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Mountain View News Saturday, July 13, 2024
San Marino Upcoming
Events & Programming
Pasadena Playhouse’s
Cyrano De Bergerac
Community Impact of the
Central Library’s Closure
Summer Sunset Concerts at Lacy Park are Back!
Join us at Lacy Park for three FREE concerts this summer! Bring
your chairs and blankets to secure your spot and enjoy an evening
of music. Feel free to bring your own food and drinks, or indulge
in a variety of options from our food trucks. Looking forward to
seeing you there!
Concert Calendar - Save the Dates
July 19, 6-8 PM: Stone Soul - Motown Tribute Band
August 2, 6-8 PM: Alan Jazz Orchestra
August 16, 5:30-8:30 PM: Multicultural Concert featuring:
- Kayamanan Ng Lahi - Philippine Folk Arts
- Dai Qin - Lead Singer of Chinese Rock Band "Thin Man"
- Upstream - Reggae
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
California Joe National Parks Magic Show
Monday, July 15 at 1 PM, Children’s Room
California Joe is unlike any other magician you’ve ever seen!
In this new and unique show, kids ages 3+ and their families
will have the opportunity to explore the magic and beauty of all
nine national parks in the state of California. Registration is not
required.
Nature Series: Fall & Winter Planting in Southern California
Wednesday, July 17 at 1 PM, San Marino Community Center,
Fireside Room
Yvonne Savio will delve into the cultivation of 27 different
vegetables and 70 varieties of flowers, all suited to flourish in
your garden from late summer until the close of the year. This
comprehensive discussion will cover everything from initial
planting to ongoing care and harvesting techniques, ensuring a
continuous bounty of blooms and produce well into the following
spring. Additionally, attendees will learn about 15 specially
propagated plants sourced directly from the presenter’s own
garden, with opportunities to acquire them for their own green
spaces. Registration is not required.
Magnificent Monarchs
Thursday, July 18 at 1 PM, Children’s Room
Monarchs have many threats and they need your help! Kids
ages 3+ are invited to a special storytime where they will learn
about simple steps they can take to save this endangered species.
Participants will also receive a DIY kit to plant their own monarch-
friendly flowers! Registration is recommended.
National Night Out 2024 at Lacy Park
Save the date! Join us for National Night Out 2024 on Tuesday,
August 6, from 6-10 PM at Lacy Park! 🎉 We'll have a DJ, a Movie in
the Park (Paw Patrol), games, and food trucks! National Night Out
promotes positive police-community partnerships. Don't miss out
on an unforgettable night. See you there!
Summer Tree Care: How to Keep Your Trees Healthy and Cool
Trees help to keep us cool during hot weather. We can help trees
by providing them with some extra care during hot weather. Here
are a few quick tips for summer tree care:
Deep water your trees. Often our irrigation systems are oriented
towards lawns, providing frequent, shallow watering. Trees benefit
from deep, infrequent watering. Use a hose, drip irrigation or even
a bucket to provide extra water to your trees.
Prioritize young trees. Young and newly planted trees will be less
resilient. Newly planted trees should be watered at least weekly,
with water applications becoming less frequent as the tree matures.
Use a natural mulch such as wood chips to protect the soil and tree
roots. Natural mulches help to insulate the soil and keep the root
zone cooler. This reduces stress and saves water as less moisture
evaporates from the soil.
For more information on trees and watering visit: sanmarinoca.
gov.
Old Mill's Music Under The Stars
The Old Mill's Music Under the Stars with Trio Elica will be held
on Saturday, July 20th at 8 PM. This performance is the premier
of Trio Elica. While the musicians have played together for many
years, this new Trio was born out of a desire to create exceptional
and daring performances of great music not often featured by
standard chamber ensembles. Stop by the Mill to purchase tickets
in person (11am-2pm) or purchase your tickets online.
Public Safety Commission
Monday, July 15 at 6:00 PM; City Hall Council Chambers and
Zoom (Public Access)
Design Review Committee
Wednesday, July 17 at 6:00 PM; Barth Room and Zoom (Public
Access)
Library Board of Trustees
Monday, July 22 at 8:00 AM; Barth Room and Zoom (Public
Access)
Pasadena Director of Libraries,
and Information Services
Tim McDonald, detailed the
community impact of the
Pasadena Central Library’s
closure. The closure of the
Pasadena Central Library
in May 2021 for earthquake
retrofitting and building repairs
has significantly impacted
program offerings and services.
Those impacts are now coming
to light.
Before the closure, the Central
Library was a hub for large-
scale programming, using its
extensive space to host events
such as the STEAM Fair,
ArtNight, Author Fair, Educator
Night, Young Readers League,
and many others. These events
have either ceased or been
significantly reduced due to lack
of space. For example, ArtNight
attendance dropped from over
2,500 participants in FY2019
to just 191 at the Lamanda
Park Branch Library in FY2023
post-closure. Similarly, the One
City, One Story program saw
participation drop from 2,500
attendees at the Central Library
in FY2019 to only 250 in costly
rented spaces in FY2023.
The Donald R. Wright
Auditorium, previously a venue
for parenting classes, Summer
Reading performers, weekly
lectures, film series, and cultural
heritage programming, can no
longer host these events. Many
programs have been canceled or
drastically reduced due to the
lack of equivalent space.
The Central Library also
provided exhibit spaces that
were offered free to community
groups. These exhibits, displayed
in areas like the North Entry,
Centennial Room, Humanities
Wing, and Reading Wing, are no
longer available, further limiting
community engagement and
cultural enrichment.
Programs such as the National
Financial Literacy Month, the
New Adult Book Club, and the
LA Law Librarian & Law Library
partnership have also been
severely impacted. The financial
literacy programs and book
club were canceled, and the law
library services were moved
to the Hastings Branch with
reduced class offerings, making
it difficult for patrons, especially
those near the courthouse and
needing legal resources.
SCORE, which provides
free one-on-one business
counseling, has moved to
Lamanda Park and Santa
Catalina Branches but with
limited availability. The flu
shot clinic, health screenings,
Chinese language classes, y,
Citizenship Preparation Classes,
and other adult programs were
canceled pending the reopening
of the Central Library.
Volunteer programs also saw
a reduction in participation.
Central Library previously
had four volunteer programs
contributing 1,804 volunteer
hours annually. Since the
closure, the number of
volunteers has decreased, with
teen volunteers and summer
interns now operating out of the
Jefferson Branch.
Children and teen services were
significantly affected as well.
In FY2019, the Central Library
hosted 282 programs with 6,834
attendees. After the closure, the
Youth Services Division moved
to the Jefferson Branch, where
many programs were either
canceled or reduced. Infant
and toddler storytimes, special
performances, and preschool
STEAM activities saw reduced
attendance. Programs like
Lucha Libros, Kids Art Salon,
Kids Coding Club, College
Bound Series, and others were
canceled.
Teen programming faced the
most drastic reduction. Central
Library hosted over 100 teen
volunteers annually, with over
5,000 attendees at teen events.
At Jefferson, these numbers
have dropped to approximately
30 volunteers and about 500
attendees annually. Programs
like Pasadena Loves YA,
National Coming Out Day,
ArtNight, Youth Network, and
others either ceased or saw
significant reductions due to
space and location constraints.
The overall impact on library
services is evident in key metrics
comparing FY2019 to FY2023:
Total in-person programs
offered decreased from 2,462 to
1,594 (-35.3%).
Total in-person program
attendance dropped from
55,260 to 30,016 (-45.7%).
PC reservations declined from
128,515 to 17,165 (-86.6%).
Library visits fell from 803,274
to 393,429 (-51.0%).
Circulation of library items
decreased from 1,251,793 to
679,068 (-45.8%).
Reference desk questions
answered dropped from 122,167
to 66,028 (-45.9%).
Reopening the Central
Library to serve all segments
of the community once again
continues to be a priority.
To learn more about the
Central Library Retrofit and
Building Repairs Project, visit:
cityofpasadena.net/library.
Producing Artistic Director,
Danny Feldman, of The
Pasadena Playhouse the State
Theater of California and
recipient of the 2023 Regional
Theatre Tony Award, announces
Chukwudi Iwuji (James Gunn’s
Guardians of the Galaxy and
Peacemaker, Royal Shakespeare
Company, NY Public Theatre’s
Othello) to star in Pasadena
Playhouse’s Cyrano De Bergerac
by Edmond Rostand, freely
adapted by Martin Crimp, and
directed by Mike Donahue
(Little Shop of Horrors, Geffen
Playhouse’s The Inheritance).
Also starring in the production
are Rosa Salazar (Alita: Battle
Angel, Brand New Cherry
Flavor, Undone) as Roxane,
Will Hochman (Broadway’s The
Sound Inside, CBS’s Blue Bloods)
as Christian, and Kimberly Scott
(Broadway’s Joe Turner’s Come
and Gone, Respect) as Madame
Ragueneau. Additional casting
to be announced at a later date.
The full creative team is
rounded out with Afsoon
Pajoufar (Scenic Designer),
Carolyn Mazuca (Costume
Designer), Josh Epstein and
Edward Hansen (Lighting
Designers), Veronika Vorel
(Sound Designer), Rachel
Lee Flesher (Intimacy/Fight
Choreographer), with Casting
by RBT Casting (Ryan Bernard
Tymensky, CSA).
One of the greatest plays ever
written is radically reborn in this
critically acclaimed adaptation.
Modern poetry and sizzling
rhythm collide in a scorching
love triangle when Cyrano
discovers the love of his life has
eyes for another man. Immerse
yourself in the romantic
adventure of this timeless and
heartrending love story.
The Hollywood Reporter calls
Crimp’s adaptation “A dazzlingly
inventive and entertaining
new version” and The London
Times says “Mesmerizing…
glittering… unforgettable.”
Cyrano de Bergerac (Crimp) is
presented by arrangement with
Concord Theatricals on behalf
of Samuel French, Inc. www.
concordtheatricals.com
This production of Cyrano
de Bergerac is partially
underwritten by our very
generous Honorary Producers
Stephen & Susan Chandler, and
Tammi & Lenny Steren.
Tickets for Cyrano de
Bergerac are currently available
through the purchase of a
Membership and single tickets
go on sale Tuesday, July 16.
More information is available
at pasadenaplayhouse.org, by
phone at 626-356-7529, and at
the Box Office at 39 South El
Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA
91101.
Pasadena Public Library
Free Programs and Events
Books N’ COPS
Pasadena Public Library and the Pasadena Police Department
(PPD) invite you to participate in Books ‘N’ Cops, a year
of events for families and friends of all ages. Enjoy this
opportunity to learn, create and laugh.
LevelUP Youth Leadership Conference: Building a Just
and Sustainable Future
This free conference aims to empower youth aged 12-18
by providing them with valuable inspiration and tools to
contribute to climate justice and sustainability efforts. The
event will feature inspiring speakers, enriching workshops and
a resource fair showcasing organizations making a positive
impact on young minds and our planet. Lunch included. For
more information about the LevelUP Youth Conference, visit
pasadena-library.net/teens/teen-advisory-board/levelup-
youth-conference/. Register at: cityofpasadena.net/library/
calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%
3D173772156. For teens only. Tuesday, July 16 • 10 a.m. – 2
p.m. • Jefferson Branch Library
Sustainability Fair
Discover local organizations making a positive impact on
young minds and our planet at our Sustainability Fair. Fun
activities for all ages. All ages are welcome to attend the
Sustainability Fair. Lunch is provided for kids and teens only.
Tuesday, July 16 • noon – 2 p.m. • Jefferson Branch Library
Pickling Workshop
This hands-on pickling class will guide participants through
the basic concepts of fermentation and vinegar pickling for
the home kitchen. LA–based fermented food advocate and
instructor Jessica Wang brings extra tips and insight drawn
from her family’s diasporic Chinese culinary heritage. To
attend, sign up at CityOfPasadena.net/Library/Calendar/.
For adults and youth, ages 10+. Sunday, July 21 • 2 p.m. •
Hastings Branch Library
Ghibli Garden Party
Celebrate the joy and wonder of Studio Ghibli and the 35th
anniversary of the film Kiki’s Delivery Service with a garden
party on Hill Avenue Branch Library’s outdoor patio! There
will be games, activities, and giveaways as well as a screening
of the movie. Registration not necessary, but those who
RSVP will receive a special thank you gift. To attend, sign up
at CityOfPasadena.net/Library/Calendar/. Saturday, Aug. 3 •
3 p.m. • Hill Avenue Branch Library
Celebrate National Night Out
Join us for Linda Vista’s first National Night Out on Bryant St.
between Linda Vista and Ontario Avenues! Celebrate with
neighbors, police, fire, and more. Enjoy free entertainment
as we build a stronger community. Everyone is welcome!
Tuesday, Aug. 6 • 6 - 10 p.m. • Linda Vista Branch Library
Cat Party!
Santa Cat invites you to celebrate International Cat Day with
cat-themed activities purr-fect for the whole family. You’ll
be sure to enjoy every meow-ment. Friday, Aug. 9 • 3 p.m. •
Santa Catalina Branch Library
‘Ranger’ Greene Presents: National Parks California
Edition
Join “Ranger” Greene as he takes you on a tour through
California’s majestic national parks! Enjoy the sights and
outdoors without ever leaving the library. You’ll also learn
about the library’s California national park resources.
Thursday, Aug. 15 • 4 p.m. • Santa Catalina Branch Library
Paint with Us
Create a work of art through a guided painting session. No
experience needed. All materials supplied. To attend, sign up
at CityOfPasadena.net/Library/Calendar/ beginning Aug. 1.
For teens, adults and youth ages 8+. Thursday, Aug. 29 • 3:30
p.m. • Hill Avenue Branch Library
Police to
hold Military
Equipment
Meeting
Pasadena Police Department
officials rescheduled and
relocated a public meeting,
to review their 2023 Military
Equipment Report in
accordance with state law.
The new meeting will now
be held Tuesday, July 16, at
6:30 p.m., and it will take
place at the Washington Park
Community House.
According to officials, in
compliance with AB 481, the
Pasadena Police Department
will submit their annual
report on the use of military
equipment, any comments,
concerns, remarks, input, or
feedback regarding the use of
the equipment, results of any
internal audits on the use of
the equipment, the annual
costs for the equipment, the
quantity possessed by the
agency and the intention
to purchase additional
equipment in the next fiscal
year. In addition, within
30 days of submitting
and publicly releasing the
report, a well-publicized and
community engagement
meeting must be held to allow
for public comments.
Persons wishing to comment
on the proposed report may
do so at the public hearing or
at: cityofpasadena.net/police.
The Washington Park
Community House is located
at 700 E. Washington Blvd.
For further information call
(626) 744-7875 or email at
mcuellar@cityofpasadena.net
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