Mountain Views News, Pasadena Edition [Sierra Madre] Saturday, September 30, 2017

Mountain View News Saturday, September 30, 2017 

Free Events Roundup at thePasadena Senior Center


Superintendent’s BudgetAdvisory Committee

 The Pasadena Unified stronger academic, 
School District (PUSD) is cognitive, and social-
seeking applicants to serve emotional benefits for all 
on the Superintendent’s studentsBudget Advisory Committee Reducing the budget deficit 
(SBAC) that will review for long term sustainabilitybudget and program plans The purpose of this 
and make recommendations committee is to provide for 
on prioritization for the community involvement by a 
2018-2019 district budget broad range of stakeholders. 
to the Superintendent and Applications are sought 
the Governing Board. The from teachers, principals, 
committee will meet from staff, parent representatives 
October - November, 2017. from district advisory 
Applications are accepted committees, community 
through October 6, 2017.members, and high school 

With the prospect of up student council members. 
to $13 million in budget The SBAC will also include 
reductions over the division and department 
next two years, PUSD is managers.
fundamentally changing The Committee will 
its planning and budget convene for 8-10 meetings. 
development process to focus To the extent possible, 
on the instructional core meetings will be held from 

- the essential interaction 3 - 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
between teacher and student, Applications are available 
and content that creates here and www.pusd.us/ 
the basis of learning. After Page/6675 Solicitud en 
conducting data and root españolcause analyses and engaging Completed applications 
stakeholders, PUSD will must be submitted by 4 p.m. 
fund strategies that support October 6, 2017, by mail to 
the instructional core based Zoila Arellano, Executive 
on the Board of Education’s Secretary, Pasadena Unified 
identified priorities:School District, 351 S. 
Continuous improvement Hudson Avenue Room 
in academics and operations218, Pasadena CA 91101, 
Increasing socioeconomic or email to arellano.zoila@ 
integration which promotes pusd.us 

Pet of the 
Week


 Meet Berlioz (A442490)! 
This 2-month-old tabby is 
ready to pounce into his 
new home. Berlioz loves 
to play and is full of kitten 
energy. He may be the 
tiniest kitten in his litter, 
but he’s just as strong how to care for your pet.


as his two orange tabby 

 Call the Pasadena 

sisters. Berlioz was raised 

Humane Society & SPCA 

in a Pasadena Humane 

at (626) 792-7151 to ask 

foster home where he 

about A442490, or visit 

grew big and strong. He’s 

at 361 S. Raymond Ave. 

now ready to find a forever 

in Pasadena. Adoption 

home of his own. 

hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

 The adoption fee for cats is 

Sunday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

$75. All cats are spayed or 

Tuesday through Friday; 

neutered, microchipped, 

and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

and vaccinated before 

Saturday.

being adopted. 

 Pets may not be available 

 New adopters will receive 

for adoption and cannot be 

a complimentary health-

held for potential adopters 

and-wellness exam from 

by phone calls or email. 

VCA Animal Hospitals, as 

Directions and photos of 

well as a goody bag filled 

all pets can be found at 

with information about 

pasadenahumane.org. 

ALTADENA POLICE BLOTTER 


List of ArtNight Events


Enjoy a free evening of art, music and entertainment as 
Pasadena’s most prominent arts and cultural institutions 
swing open their doors for ArtNight Oct. 13 from 6 p.m. to 
10 pm. The night is yours to decide. Begin your journey at 
any one of our 18 participating cultural institutions, where 
free shuttles will be waiting to transport you to your next 
destination. 

A ROOM TO CREATE 

1158 E. Colorado Blvd. 
626.204-0331 
The Pennington Dance Group presents a kinetic evening of dance 
works, music and dialogues with local dance and performing 
artists. 

ARMORY CENTER FOR THE ARTS 

145 N. Raymond Ave.
626.792.5101 
Explore Armory classes for kids through adults with art making, 
student displays and faculty demonstrations; see art by the Caltech 
community; and enjoy storytelling. 
City-funded MiniGrant: classical guitar performance by Sheu 
Pettit Duo. 


ARTCENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN 

Williamson Gallery1700 Lida St. 
626.396.2200 
Experience Earth’s stunning neighbor in Mars: Astronomy and 
Culture. Explore the art, science and fantasy of a planet that has 
long fascinated humanity. Guest-curated by Jay Belloli. 
art 

WORKS TEEN CENTER 

2914 E. Walnut St. 
626.793.9202 
artWORKS teens display their talents through live performances 
and visual arts. Come for an interactive evening that includes 
hands-on printmaking and stamping, alongside musical 
entertainment. 
City-funded MiniGrant: music by Eclectic Waves and 
performances by Learning Works and artWORKS students.

BOSTON COURT PERFORMING ART CENTER 

70 North Mentor Ave. 
626.683.6801 
Boston Court invites you to attend our annual visual art show, 
featuring an installation by David B. Jang, as well as rotating 
music, dance, and theater performances throughout the evening 
on the topic of the immigrant experience.
City-funded MiniGrant: art of David B. Jang.


CITY OF PASADENA – CITY HALL 

100 N. Garfield Ave. 
Enjoy a snack and live music while you wait for a free shuttle to 
take you to one of the many cultural venues open during ArtNight.
City-funded MiniGrant: music from the Golden Age of American 
Song (1920s–1930s) by the Holly Street Stompers.
JACKIE ROBINSON COMMUNITY CENTER 
1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 
626.744.7300 
Enjoy artwork from Alkebu-lan Cultural Center; learn about the 
history of African American art and the legacy of Pasadena and 
world icons Jackie and Mack Robinson. 
City-funded MiniGrant: music by JazzZone.


LIGHT BRINGER PROJECT @ DAY ONE

175 N. Euclid Ave. 
626.590.1134 
Experience Ofrendas, an enchanting evening filled with 
interactive Dia de Los Muertos installations, storytelling, culture, 
Room 13 art, live music and more.
City-funded MiniGrant: artworks by Brenda Barrios.


LINEAGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 

89 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 
626.844.7008 
The Lineage Performing Arts Center is a community hub for the 
arts, presenting selections from the Lineage Dance Company, 
along with special guests.
City-funded MiniGrant: music by Priscilla and the Stache


NORTON SIMON MUSEUM 

411 W. Colorado Blvd. 
626.449.6840 
Enjoy R.I.P.: On Art and Mourning, an intimate exhibition 
presenting seldom seen objects from the Museum’s collection that 
demonstrates how art is created to comfort the living.

PARSON’S NOSE THEATER 

95 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 110626.403.7667 
Parson’s Nose presents The Golden Age of Radio: The Lone 
Ranger/The Shadow/Flash Gordon. Return with us now to those 
thrilling days of yesteryear!
PASADENA CENTRAL LIBRARY 
285 E. Walnut St. 
626 744-4066 
Join us for the 5th Annual Author & Book Fair. Enjoy spooky 
theater, an art lecture on Frida Kahlo, family crafts, poetry and 
music—all presented by community organizations.
City-funded MiniGrants: Crown City Symphony; Theatre 
Americana; Rose Poets; Gloria Arjona, PhD; Reiyukai America.

PASADENA CITY COLLEGE 

1570 E. Colorado Blvd. 
626.585.3285 
Silent Africa: African Masks from the June Harwood Collection 
as Silent Auction Fundraiser in Gallery V and Sharpener: Faculty 
Exhibition in Boone Family Art Gallery.
City-funded MiniGrant: West African music by Balandugu Foly

PASADENA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 

100 N. Hill Ave. 
626.683.3355 
Live music all night! Explore multiple venues on PCM’s campus 
while enjoying continuous classical, multicultural, and interactive 
performances.

PASADENA MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA ART 

490 E. Union St. 
626.568.3665 
View artwork in Hollywood in Havana: Five Decades of Cuban 
Posters Promoting U.S. Films, E. Charlton Fortune: The Colorful 
Spirit and LA Redux: Reduction Linocuts by Dave Lefner. And 
don’t miss CalArts SPRAWL’s interactive performance Car Plays 
in PMCA’s Kenny Scharf Kosmic Krylon Garage.

PASADENA MUSEUM OF HISTORY 

470 W. Walnut St. 
626.577.1660 
Immerse yourself in the history and tradition of the Rose Queen® 
and Royal Court in Royals of Pasadena, featuring exquisite gowns, 
crowns, and fascinating memorabilia.
City-funded MiniGrants: guitar and violin duo Gypsy Jambo.


PASADENA PLAYHOUSE 

39 S. El Molino Ave. 
626.356.7529 
Participants will get a taste of what it’s like to be an actor! Join us 
for improvisational acting activities and readings of scenes from 
plays.

USC PACIFIC ASIA MUSEUM 

46 N. Los Robles Ave. 
626.449.2742 
Discover pieces from the museum’s permanent collection that 
depict ghostly figures. Storyteller Barbara Wong shares spine-
tingling and supernatural tales from Asia at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
City-funded MiniGrant: Haunted Art workshop with artists 
Quan Trang and Marylene Camacho.
For more information visit: artnightpasadena.org. 


 There is something for 
everyone in August at the 
Pasadena Senior Center, 85 

E. Holly St. You do not have 
to be a member to attend. 
Some events require advance 
reservations as noted. 
A Toast to the Joys of 
Music – Tuesdays, Oct. 3 to 
31, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 
Tom Campbell will play 
guitar and sing songs in the 
Senior Center Lounge. Stop 
by and enjoy his covers of 
traditional country, country 
rock, blues, folk, gospel and 
classic rock originally made 
famous by Willie Nelson, 
Merle Haggard, Vince Gill, 
Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Neil 
Young, The Grateful Dead, 
The Rolling Stones and 
many more.

Senior Driving 
Education and Resources 

– Thursday, Oct. 5, at 10 
a.m. For many adults 65 
and older, driving represents 
freedom. Learn about the 
possibilities of maintaining 
your driving independence, 
safety tips, how to prepare 
for a driving test, driver 
education resources for 
seniors and more. Presented 
by Tressa Thompson, 
senior driving ombudsman, 
California Department of 
Motor Vehicles. 
Friday Movie Matinees 

– Fridays, Oct. 6 and 13 at 
1 p.m. Oct. 6: “Snatched” 
(2017, R) starring Goldie 
Hawn and Any Schumer. 
When her boyfriend 
dumps her the night before 
their exotic vacation, an 
impetuous young woman 
persuades her ultra-cautious 
mother to travel with her to 
paradise, with unexpected 
results. Oct. 13: “Paris Can 
Wait” (2016, PG) starring 
Diane Lane and Alec 
Baldwin. When her movie-
producer husband is busy 
with work in Paris, his wife 
drives with his charming 
male business associate from 
the south of France to Paris, 
stopping for fine French 
cuisine in Provence along 
the way. 
LA Opera Talk: 
“Nabucco” – Monday, Oct. 
16, at 1 p.m. An LA Opera 
community educator will 
take participants through 
“Nabucco,” the opera that 
catapulted Giuseppe Verdi 
to fame. The two daughters 

of Nebuchadnezzar 
(Nabucco), warrior-king of 
Babylon, vie for the love of 
Ismaele, nephew of the King 
of Jerusalem, at a time when 
Nabucco invades Jerusalem, 
takes Israelites captive 
and keeps them in exile in 
Babylon. 

Medicare Resource Fair 
and Lecture – Wednesday, 
Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 

p.m. The Medicare open 
enrollment period is Nov. 1 to 
Dec. 15. Get the information 
you’ll need to make 
informed decisions about 
the medical and prescription 
plans that are best for your 
needs. Representatives from 
a variety of health care plans 
will be on hand to provide 
information and answer 
questions about Medicare 
plans and services. At 
noon, a one-hour lecture 
about Medicare issues and 
upcoming changes for 
2018 will be presented by 
the Center for Health Care 
Rights. The first 50 people 
who call 626-795-4331 to 
register will receive a free 
box lunch after the lecture. 
What You Should Know 
About Shingles – Thursday, 
Oct. 19, at 10 a.m. One of 
every three people 60 and 
older will get shingles, and 
one of every six who do 
will experience severe pain. 
Learn about the long-term 
effects of shingles and what 
you can do to reduce your 
risk. Presented by New Wave 
Home Care.

 Need a Metro TAP 
Card? – Thursday, Oct. 26, 
from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 
The Metro Mobile Customer 
Center will provide senior 
reduced fare TAP cards to 
be used for discounted fares 
on any Metro transportation 
route in Los Angeles County, 
including buses and light 
rail. Applicants must be 62 
or older and bring valid ID. 
Temporary cards will be 
issued that day so you can 
ride immediately until you 
receive your regular card. 
You can also load fares onto 
your temporary cards.

 Founded in 1960, the 
Pasadena Senior Center is 
an independent nonprofit 
organization that offers 
recreational, educational, 
wellness and social services 
to people ages 50 and older. 

Sunday, September 10th

1:00 PM – A petty theftfrom an unlocked vehicle 
occurred in the 3200 block 
of Raymond Avenue. Stolen: 
bowling ball and white 
bowling shoes. 
6:00 PM – A vehicle 
vandalism occurred in the 
2900 block of Santa Rosa 
Avenue. Damage: shattered 
window. 
7:00 PM – A vehicle 
vandalism occurred in the 
1000 block of Wapello Street. 
Damage: shattered window. 
11:05 PM – A commercial 
vandalism occurred in 
the 2400 block of Lincoln 
Avenue. Damage: shattered 
window. 
Monday, September 11th

2:30 AM – Kristy Gomez, 
28 years old of Arcadia was 
arrested in the 2000 block of 
Lake Avenue for possession 
of a controlled substance. 
3:01 AM – Ariel Franko, 
26 years old of Altadena 
was arrested in the area of 
Alameda Street and Lake 
Avenue for possession of a 
controlled substance. 
12:00 PM – A vehicle 
vandalism occurred in the 
3300 block of Santa Anita 
Avenue. Damage: shattered 
window. 
Wednesday, September 
13th 

10:30 PM – A vehicle 
vandalism occurred in the 
1200 block of E. Woodbury 
Road. Damage: shattered 
window. 
Thursday, September 14th

7:00 AM – A vehicle 
vandalism occurred in the 
400 block of E. Alameda 
Street. Damage: cracked 
windshield. 
12:00 PM – A domestic 
violence incident occurred 
in the 1000 block of Morada 
Place. Suspect has been 
identified. 
9:15 PM – Joseph Garcia, 34 
years old of Pasadena was 
arrested in the 2300 block of 
N. Lake Avenue for assault 
with a deadly weapon. No 
injuries reported. 
Friday, September 15th

9:00 AM – A vehicle 
burglary occurred in the 
3300 block of Lake Avenue. 
Suspect(s) entered the 
vehicle by shattering the 
window. Stolen: tan purse 
containing personal items 
and credit cards. 
12:30 PM – A shoplifting 
incident occurred in the 700 
block of E. Altadena Drive. 
Stolen: Similac formula. 
6:51 PM – An assault with 
a deadly weapon occurred 
in the 70 block of Mountain 
View Street. Suspect has 
been identified as the victim’s 
ex-boyfriend. 
Saturday, September 16th

5:02 PM – A battery occurred 
in the area of Mount Wilson 
Toll Road. The suspect 
spat on the victim’s face for 
unknown reasons as the 
victim was walking the trail. 
Suspect described as a male, 
Black between 5 feet 10 
inches. 
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