Mountain Views News          Saturday, February 12, 2011

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Mountain View News Saturday, February 12, 2011 


Older “Sierra Madre” 

American of the Year

 The Senior Community Commission is now accepting nominations 
for the Older “Sierra Madre” American of the Year. If 
you know someone living in Sierra Madre who has demonstrated 
outstanding community service and is 60 years of age or 
older, please contact the Senior Services Desk at (626) 355-7394 
for a nomination form.

 Nominations are due to the Community & Personnel Services 
Department, 611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., by Monday, February 
28, 2011. The Senior Community Commission will discuss 
nominees at its Study Session on March 3, 2011 and announce 
the honoree at their regular scheduled meeting also on March 3 
at 3 pm in the City Council Chambers. The honoree will also be 
recognized at a special reception held in their honor on Friday, 
May 13th at the Sierra Madre Hart Park House.

 Weather Wise

5-Day Forecast 

Sierra Madre, Ca.

 Mon: Ptly Cldy Hi 70s Lows 40s 

 Tues: Ptly Cldy Hi 70s Lows 40s 

 Wed: Showers Hi 60s Lows 40s 

 Thur: Showers Hi 60s Lows 40s 

 Fri: Showers Hi 60s Lows 40s 

Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service

SAT. 2/12 - TOM CORBETT & FRIENDS @ THE COFFEE GALLERY 
BACKSTAGE IN ALTADENA, 7pm. With Bill Knopf and special guest 
Mike Mullins (guitar & mandolin.) 2029 N. Lake Ave. For reservations 
or information call 626-794-2424. Americana/Folk. www.tomcorbett.
net www.coffeegallery.com

 

SAT. 2/12 - RITA HOSKING and opening act RICK SHEA @ THE FRET 
HOUSE IN COVINA, 8pm. 309 N. Citrus Ave. 626-339-7020. $15. A 
great, intimate room, perfect for this Americana/Country/Folk double 
bill. http://www.ritahosking.com http://www.frethouse.com/

 

SUN. 2/13 - “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! 

 

TUES. 2/15 - “JC & Friends Songwriter Serenade” @ MATT DENNY’S 
ALEHOUSE & RESTAURANT IN ARCADIA, 7 - 9:30pm. 145 E. Huntington 
Dr., between 1st & 2nd Aves. 626-462-0250. Full bar & kitchen, 
all ages. A weekly acoustic show of songwriters playing original songs, either 
as a solo or duo act, outside on the covered, heated patio. This week’s 
artists: Trish Lester, Chad Watson & Pam Loe. http://www.jchyke.com/

 

TUES. 2/15 - “TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA” @ CAFE 322 with QUIZMASTER 
DEANNA, 7pm (Note earlier start time*) $2 per person to 
play, up to 4 on a team, CASH or gift certificates to the top 3 teams. Fun 
and educational! 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. 

Come *early for Trivia and stay for the band: NEW ASTROTURF @ 
8:30ish. Hippie Rock & Classic Country.

 

WED. 2/16 - The Mellow D’z at Oceanview Bistro in Montrose from 7:30-
10:00 PM. 3826 Ocean View Blvd. 818-248-2722. Great food and drinks 
to go with cool acoustic jams. www.ovbistro.com

 

WED. 2/16 - LISA FINNIE @ RED CARPET WINE & SPIRITS in Glendale, 
7 - 8pm. 400 E. Glenoaks Blvd. Indoor delights including music 
by yours truly and three-option tastings via the in-house Enomatics in 
the Red Carpet Wine Bar and outdoor temptations available just outside 
courtesy of Vizzi Food Truck.

www.redcarpetwine.com

 

“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. 2/17 - COW BOP @ VIVA CANTINA IN BURBANK, 8pm. 
900 W. Riverside Dr., next to the L.A. Equestrian Center. Full bar & great 
Mexican food. Cowboy Jazz/Country Swing.

 

THURS. 2/17 - 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.

 

FRI. 2/18 - THE MELLOW D’z (Dave Osti & Deanna Cogan) at Cafe 322 
in Sierra Madre, 5:30 - 7:30pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. 
Great happy hour discounts on food and drinks from 4:30-6:30. Acoustic 
Rock faves.

 

FRI. 2/18 - FRIENDS OF THE SIERRA MADRE LIBRARY’S ANNUAL 
WINE & CUISINE TASTING @ THE VILLA del SOL d’ORO on the 
Alverno Campus, 7 - 9:30pm. $60 Main Event; $80 Premiere - includes 
extras and earlier admittance. Tickets available now at the Library, Bottle 
Shop, Savor the Flavor, etc. Restaurant and winery samplings, auctions, 
magicians, live music from STEVE & STEVE, and more.

 

FRI. 2/18 - MERCY & THE MERKETTES DANCE PARTY @ CAFE 322 
IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm - Midnite. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-
836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. R&B, Disco, Motown, Rock, 
Blues.

 

SAT. 2/19 - DREAD ZEPPELIN @ T. BOYLE’S TAVERN IN PASADENA, 
with opening act THE GAS MOGULS, featuring Lance Cosgrove, 
Dave Shelton and Ben Rushing - reuniting their old band from the late 
70’s. 37 N. Catalina Ave., just N. of Colorado Blvd. (formerly Toe’s Tavern 
and the Hanlebars) $10 in advance, $15 at the door. www.thegasmoguls.
com

 

TUES. 2/22 - “TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA” @ CAFE 322 with QUIZMASTER 
DEANNA, 7pm (Note earlier start time*) $2 per person to 
play, up to 4 on a team, CASH or gift certificates to the top 3 teams. Fun 
and educational! 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. 

Come *early for Trivia and stay for owner Mario’s Birthday Bash, featuring 
Echo Park Hot Club (Parisian Gypsy Jazz) then an improvised “Rock 
and Roll freakout”!!! yowza!

 

WED. 2/23 - The Mellow D’z at Oceanview Bistro in Montrose from 7:30-
10:00 PM. 3826 Ocean View Blvd. 818-248-2722. Great food and drinks 
to go with cool acoustic jams. www.ovbistro.com

 

WED. 2/23 - LISA FINNIE @ RED CARPET WINE & SPIRITS in Glendale, 
7 - 8pm. 400 E. Glenoaks Blvd. Indoor delights including music 
by yours truly and three-option tastings via the in-house Enomatics in 
the Red Carpet Wine Bar and outdoor temptations available just outside 
courtesy of Vizzi Food Truck.

www.redcarpetwine.com

 

FRI. 2/25 - DIRTY DAVE & THE DYNAMITES @ CLUBHOUSE 66 IN 
GLENDORA, 9pm. 1200 E. Route 66. 626-914-0066. Full bar & kitchen. 
No cover. Dave, Dave & Moyes crankin’ out some awesome Blues/Rock.

 

SAT. 2/26 - SURFIN’ WITH ELVIS @ OCEAN VIEW BISTRO IN MONTROSE, 
9pm. (sort of the pared-down version of Longboard Ranch) 
3826 Ocean View Blvd. 818-248-2722. Full bar and kitchen. www.ovbistro.
com 

PLANNING AHEAD DEPT:

THURS. 3/17 - ST. PADDY’S DAY PARTY @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA 
MADRE with SNOTTY SCOTTY & THE HANKIES and more... details 
to come.

 

THURS. 3/17 - ST. PADDY’S DAY PARTY with GROOVY LEMON PIE 
@ T. BOYLE’S TAVERN IN PASADENA, 9pm. 37 N. Catalina Ave., just 
N. of Colorado Blvd. (formerly Toe’s Tavern and the Hanlebars) www.
glpie.com

 

SUN. 3/20 - ANNUAL WISTARIA FESTIVAL IN DOWNTOWN SIERRA 
MADRE - tons of live music and purple blossoms!

 

*****NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR THE 2011 DOO DAH PARADE! 
Parade Day is Saturday, April 30th, 11:00am in East Pasadena. 
Be part of one of the most colorful and unique experiences around! Go 
to: pasadenadoodahparade.info -- and under “Entry Form” sign up now! 
Queen tryouts will be held on Sat. 4/2 at the American Legion.

 

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 

Eat - Shop - Worship in

Sierra Madre!

Coffee Houses:

 

Niko’s & Friends Coffee

900 Valley View Ave Pasadena 

(On Sierra Madre Border)

 

Beantown Coffee House & Bakery - 45 N. Baldwin

Starbucks - Kersting Court Sierra Madre

 

Fine Dining:

Cafe 322

322 W. Sierra Madre Bl.

Ugo’s

74 W. Sierra Madre Bl.

Charcuterie

120 W. Sierra Madre Bl.

Four Seasons Tea Room

75 N. Baldwin

Corfu

48 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

Great Shopping:

Laurel’s Apparel & Treasures

71 N. Baldwin

Angel’s Everywhere

26 N. Baldwin

Leonora Moss

9 Kersting Court

Iris Intrigue

49 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

Belle’s Nest

55 N. Baldwin

Brown’s Classic Interiors

64 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

Charlotte’s Jewelers

40 N. Baldwin

Savor The Flavor

11 Kersting Court

Once Upon A Time

14 W. Sierra Madre Bl.

Baldwin Jewelers

15 Kersting Court

 Churches

Episcopal Church of the Ascension - 25 E. Laurel

(626) 355-1133

Sierra Madre Congregational Church - 170 W. Sierra 
Madre

(626) 355-3566

Foothill Center For Spiritual Living - 49 S. Baldwin 
No. A

(626) 836-2022

Greek Evangelical Church

69 Suffolk Avenue

(626) 355-2153

Sierra Madre Church of Christ

212 N. Lima

(626) 355-1817

Sierra Madre United Methodist

695 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

(626) 355-0629

Bethany Christian

93 N. Baldwin

(626) 355-1403

St. Rita Catholic Church

38 N. Baldwin 

(626) 355-1292

and much more! 

Kiwanis Program to 
Explore “Da Vinci Code”

On Tuesday, Feb. 15, the Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club 
will present a fascinating program called “Thoughts on 
Christianity, Gnosticism and ‘The Da Vinci Code’”. The 
program will be presented by Earl Abbe, who spent many 
years working overseas and has lived in the region that is the 
centerpiece for Christianity, Gnosticism and the backdrop 
for the Da Vinci Code, a work of fiction that has razzled 
many in traditional religious circles.

 The meeting will be at 12 noon at the Masonic Temple, 33 
E. Sierra Madre Blvd.

The public is invited and lunch will be served. Reservations 
and exact change ($11) are required. Please call Pat Birdsall 
at 626-355-7290 , no later than noon the day before.


FREE VALENTINE’S 

PROGRAMS AT THE 

MONROVIA LIBRARY

Need a free family event to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Monrovia 
Public Library is having two free Valentine’s events 
perfect for the whole family.

Saturday, February 12 at 2:00 p.m., bring the whole family 
down for Be My Valentine. Cupid is bringing some of his 
favorite stories, songs, craft and film to the library in honor 
of love, hearts and Valentines! 

Monday, February 14 at 6:30 p.m., the Friends of the Monrovia 
Public Library are sponsoring a Monday Night Movie 
perfect for the whole family. We can’t give the exact title. 
But we can tell you, it features a boy, a bear, a black panther, 
and an especially mean tiger. Call the library for more details 
today!

1630 AM

Free on-air publicity for local events

Sierra Madre’s new community radio station is now accepting 
scripts for Public Service Announcements (PSAs) about 
community events. PSAs will be broadcast on the air at no 
charge. The station operates 24/7 and can be heard at 1630 on 
the AM dial.

Any local non-profit or non-commercial organization can have 
their event information broadcast to the public on Sierra Madre 
Community Information Radio. This new radio station covers 
the city of Sierra Madre, plus surrounding areas of Pasadena, 
Arcadia, and Monrovia. 

In a nutshell, your event must:

• Benefit a non-commercial or non-profit entity

• Be open to the public

• Be of general interest to local citizens

Just 
write a Public Service Announcement that describes your 
event and e-mail it to radio@cityofsierramadre.com.