What's Happening in Altadena (8/23)

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

Here's What Is Happening at Bob!

The renovation and expansion of the Bob Lucas Memorial Library is underway, and we are excited to share some of the changes happening there. The branch is scheduled to open in Spring 2025! For more information, go to www.altadenalibrary.org/next-chapter

Historic Headstone Cleaning
Saturday, Aug. 24 • 8am-1pm

Mountain View Cemetery

Did you enjoy our summer reading program and events? Let us know how we did and what you'd like to see in future summers by filling out our summer survey by Aug. 31!

Melodia Mariposa presents Astral Mixtape & Tango Fusion

Saturday, Aug. 31 • 7pm

William D. Davies Building @ Farnsworth Park

Tickets are free. Reserve seats at https://www.simpletix.com/e/astral-mixtape-and-tango-fusion-tickets-173810.

Blood Shortage - Donate Through Huntington Health

If you're eligible to donate blood, call 626-397-5422 to schedule your donation. All blood donors receive a $10 gift card.

Night Market Mariposa Junction
Saturday, Sept. 7 • 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

International Folk Dancing Co-op Presents Beginners' Hour

First & Third Friday Every Month
(Starts Sept. 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.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, Sept. 9 • 9:30am-3:30pm

Community Meeting Room, 730 E. Altadena Dr.

Visit www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter ALTADENA to schedule an appointment.

LA Parks & Recreation Annual Park Community Meeting

Thursday, Sept. 12 • 7-8pm

Charles Farnsworth Park, Altadena

BE A VOICE FOR YOUR LOCAL PARK! Join us this September at LA County Parks for community meetings at 67 parks and nature centers. Meet staff, learn about programs, and share your ideas. Your feedback will shape our budget for the new fiscal year!

Childcare and translation services may also be available at your park location during the community meeting.

Huntington Health Diabetes Support Group

Wednesday, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20 & Dec. 18 • 5:30-7pm

Research Conference Center, 734 S. Fairmount Ave.

Call 626-397-3376 or email fatima.rojas@huntingtonhealth.org.

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.

Side Street Projects Presents Free Woodworking Classes (ages 5-15)

Saturday, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21

11am-1pm

Altadena Main Library

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.

Ending Well: Free Workshops for Seniors
Monday-Thursday, Sept. 30-Oct. 31

on Zoom

To register, email endingwellclass@gmail.com.

Hispanic Heritage: Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca
Thursday, Oct. 3 • 7-9pm

Charles Farnsworth Park

Theatre Americana presents music & songs of Hispanic Heritage along with the Lumina Dance Academy. Free tacos, beans, rice, salsa, chips & drink. First come, first serve. Arts & crafts.

Altadena Rotary Semi-Annual Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, Oct. 5, 8-10:30am

Altadena Grocery Outlet

Tickets ($5) available at Sheriff Station, El Patron Restaurant, Grocery Outlet or altadenarotary.org. Sheriff Station (626) 798-1131.

Friends of the Altadena Library Book Sale
Saturday, Oct. 5, 10am-4pm

Altadena Main Library

Join the Friends of the Altadena Library for a used book sale on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Only Friends of the Library are able to shop from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, but you can become a member on-site for $10. The sale is open to all from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.