Mountain Views News, Pasadena Edition [Sierra Madre] Saturday, June 3, 2017

Mountain View News Saturday, June 3, 2017 

Altadena Library to Hold Museum to Honor Free Events Roundup at theCelebration of the YearPasadena Senior Center

Chinese Art Collectors


Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Neil 

library and to explore the 

 There is something for Young, The Grateful Dead, The 

 One of Altadena’s longest key updates made inside. 

everyone in June at the Rolling Stones and many more.

standing institutions, the Lunch, sponsored by 

Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. “Hold These Truths” – 

district is celebrating the Altadena Rotary Club, will 

Holly St.Wednesday, June 7, at 11 a.m. 
50th Anniversary of its be offered at 1960s prices out 

 You do not have to be a Actor and playwright Jeanne 
main building, launching its in the parking lot, and local 

member to attend. Some events Sakata, whose award-winning 
renowned Summer Reading teens are invited to a special 

require advance reservations as play “Hold These Truths” 
Program, and debuting its teen lunch gathering inside 

noted. is onstage at the Pasadena 
The Domino Effect – Playhouse through June 25, 

refreshed facilities with a the Library’s Community 

Thursdays, June 8 to 29, at will share insights into the 

Grand Reopening, Summer Room.

1 p.m. If you’ve never played inspirational true story of 

Reading Program Kick-Off, There will be a special live 

Chicken Foot dominoes Gordon Hirabayashi, a civil 

and 50th Anniversary appearance by Andy Vargas, 

 Dr. Tei-Fu Chen, Dr. the arts and are primary before, or even if you have, rights hero who took his fight Celebration on Saturday, vocalist for Santana and Oi-Lin Chen and Fashion examples of how to push that come join the fun as Vicki all the way to the Supreme 

June 10th from 10:00 am to Souleros. Andy has been on Designer, Tadashi Shoji mission forward. This is our Leigh leads participants in Court. 

8:30 pm.nearly 20 world tours with chance to say thank you to a rollicking version of the Scenic Walkers Club –
will be honored at Annual 

 The day will begin at 10:00 Santana, selling out packed them for their support to the game that is easy enough for Wednesdays, June 7 to 28, 
am with a live performance arenas around the globe. Gala, Saturday, June 10.museum and contribution beginners yet challenging at 10 a.m. Enjoy a series of 
by the John Muir High School Altadena Library is thrilled The USC Pacific Asia to Asian arts and culture enough for more seasoned leisurely walks in the great 

Drum Corps, followed by to welcome him and his throughout the region.” players. Oh, and please excuse outdoors. Alan Colville will 

Museum (USC PAM) 

the laughter every Thursday…give you a list of items to bring, 

the official Summer Reading band Souleros to their main will host its annual gala The Gala Evening

it may be contagious! For let you know what to expect, 

Program Kick-Off and a stage at 3:30pm. The event Art lovers, donors, and 

on Saturday, June 10, at more information call Vicki at provide detailed itineraries and 

performance by educational will come to an end with the collectors from throughout 

the historic Langham 928-478-4654. arrange transportation. For entertainment group Mad Library’s beloved monthly Huntington Hotel in Southern California will UCLA Memory Training – more information or to sign up, 
Science for kids. Master Second Saturday concert Pasadena, in honor of gather to support USC Thursdays, June 8 to 29, from email alancolville@charter.net 
of Ceremonies Jodi Taffel, at 6:30pm, featuring the Legacy Award recipients, PAM and the arts at The 1 to 3 p.m. UCLA Memory or call 626-221-3741. 
the nationally-renowned, unique musical style of The Dr. Tei-Fu Chen & Dr. Oi-Langham Huntington Hotel Training is an innovative Natural Causes and 
award-winning chef and Satisfaction Band. Altadena in Pasadena. The evening education program for people Prevention of Osteoporosis – 

Lin Chen of the Chen Art 

television personality Ale & Wine House will offer Gallery and Visionary Artist starts with a reception with age-related memory Thursday, June 8, at 10 a.m.
known as the “Bacon Babe,” a selection of fine wine and Award recipient, Tadashi and silent auction, and concerns. This four-week Osteoporosis is a common 

workshop will focus on the condition that affects millions 

will guide guests through beers, and local vendors will Shoji, Creative Director of continues with dinner and 

top four concerns: forgetting of people and is a major cause 

a variety of acts and well-offer delicious, savory dinner his eponymous fashion label.program. This year’s special 

names and faces, forgetting to of fractures in men and women. 

known figures in Altadena options and Sweeter Than USC PAM honors Drs. guests include, Korean 

keep appointments and other Dr. Paul Jacoy will explain the to be featured on the main Honey will have delectable Chen with the Legacy American indie music future plans, forgetting where causes, symptoms, diagnosis 

stage in the Altadena Library desserts available for sale.Award, for the leadership artists, Run River North, you put things such as keys and and treatment options.
parking lot throughout the In addition to the fun in the and vision in the promotion providing entertainment eyeglasses, and overcoming tip-An Evening of Piano Music 
day, including a musical sun, Altadena Town Council of Asian art and culture and USC PAM Celebrity of-the-tongue forgetfulness. – Friday, June 9, at 7 p.m.
adventure with CHROMA, will host its elections on through their collection, Ambassadors, Hudson Participants will engage in Citrus College piano students, 
a hip-hop dance and spoken the main library campus, the Chen Art Gallery. The Yang, Ian Chen and Forrest memory quizzes and skill-along with their professor, 
word poetry performance by giving Altadena residents in Chens have close relations Wheeler from ABC 7’s Fresh building exercises through a pianist Carlos Gardels, will 
combination of presentations present an evening of solo 

Antics, and speeches from attendance the opportunity with USC PAM, as Dr. Tei-Off the Boat to assist with 

and small-group discussions in piano performances of 

Senator Anthony Portantino, to participate in its local Fu Chen serves on the USC the Paddle Auction.

a low-stress, fun environment. works by composers ranging 

Supervisor Kathryn Barger election for Altadena Town PAM Board of Councilors The USC PAM Gala 

Reservations are required by from Scarlatti to Satie. Light and Assemblymember Council representatives.and the Chen Art Gallery Committee has generously calling 626-685-6732.refreshments will be served. 
Chris Holden. Between More information about loaned significant and rare offered their support for the Friday Movie Matinees – RSVP at the Welcome Desk or 
presentations on the main Altadena Library District objects to the museum for event. Members include Fridays, June 9 and 16, at 1 by calling 626-795-4331.
stage, people are invited to is available at www. its recent exhibition, Royal Edward Cai, Margaret p.m. Everyone enjoys movies Savvy Caregivers – 
tour the newly renovated altadenalibrary.org. Leong Checca, Dr. Oi-Lin and the pleasures they bring. Tuesdays, June 13 to July 25, 

Taste: The Art of Princely 

Chen and Dr. Tei-Fu Chen, June 9: “La La Land” (2016, from 2 to 4 p.m. Caregivers 

Courts in 15th Century 

PG-13) starring Ryan Gosling will learn basic knowledge 

China, in 2016.East West Bank, Marcia 

and Emma Stone. An aspiring and skills needed to care for 

Pet of the 

 Japanese American Fashion Anne Good, Howard and 

actress and a dedicated jazz family members who have been 

Norma Lee, Stephen Lesser, 

Designer, Tadashi Shoji, musician struggle to make it diagnosed with Alzheimer’s 

Week

Kelly Sutherlin McLeod, 

will receive the Visionary in a city known for crushing disease and other dementias. 
Artist Award, for his creative FAIA and Steven B. McLeod, hopes and breaking hearts. Presented by Alzheimer’s 

 Maverick (A414420) is 

contribution in furthering Mei-Lee Ney, Gayle and June 16: “Gigi” (1958, NR) Greater Los Angeles. 

a 5-year-old, neutered 

Asian designs in fashion Ed Roski, Joan A. Payden, starring Leslie Caron and Registration is required by 

male, brown and white 

and the arts. Having built Dean Avishai Sadan and the Louis Jourdan. Weary of the calling 626-685-6730. Please 
shorthaired tabby cat. This 

Herman Ostrow School of conventions of Parisian society, note there will be no workshop 

his brand in the early 1970’s, 

sweet boy is super playful 

Shoji has deep roots in Dentistry of USC, Mrs. Joan a rich playboy and a young on July 4.
and loves affection. He’s 


courtesan in training enjoy a Senior Beauty Tips – 

Pasadena and also with the Travis and USC Office of the 

platonic friendship, but it may Thursday, June 15, at 10 a.m. 
New adopters will receive a USC Pacific Asia Museum.Provost.not stay platonic for long.Learn how to look your best at 

known as the greeter in our 

communal cat room, where “I am proud to honor Individual tickets to this 

complimentary health-and-A Toast to the Joys of Music any age and get tips about skin 

he can be found running up 

wellness exam from VCA three leaders in the Asian year’s USC PAM Gala begin – Tuesdays, June 6 to 27, care and makeup. Presented by 

to volunteers as they enter. 

Animal Hospitals, as well community, two in art at $400 to $2,500, and Gala from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tom Pasadena City College.

Maverick enjoys a good 

as a goody bag filled with collecting and one in the table prices range from Campbell will play guitar and Founded in 1960, the head scratch and will start information about how to fashion industry.” Remarks $7,500 to $50,000.sing songs in the Senior Center Pasadena Senior Center is 
purring the minute you pet care for your pet.USC PAM Director, For table and ticket Lounge. Stop by and enjoy his an independent, nonprofit 
him. When he’s not seeking information to go usc.edu/covers of traditional country, organization that offers 

 Call the Pasadena Humane Christina Yu Yu, “Drs. Chen 

attention, you’ll find him country rock, blues, folk, gospel recreational, educational, 

Society & SPCA at (626) and Mr. Shoji are in line esvp (code: pamgala2017).

curled up in a volunteer’s and classic rock originally wellness and social services to 

to about with USC PAM’s mission Proceeds from ticket sales 

lap or stretched out in a cat 792-7151 ask made famous by Willie Nelson, people ages 50 and older in a 
bed for a nap. Maverick is (A414420), or visit at 361 S. of furthering intercultural benefit the USC Pacific Asia Merle Haggard, Vince Gill, welcoming environment. 

Raymond Ave. in Pasadena. understanding through Museum operations and arts 

ready to go to his new home. 

Adoption hours are 11 a.m. programming. PUSD Announces the New

Could it be yours? 

to 4 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. 

 The adoption fee for cats to 5 p.m. Tuesday through High-Silica ‘Halos’ Shed Altadena Elementary Principal

is $75. All cats are spayed 

or neutered, microchipped, Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Light on Wet Ancient Mars 

 The Pasadena Unified School 
and up to date on vaccines Saturday.District (PUSD) is pleased 

to announce Tuesday the 

 Pets may not be available Pale “halos” around fractures 

before being adopted.

selection of Benita Scheckel 

for adoption and cannot be in bedrock analyzed by 

 Adoption fees for all pets 

(pictured) as Principal of 

held for potential adopters NASA’s Curiosity Mars 

will be waived on Thursday, 

Altadena Elementary School. 

June 22 from 9am to 5pm by phone calls or email. rover contain copious silica, 

Scheckel was promoted after 

Directions and photos of indicating that ancient Mars 

during the 3rd Annual Free 

a competitive process that 

Adoption Day sponsored by all pets can be found at had liquid water for a long 

included input provided 

pasadenahumane.org. time scientists announced 

by Altadena Elementary 

Carol Ann Kirby. 

this week.

stakeholders, students, 
“The concentration of 

employees, and parents that 

Public Hearing on PUSD silica is very high at the 

informed the development of 
centerlines of these halos,” 

the new principal profile.Burbank Surplus Propertysaid Jens Frydenvang, a -- further expanding the “Ms. Scheckel’s Scheckel 

rover-team scientist at Los window for when life might accomplishments as an joining together with the talent 

Alamos National Laboratory have existed on Mars.”educator and her extensive at Altadena Elementary School 

arts background will be assets to create a premiere school 

in New Mexico, and the The halos were first analyzed 

University of Copenhagen in 2015 with Curiosity’s to the Altadena Elementary for the arts and dual language 

School community,” said immersion,” said Scheckel. 

in Denmark. “What we’re science-instrument payload, 

Superintendent Brian “I look forward to making 

seeing is that silica appears to including the laser-shooting McDonald. “I am pleased 

Altadena my home for a very 

have migrated between very Chemistry and Camera to promote Ms. Scheckel long time.” 

old sedimentary bedrock (ChemCam) instrument, to Principal of Altadena As a lead soprano in an opera 

and into younger overlying which was developed at Los Elementary.” touring company, Scheckel has 

rocks.”Alamos National Laboratory Scheckel was named the sung internationally in several 

 Frydenvang is the lead in conjunction with the 2017 Most Promising languages and performed in 

author of a report about French space agency. The New Administrator by the regional musical theater. She 

assessment process, the these findings published rover has subsequently Association of California co-wrote Bend in the Road: The 

 The 7-11 Surplus Property Committee meets several explored higher and younger School Administrators Region Anne of Green Gables Musical 

in Geophysical Research 

Advisory Committee, and times in public sessions to VX. Since 2015, she has 

that premiered at the Pasadena 

Letters.layers of lower Mount Sharp, 

the Pasadena Unified School determine whether the district served as Assistant Principal 

Playhouse’s Carrie Hamilton 

District (PUSD), invites should declare the former NASA landed Curiosity investigating how ancient of Marshall Fundamental Theatre, and was an official 
residents and families to a Burbank Elementary School on Mars in 2012 with a goal environmental conditions Secondary School, where she selection of the 2013 New York 
public hearing Wednesday at 6 site as surplus. Burbank to determine whether Mars changed.led the Academy for Creative Musical Theatre Festival.

p.m. on the disposition of the Elementary School was closed ever offered environmental NASA’s two active Industries, the college and 
Scheckel has a bachelor of 

former Burbank Elementary in 2012 as a result of declining conditions favorable for Mars rovers and three career pathway program. 

arts in vocal performance from 

School property, in Altadena.student enrollment. The site is microbial life. The mission Mars orbiters are all part She was previously the K-8 California State University, 
The Committee is set to discuss currently used to house some “has been very successful of ambitious robotic curriculum resource teacher Los Angeles, a Master’s in 
the committee’s draft final of the district’s Early Education at School. 

Cross Cultural Education from 

in showing that Gale Crater exploration to understand McKinley From 

report on its recommendation programs, Mental Health 2011-2015, Ms. Scheckel was 

National and 

once held a lake with water Mars, which helps lead the University, is 

on the use of the property Services program, and a private coordinator of the International currently pursuing a doctorate 
located at 2046 Allen Ave., school.that we would even have way for sending humans Baccalaureate Middle Years in Educational Leadership at 
Altadena. The hearing will be in Uses of the Burbank property been able to drink from, but to Mars in the 2030s. Programme at Blair School and Azusa Pacific University.

the multipurpose room of the include leasing the Burbank we still don’t know how long The Curiosity mission is served on the team that brought A native of Alhambra, Calif., 

former Burbank Elementary.property pursuant to state law, this habitable environment managed by NASA’s Jet the dual language immersion Scheckel lives in Pasadena with 

 The 7-11 Committee, which or Status take no action and endured,” he said. “What this Propulsion Laboratory, program to Blair. She began her family.
was established in early maintain current use of the finding tells us is that, even a division of Caltech in her teaching career at the Los Schekel replaces Ana 
February 2017, will deliver a Burbank propertywhen the lake eventually Pasadena, California, for Angeles County High School Maria Apodaca, who served 
final report of its findings to the For additional information, evaporated, substantial NASA’s Science Mission for the Arts (LACHSA) in 1999 as principal of Altadena 
District’s Board of Education. contact PUSD Construction amounts of groundwater Directorate, Washington. and joined PUSD in 2007 as an Elementary since 2016, and 
The Board will then decide Specialist Jessica Frazier, at English and Music teacher at is now taking a year-long 

were present for longer For more about Curiosity, 

what to do with the property.frazier.jessica@pusd.us or Blair School.sabbatical to pursue other 
As part of its property 626.396.5850 ext. 89184 than we previously thought visit: nasa.gov/curiosity. “I am passionate about educational opportunities.

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