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Mountain Views News Saturday, June 15, 2024

San Marino Upcoming 
Events & Programming

Hundreds of Artists to take Part 
in the Pasadena Chalk Festival 

Sierra Madre Median 
Project Outreach Event

 

 The Annual Pasadena 
Chalk Festival is back and 
set to be held on the Plaza 
at the Pasadena Convention 
Center, Saturday, June 22 and 
Sunday, June 23. Now in its 
31st year, the event will be 
hosted by the Light Bringer 
Project, a Pasadena nonprofit 
organization dedicated to 
arts and education. They 
are partnering with Visit 
Pasadena, and The Pasadena 
Convention Center.

 “The Pasadena Chalk 
Festival provides an 
opportunity for people from 
all walks of life to see artists 
create spectacular murals 
right before their eyes,” 
said Tom Coston, chair of 
the board of Light Bringer 
Project “There are so many 
incredible artworks in every 
style; it’s a favorite among 
families and a real love mark 
in our community.”

 Referred to as the “Museum 
Without Walls,” the festival 
is expected to draw in over 
20,000 attendees and will 
feature hundreds of expert 
chalk artists who will create 
massive and vibrant murals 
using several styles and 
techniques. From whimsical 
to poignant and powerful, 
the artworks are meant to 
evoke emotions and leave 
a lasting impression on its 
viewer.

 “Every year we look forward 
to this event and 2024 is no 
exception,” said Michael 
Ross, CEO of Pasadena 
Center Operating Company. 
“Arts and culture play a 
huge role in the Pasadena 
community, and we’re 
grateful that Pasadena has 
been able to host this for 31 
years.”

 The event is free and open 
to the public, and not only 
will guests be treated to 
festive art but there will also 
be a live DJ, concessions, an 
art gallery/silent auction, an 
awards ceremony at the close 
of the festival and so much 
more.

 Light Bringer Project 
is a nonprofit Pasadena-
based arts organization 
founded in 1990 by residents 
who were exploring the 
historic contributions 
that artists, architects and 
craftsmen made to the 
local environment. Today, 
the organization is widely 
known for delivering arts 
and educational programs 
to underserved youth in the 
greater Pasadena and Los 
Angeles areas. To learn more, 
visit: lightbringerproject.org.

 The Pasadena Center 
Operating Company is a non-
profit 501(c)(4) dedicated 
to promoting Pasadena 
as a meeting and travel 
destination to maximize 
economic impact through 
the development of meetings, 
conventions, entertainment 
events and tourism by 
providing professionally 
managed facilities and first-
class service. The Pasadena 
Center Operating Company 
operates the Pasadena 
Convention Center, Civic 
Auditorium, Convention 
& Visitors Bureau, and 
Ice Skating Center. For 
more information, visit: 
pasadenacenter.com.

 The Pasadena Convention 
Center is located 300 E. 
Green St. 


4th of July Independence Day Celebration – Friends, Family, 
Fireworks!

 Get ready to celebrate 4th of July at Lacy Park! This event will 
feature food trucks, a fun zone, Parade-Palooza, entertainment, 
and an exciting fireworks display! Wristbands are required to enter 
the park for adults and youth over 2 years old. Wristbands go on sale 
Monday, June 17! Pre-sale wristbands are $5 for residents (proof 
of residency required) and $15 for non-residents. All wristbands 
purchased on the day of the event are $20 for residents and non-
residents. For more information on how to buy wristbands or on 
any of the day of festivities, visit www.SanMarinoCA.gov/Events. 
You can also call (626) 943-2627.

4th of July Parade-Palooza Entries

 Calling for Parade-Palooza entries! Are you part of a community 
group, organization, or business? Come make some noise and join 
in our proud community tradition, the 4th of July Independence 
Day Parade!

 The Parade kicks off at 4:45 PM, spanning 1.5 miles from Monterey 
Road to Virginia Road and through Lacy Park. We welcome 
entries with cars, bikes, walkers, and animals! Find all the details 
and access the parade application form at www.SanMarinoCA.
gov/Events. The application deadline is this Monday, June 17 at 12 
PM. For questions, call the Recreation Division at (626) 403-2200.

Important Update to Library Hours: the Library now closes at 8 
PM Monday through Thursday.

 But don’t forget! The Library has resources available online for 
you 24/7!

 Search the full catalog of materials and place holds on items

Access e-books and e-audiobooks in English, Chinese, and 
Spanish

Access databases and newspapers

Wild Wonders: The Emerald Forest

Monday, June 17 at 1 PM, Children’s Room

Kids ages 3+ are invited to come meet and learn about some of the 
mysterious rainforest dwellers of South America! Wild Wonders 
will be visiting the Library with a few of their animal residents. 
Will you see a kinkajou? A boa constrictor? An iguana? An 
armadillo? Only one way to find out! Registration is not required.

Jazzy Jellyfish

Tuesday, June 18 at 12 PM, Children’s Room

Did you know that 95% of a jellyfish’s body is made of water? This 
summer, kids ages 5-11 are invited to go on a jellyfish journey of 
fun stories, activities, and a craft to learn about the importance of 
jellyfish to our ecosystem! Registration is not required.

Puzzle Swap

Thursday, June 20 from 12 – 2 PM, Barth Community Room

 Join us for Crowell Public Library’s first Puzzle Swap! This is a fun 
opportunity for community members to exchange puzzles you 
have already conquered for new challenges! For more information, 
come to the Library and pick up an informational flyer or see the 
Reference Desk. Registration is not required.

Let’s Get Wild Family Night!

Friday, June 21 from 6 – 8 PM, San Marino Community Center

Cost: R: $12 / NR: $14 (non-refundable)

 Mark your calendar and join us for a jungle-themed extravaganza 
like no other! We promise an evening of fun, laughter, and 
unforgettable experiences for all. Activities include face painting, 
photo opportunities, dinner, reptile show, giveaways, and so much 
more! Registration is required.

Music Under the Stars Summer Concert at the Old Mill

 The Old Mill Foundation proudly presents Music Under the 
Stars this summer at the Old Mill. The Westerns will perform on 
Saturday, June 22, 2024. Gates open at 7 PM and music begins at 
8 PM. You may purchase tickets online, drop by our office during 
open hours, or send in a check to our office. Tickets are $30/ticket 
for members, $40/ticket for non-members, and $50/ticket at the 
door.

Fire Department Recent Happenings

 At approximately 12:30 PM on June 5, Battalion Chief 9 responded 
to a House Fire in the City of Pasadena. The fire had started in the 
basement of the single-family home and spread to the first floor. 
Upon arrival, BC9 was assigned as the incident Safety Officer. He 
later assisted Pasadena Battalion Chief 3 with Command Support. 
No civilians or firefighters were injured in the fire.

 On June 7, San Marino Fire Investigators 91 and 92 assisted the 
Montebello Fire Department with investigation of a commercial 
structure fire on the 400 block of Montebello Way. Investigators 
91 and 92 were able to determine the cause of the fire to be arson.

Meetings

Public Safety Commission

Monday, June 17 at 6:00 PM; City Hall Council Chambers and 
Zoom and Zoom (Public Access)

Design Review Committee Meeting

Wednesday, June 19 at 6:00 PM; Barth Room and Zoom (Public 
Access)

Planning Commission Meeting

Wednesday, June 26 at 6:00 PM; City Hall Council Chambers and 
Zoom and Zoom (Public Access)

 

 Director of Public Works, Tony 
Olmos, announced this week 
that the department will host 
a second community outreach 
and engagement for the Sierra 
Madre Median Enhancement 
Project and Master Plan, which 
is currently in early design 
phase, on June 20. Several new 
concepts have been developed, 
including landscape design, 
native and drought-tolerant 
plant palette preferences, and 
water capture enhancements 
that Public Works intends to 
showcase to the community 
for feedback before moving 
forward with 60% design. A 
flyer for the event is attached 
and can also be accessed on 
the City’s project website at bit.
ly/SierraMadreMedian. The 
design concepts and video 
footage will be posted on the 
City’s project website for anyone 
who is unable to attend the 
event.

 A Master Plan is being developed 
to reimagine City medians 
along Sierra Madre Boulevard 
from Michillinda Avenue west 
to the 210 Freeway. As part 
of the Master Plan, the Sierra 
Madre Median Enhancement 
Project encompasses the 
medians between Michillinda 
Avenue and East Washington 
Boulevard and aims to develop a 
contiguous stormwater capture 
project that improves water 
quality, enhances local water 
supply and provides urban 
greening enhancements to this 
heavily urbanized corridor.

 An initial outreach event was 
similarly hosted at Victory Park 
Community Center in March 
to allow community members 
to identify priorities for the 
medians and solicit input on 
community desires for the 
corridor both near and long term 
(photos attached from event). 
The event was well received with 
over 60 community members in 
attendance, enthusiastic to see 
this long-desired community 
project fully realized. Full 
design plans for the median 
enhancements project and 
conceptual designs for the larger 
Master Plan are scheduled to be 
completed in December 2024.

Tournament of Roses 
Celebrates Red Rose Day

 In celebration of Red Rose 
Day, volunteer Members of 
the Tournament of Roses 
Association brightened the 
day of hundreds of people 
Wednesday by surprising 
them with long-stemmed 
red roses. This act of 
spreading cheer embodies 
the community spirit of the 
Tournament of Roses.

 The red rose, the iconic 
symbol of the Rose Parade 
and Rose Bowl Game, has 
long been recognized as a 
symbol of love, but it also 
symbolizes gratitude – and 
it is with gratitude that the 
“White Suiter” volunteer 
Members literally took to the 
streets of Los Angeles and 
Pasadena.

 “We are thrilled to celebrate 
Red Rose Day by bringing a 
little joy and beauty to people’s 
lives,” said Tournament of 
Roses President, Ed Morales. 
“A simple rose can convey so 
much – love, appreciation, 
and a reminder to stop and 
enjoy the moment.”

 Hundreds of commuters at 
Union Station were surprised 
by the gift of a long-stem 
red rose, as were people 
visiting the Old Town area of 
Pasadena. “It’s a small token 
of our gratitude to the people 
throughout the community 
who support us each New 
Year, and we hope that it 
invites people to stop and, 
of course, smell the roses,” 
Morales said. 


Nominations Open for Two 
Latino Parade Grand Marshals

 

 The City of Pasadena and 
the Pasadena Latino Heritage 
Committee are accepting 
nominations for Grand 
Marshal and Community 
Grand Marshal of the 2024 
Latino Heritage Parade and 
Festival. This year’s theme, 
“Somos Pasadena: Seguimos 
Floreciendo” (We are Pasadena: 
We Continue to Flourish), 
highlights the accomplishments 
and aspirations of the Latino 
community in Pasadena and 
beyond.

Community Grand Marshal 
Minimum Criteria

 The nominee should be an 
individual who has displayed 
outstanding service, support, 
and commitment to the local 
community for the betterment 
of the Latino Community 
through direct services and/or 
notable personal achievements.

 The nominee should be able 
and willing to carry out the 
function of the Grand Marshal, 
including leading the parade, 
attending the fundraising 
kickoff reception, Parade VIP 
Breakfast, and on-stage award 
ceremony on parade day.

 The nominee must reside 
in Pasadena and may not be 
a current City of Pasadena 
employee or elected official.

 Nominations must be 
submitted online by Monday, 
June 17.

 The Pasadena Latino Heritage 
Parade and Festival Committee 
will make the final selection 
of the Grand Marshal and 
Community Grand Marshal.

Miss Etta Mae 
Stories at 
Juneteenth 
Free Event

City Announces 2024 Pride 
Month Schedule of Events

 Nobody tells stories like Miss 
Etta Mae Mumphries, the alter 
ego of African American 

 writer/actor/comedian 
Karen Bankhead who will be 
accompanied by actor/singer 
Pam Trotter during a special 
Juneteenth event.

 Miss Etta Mae will share some 
of her stories Thursday, June 20, 
at 2 p.m. at the Pasadena Senior 
Center, 85 E. Holly St.

 A fount of wisdom, Miss Etta 
Mae has met and influenced 
exceptional people throughout 
her extraordinarily long life, 
from Josephine Baker to Dr. 
Martin Luther King Jr.

 The veteran actress and 
screenwriter studied at Second 
City, was a member of The 
Groundlings Sunday Company 
and was cofounder, producer, 
writer and performer with 
groundbreaking improv groups 
such as Hold the Cream and 
Foxy, Fine and Funny. She has 
been a cast member in plays 
in four states from California 
to New York and received the 
NAACP Theatre Award for 
Best Supporting Actress in 
2020 for her role as the flower 
child Wanda in the play “Three 
Times a Lady,” which made its 
national debut in Los Angeles. 
She has performed stand-up 
at such renowned clubs as The 
Comedy Store, The Ice House 
and The Improv. Bankhead 
has played a variety of roles 
on television shows, including 
“Will & Grace,” “Curb Your 
Enthusiasm,” “Gilmore Girls,” 
“Grey’s Anatomy” and many 
more.

 The program is free for 
members of the Pasadena 
Senior Center and only $5 for 
nonmembers 50 and older. 
Residence in Pasadena is 
not required. To register or 
for more information, visit: 
pasadenaseniorcenter.org and 
click on Activities & Events, 
then Special Events or call 626-
795-4331.

 
The City of Pasadena is hosting 
various events throughout June 
to celebrate Pride Month. This 
year’s events reinforce the city’s 
commitment to promoting 
equality and inclusivity for all.

 Take & Make: Pride Pet 
Keychain

Sunday, June 16 • Virtual • 
While supplies last

 Make a beaded lizard 
keychain using colors that 
show your Pride! Reserve a kit 
at CityOfPasadena.Libwizard.
com/f/Pride_Pet. Contains 
small parts. Sign-ups begin on 
Sunday, June 16. Kits can be 
picked up at Hastings Branch 
Library, 3325 E. Orange Grove 
Blvd. For ages 6+.

Pride Month Outreach

Friday, June 21 at 8-10 p.m. 
at The Boulevard Bar, 3199 E. 
Foothill Blvd.

 The Pasadena Public 
Health Department will be 
at The Boulevard Bar to help 
celebrate Pride Month with 
free giveaways, educational 
materials, and risk reduction 
items (HIV self-test kits, 
fentanyl test strips, and more). 
Because this establishment is 
a bar, the event is limited to 
people ages 21+. 

Pride Month Celebration: 
Love, Loud & Proud!

Saturday, June 22 at 5-9 p.m. 
at Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. 
Garfield Ave.

 The Parks, Recreation 
and Community Services 
Department will host its 
3rd annual Pride Month 
celebration, Love, Loud & 
Proud!, to champion Pasadena’s 
LGBTQIA+ community. Enjoy 
entertainment, local food trucks, 
arts & crafts activities, face 
painting, a vaccine clinic (mpox, 
hepatitis A and meningitis from 
5:30-7:30 p.m.), and more with 
local LGBTQIA+ organizations, 
community partners and allies. 
This is a free, family-friendly 
event for all ages with food 
available for purchase. For more 
information, call (626) 744-
7500.

This is Our Brave Space: A 
Group Art Exhibit

Today – June 30 at Jefferson 
Branch Library, 1500 E. Villa St.

 Safely expressing feelings and 
emotions is an important part 
of mental health. Teen Central’s 
Share Your Secrets box enabled 
youth to share their vulnerable 
emotions and thoughts. This 
is Our Brave Space is an 
interactive exhibit of “secrets” 
collected from that box between 
2016 and 2018. The exhibit will 
highlight both heartbreaking 
and heartwarming secrets from 
children, teens, and young 
adults.

 If you have a secret that you’d 
like to share, you are invited to 
write your secret on a slip of 
paper and drop it into the “This 
is Our Brave Space” lockbox, 
which will be displayed during 
the exhibit. We will choose 
a “new” secret each week to 
highlight.

 For more information, please 
call (626) 744-7311. 

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