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4 SOUTH PASADENA - SAN MARINO Mountain Views-News Saturday, June 9, 2018 Crowell Public Library Events Library to Host 710 Digital Storytelling Workshop Metro to Hold SR-710 Draft EIR Public Hearing 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. Many great stories exist regarding the 710 Extension Freeway Fight and the Library wants to hear them, preserve them, and celebrate them. The South Pasadena Library is seeking stories that reflect the full spectrum of public or behind-the-scenes activities that opposed the 71 Freeway extension. The Library hopes to gather stories about the 710 Extension fight and the shining legacy of community activism and engagement that grew out of that struggle. The Library wants to hear from long-time residents and their families, newcomers, artists, community activists, nonprofit organization members, and civic leaders. Only 15 community members can sign up to participate. Community members can sign up for the Library’s two-day workshop to digitally record their stories. Participants will learn the elements of great digital storytelling. They will also learn how to prepare a narration script, record their voiceovers, and digitize images. The two-day workshop for signed-up participants only will be conducted by California Listens, a project sponsored by the California State Library and led by Berkeley-based StoryCenter. It will take place in the South Pasadena Library Community Room on Friday, June 29 and Saturday June 30 from 9 am to 5 p.m. on both days. During the two-day workshop in the Library Community Room, each participant will create their own 2 to 4 minute video using their own personal and family images, videos, and archival materials. The videos created will become part of a statewide archive of stories about various aspects of life in the Golden State. They will also, of course, be made available to the South Pasadena community. It is necessary for participants to sign up and commit to attending on both days. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Spaces are very limited so interested individuals are asked to sign up as soon as they can by going to https://www.storycenter. org/southpasadena/. For more information contact Steve Fjeldsted, sfjeldsted@ southpasadenaca.gov or Joe Lambert, joe@storycenter.org. “In the 21st Century, the library is becoming a place where the public expects to be able to not only check out stories, but to also check them in. Oral history, community journalism, digital storytelling, and other participatory media efforts have become a critical part of the engagement process for many libraries,” shared Joe Lambert, StoryCenter’s Founder and Executive Director and director of the California Listens project. “In working with local libraries, we have seen how hungry community members are for the opportunity to share the stories of their experiences, their causes, their struggles and triumphs.” South Pasadena Library Director Steve Fjeldsted added. “South Pasadena has a wonderful history of community involvement, and a great collection of citizens, each with a unique story to share. This digital storytelling project is a chance for local folks to create a brief, lasting narrative for their family, their neighbors, and for their legacy as important parts of South Pasadena history.” Metro officials announced this week they will hold the next meeting in June dealing with historic properties within Pasadena and new information as it relates to a recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report/Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement. The meeting will be held at Maranatha High School . Following the circulation of the SR-710 North Study Draft Environmental Impact Report/ Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) in March 2015, Caltrans reviewed comments received concerning potential impacts of the build alternatives on cultural resources within the study area. As a result, Caltrans has completed further analysis and identified an adverse effect to historic properties within the Cities of Pasadena, South Pasadena and unincorporated East Los Angeles. Based on this new information, a Focused Recirculated Draft EIR/Supplemental Draft EIS has been prepared for public review and comment, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and National Environmental Policy Act. A public hearing will be held to receive comments specifically pertaining to the new information provided in the Focused Recirculated Draft EIR/Supplemental Draft EIS. The hearing wil be Wednesday, June 13 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m., presentation at 6:30 p.m. Maranatha High School - Student Service Center is located169 S St John Av. Free onsite parking is available in the underground school parking lot. For more information visit: dot.ca.gov/d7/env-docs. Summer Reading Program marches in Festival of Balloons Families interested in marching as part of the Summer Reading Program group in the South Pasadena Festival of Balloons Parade on July 4th should meed at 10:30 am on the Diamond Avenue side of the Library. Children are encouraged to walk for the Library to help motivate others to read. Marchers may bring water bottles, sunscreen, wagons, and strollers. Other wheeled vehicles are not permitted. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Magical Music at the Mill 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. Voter Information at the South Pasadena Library In preparation for the upcoming state-wide election on Tuesday and the November midterm elections, the South Pasadena Public Library has both print and online voter resources available, including the Easy Voter Guide from the League of Women Voters. Created in collaboration with the California State Library, the aim of the Guide is to “make nonpartisan information about why you should vote, how to vote and what’s on the ballot as accessible to as many Californians as possible.” The Library has free copies in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Korean available at the Reference Desk. Easy Voter Guides can also be accessed online at www. easyvoterguide.org or through the Voter Information page of the Library’s website at www.southpasadenaca.gov/ voterinfo. There you will also find links to information on voter registration, polling places, ballot measures, and more. For more information, please visit us at the Library or contact the Reference Desk at rdesk@southpasadenaca.gov or (626) 403-7350. The library is located at 1100 Oxley Street, hours are Monday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; and Sunday 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. 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. 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 Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com | ||||||||||||||||||||
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