Mountain Views News          Saturday, September 4, 2010

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MountainViews-News Saturday, September 4, 2010 

 MountainViews-News Saturday, July 3, 2010 


Sierra Madre, CA. – General 
Plan Steering Committee 
Seeks Participation and 
Input 

The City of Sierra Madre is looking for volunteers to 
participate in updating the General Plan. What is a General 
Plan, you might ask? It is the document that defines what our 
city will look like and how it will be economically managed 
and developed over a long period of time. The General Plan 
guides the policy-making of city government.

 

In 1996 the City of Sierra Madre adopted a General Plan 
that was written by the people and for the people. It was the 
vision of the community that Sierra Madre retain its village 
atmosphere, stay safe and friendly, and provide services 
that people want and need. That plan has served our town 
faithfully and well, but it is time for an update to look out over 
the next 20 years. You might ask yourself: “Am I qualified to 
participate and give input on the future of our city?” YES, you 
are and the more community members that get involved, the 
better the plan will be.

 

In the coming weeks and months there will be many 
opportunities to participate. The process is being guided by 
a General Plan Steering Committee appointed by the City 
Council. The committee is a group of citizens, just like you. 
The chair of the committee is Denise Delmar and other 
committee members are Ken Anhalt, Leslee Hinton, Teryl 
Willis and Debbie Sheridan. The City Council anticipates 
adding four more members to the Steering Committee at its 
September 28th meeting; if you are interested, please submit 
your application to City Hall soon. 

 

There are many opportunities for you and your neighbors to 
get involved. The steering committee is looking for volunteers 
with areas of interest in Community Outreach, Environmental 
Resources, Commercial Uses, Existing Conditions, and Open 
Space upon others. If you would like to volunteer, please 
contact De Alcorn, Secretary of Service and Volunteering 
at dalcorn@cityofsierramadre.com or by calling City Hall at 
626-355-7135. 

The General Plan Steering Committee meetings are held the 
first Tuesdays of the month at 6:00 pm in the City Council 
Chambers at 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. The committee and 
the community look forward to hearing from you! 

 
Weather Wise

5-Day Forecast Sierra 
Madre, Ca.

End of Summer Edition

A HUGE thank you to all the great musicians who played at my 
birthday bash last month, and also to all of you who attended - I hope 
you had as much fun as I did! And my sincere apologies to Tony at 
the Buc and Kevin at 322 for taking most of their customers away that 
night! Stay tuned to the Music News for more fun events coming up at 
the American Legion. OK - I hope I didn't miss anyone or anything... 
I'm sort of out of practice!

 

RECURRING GIGS:

SATURDAY - DAVE OSTI "Unplugged" @ the Novel Cafe in 
Pasadena - alternating Saturdays. 1713 E. Colorado Blvd., between 
Meredith & Bonnie. 626-584-5495. Beer, wine & food.

 SUNDAY - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN 
SOUTH PASADENA, every Sunday, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 
626-441-2443. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/ 

 THE SUBS have a new venue, Glendora Continental - 316 West 
Route 66. Every other Sunday, 6-10pm. End of the weekend fun!

 OPERA TO BROADWAY" VOCAL PERFORMANCES @ CAFE 
322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7-10pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-
836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. Every Sunday evening. 
Get there early - they pack 'em in! 

 TUESDAY - AMAZING BRAZTEC ORCHESTRA (featuring "Veal 
or no Veal" and LIVE Karaoke.) Dave Osti's weekly extravaganza. 
Every Tuesday Night @ Aztec Hotel/Mayan Bar in Monrovia, 9pm 
(corner of Foothill and Mayflower) 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=146702138677570#!/
pages/Amazing-Braztek-Orchestra/146702138677570

 

Didn't see it listed for Sept: TUESDAY - "QUIZZIDGE" - back to 
Tuesday nights at 8:00pm??? Hosted by Deanna Cogan @ Cafe 322. 
$2 per person to play/up to 4 on a team. Cash prizes/gift certificates 
to the top 3 teams. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. 

 

"WEDNESDAY NIGHT PLATTER PARTY" @ THE BUCCANEER, 
9pm. Bring your favorite vinyl records and play an entire side on the 
house turntable, commercial free! 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-
355-9045. No cover, full bar, friendly service!

 NOW WEDNESDAYS? IT WAS THURSDAYS IN AUG., BUT I 
BELIEVE THAT'S CHANGED - CALL TO VERIFY - The MELLOW 
Dz (Dave Osti & Deanna Cogan) alternating @ Oceanview Bistro in 
Montrose from 7:30-10pm. 3826 Ocean View Blvd. 818-248-2722. 
Acoustic Rock. www.ovbistro.com

 

THURSDAY - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN 
SOUTH PASADENA, 6 - 9pm, every Thursday. 1009 El Centro. 
626-441-2443. Burgers, Brews & BLUES. http://www.bigbbrenner.
com/ 

 

FRIDAY - The MELLOW Dz (Dave Osti & Deanna Cogan) Fridays 
@ The Brass Elephant/Aztec Hotel in Monrovia (corner of Foothill 
and Mayflower) from 6-9pm. NOTE: earlier time for Fri. 9/3: 5 
- 8pm.

 

BARRY SCHWAM (the Thermin guy) "I play to backing tracks 
almost every Friday night (the 4th Friday of each month excepted) 
@ the yogurt shop in Sierra Madre's Kersting Court, "Yogurt and 
More", from 7 to 9pm. I play to about 50 or 60 cover tracks. I even 
have a following! My slogan is: Come to Yogurt and More, to hear 
music on the Theremin, and get your culture."

 

Please remember to call and verify all info. before making plans. 
Everything is subject to change. This is show biz, after all... 

THIS WEEK and beyond: 

SAT. 9/4 & SUN. 9/5 - Group Art Show & Entertainment @ 
McGinty's Gallery at the End of the World in Altadena, 2475 N. 
Lake Ave. 626-794-8779. More than 30 artists (including Nancy 
Unruh) will exhibit works in a range of media. Noon-dusk Sat. - 
Potluck BBQ and entertainment, FREE/please bring a dish to share. 
Noon-dusk Sun. - Brunch and entertainment, FREE/dish to share 
welcomed. www.galleryattheendoftheworld.com

 

SAT. 9/4 - JEFF STETSON BAND @ THE NOVEL CAFE IN 
PASADENA, 7 - 9:30pm. 1713 E. Colorado Blvd., between Meredith 
& Bonnie. Beer/wine, burgers, pasta, breakfast all day! Blues. He's 
the guy who named me SierraMadreSue many years ago! http://
novelcafe.cisco-source.com/?page_id=76

 

SAT. 9/4 - OPEN MIC NIGHT @ THE FRET HOUSE IN COVINA. 
309 N. Citrus Ave. (626) 339-7020. Always on the first Saturday of 
the month, and just one dollar for performers or audience. Sign-up 
starts at 7:30. If there aren't enough slots for everybody they'll make 
a list for the next month, and call you. Each act gets two songs or ten 
minutes, whichever comes first. The show starts at 8:00. They'll have 
desserts and coffee ready. Bring your friends and family and join the 
show! http://www.frethouse.com/

 SAT. 9/4 - LISA FINNIE & FRIENDS @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA 
MADRE, 8 - 11pm. Full bar & great Italian food! 322 W. Sierra 
Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Country/Jazzy Folk, and always quality 
musicians.

 MON. 9/6 - MAX BUDA @ THE OLD TOWNE PUB IN PASADENA, 
9pm? Corner of fair Oaks & Union behind the Container Store. 
Enter thru alley off of Holly Ave. 626-577-6583. Chester, Jerry, Ted, 
Bruce, Peter and Nick on noisemakers. An eclectic mix of jazzed-up 
rock. One of my favorite bands. Every first Monday night.

 THURS. 9/9 - COW BOP @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 
11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar & great 
Italian food. Cowboy Jazz, Western Bebop. PintoPammy on vocals. 
Lots of fun! http://www.cowbop.com/

FRI. 9/10 - MERCY & THE MERKETTES DANCE PARTY @ 
CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8:30pm - Midnight. 322 W. Sierra 
Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. R&B, 
Disco, Motown, Rock, Blues. 

 SAT. 9/11 - JEFF STETSON BAND @ ZEPHYR COFFEE HOUSE IN 
PASADENA, 8 - 9:30pm. 2419 E. Colorado Blvd. Food & beverages. 
Blues.

 SUN. 9/12 - MURPHY'S FLAW @ Peter Strauss Ranch. Details 
to follow -- presented by Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest and the 
National Park Service. Free admission.

 SAT. 9/18 - ALVERNO HIGH SCHOOL'S 50th ANNIVERSARY 
KICKOFF COCKTAIL PARTY AND ALL-YEAR CLASS REUNION, 
5 - 8pm in the Villa del Sol d'Oro on campus. Call 626-355-3463 
ASAP for info./tickets.

 SAT. 9/18 - JEFF STETSON BAND @ THE NOVEL CAFE IN 
PASADENA, 7 - 9:30pm. 1713 E. Colorado Blvd., between Meredith 
& Bonnie. Beer/wine, burgers, pasta, breakfast all day! Blues. 

 SAT. 9/18 - ROCK NITE @ Cafe 322 in Sierra Madre, 8:30 - Midnight. 
THE SYRUPS, THE METAL MARIACHIS, CHIMPANJESUS. 322 
W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, great Italian food, no 
cover. Tony from the Buc would like this show - too bad he has to 
work!

 SUN. 9/19 - "Voombodian Women from Outer Space" @ The Sierra 
Madre Playhouse, 7:30pm. "It is an original script by me (Barry 
Schwam, (the Theremin guy) and has all the flavor of the old "B" 
movie 1950's sci fi classics. It is funny, full of sound effects, and 
nice looking Voombodian Women!! Fine for all ages. And only 
$5 admission!! Come and see it!! Here is the website for more info: 
http://www.voombodianwomen.info 

 TUES. 9/21 - MURPHY'S FLAW @ BASC "Bluegrass Night" at 
Braemar Country Club. "This is our third appearance and it may be 
the charm! We have no idea what we mean by that. Tip offerings 
accepted in the love jar."

 FRI. 9/24 - SWING DANCE PARTY with FLAT TOP TOM & HIS 
JUMPCATS @ CAFE 322, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-
836-5414. Full bar, great Italian food, dance floor. 

SAT. 9/25 - ROCK NITE @ Cafe 322 in Sierra Madre, 10pm - Midnight 
(after dinner music.) DOS featuring Mike Watt, ARE YOU A COP?, 
FATSO JETSON. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, 
great Italian food, no cover. 

Hope to see you out & about, SierraMadreSue sierramadresue@
yahoo.com 

 Mon: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s 

 Tues: Sunny H 80s Lows 60s 
Wed: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s 

 Thur: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s 

 Fri: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s 
Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service

BARGAIN BOOK SALE AT SIERRA MADRE 
LIBRARY “Fall” Into a Good Book!

The Friends of the Sierra Madre Library will hold a Bargain 
Book Table Sale inside the Library, Monday, September 13 
through Saturday, September 18, during the Library’s open 
hours. This month’s featured topics are Fiction, Mysteries, 
Memoirs, Biographies, Specialty and Children’s books. 
Books are replenished daily, and are only $1.00 each. 

For more information call (626) 355-7186, or visit our 
website at www.sierramadre.lib.ca.us. The Sierra Madre 
Public Library, located at 440 West Sierra Madre Boulevard 
in Sierra Madre, is open Monday through Wednesday from 
Noon to 9 p.m., Thursday and Friday from Noon to 6 p.m., 
and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 


Alverno High School Celebrates 
Fifty Years of Empowering 
Exceptional Women

 Alverno High School, the independent, Catholic 
college prep high school for girls in Sierra Madre is 
commemorating 50 years of empowering exceptional 
women with a series of events throughout the 2010-
2011. 

 The celebration begins with a cocktail reception and 
reunion on September 18 in the school’s landmark Villa 
del Sol d’Oro. In the spring, the school is holding its 
annual gala and auction with dinner and dancing to be 
held on March 19, 2011. And, to conclude the yearlong 
celebration, a community-wide family barbeque and 
picnic will be held May 21.

 Alverno opened its doors in September 1960 as a 
Catholic high school for girls run by the Sisters of St. 
Francis. Known as Alverno Heights Academy and 
built in trend-setting California mid-century modern 
style, the high school enhanced the property the sisters 
purchased from the family of Dr. Wallace Jarvis Barlow 
in the 1940’s. The Villa was used as their convent.

 “The Sisters of St. Francis firmly believed in the power 
of women to positively influence the world,” says Ann 
Gillick, Alverno Head of School. “The foundation of 
empowering women reaches back to the beginning of 
Alverno and continues through the current sponsorship 
of the Immaculate Heart Community.”

 More than 4,100 exceptional women have graduated 
from Alverno High School during its first fifty years. 
A multi-media museum retrospective of class photos, 
uniforms, yearbooks, and mementos will offer guests 
insight into the Alverno experience past, present, 
and future. Current students will model some vintage 
Alverno uniforms. 

 The 50th Anniversary Kick-off on September 18 is open to 
the community, and all are welcome to celebrate Alverno’s 
first half century. Tickets are available on scrolling section 
of the website at www.alverno-hs.org. 


Senior Citizen Day at 
the LA County Fair

Arcadia Senior Services is having an excursion for 
individuals age 50 and over to the Los Angeles County 
Fair. The specially designated day for senior citizens is 
Wednesday, September 15th. The bus will leave the Arcadia 
Community Center, 365 Campus Drive at 11:00am and 
return at 6:00pm. Cost of the trip is $8.00, no refunds, 
and includes admission to the fair and bus transportation. 
Lunch is on your own. There are limited tickets available 
and can be purchased at the Arcadia Community Center 
before September 7th. 

For additional information please call Arcadia Senior 
Services at 626.574.5130.

Learn the Finer Points 
of ‘Painting Nature’

Artist Jay R. Ewing leads six-week watercolor class 
series at Descanso 

Learn the finer points of painting the natural world from 
accomplished local artist Jay R. Ewing. He will lead “Painting 
Nature,” a six-week series of watercolor classes at Descanso 
Gardens. The classes will be held from 10 a.m. to noon beginning 
Saturday, Sept. 11.

The classes are aimed at beginning and intermediate art 
students. Taking it step-by-step, Ewing will teach watercolor 
basics, including mixing color, using washes, brush control 
exercises and other techniques. He will also provide instruction 
in the principles of drawing, including the use of light and 
shadow and perspective. Students will learn to draw from life 
and from photographs.

The instruction will take place in the classroom until the final 
week, when students spend the day drawing and painting in the 
Gardens.

 The cost of the series is $120 general, $90 Descanso members. 
Course fee includes admission to the Gardens. Space is limited. 
To register, phone (818) 949-7980.

Descanso Gardens is located at 1418 Descanso Drive in La 
Cañada Flintridge. Descanso is open daily (except Christmas) 
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $8 general, $6 seniors and 
students, $3 children 5 to 12. Children 4 and younger enter 
free. Class fee includes admission to the Gardens. General 
information: (818) 949-4200. 

SIERRAMADRE’S 

FARMERS MARKET

Wednesday 4-7pm

 

Fresh vegetables and seasonal fruits from 
California family farms. 

Specialty foods, vegetarian and vegan dishes, ethnic 
foods and hot food - Everything you’ll find at the farmers 
market has been made or picked fresh, is pesticide-free and 
preservative-free. Free public parking on Mariposa.