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Help Shape Our Community's Recovery |
Altadena Residents: Your Voice Matters
Your response is critical for securing resources and building a more resilient Altadena.
The Future Organization is conducting an independent survey to document Altadena residents' experiences before, during, and after the Eaton Fire. Your response will:
- Create an unbiased record of community impacts
- Evaluate emergency services effectiveness
- Guide resource allocation for rebuilding
- Help prevent similar disasters in the future
This confidential survey takes about 20-30 minutes, but it will help shape our community’s recovery. It is exclusively for Altadena residents (18+) and is not affiliated with any government or private entity.
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2025 Board of Trustees Vacancy |
The Altadena Library Board of Trustees announces a vacancy and will make an appointment to fill that seat.
Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2025. |
The Board of Trustees is accepting applications from anyone who would like to serve on the board for the two-year term ending on December 4, 2026. Applicants must be at least 18, a resident of Altadena and registered to vote in Altadena. The chosen candidate will be sworn in at the Regular meeting on April 28, 2025. Please note that if you are temporarily displaced due to the Eaton Fire and intend to return to Altadena as your primary residence, you may apply. The current seat is for the two-year unexpired term ending 12/4/2026. Please note this seat is at-large, but that in 2026 this seat will only be open to residents in the Altadena Library District Area 3. If you have questions about this, please call (626) 798-0833 ext. 118. The board meets at 5:00 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month; this unpaid, volunteer position involves budgetary and policy oversight as well as high-level strategic decision-making for the Altadena Library District. Interested parties should submit: Letter of intent Resume Certification of Qualifications Form These documents must be received by 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2025. The board will interview potential candidates at a Special Board Meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025. Each candidate will be given 3 minutes to make a statement and will then be asked to answer 3 questions, which will be provided to candidates in advance of the meeting. For details about applying, visit https://www.altadenalibrary.org/news/2025-board-vacancy. |
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Introducing the Eaton Fire Collaborative: A United Effort for Recovery & Rebuilding |
The Eaton Fire Collaborative has come together to support the rebuilding and recovery of our community. This unified effort brings together community groups, local nonprofits, city, county, and state officials dedicated to helping those affected. Our mission is to provide a coordinated response and clear communication to ensure that resources, assistance, and information reach the people and organizations that need them most. eatonfirecollaborative.org. If you are a member of an organization that wants to support our community, contact us here.
Eaton Fire Survivors, you continue to be in our thoughts as we work toward rebuilding and recovery. The City of Pasadena has facilitated a furniture donation from the historic Langham Hotel. All hotel room furniture is available every two weeks, free of charge exclusively to direct survivors of the Eaton Fire. The City has partnered with Reach Out WorldWide, an organization that has been on the ground since January 9, working diligently to distribute supplies and connect resources. Donations will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please visit roww.org for more information and to register for supplies and support (look for the Eaton Fire Assistance banner at the top of the home page). |
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Free Eaton Fire Community Resources
First AME Church
1700 N. Raymond Ave, Pasadena |
Free lunch Tuesday-Saturday, at 1pm. Social time Tuesday-Saturday, from 9am-6pm with games, movies, and WiFi. Walk-in legal advice (free) Wednesday, 5-7pm. Free toiletries, PPE, water, etc. Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-6pm. Free clothes washing service Sunday and Wednesday, drop off between 9am-12pm, pick up by 4pm. Free brunch Sunday after worship services.
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Free Hot Meals from Support+Feed
Wednesdays, 4-7pm
Sundays, 12-4pm
Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Día
1506 N. Lake, Pasadena |
Join us for a community gathering every Wednesday and Sunday, during which Cena Vegan and Support+Feed will provide nourishing restaurant quality meals. Follow @SupportandFeed on Instagram to stay up to date on where to find plant-based meals in LA and other helpful resources.
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Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County is offering free services for families affected or displaced by the recent wind and fire emergencies. Contact us at
We offer free:
- Financial counseling
- Property inspections and assessments
- Financial assistance
- Connections to local resource networks
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Celebrate National Library Week with the Altadena Libraries!
April 7-12, 2025 |
Celebrate National Library week with us April 7-12! We'll be offering:
- three library-themed storytimes
Baby Storytime (Monday, April 7, 10:30am, Community Room)
Bilingual Evening Storytime (Monday, April 7, 6pm, Children's Room)
Toddler Storytime (Thursday, April 10, 10:30am, Community Room)
- a library-themed trivia contest for adults and teens
- a self-directed Storybook Scavenger Hunt for children 3-12
- a comic book page for teens to complete that answers the question: "What draws you to the Altadena Library?"
- Drawn Into the Library: A Comic Writing Workshop on Wednesday, April 9 • 4-5pm Main Library Community Room, registration required
- Live Portrait Drawings, Thursday, April 10, 3:30-4:30pm, Main Library Reading Court. Hand Follows Eye Studio will have artists at the library to perform live portrait drawings. Swing by to get yours!
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Mental Health 101 at Octavia's Bookshelf
Tuesdays (April 8, 15, 22, 29) • 12-1:30pm
Thursdays (April 10, 17, 24) • 6-7:30pm |
Join us for Mental Health 101: Caring for Yourself and Others After a Disaster. A free presentation to community members will cover how to manage psychologically after a disaster. It includes mindfulness exercises, didactics, and discussion. Open to all on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, contact Dr. Michelle Majors at 626-430-2930.
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Children of One Planet Free Music Lessons
Tuesdays (Ongoing) • 3:30-5:00pm
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
388 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia |
Children of One Planet provides accessible classes and community events to enrich the lives of children of all backgrounds by fostering essential life skills, promoting social connections, and nuturing creativity. They are offering free ukulele (ages 5-9) and guitar (ages 10-17) lessons Tuesdays for survivors of the Eaton fire and underserved children.
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Children of One Planet Free Ukulele (ages 5-9) & Guitar (ages 10-17) Lessons
Thursdays (Ongoing) • 3:30-5PM
Western Justice Center, 55 S. Grand, Pasadena |
Children of One Planet provides accessible classes and community events to enrich the lives of children of all backgrounds by fostering essential life skills, promoting social connections, and nuturing creativity. They are offering free ukulele (ages 5-9) and guitar (ages 10-17) lessons Thursdays for survivors of the Eaton fire and underserved children. RSVP: jimmy.childrenofone@gmail.com. |
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Jazzy Jam Glam Prom Dress & Suit Giveaway
Saturday/Sunday, April 12 & 13
10am-4pm
300 E Colorado Blvd, Suite 139 & 141 |
Vintage and new suits, dress corner, everything you need for your special night. Serving all high school seniors who were affected by the wildfires. Scan the QR code or sign up here. |
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Neighborhood Housing Services of LA County: The Legacy Summit on Building Generational Wealth
Saturday, April 12 • 10am-1:30pm
First AME Church, 1700 N. Raymond Ave, Pasadena |
Workshops on family estate planning, don't sell, rebuild!, and HOPE homebuyer and real estate 101. Meet with a legacy attorney or housing financial counselor. Hear from local experts about the imporance of preserving cultural neighborhoods, stopping displacement, and building intergenerational wealth. Disaster resource assistance also. Register for workshops at https://www.nhslacounty.org/events/legacy-summit-generational-wealth-eng-spa-tbd/. |
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Recovery Pop-Up Event
Saturday, April 12 • 11am-4pm
Dream Center, 2301 Bellevue Ave., Los Angeles |
Join us for a warm and welcoming day of community support and connection! Bring your shopping cart or bags! Everything is a gift from us to you. You'll have the opportunity to collect clothing, shoes, food, personal items, and much more! Hot meals will be provided! Plus, you'll get valuable face time with our government & non government recovery organizations present to support your long-term recovery. Children's activities, free giveaways and more. |
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Second Saturday Concert: Blue Breeze Band
Saturday, April 12 • 6:30-8:30pm
Altadena Main Library Main Floor |
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Melodia Mariposa Dance of Sounds
Saturday, April 19 • 5-6:30pm
Altadena Main Library Main Floor |
Launne Homzy has amazed Melodia Mariposa audiences several times as part of the Gypsy Jazz Trio Dinicu. Now her virtuoso violin playing is joined by the stunning accordion talent of Nikolay Sivchuk. A dance of sounds will be formed by flying fingers across strings and buttons! Come and enjoy music from around the world by Bach, Piazzolla, Kreisler, Tchaikovsky, Dinicu and more….The concert starts at 5pm. Free refreshments will be served. Admission is free, but registration required. |
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Vision Festival 2025
Saturday, April 26 • 8am-1pm
Salvation Army Tabernacle, 960 Walnut St, Pasadena |
Pasadena Lions Club and California Lions Friends in Sight will be hosting our 2025 Vision Festival on April 26th from 8am-1pm! Join us at the Salvation Army Tabernacle (960 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91106) as we will be offering:
- FREE vision screenings by optometrists
- FREE resources for vision surgery
- FREE refurbished prescription glasses.
All ages are welcome! We hope to see you there! |
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Ashes to Anthems: A Benefit Concert to Rebuild, Restore, Revive, and Hold 'Dena.
Saturday, April 26 • 10am-10pm
Memorial Park Pasadena |
Join artists, community leaers, and supporters as we come together to uplif and revitalize Altadena & Pasadena. Featuring Grammy-winning artist Andra Day and additional performances, interviews, and multimedia storytelling.
Experience the Resource Festival, including the Rebuilding Expo, Children's Zone, Wellness ara, and more. This event is a collaborative effort between the Clergy Community Coalition (CCC), the SoLa Foundation, the NAACP, The Legacy Land Project, Shared Harvest Foundation, Palm Leaf and Victory Bible Church. Together, along with sponsors and partners will provide a full day of essential on-site care management services for displaced families, housing support, health screenings and access to mental health service providers, legal assistance, and children’s programming. |
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Litfest in the Dena
Friday, May 2 • 6-9:30pm
Saturday, May 3 • 10am-5:30pm
Pasadena Presbyterian Church in Playhouse Village, 585 E. Colorado Bvd, Pasadena |
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Mt Lowe Chamber Players: Interactive Family Concert: Reed Quintet
Sunday, May 4 • 3-5pm
Friendship Pasadena Church, 80 W Dayton St, Pasadena |
Want to find out how wind instruments work? What are the reeds for? Hear music that creates images, stories, and moods: Debussy’s “Golliwogg’s Cake Walk,” Schumann’s “Forest Music,” Satie’s “Dances,” Gershwin “American in Paris,” and Doest’s “Circus Music.” Mozart Eb Serenade.
Francisco Castillo (Oboe), Helen Goode (Clarinet), (Patrick Olmos) Also Sax, Carlos Herrera (Bass Clarinet), and Phoebe Ray (Bassoon). |
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Together We Rebuild: Eaton Fire Recovery
Saturday, May 10 • 9am-3pm
Friendship Pasadena Church, 80 W Dayton St, Pasadena |
Hosted by EverAfterEvents and Baileys Place Open Door Foundation, this event aims to provide much-needed assistance to families affected by the Eaton Fire—both those who have lost their homes and those still dealing with its aftermath. Our goal is to offer essential resources, including:
- Guidance on the rebuilding process, financial assistance, and navigating insurance claims.
- Fire prevention and home maintenance classes to help homeowners protect their properties in the future.
- Mental health support, including a group session to help residents cope with the trauma of experiencing a fire.
- Financial relief and scholarships, with $300,000 in aid for affected residents and an additional $100,000 in scholarships for first-time college students from John Muir High School and Pasadena High School.
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FREE WORKSHOP FOR SENIORS
ENDING WELL: Getting Your Ducks in a Row
Monday-Friday, Starting May 12 • on Zoom |
Mondays at 11:00 am on May 12, 19, 26, Jun 2 & 9
Tuesdays at 2:00 pm on May 13, 20, 27, Jun 3 & 10
Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on May 13, 20, 27, Jun 3 & 10
Thursdays at 2:00 pm on May 15, 22, 29, Jun 5 & 12
Thursdays at 4:00 pm on May 15, 22, 29, Jun 5 & 12
Fridays at 10:00 am on May 16, 23, 30, Jun 6 & 13
These 5 FREE one-hour sessions are presented in a Zoom format and limited to 10
participants. Checklists are provided, covering required documents, your digital world,
celebration of life, an ethical will, and more--a roadmap to guide your executor and
trustees through their responsibilities settling your affairs.
Ending Well does not promote any religious organization, legal, or financial company. The presenters are volunteers who provide information and support. For more information or to register, e-mail to endingwellclass@gmail.com |
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