Mountain Views News          Saturday, November 13, 2010

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MountainViews-Observer Saturday, November 13, 2010 

 
Weather Wise


5-Day Forecast 

Sierra Madre, Ca.

"TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA" @ CAFE 322 with QUIZMASTER 
DEANNA, 8pm. $2 per person to play, CASH or gift certificates 
to the top 3 teams. Fun and educational! 322 W. Sierra Madre 
Blvd. 626-836-5414. and stick around for some live music.......

 

TUES. 11/2 - THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS reunion @ CAFE 
322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 9ish, or immediately following Trivia. 
Tim Tutwiler, Jeff Ingwalson (of Sierra Madre Books fame), Peter 
Burke, etc. Rock & Roll.

 

"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!

 

THURS. 11/4 - 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/ 

 

FRI. 11/5 - HAPPY HOUR with THE MELLOW Dz (Dave Osti & 
Deanna Cogan) @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 5:30-7:30pm. 
322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Food & drink specials 
4 - 6:30. 

 

FRI. 11/5 - DIRTY DAVE OSTI & THE DYNAMITES @ CAFE 
322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm - midnight. 322 W. Sierra Madre 
Blvd. 626-836-5414. Awesome Blues/Rock originals and covers.

 

SAT. 11/6 - 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. 11/6 - GROOVY LEMON PIE @ LEO'S ALL-STAR SPORTS 
BAR & GRILL IN LA CRESCENTA, 9pm. 2941 Honolulu Ave. 
818-249-5858. No cover. Classic Rock from Greg Tortel, Jorge 
Mena, etc.

 

SAT. 11/6 - CHICO'S BAIL BONDS CD RELEASE PARTY @ 
ARCADIA BLUES CLUB, 10:30pm with Bobby Bluehouse at 
8pm. $10.00 cover. 16 E. Huntington Dr. 626-447-9349. BLUES. 

 

SUN. 11/7 - "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! 

 

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

 

Hope to see you out & about, 

SierraMadreSue sierramadresue@yahoo.com 

 Mon: Partly Cloudy Hi 70s Lows 50s 

 Tues: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s 

 Wed: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s

 Thur: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 50s 

 Fri: Partly Sunny Hi 60s Lows 50s 
Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service

2011 
Entertainment 
Books Are Here!

Please help the Sierra Madre 
Rose Float Association raise 
funds for the 2011 Entry 
“Suenos De California” buy buying an Entertainment 
Coupon Book today. You’ll not only be helping a wonderful 
cause, you will save $$$$ when you redeem the coupons.

 The book starts at $25.00 for the San Gabriel Valley. Others 
are available at various prices. Call Ann at 626-574-1331


Gift Market Benefits Local and 
International Agencies

San Marino Community Church will be hosting its annual 
Christmas Mission Market on Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 
9:00 AM - 12:00 noon.

 The one-of-a-kind opportunity allows shoppers to learn 
about and support economic development, education efforts, 
medical relief, and responses to AIDS and homelessness in the 
neighborhood and around the world. All are invited to enjoy 
the petting zoo and free refreshments including popcorn and 
lemonade. Shoppers can choose between helping children in 
Africa or Latin America, Pasadena or Los Angeles; select a hand 
made-gift or buy a gift of food, shelter, education, or warmth.

 Little ones love to give the gift of small chicks or other animals 
through Heifer International. A student bake sale will support 
Ministry of Hope in Malawi, Africa. There is no better time that 
Christmas to show love and share it with others. Come and 
capture the true meaning of the Season.

 Sunday worship services at San Marino Community Church, 
located at 1750 Virginia Road in San Marino, are held in the 
sanctuary at 9:15 am (traditional liturgy with choir, separate 
student worship, Sunday Church School, and child care) and 11:15 
am (casual, family-friendly service with childcare). Spiritual 
development classes for all ages are held at 10:30 am. To learn 
more about opportunities forfellowship, study, and service for all 
ages, contact the church office at (626) 282-4181 or connect online 
at www.smccpby.com.

Altadena/Pasadena Soroptimists Host 
Annual Silent Auction

On Sunday, November 14, 2010, Soroptimist International of 
Altadena/Pasadena will hold its 15th Annual Silent Auction 
and Social Hour from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the historic Essick 
House (home of the Sierra Madre Women’s Club), 550 W. 
Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre.

In addition to shopping at a wonderful Silent Auction, attendees 
will have the opportunity to enjoy great food, refreshments 
and music, as well as the company of Soroptimist members 
and friends. Admission is free. For more information, call 
(626) 398-1703, or visit www.soroptimist.devraweb.com.

 

Holiday Shopping for a Great Cause!

This Saturday, November 20th, Women At Work headquarters will 
be transformed into a special holiday boutique from 9am – 3pm 
featuring a selection of hand crafted artwork, fashions and home 
accessories. A special group of vendors have been selected, many 
with one-of-a-kind items, including elegant designer scarves by 
Gallemore, uniquely-crafted bookmarks by Beadie Beads Book 
Jewelry, and several collections of handcrafted jewelry.

 The boutique will incorporate a colorful international flair 
with two separate gallery spaces featuring art, textiles, statues 
and other crafts from Africa and the Huichol region of Mexico. 
Other vendors will have handmade quilts, throws, linens, infant 
clothing, accessories and more. Homemade baked goods, 
gourmet lunch edibles and beverages will also be available for 
sale. 20% of all sales benefit employment preparation and job 
search assistance programs for more than 500 monthly client 
visits to our Career Resource Center per month. Admission is 
free, with an hourly drawing for door prizes. Women At Work is 
located at 3871 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107 (near the 
intersection of Michellinda) Learn more at www.womenatwork.
org.

"THERE OUGHT TO BE A LAW" Contest

Are you a small business owner who is tired of bureaucratic red 
tape? Do you have a common sense idea to cut waste from state 
government? Have you thought of a sensible solution to a growing 
problem in your community?

Some of the best legislative ideas come from those who have 
personally experienced a problem and see a need for reform. So, 
if you have an idea for a new law that you’d like me to consider, or 
if you believe a certain law is problematic and should be repealed, 
I hope you will participate in my 2011 "There Ought To Be A Law" 
contest.

I will choose one idea to be included in my 2011 legislative 
package. The person who submits the winning idea will be 
invited to join me for lunch and will receive a California State 
flag that has been flown over the Capitol.

To enter this year’s contest, please visit my website, at www.senate.
ca.gov/huff and fill out the short questionnaire describing your 
idea. You can submit the form online or mail it to my Capitol 
office by December 3, 2010, and the winner will be announced 
in January.

If you have questions, please contact my Capitol office staff at 
(916) 651-4029.

SIERRA MADRE ROSE FLOAT ASSOCIATION

PARADE 
TICKET

 R A F F L E

SEE THE 2011 ROSE 
PARADE IN PERSON

TWO FRONT ROW 
GRANDSTAND TICKETS

ON ORANGE GROVE BLVD.

PARKING INCLUDED

RAFFLE TICKETS: $ 1.00 each 6 for $ 5.00

(Retail Value of $90.00 Per Ticket)

Available at the Sierra Madre Rose Float Barn

DRAWING TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 
29TH at 7:00PM at the Sierra Madre Rose Float Barn

(Winner need not be present)

Donated by Sharp Seating

 
In An Emergency 
Tune To 
1630 AM 
Sierra Madre 
Community RadioIf there’s an earthquake, fire, or other 
emergency, 1630-AM will broadcast important 
safety information. Listen on any AM radio. 
Put a sticker on your radio! 
Stickers courtesy of the Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club 
Seasonal Flu Shots

At this time the LA County Health Department is no longer 
hosting free flu shot clinics in Sierra Madre. The following 
locations are offering free shots but please call first:

• The Monrovia Health Center, 330 Maple Ave. - (626) 256-
1600. Shots are available during the week.

• November 12th - Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus 
Drive - appointments are necessary for this free clinic so 
please call in advance at (626) 574-5130.

WEBSTER’S PRESENTS:

Webster's Fine 
Stationers presents an 
evening of literature 
and music with local 
author Hugh Bonar 
on Friday, November 
19th. Hugh will be 
signing copies of 
his books, Avalon, a story centered 
around Catalina Island in the 1930's, 
from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm. Musical 
accompaniment by the artist Mario 
Martin Zelaya. Refreshments will be 
served.

Webster’s Fine Stationers

2450 N. Lake Ave., Suite B

Altadena, CA 626-797-1135 

 
SIERRA MADRE WOMAN’S CLUB 
INVITES YOU TO THEIR ANNUAL 
HOLIDAY SALE 
~ 
~New and Gently used Items~ 
Gifts, Books, DVDs, Cds, Kitchen and 
Home Decorations, Toys, Holiday 
Items, Jewelry, Stationary, Pictures, 
Linens, Clothes and Shoes. 
~ 
DECEMBER 3 & 4, 2010 
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
ESSICK HOUSE AND WISTARIA 
THRIFT SHOP 
550 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 
Sierra Madre, CA. 91024 
626 355-7739 
~ 
All Proceeds benefit local Charities 
~STOP BY AND BROWSE~ 
CROWN CITY SYMPHONY 
PRESENTS TWO FREE 
CONCERTS

Saturday, November 20th 2:00 pm

Pasadena Christian Church

Sunday, November 21st 2:00 pm

First Baptist Church of Pasadena 

Crown City Symphony, a community orchestra founded in 2003 
under the sponsorship of the Pasadena Senior Center, will give 
two free concerts, Nov. 20 & 21, at 2pm both days. The first 
concert is at the Pasadena Christian Church, 789 N. Altadena 
Drive, Pasadena and the second concert is at the First Baptist 
Church of Pasadena, 75 N. Marengo. Marvin Neumann is the 
conductor, and the soloist is Andrew Sords. 

Hailed as an “absolute wonder”, violinist ANDREW SORDS has 
established himself as the preeminent new face of classical violin. 
Already a veteran of the concert stage, Sords has appeared with 
over 60 orchestras and in countless recital venues across three 
continents. Born in 1985 in Newark, Delaware, Sords later 
moved to Shaker Heights, Ohio. He completed his undergraduate 
education at the Cleveland Institute of Music, and has performed 
for the legendary Midori in masterclasses in New York City and 
at the University of Southern California . In 2008 Sords received 
international exposure as the top Google Classical News story 
as well as crowning the “Top-40 Charts in Classical Music. He 
is the featured violinist in a documentary on violin technique 
recorded at the Cleveland Institute of Music. His website is www.
andrewsords.com.

Crown City Symphony, whose motto is Ability not Age, has 
received grants from The Pasadena Tournament of Roses 
Foundation and the City of Pasadena Cultural Affairs Division, 
and the Pasadena Showcase for the Arts. This is the final concert 
under the sponsorship of the Pasadena Senior Center, which 
founded the Orchestra. Starting in 2011, The Tuesday Musicale of 
Pasadena will sponsor the Orchestra.

The web site is crowncitysymphony.org. For more 
information email Roberta Wilcox, manager, at manager@
crowncitysymphony.org, or call, (626) 797-1994.