What's Happening in Altadena (9/13)

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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. Click for details (including parking) https://www.altadenacommunitygarden.com/

Momentum Creative Art Show Reception

Saturday, Sept. 14 • 2-3pm

Altadena Main Library Community Room

Join us this Saturday, September 14, from 2–3pm at the Main Library Community Room, for an art show reception celebrating the Innovative Studios: The NEW Modern Art exhibition, which runs through Oct. 29!

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

Altadena Library Curiosity Connection Vol. 2 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Monday, Sept. 16 • 4pm

Altadena Main Library

Bring your kids and join us as we officially cut the ribbon on our new mobile unit. Crafts, giveaways, and fun!

National Library Card Sign-Up Week

Monday, Sept. 16 - Sept. 21

Throughout Altadena

Join us as we cut the ribbon on the Curiosity Connection Vol. 2 on Monday, Sept. 16 at 4 p.m. at the Main Library and visit our newest mobile unit as it drops by Read Local, Shop Local businesses throughout Altadena the week of Sept. 16 - 21!

Altadena Poets Laureate

2024-2025 Season of Events

Community Queer Events

Community Queer is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive space where individuals can come together to prioritize good health and mental well-being.

LGBTQ+ Meet Up, First/Third Mondays 4-5:30pm, Lamanda Park Branch Library
Rose Bowl Walking, Tuesdays at 6:30pm, Lot l Rose Bowl
Sunday Brunch, Third Sunday at 12:45pm, The George in Pasadena

Annual Park Community Meetings

September 2024

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! https://parks.lacounty.gov/annual-community-meeting/

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)

Voting Study Hall
Tuesday, Sept. 24 • 6-8pm

Main Library Community Room

The Altadena Library is excited to host a Voting Study Hall, creating a fun and engaging space for community members to learn about the often-overlooked items on your ballot. This event aims to discuss and crowdsource research on important but often overlooked down-ballot topics, such as:

• The next 500 California judgeships
• That local ballot measure you’ve seen signs for but haven’t had time to research
• That office you didn’t even know was elected

Come join us and become a more informed voter! Please register for this event here.

NBBA/League of Women Voters' Pasadena:
Altadena Libray Board of Trustees Candidate Forum
Wednesday, Sept. 25 • 6-7:45pm

Main Library Community Room

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.