E. Mariposa, Altadena

Food, music, vibes, pop-up market and more!

Altadena Rotary Presents Concerts in the Park

Through Sept. 7 • 7pm

Farnsworth Park Amphitheater

568 East Mt. Curve Avenue

Back 2 School Community Give Back Event
Sunday, August 4 • 12-4pm

Rose Bowl Stadium, Lot B

Altadena Chamber of Commerce Presents Congreswoman Judy Chu

Tuesday, August 6 • 10-10:30am

Online

Altadena Sheriff's Station National Night Out

Tuesday, August 6 • 5-7pm

Farnsworth Park

Huntington Health Blood Drive
Friday & Saturday, Aug. 9 & 10 • 9am-3:15pm
Bloodmobile in Main Library Parking Lot

Donate blood and help save lives! All donors receive a $10 gift card. Please call or text Ida at 626-676-3035 to schedule your donation. We welcome walk-ins!

The day of your donation:
Eat a meal before donating blood.
Be well hydrated.
Bring your picture ID.

Though the Main Library will be closed on Friday, Aug. 9, you can still access the blood mobile in the parking lot.

End of Summer/Back to School Market

Saturday, Aug. 10 • 1-5pm

Lifeline Fellowship Christian Center

2556 N. Lake Ave.

Food, drinks, kids space, shopping, music, backpack and school supplies giveaway (while supplies last), and more.

San Gabriel Valley Association of Chamber Executives

Lunch & Learn Webinars

Third Thursday of the Month (Aug. 15)

12pm • On Zoom

To register, scan the QR code or go to https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwod-ihrzgvGNFCVS7GE-AXv2ZL02PwNI1E

End of Summer Reading Party
Friday, Aug. 16
7:30-10pm • Main Library Parking Lot

Bring your family, friends, and chairs for an outdoor viewing of Toy Story. We will have free popcorn and snacks (while supplies last), a fun photo booth, and a toy swap!

The toy swap will run from 7:30-8 p.m. Please bring a gently used and cleaned toy that you are willing to part with, and you’ll receive a ticket to claim another toy. The number of toys available will depend on donations. Unclaimed toys will be donated locally after the event.

A Reading Honoring the History & Poets of the Altadena Poets Laureate Program
Wednesday, Aug. 21 • 6:30-8:30pm
Main Library Community Room

Join Sehba Sarwar and Lester Graves Lennon as they host their first event, a reading by former Altadena Poets Laureate -- Teresa Mei Chuc, Linda Dove, Hazel Clayton Harrison, Thelma T. Reyna, and Carla Rachel Sameth -- in honor of the history of this program. Guest poet Morgan Gaskell will speak as well.

International Folk Dancing Co-op Presents Beginners' Hour

First & Third Friday Every Month (Starts 9/6)

6:30-7:30pm

Altadena Community Church Heicher Hall

943 E. Altadena Dr.

First class is free, then regular admission is $6 for the evening.

Altadena Community Garden's Annual Picnic

Saturday, Sept. 14 • 12-4pm

Loma Alta Park, Altadena

BBQ, garden fresh produce, kid zone, raffle, live music, and more! General admission is $15. Kid ages 10 and younger are free.

Taste of ‘Dena Returns to the Altadena Libraries

Saturday, Sept. 28 • 6-9pm

Altadena Main Library

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of culinary delights, soulful melodies, and community spirit as the Altadena Library Foundation proudly presents the Taste of ‘Dena on Saturday, Sept. 28.

Back for its seventh year, Taste of ‘Dena is the foundation’s annual fundraising event to celebrate the Altadena Library District. And this year, the Foundation is pleased to honor the lifetime achievements of Mr. William J. and Mrs. Brenda L. Galloway for their decades of service to the community and legacy of commitment to education.

Event guests will enjoy delicious food, smooth wines, live music, and a silent auction in support of the Altadena Library District, a 98-year-old institution dedicated to bringing people and ideas together.

Join the Altadena Library Foundation in celebrating and supporting the Altadena Libraries on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa Ave. Become an event sponsor or purchase tickets at www.AltadenaLibraryFoundation.org.

Altadena Music Theater presents Guys & Dolls
Oct. 10 - 20

Charles Farnsworth Park

Tickets can be purchased at https://www.altadenamusictheatre.com/guysanddolls2024