What's Happening in Altadena (8/30)

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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

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.

Calling All Future Voters! Author Meet-and-Greet to Engage Young Future Voters

Friday, Sept. 5 • 12-1pm

On Zoom

Register for Zoom event at https://us05web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvduisqzMjGtKpecZ5i_NtRQTbJO5tTtOX#/registration.

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.

Altadena Heritage Phone Photo Contest 2024

Deadline: Saturday, Sept. 7

Altadena Heritage invites all members and the community at large to participate in our phone photo contest.

Anyone may share their three favorite phone or tablet photos to enter the contest. Email your images to AltadenaContest@gmail.com. No form is needed, your email message is your entry. Submission deadline is midnight, Saturday, Sept. 7. Be sure to allow AltadenaContest@Gmail.com through your SPAM filter. Finalists will be contacted by email after Sept. 7.

All winners receive two free admissions to our upcoming “Art-Full Homes Tour,” taking place on Saturday September 14th from 4-7pm. A prize presentation ceremony will occur at 6:30 pm at 2485 Marengo Ave, Altadena.

Night Market Mariposa Junction
Saturday, Sept. 7 • 5-9pm

849 E. Mariposa, Altadena

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

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.

From Earth to Art: Building with Natural Materials

Saturdays, Sept. 7 - Nov. 9 • 10am-11:30am

521 Coleman St., Altadena

Free workshop series for ages 10 and up. Register at ruckusroots.org/current.

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.

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.

Altadena Heritage Art-Full Homes Tour

Saturday, Sept. 14 • 4-7pm

Altadena

Discover the Artful and Art Filled Homes of Altadena! Member tickets $10; general tickets $20.

For more information and to purchase tickets

5th Annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway

Apply Sept. 15 - Oct. 15

Tree Pick-Up Day: Nov. 16

The tree species on offer, as well as the order form, are available by clicking the button.

Apply by October 15.

Apply Here

Tree Species Available

Children's Book Launch Party

Saturday, Sept. 21 • 10:30am

Southern California Children's Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena

Bring your kids and join Harry Shum Jr (Grey’s Anatomy, Glee, Everything Everywhere All At Once) and Shelby Rabara (Steven Universe) for a special reading and dance-along to their new children’s book. Event is free with admission to the museum (museum tickets $10).

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

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

11am-1pm

Side Street Projects Headquarters

(directions to location here)

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.