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South Pasadena / San Marino

Mountain Views News, Pasadena Edition [Sierra Madre] Saturday, May 19, 2018

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SOUTH PASADENA - SAN MARINO

Mountain Views-News Saturday, May 19, 2018

Library Exhibit on South
Pasadena Pacific Electric

Crowell Public Library Events

Magical Music at the Mill

Coloring Relaxation Hour for
Adults

Saturdays, 1 pm: Jun 9, Jul 7,
Aug 4

Come join us for an hour of
relaxation, meditation, and
coloring! Often seen as an
activity just for kids, Adult
Coloring is now a favorite
among many adults to help
destress, focus, and contemplate
their busy days. Spend an hour
with us revisiting your favorite
childhood activity along
with treats and tea. Supplies
will be provided but feel free
to bring your own coloring
books and pencils as well. No
pre-registration required, but
please only adults 18 and over.

Creative Writing Workshop

Sunday, 2 pm: Jun 10

Are you a writer looking to
sharpen your skills or gain
inspiration for your current
project? Or are you someone
who loves to write creatively as
a hobby? Spark your creativity
with creative writing prompts
and activities. Feel free to share
your work with others in a
non-judgmental environment.
No registration is required, but
must be 18 years or older to
participate.

Journey into Pu-erh Tea

Sunday, 2 pm: Jun 17

If you are interested in
learning about Puerh tea,
Jeffrey McIntosh, Tea Master-
intraining, will present a
program covering its historic
and geographic origins,
ecological cultivation, health
benefits, cultural evolution, and
relevance from past to present
time. The program consists
of an informative lecture
followed by an interactive
traditional Chinese tea
ceremony. Attendees will leave
with a deeper appreciation
of simplicity, subtlety, and
pure enjoyment of the present
moment.

Braille Institute: Coping Skills
for Sight Loss

Mondays, 10:30 am: Jun 18
& 25 Sight loss can be caused
by macular degeneration,
glaucoma, cataracts or diabetic
retinopathy. On Monday, June
18 and 25, the Braille Institute
will offer the latest information
on adapting to visual changes
and which assistive devices
might be appropriate for

individuals. Practical day-
to-day applications will be
presented such as organizing
and identifying money
and marking and labeling
household items. Attendees
will learn about resources
for getting around town and
assistance with orientation and
mobility.

Get Your Blood Pressure
and Glucose Checked By a
Huntington Hospital Outreach
Nurse

Wednesday, 10 am: Jun
20 Huntington Hospital
Community Outreach nurses
want to empower all members
of the community to enjoy the
healthiest lifestyle possible.
They offer free blood pressure
and glucose screenings. Be sure
to fast two hours before having
your glucose checked.

Mindfulness with Ron Serven

Saturday, 2 pm: Jun 23 This
exciting workshop will teach
you how to

be present in your life and not
just a spectator from afar. All
participants will learn how to
become more self-aware, how
to be more aware of how you
live your life and connect

to others, and how to integrate
mindfulness into your life as
well as learn the basics and
benefits of meditation.

Independence Day Blood Drive

Monday, 10 am–4 pm: Jul
2 Celebrate our country’s
independence by putting the
red in red, white and blue!
Giving blood at the library is
safe and easy. Donors often
feel a fulfilling sense of pride
in knowing they are part of a
lifesaving team. To schedule
an appointment, log onto
redcrossblood.org and enter
the sponsor code: CROWELL.
To make an appointment by
phone, text the Red Cross Rep
at (626) 437-7893.

The Old Mill Foundation
announced that Magical

Music at the Mill, chamber
music under the stars, will
return to The Old Mill in
summer. Each evening will
feature a different music
ensemble performing on
the Pomegranate Patio
surrounded by the Mill’s
beautiful pomegranate
trees and lush gardens. In
addition to enjoying the
fine music, concertgoers are
invited to view the building,
learn about its history, and
view the latest California Art
Club exhibition in the Mill’s
gallery.

Saturday, June 30*

Saturday, July 14*

Saturday, August 25*

*The grounds of the Old
Mill open at 7 pm, and the
concerts

begin at 8 pm.

Ticket Information:

Tickets $24/ea., OMF
Members $20/ea., or $50 for
the series.

For more information and
to make reservations contact
the Old Mill by phone
(626)449-5458, Tuesdays–
Fridays, 12–4 pm or visit
old-mill.org. The Old Mill
is located at 1120 Old Mill
Road, San Marino, 91108.

During the month of May,
Pacific Electric photos,
models, and books are
exhibited in the display
case in the entryway to the
main room of the Library.
From 1901 to 1951, South
Pasadena was served by the
Pacific Electric Railway, the
largest electric interurban
railroad in the U.S. Dan
Evans prepared the exhibit
for the South Pasadena
Preservation Foundation.
The Library is locaed 1100
Oxley Street. For more
information call (626) 403-
7340.

Talk: What Can We Do
About Global Warming

Informed individuals are
well aware of climate change
from the countless reports
continually appearing in
the media. What is less
well known is the state of
progress in dealing with
its mitigation. On Tuesday
evening, May 22 at Crowell
Public Library, USC
Professor Emeritus Thomas
Flood will present a program
that summarizes the changes
necessary to head off the
most serious consequences
that will likely occur if
society continues on the path
of “business as usual.” These
changes include: a shift to
renewable technologies
as the exclusive sources of
energy; abandonment of the
internal combustion engine
with all transportation
and machinery driven
by renewable electricity;
reversal of deforestation;
and revision of agricultural
practices. The scientific and
technological knowledge
exists to accomplish most of
these goals. Climate change
mitigation is not all-or-
nothing. If we cannot get
to 100% renewables right
away, it is still extremely
important to get to 50 or
60% as soon as possible. The
change to renewable energy
can be accomplished as a net
positive for society.

After receiving his
doctorate in Chemistry at
MIT, Professor Thomas
Flood spent most of his forty
years at USC conducting
research on how metal-
containing molecules react
with hydrocarbons. The
work had direct relevance
to fossil fuels and led to his
interest in energy sources
and the effects of their use
on the environment and
on climate. Professor Flood
has presented courses
at USC on atmospheric
chemistry and pollution,
conventional and renewable
energy sources, and global
warming and climate
change. He has participated
in Al Gore’s Climate Reality
Project Leadership Training
program, the Citizens
Climate Lobby, the Sierra
Club, and the Union of
Concerned Scientists. Since
retiring in 2012, he has given
lectures on climate change,
renewable energy and
sustainable transportation
for UCLA Extension, the
Emeriti College at USC,
and for various community
organizations in the greater
LA area.

It is very clear that if we
ignore the global warming,
it will likely lead to wide-
ranging destructive and
expensive consequences.
Learn more when Crowell
Library presents Professor
Thomas Flood on Tuesday,
May 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Barth Community Room.

Draft Local Hazard Mitigation

Plan Available For Review

The City of South Pasadena
is currently in the process of
updating its Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan (LHMP).
This plan helps prepare the
City by reviewing the hazards
and risks associated with its
facilities related to natural and
human caused disasters. The
LHMP has been reviewed by
both the City’s Public Safety
Commission and the Planning
Commission. In addition to
these bodies, the document is
also available for public review
by the City’s residents.

Please got to southpasadenaca.
gov to view the plan. If you
are interested in making a
comment on the LHMP, please
email them to Acting Captain
Robert Bartl of the South
Pasadena Police Department
at: rbartl@southpasadenaca.
gov. The Public Review periods
closes on Saturday, June 2.

Thomas Flood

Memorial Day Service
and a Call for Veterans

A special Memorial Day
ceremony will be held on
Monday, May 28 at 9 am
at Lacy Park. The public is
invited to join the City of
San Marino in honoring the
dedication and sacrifices
the men and women of our
Nation’s Armed Forces have
made. The event will include
recognition of veterans,
special guest speakers, and
patriotic music. Lacy Park
is located at 1485 Virginia
Road.

For more information, call
the Recreation Department
at (626) 403-2200.

Movies in
the Park

The South Pasadena
Community Services
Department is screening
two movies at Garfield Park
this summer:

June 22 - Despicable Me 3

August 10 - Coco

Attendees are encouraged to
bring blankets and low seat
lawn chairs.

Movies begin 8:15pm (dusk)

Garfield Park

625 1/2 Stratford Avenue

For more information,
please contact the Recreation
Office - 626-403-7380

San Marino Fourth of July
Event Pre-sale Wristbands

The community of San
Marino is invited to attend the
City’s annual Fourth of July
event on Wednesday, July 4
at Lacy Park. The celebration
will include food booths,
a fun zone, a community
parade, entertainment, and a
fireworks display at 9 p.m. All
guests will need a wristband
to enter the park.

The Virginia Road entrance
to Lacy Park will open at 7
a.m. No one will be allowed
to enter via St. Albans Road
until 3 p.m. Guests may
reserve areas using blankets
and chairs; no stakes or ropes
will be permitted.

Pre-sale wristbands will
be available to San Marino
residents for $5 each. Proof
of residency is required
and residents must present
an identification card with
their address or a utility bill.
Pre-sale wristbands will be
available for non-residents
for $15 each. Children ages 2
years and under are free.

Wristbands can be purchased
Monday, June 11 through
Tuesday, July 3 at the
Recreation Department,
Monday through Thursday
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at
City Hall, Monday through
Thursday from 7 a.m. to 2
p.m. and Friday from 7 to 11
a.m. Wristband sales begin
at Crowell Public Library on
Monday, June 18, Monday
through Thursday from 10
a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5
p.m. Wristbands purchased
on Wednesday, July 4 are
$20 each, regardless of
residency. Children 2 years
and under are free. For more
information, call (626) 943-
2627.

The Rotary Club of San
Marino will present its
Annual Fourth of July Parade.
Children on decorated bikes
accompanied by an adult are
invited to participate. Bikes
parade in a special section at
the front and no registration
is needed. Bands are also
welcome. If you would like to
drive a vehicle in the parade,
registration is required. For
more information, call (626)
440-1959.

Schedule a
Bulky Item
Pick-up

A free bulky item pick-
up day in San Marino is
scheduled for Saturday, July
14. Please call the City’s trash
hauler, Athens Services, to
make an appointment if
you have bulky items you
would like removed. Athens
customer service number is
(888) 336-6100.

“Bulky” items are those that
are oversized or overweight,
such as stoves, refrigerators
(Freon free), water heaters,
washing machines,
furniture, sofas, mattresses,
box springs and large rugs.

For more information visit:
ci.san-marino.ca.us.

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