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Mountain View News Saturday, October 14, 2017 Improvised Play in the Fundraising Gala to BenefitStyle of Charles DickensPasadena Senior Center upcoming changes for A Noise Within presents UnScripted, $20-$40, leader Scott Jenkins Tickets for Dickens Event honors community There is something for 2018 will be presented by Impro Theatre’s Dickens are available online at everyone in August at the the Center for Health Care The Pasadena Senior Pasadena Senior Center, 85 Rights. The first 50 people UnScripted for one night anoisewithin.org and by Center’s annual Zest gala E. Holly St. You do not have who call 626-795-4331 to only, Wednesday, October phone by calling 626-356 Saturday, Oct. 28, will to be a member to attend. register will receive a free 18 at 7:30 p.m. Using only 3100. A Noise Within is be an elegant, fun-filled Some events require advance box lunch after the lecture. their improv theatrical located on the corner of evening honoring R. Scott reservations as noted. What You Should Know skills and a few props and Foothill Boulevard and Jenkins, a prominent local A Toast to the Joys of About Shingles – Thursday, costumes, Impro brings to Sierra Madre Villa Avenue attorney and community Music – Tuesdays, to Oct. Oct. 19, at 10 a.m. One of life a wholly new evening of at 3352 East Foothill Blvd., leader whose good works in 31, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every three people 60 and theatre inspired by Charles Pasadena, CA 91107, take Pasadena, surrounding areas Tom Campbell will play older will get shingles, and Dickens’ works, for this the Madre St. exit off the and abroad have impacted guitar and sing songs in the one of every six who do one performance at ANW, 210. the lives of thousands. Senior Center Lounge. Stop will experience severe pain. directed by Brian Lohmann. Founded as Los Angeles Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres by and enjoy his covers of Learn about the long-term The vivid narration and Theatresports in 1988, and a silent auction during traditional country, country effects of shingles and what iconic characters that inhabit Impro Theatre has evolved a 5 p.m. reception will be rock, blues, folk, gospel and you can do to reduce your inspire Impro Theatre’s high-form improv troupe into a followed by dinner and the classic rock originally made risk. Presented by New Wave the world of Charles Dickens from a successful short program at 6 p.m. Akila time, and it was a privilege spirited Dickens UnScripted. critically acclaimed theatre famous by Willie Nelson, Home Care. Starting with audience company. In Southern Gibbs, executive director to serve an organization that Merle Haggard, Vince Gill, Watercolor Exhibition benefits low-income seniors suggestions, the ensemble California, Impro has of the Pasadena Senior Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Neil with Wine and Cheese combines comic portrayals performed sold-out shows at Center, will serve as master and other needy population Young, The Grateful Dead, Reception – Thursday, with cruel melodrama and South Coast Repertory, The of ceremonies. In addition groups that experience The Rolling Stones and Oct. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. to the silent auction, two food insecurity on a regular heartbreaking tenderness Broad Stage in Santa Monica, many more.Studies show that creating basis. I am grateful to be to create a spontaneous The Pasadena Playhouse, tickets to the Tony Award- honored by the Pasadena Friday Movie Matinees art improves brain function. performance that is as lively North Coast Repertory winning musical “Hamilton” – Friday Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. Pasadena Senior Center art Senior Center, an important and dynamic as a classic in San Diego, The Falcon at the Pantages Theater will Casablanca” (1942, NR) students, from beginners to partner of the food bank.” Dickens novel.Theatre in Burbank and be awarded to the winner of starring Humphrey Bogart professionals, will display an opportunity drawing. A former president of “We think the work of Impro many more. Venues around and Ingrid Bergman. In their works in watercolors the San Marino Board of is a perfect complement to the world include the John Born and raised in Pasadena Morocco during World and mixed media. Awards Education, he lives in that our current adaptation of Anson Ford Amphitheater and an attorney since 1979, War II, a cynical American will be presented in city with his wife Cindy. A Tale of Two Cities,” says in Los Angeles, Oregon Jenkins joined the renowned expatriate encounters his recognition of excellence, They are the parents of two A Noise Within Producing Shakespeare Festival, The Pasadena law firm Hahn & former lover at his nightclub and some of the works will adult daughters, Courtney Artistic Director Julia Athenaeum Theatre in Hahn in 1985. He is a partner in Casablanca, a crossroads be for sale. Hand-painted and Lindsay, and have one Rodriguez-Elliott, “it brings Chicago, Evans Auditorium in the firm and specializes in for spies, traitors, Nazis and original greeting cards will granddaughter, Adelynne a playful, irreverent energy at Texas State University, business, real estate and land the French Resistance. be offered for a donation to use entitlement issues. Rose, whose middle name to the Tale set – all with deep The Melbourne Fringe in LA Opera Talk: the Pasadena Senior Center. After joining the all-is in honor of his work with respect for Dickens’ classic Australia and Theatre Adyar “Nabucco” – Monday, Oct. Complimentary wine and the Tournament of Roses canon.”in Paris. volunteer Tournament of 16, at 1 p.m. An LA Opera cheese will be provided, and Roses Association in 1982, Association.community educator will a harpist will perform. The he worked his way up to the Scott and Cindy Jenkins take participants through exhibition will remain in to to Pet of the office of president, presiding volunteer take trips “Nabucco,” the opera that place through December. over the 125th Rose Parade Malawi, Africa, one of the catapulted Giuseppe Verdi For more information visit and 100th Rose Bowl Game poorest nations in the world, Week to fame. The two daughters www.pasadenaseniorcenter. Alexa (A443924) is in 2014. He currently chairs every few years with other of Nebuchadnezzar org or call 626-795-4331. an energetic 5-year-old the Rose Bowl Management members of San Marino (Nabucco), warrior-king of Need a Metro TAP Committee, which Community Church, where Babylon, vie for the love of Card? – Thursday, Oct. 26, This goofy girl is incredibly shepherd/greyhound mix. represents the Tournament he is an elder. They work Ismaele, nephew of the King from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. playful with toys and gets of Roses Association in its with AIDS orphans, set up of Jerusalem, at a time when The Metro Mobile Customer along with other dogs while relationships with the Pac-12 daycare shelters and provide Nabucco invades Jerusalem, Center will provide senior and Big Ten conferences as at least one meal a day for captive takes Israelites reduced fare TAP cards to Wagon. Alexa is very treat out with our Wiggle Waggle well as with College Football children who walk up to five and keeps them in exile in be used for discounted fares Playoff officials and miles for the nourishment. other Babylon. on any Metro transportation and toy motivated and is a participating “I am so pleased the Zest quick leaner. She already Call the Pasadena Humane universities Medicare Resource Fair route in Los Angeles County, gala will recognize and knows her sit, down and Society & SPCA at (626) and conferences. and Lecture – Wednesday, including buses and light celebrate Scott Jenkins,” paw commands. Looking for ask Jenkins serves on the boards Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 rail. Applicants must be 62 792-7151 to about said Gibbs. “His leadership a smart cookie? Alexa just A443924, or visit at 361 S. of directors of Forest Lawn p.m. The Medicare open or older and bring valid ID. and achievements in the may be your gal.Raymond Ave. in Pasadena. and Huntington Hospital, enrollment period is Nov. 1 to Temporary cards will be community and abroad The adoption fee for dogs Adoption hours are 11 a.m. and previously served on the Dec. 15. Get the information issued that day so you can have had a profound effect is $130. All dogs are spayed to 4 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. boards of the Foundation you’ll need to make ride immediately until you on people of all ages, from or neutered, microchipped, to 5 p.m. Tuesday through of San Marino Community informed decisions about receive your regular card. children in Malawi to senior and vaccinated before going Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Church, Salvation Army the medical and prescription You can also load fares onto citizens in Pasadena.” to their new home. Saturday. Pasadena Tabernacle, plans that are best for your your temporary cards. To receive an invitation to New adopters will receive a Pets may not be available Pasadena Police Department needs. Representatives from Founded in 1960, the the Zest gala or for more complimentary health-and-for adoption and cannot be Reward Advisory Board and a variety of health care plans Pasadena Senior Center is information, email pamk@ wellness exam from VCA held for potential adopters Pasadena Junior Chamber of will be on hand to provide an independent nonprofit pasadenaseniorcenter.org Animal Hospitals, as well by phone calls or email. Commerce. For 12 years he information and answer organization that offers as a goody bag filled with Directions and photos of served on the board of the or call (626) 685-6756. questions about Medicare recreational, educational, Los Angeles Regional Food Tickets are $200 per person. information about how to all pets can be found at plans and services. At wellness and social services Bank, which provides the Proceeds will help fund the care for your pet.pasadenahumane.org.noon, a one-hour lecture to people ages 50 and older in food that is distributed by Pasadena Senior Center’s about Medicare issues and a welcoming environment. enrichment classes and the Pasadena Senior Center Pasadena Unified Names New to low-income older adults social service programs. Wilson Middle School Principal every week.The location of the gala will “During my time on the be included in the printed Kyle Douglas Pasadena board of the Los Angeles invitation. Unified School District Regional Food Bank, I served For more information (PUSD) Superintendent as president for three years about the Zest gala or the Brian McDonald announced and oversaw its growth into services and programs of the today that he has named Kyle the second largest food bank Pasadena Senior Center, visit Douglas (pictured) as Principal of Wilson Middle School, in the nation,” Jenkins said. www.pasadenaseniorcenter. pending Board of Education “It was a very productive org or call 626-795-4311. approval. Douglas returns to PUSD, where he began his ALTADENA POLICE BLOTTER teaching career, after serving as dean, assistant principal, Sunday, October 1st and principal in the Inglewood, He also served as director of 9:00 AM – A residential Temple City, and Alhambra the Coleman-James Learning school districts. Center in Pasadena from burglary occurred in the “As a former teacher at Marshall 2004 through spring 2017, 600 block of W. Alameda Fundamental and Rose City where he managed academic Drive. Suspect(s) entered High School, an experienced programming for school-aged the residence via unknown educational leader, and the youth in Community Arms means. Stolen: laser leveler parent of a PUSD student, Kyle and King’s Villages, large low-and black skilsaw. brings a unique and passionate income housing developments 1:35 PM – Octavio Alvares, commitment to the success in Pasadena. 19 years old of Altadena was of Wilson Middle School “It is with great excitement that arrested in the 2600 block students,” said Superintendent I return to Pasadena Unified McDonald. “I am pleased to School District,” said Douglas. of N. Fair Oaks Avenue for burglary occurred in the welcome him back to Pasadena “Along with the faculty, staff, possession of a controlled 2100 block of Lincoln Unified to lead Wilson.”parents, and community substance. Avenue. Suspect(s) entered Douglas created robust partners, we will work diligently Tuesday, October 3rdthe vehicle by shattering the partnerships with community to bring every child a thriving 11:30 AM – A residential window. Stolen: gray wallet, organizations such as the L.A. learning environment that burglary occurred in the credit cards, and currency. Clippers and Vision to Learn gives them a chance to expand 2500 block of N. Porter 7:45 PM – A vehicle to provide vision screening and their learning opportunities, Avenue. Suspect(s) entered vandalism occurred in the eyeglasses for every student in establishing Wilson Middle the residence by shattering 1100 block of Menlo Drive. the Inglewood Unified School School as a beacon of education the sliding door. Stolen: Suspect(s) etched the vehicle District. He has also developed in the community.” unknown. window. competitive robotics, Teen Douglas has a an Administrative Court, Law Academy, and Services Credential from UC 9:00 PM – Cory Macy, 31 Friday, October 6thApplication Design Pathways Irvine, a Master’s in Education years old of Pasadena was 12:00 PM – A residential during his career. Administration from Point arrested in the 1400 block burglary occurred in the Douglas joins PUSD from Loma Nazarene University, a of E. Woodbury Road for 2400 block of BerendoStreet. the Inglewood Unified Master’s in Human Resources, vehicle theft. Suspect(s) entered the School District, where he and a Bachelor of Arts degree 11:00 PM – A grand theftresidence by cutting the since from Brandeis University. was a principal 2015. occurred in the 2400 block window screen. Stolen: Louis Previously, he was Assistant A resident of Pasadena, of Lake Avenue. Stolen: Vuitton purses, jewelry, Principal in the Alhambra Douglas is a 10-year member propane tanks. Allan Edmonds shoes, and Unified School District from of the San Gabriel Valley Boy Wednesday, October 4thBeats headphones. 2009 to 2012 and Dean of Scouts Council, a member Activities in the Temple City of the Pasadena Tournament 10:00 PM – A vehicle Saturday, October 7thUnified School District from of Roses “White Suiter,” and vandalism occurred in the 8:23 AM – A vehicle was 2007 to 2009. Douglas began member of the Altadena 200 block of W. Figueroa reported stolen from the his teaching career as a social NAACP.Drive. Suspect(s) scratched 2400 block of Catherine studies teacher at Marshall Douglas replaces Sarah the window. Road. Vehicle described as Fundamental School and at Rudchenko who was promoted Thursday, October 5tha silver 2016 Ford Fusion. Rose City High School from to lead the district’s teacher and 11:00 AM – A vehicle Vehicle is outstanding. 1996 to 2007. administrator academies. 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