Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, August 26, 2017

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A Noise 
Within 
Premieres 
'A Tale of 
Two Cities'

 PerformingSeptember 3 throughNovember 19. 

 A Noise Within (ANW) 
presents the first production 
of its 26th season, the United 
States premiere of Tony-
winner Mike Poulton’s thrilling 
adaptation of A Tale of Two 
Cities by Charles Dickens, 
directed by co-producing 
artistic directors Julia 
Rodriguez-Elliott and GeoffElliott, performing September 
3 through November 19. 

 A Tale of Two Cities’ 
opening lines are among the 
most famous in all Western 
literature: “It was the best of 
times, it was the worst of times 
… it was the spring of hope, 
it was the winter of despair.” 
More than 200 million 
copies of the book have been 
purchased – making it the 
second bestselling single-
volume of all time (the first is 
Cervantes’ Don Quixote, the 
basis of ANW’s spring 2017 hit 
Man of La Mancha).

 Julia Rodriguez-Elliott 
said, “Poulton has given the 
theatre a bold, fast-paced 
adaptation. He breathed new 
life into the classic novel, a 
taut political thriller that feels 
so immediate, so exciting, so 
theatrical, and so wonderfully 
alive for audiences. It’s a 
roller coaster of romance and 
adventure, without losing the 
rich characterizations and 
Dickens’ eloquent language.” 

Tickets for A Tale of Two Cities, 
starting at $25, are available 
online at anoisewithin.org 
and by phone by calling 626356-
3100. A Noise Within 
is located on the corner of 
Foothill Boulevard and Sierra 
Madre Villa Avenue at 3352 
East Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, 
CA 91107, just north of the 
Madre Street exit off the 210. 

Pet of the 
Week 

 
Friendly Blue (A418298) 
is a 3-year-old shorthair 
kitty. Blue can be a bit shy 
when he first meets you, but 
he quickly warms up. After 
nibbling on some kitty 
treats, he loves affection and 
rolls over for pets. Blue’s fun 
personality really shines 
when he’s playing with cat 
toys. If you are looking for a 
mellow yet playful kitty, ask 
about Blue. 

 The adoption fee for cats 
is $75. All cats are spayed 
or neutered, microchipped, 
and vaccinated before being 
adopted. 

 New adopters will receive a 
complimentary health-andwellness 
exam from VCA 
Animal Hospitals, as well 
as a goody bag filled with 
information about how to 
care for your pet.

 Call the Pasadena Humane 
Society & SPCA at (626) 
792-7151 to ask about 
A418298, or visit at 361 S. 
Raymond Ave. in Pasadena. 
Adoption hours are 11 a.m. 
to 4 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. 
to 5 p.m. Tuesday through 
Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Saturday.

 Pets may not be available 
for adoption and cannot be 
held for potential adopters 
by phone calls or email. 
Directions and photos of 
all pets can be found at 
pasadenahumane.org. 
** Registration is now 
open for the 19th Annual 
Wiggle Waggle Walk! Join 
our community of animal 
lovers to raise funds for 
the animals on Sunday, 
September 24 at Brookside 
Park at the Rosebowl. 
Learn more and register at 
wigglewagglewalk.org.

By Dean Lee

 After pulling the issue from 
their last meeting agenda, the 
city council is set Monday 
night to vote to have Pasadena 
City Manager Steve Mermell 
enter into a contract with 
DKS Associates for consultant 
services for the Union Street 
Two-way Protected Bikeway 
(Cycle Track) Project for an 
amount not to exceed $999,714 
according to the city’s staff 
report.

The designated bikeway from 
Wilson Ave to Arroyo Parkway 
would be located on the south 
side of the street. DKS services 
would include environmental 
documentation, preliminary 
engineering, preparation of 
plans, specifications, estimate, 
right-of-way and public 
outreach.

 “Prior to the development 
of design the DKS Team will 

address all safety and ADA 
concerns identified by the 
public. There will be three 
outreach phases: the first will 
reintroduce the project and 
solicit input, the second will be 
to present and solicit input on 
sixty percent design, and the 
third phase will be to present 
and solicit input on ninety 
percent design.”

 Residents in the area have 
already expressed concerns over 
removing lanes and parking on 
Union Street; currently Union 
is a one way street. Pasadena 
Department of Transportation 
Director Fred Dock said that 
parking would be evaluated 
block by block. According to 
a staff report in November the 
project would remove 21 parking 
spaces, most, 14, of which are in 
the Central Playhouse District. 

 The council will also, Monday 
night, vote to accept a grant for 

About the Clean Air Car Show 

 If you’re looking for more information on sustainable living and 
alternative fuel vehicles, then this is the event for you! The 2017 
Clean Air Car Show and Green Living Expo is a free event with 
informative talks brought to you by South Pasadena Beautiful, 
alternative fuel vehicles ranging from plug-in hybrids to hydrogen 
fuel cell, sustainability vendors and fun activities for the whole 
family put on by the South Pasadena Public Library. We look 
forward to seeing you at Garfield Park on Sunday, September 10th, 
from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm. 


ALTADENA POLICE BLOTTER


Sunday, August 13th

6:20 PM – A commercial 
burglary occurred in the 2200block of N. Windsor Avenue. 
Suspect(s) entered the locationby shattering the window. 
Stolen: black Dell laptop.
8:00 PM – A petty theft from anunlocked vehicle occurred in 
the 600 block of W. WoodburyRoad. Stolen: tree climbingspikes, leather work belt, and a 
rope.
Monday, August 14th

4:49 PM – An assault with a 
deadly weapon occurred in the2500 block of Fair Oaks Avenue. 
Suspect was taken into custody.
Wednesday, August 16th

1:13 PM – A package theftoccurred in the 100 block of 
W. Mariposa Street. Stolen: facewash. 
3:00 PM – A vehicle was 
reported stolen from the area ofLincoln Avenue and Archwood 
Place. Vehicle was recovered byPasadena Police Department.
6:30 PM – Jonathan Longtain,
27 years old of Glendale wasarrested in the area of Windsor 
Avenue and Woodbury Roadfor transportation for sale ofnarcotics. 
Thursday, August 17th

9:00 PM – A vehicle burglaryoccurred in the 400 block of 
Stonehurst Drive. Suspect(s)
entered the vehicle by removingthe door lock. Stolen: various 
construction tools. 

Friday, August 18th

12:10 AM – A vehicle burglaryoccurred in the 3100 block of 
Marengo Avenue. Suspect(s)
entered the vehicle by shatteringthe window. Stolen: black/white 
purse.
3:00 AM – A grand theftoccurred in the 900 block of 
Shelly Street. Stolen: HarleyDavidson saddle bags, seat, snapcovers, Alpine speakers andamplifier.
7:30 PM – A petty theft froman unlocked vehicle occurred 
in the 1200 Sunny Oaks Circle.
Stolen: credit card. 
Saturday, August 19th

1:35 PM – Jesus Sanz, 22 yearsold of Pasadena was arrested in 
the area of Ventura Street and 
Olive Avenue for possession of acontrolled substance. 
4:00 PM – A petty theft from anunlocked vehicle occurred in 
the 2000 block of N. Madison 
Avenue. Stolen: black wallet, 
vehicle keys, currency, and 
credit card. 
6:00 PM – A vandalism 
occurred in the 600 block of 
W. Woodbury Road. Damage:
fence cut. 
9:00 PM – Andre Oliver, 32 
years old of Pasadena was 
arrested in the area of El Sereno 
Avenue and Woodbury Roadfor possession of a controlled 
substance.
Council to Vote on Union Street Bikeway


The Safer Streets Pasadena —a 
Bike Safety Outreach Program 
that focuses on bicycle safety 
outreach through distribution 
of safety education material 
and safety equipment. Activities 
include the expansion of the 
“Ride Right. Ride Bright” bicycle 
safety campaign. The program is 
scheduled to begin in October 
distributing educational 
material, 1 ,000 bicycle head 
lights and tail lights, and 300 
bicycle helmets at various 
activities throughout the City. 
IT ends in September 2018.

 The items are both on the 
council’s consent calendar, 
items which are approved by 
one motion, although the public 
does have the right to comment 
on any item on the agenda. The 
city council meets at 6:30 p.m. in 
the city council chambers. 

Women’s 
Equality Day

Today -August 26th 

-Passage of the 19th 
Amendment to the U.S. 
Constitution. 
It has been 97 years since 
women were given the vote 
- Let’s Party!
Games - Learn the history 
of getting the vote - Light 
refreshments - Video on 
Inez Milholland (pictured) 
and documentary Beauty 
Bites Beast. 
Event is at 6:00 pmWomen’s City Club160 N Oakland Ave 
Pasadena, CA 91101 
Lots of free parking in 
back, entry on MadisonEvent is FREE 
County toEstablish a 
Public SafetyCommission 

On a motion by Supervisors 
Kathryn Barger and Janice 
Hahn, last week, the Board 
of Supervisors voted 3-0, 
with Supervisor Mark 
Ridley-Thomas abstaining, 
to establish a “Blue Ribbon 
Commission on Public Safety” 
to explore innovative solutions 
to criminal justice challenges 
resulting from statewide 
reforms.

 “Working together, this 
vital commission will help us 
achieve our goal of delivering 
meaningful treatment 
programs as well as enhancing 
public safety,” said Supervisor 
Barger. “This is not just about 
the tragedy of losing Officer 
Boyer or Sergeant Owen, it’s 
also about the many young 
lives lost due to drug addiction 
who are not receiving the help 
they need and deserve.” 

 “This is not a referendum 
on voter-approved statewide 
criminal justice reforms,” 
said Supervisor Hahn. “This 
will be a conversation about 
the mechanics of making 
the reforms we do have 
work better and improving 
outcomes for both formerly 
incarcerated individuals and 
public safety.”

 The motion builds on a 
previous motion unanimously 
approved by the Board on 
February 21, 2017 which was 
also authored by Supervisors 
Barger and Hahn. The 
February motion requested 
a report on the murder of 
Whittier Police Officer Keith 
Boyer by a “Post Released 
Supervised Person,” including 
an historical analysis of the 
gunman’s involvement with 
the state parole system, his 
probation supervision, as 
well as recommendations for 
policies and procedures to 
help identify risk factors and 
ensure the highest level of 
public safety. 

Royals of Pasadena: Rose Queen 
and Royal Court Opens Sept. 2 

 
In honor of the 100th Rose 
Queen, Pasadena Museum 
of History will present an 
exhibition celebrating the 
Pasadena Tournament of 
Roses Royal Court.

 This unique exhibition will 
explore the traditions and 
history of the Royal Court, 
from the selection process to 
the Rose Queen Coronation, 
to riding on a float in the 
Rose Parade.

 Exquisite gowns of past Rose 
Queens and Princesses will 
be on display, from the sleek 
satin gowns of the 1940s, 
to the tulle confections of 
William Cahill in the 1950s 
and 60s, and the modern-day 
glamour of Tadashi Shoji, the 
elegance of the Royal Court 
will be celebrated.

 Vivid photos and ephemera 
documenting this century-
long Pasadena tradition 
will enhance the exhibit, as 
well as daywear, accessories, 
and jewelry from the Court 
wardrobes, generously on 
loan from former members 

of the Royal Court. 

 Special highlights include 
Queen’s crowns from the 
past century, on loan from 
the Tournament of Roses, 
and the gown of 1940 Rose 
Queen Margaret Huntley 
Main, the oldest living Rose 
Queen.

 Royals of Pasadena will be 
on view from September 2, 
2017 through February 11. 
The exhibitions galleries 
will be open 12:00 to 5:00 

p.m. Wednesdays through 
Saturdays. Please check 
the PMH website at www. 
pasadenahistory.org for 
information about exhibit-
related programs and special 
holiday hours. 
Admission is $7 General; 
$6 Students and Seniors; 
Free for Museum Members 
and Children under 12. Free 
parking is available in the 
Museum lot and on Walnut 
Street. Pasadena Museum of 
History is located at 470 W. 
Walnut St., Pasadena 91103. 
Phone: 626.577.1660. 

Free Events Roundup at thePasadena Senior Center 

 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. 
Heart-Healthy Eating 

– Thursday, Aug. 31, at 
10 a.m. It takes more than 
avoiding unhealthy foods to 
prevent a heart attack. Learn 
what kinds of healthy foods 
are best. Presented by Regal 
Medical Group.
Friday Movie Matinees 

– Fridays, Sept. 1, 8, 15 
and 29, at 1 p.m. Sept. 1: 
“The Last Word” (2017, R) 
starring Shirley MacLaine 
and Amanda Seyfried. A 
retired businesswoman 
accustomed to being in 
control of everything forms 
a bond with the young 
journalist she hires to write 
her life story. Sept. 8: “Beauty 
and the Beast” (2017, PG) 
starring Emma Watson 
and Dan Stevens. A young 
woman is taken prisoner by 
a beast in his castle only to 
discover there is a kind heart 
and the soul of a true prince 
underneath his gruff exterior. 
Sept. 15: “The Philadelphia 
Story” (1940, NR) starring 
Cary Grant and Katharine 
Hepburn. When a conceited 
young socialite’s ex-husband 
and a tabloid reporter arrive 
at her family home the day 
before she is to marry a dull 
business tycoon, she begins 
to examine her life and 
priorities. Sept. 29: “A Man 
Called Ove” (2016, PG-13) 
starring Rolf Lassgård and 
Bahar Pars. After a boisterous 
young family moves in next 
door to a retired loner with 
strict principles, an unhappy 
past and a short fuse, he 
learns life is sweeter when 
it’s shared (Swedish with 
English subtitles).
A Toast to the Joys of 
Music – Tuesdays, Sept. 5 
to 26, 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. 
Memory Loss Education 

– Tuesdays, Sept. 5 to 26, 
from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The 
four-part Brain Health 
Series will focus on memory 
loss. Sept. 5: Let’s Talk 
About It: Memory Loss and 
Alzheimer’s. Sept. 12: How 
to Keep Your Brain Healthy. 
Sept. 19: Alzheimer’s Disease 
Research Update. Sept. 
26: Are They Doing That 
to Annoy Us? Behaviors 
and Alzheimer’s Disease. 
Presented by Alzheimer’s 
Greater Los Angeles. 
Scenic Walkers Club 

– Wednesdays, Sept. 6 
to 27, at 10 a.m. Enjoy a 
series of leisurely walks in 
the great outdoors at Los 
Angeles County Arboretum, 
Descanso Gardens and 
other enjoyable locations. 
Alan Colville will give you 
a list of items to bring, let 
you know what to expect, 
provide detailed itineraries 
and arrange transportation. 
For more information or to 
sign up, email alancolville@
charter.net. 
Take the Mystery out of 
Moving – Thursday, Sept. 7, 
at 10 a.m. If you or someone 
you know feels buried under 
a lifetime of treasures, this 
interactive workshop will 
feature discussions about 
downsizing and provide tips 
for dealing with practical 
issues without becoming 
overwhelmed. Presented by 
Gentle Transitions.

 Domino Club – 
Thursdays, Sept. 7 to 28, at 
1 p.m. If you’ve never played 
Chicken Foot dominoes 
before, or even if you have, 
come join the fun as Vicki 
Leigh leads participants in 
a rollicking version of the 
game that is easy enough for 
beginners yet challenging 
enough for more seasoned 
players. Oh, and please 
excuse the laughter every 
Thursday…it’s contagious! 
For more information call 
Vicki at 928-478-4654.

 For more information visit 
www.pasadenaseniorcenter.
org or call 626-795-4331.

 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 
in a welcoming environment. 
Services are also provided 
for frail, low-income and 
homebound seniors.

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