Mountain View News Saturday, February 28, 2026 

City AnnualEgg Bowl &
Bunny Brunch 


The City of PasadenaParks, Recreation and 
Community Services 
Department and Rose 
Bowl Stadium proudly 
announced this week the 
return of the annual EggBowl — a free, spring-
inspired community eventon Saturday, April 4 from

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at theRose Bowl Stadium. 
The Egg Bowl will featureegg hunts for children up to12 years old beginning at

11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and
1:00 p.m. Limited ticketsfor the free egg hunts areavailable at 
CityOfPasadena.net/
Reserve. Registration forPasadena residents beginsMonday, March 9, at 12:00

p.m. online, and for nonresidents 
on Monday,
March 23, at 12:00 p.m.
Every-BUNNY counts, soplease be sure to registerall members in your group.
Each person must have aticket to enter the event. 
The Bunny Brunch ismaking its egg-citing returnto the annual Egg Bowl thisspring. Join us inside theTerry Donahue Pavilion 
at Rose Bowl Stadium, 
where guests can choose 
from two fun-filled ticket 
packages for this can’tmiss 
celebration. Enjoy adelicious breakfast, snap aphoto with the Bunny, andtake part in an exclusiveVIP egg hunt right on thestadium field — a trulyunforgettable experiencefor the whole family. BunnyBrunch doors open at 8:30a.m., with the VIP EggHunt beginning promptlyat 10:00 a.m. These limited 
spots fill quickly, so besure to secure your ticketsin advance here. BunnyBrunch ticket sales are 
coordinated by Rose BowlStadium.

 After the egg hunt,
families can enjoy a springfestival featuring free 
family-friendly activities, 
games, arts and crafts, 
inflatable attractions, foodfor purchase, and more.

 Free rides to and from the 
Egg Bowl will be offeredon Pasadena Transit Route 
51 buses throughout theday. Route 51 runs every22 minutes between 7:30 

a.m. and 8:00 p.m., withadditional service added 
between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 
p.m., operating every 11minutes. The route travels 
between Old Pasadena 
and the Memorial Park 
A Line Station alongFair Oaks Avenue to the 
Rose Bowl Stadium. The 
stadium is approximatelya five-minute walk from 
the nearest Pasadena 
Transit bus stop. View theroute map and schedule atPasadenaTransit.net. Free 
parking is available in Lot
F. For frequently asked 
questions, please view theFAQ page. 
City Announces Next PPHD Health Officer 


Pasadena Director of Public PPHD Tuberculosis Clinic since 
Health Manuel Carmona 2021. 
announced Thursday that he “Dr. Kaur continues to 
has selected Dr. Parveen Kaur demonstrate exceptional public 
to be the next Health Officer health expertise and leadership 
at the Pasadena Public Health skills,” said Manuel Carmona,
Department (PPHD). Kaur has Director of Public Health. “Her 
served as Acting Health Officer experience and dedication to 
since 2023 and will continue to our community have made a 
provide medical direction to meaningful impact and remain 
clinical programs, issue public critical to protecting public 
health policy and guidance, safety and advancing public 
and coordinate with regional, health in Pasadena.” 
statewide, and federal officials to As Acting Health Officer, 
protect public health. Kaur developed public health

 Kaur is an Infectious Disease guidance and policy during the 
Specialist with more than 25 years Eaton Fire recovery and has led 
of medical experience, including efforts to reduce the risk of both 
leadership roles with the Los ongoing and emerging infectious 
Angeles County Department of diseases. 
Public Health. She has served “I am deeply grateful for the 
as the Pasadena Tuberculosis opportunity to serve as the 
Controller and physician at the Health Officer,” Kaur said. “I 

Pasadena One City One Story 

Director of Libraries and 
Information Services, Tim 
McDonald, announced 
Thursday that the 2026 OneCity, One Story program beginsthis month, promoting civic 
discourse, curiosity, and public 
engagement on contemporaryissues. Throughout the monthof March, the library will offerevents designed to encouragediscovery, critical thinking, 
and meaningful communityengagement around issues raisedin this year’s selected novel. This 
year, the library’s communityselection committee chose Laila 
Lalami’s The Dream Hotel. 
The dystopian novel’s themesinclude corporate concentrationof political power, threats tointellectual freedom, and thepotential impact of surveillanceon human rights. Communitymembers are invited to attend a 
conversation with the author on 
Saturday, March 21 at 2 p.m. atPasadena Presbyterian Church,
585 E. Colorado Boulevard.

 With ethical use of technologybeing one of the novel’s themes,
this year’s One City, One Storyprogramming invites the 
community to learn about andreflect on Artificial Intelligence(“AI”). Generative AI tools 
are changing the landscape 
of research, education, and 
communication. Libraries 
can and should meet this 
moment as leaders in adoptinginnovative tools and addressingtheir challenges to support thecommunity during a time ofgreat change. Having a dialoguewith the community about AIand its impact is crucial.

 Pasadena Public Library 

Commissioner and USC 
Librarian, Bridgid Fennel is 
an expert in the field of AIeducation. Fennel will be 
leading a presentation for thecommunity, Introduction to 
Generative AI, on Saturday,
March 7 at 2 p.m. at Linda Vista 
Branch Library, 1281 BryantStreet. Library staff is framing 
this event as a conversation 
with the community, whetherattendees are frequent AI users,
have questions, or want to getstarted. Fennel’s presentationinvites a broader conversation 
about libraries in the digital age.
It will include hands-on practicewith creating effective prompts,
and a discussion of ethical, safety,
and environmental concerns.

 Another featured program willbe Dreams, Data, and Destiny:
How AI and Emerging ScienceWill Shape Our Future Liveson Thursday, March 12 at 6

p.m. at the Huntington MedicalResearch Institutes (“HMRI”),
686 S Fair Oaks Avenue. The 
discussion will be anchored byDr. Rashid Alavi, the J. G. BoswellFellow at HMRI and Caltech,
and will explore timely questionsabout science, medicine, andsociety through conversation 
rather than technical lectures,
making it accessible to a generalaudience. This one-hour 
program will be followed byQ&A and a reception. 
All One City, One Storyprograms are free and open to thepublic. Lalami’s novel is available 
for check-out in book, large type,
eBook, and eAudiobook formatsat all Pasadena Public Libraries. 
Learn more at: CityofPasadena.
Libguides.com/onecityonestory. 

am honored to be part of such a

committed and mission-driven 

team focused on promoting

and protecting the health and

well-being of the Pasadena 

community.” 
For more information visit: 

cityofpasadena.net. 

St. Patrick’s 
Day with IrishUkulele Music

 Erin Go Bragh! Everyonecan be Irish with a special St.
Patrick’s Day performance ofCeltic ukulele music from the 
Holiday Ukulele Orchestra 
on site at the Pasadena Senior 
Center on Saturday, March 14at 1:30 p.m.

 Featuring a program offestive Irish tunes, the 
Holiday Ukulele Orchestra 

— comprised of players fromPasadena, Glendale, Burbankand surrounding areas — 
encourages attendees to weargreen, sing along with themusic, enjoy the limeade andcelebrate all things Irish. 
The event is free for 
Pasadena Senior Center 
members and only $5 for nonmembers, 
and reservations 
are suggested. To register orfor more information, visitpasadenaseniorcenter.org,
then click on Activities and 
Events, then Special Events.

 For several years, the HolidayUkulele Orchestra has visited 
various communities of older 
adults to perform classic songsthat audiences grew up withand enjoyed.

 The Pasadena Senior Center’s 
mission is to improve the livesof older adults through caringservice with opportunitiesfor social interaction, fitnessprograms, basic support andneeds services, education, 
volunteerism and community 
activism.

 As a donor-supportednonprofit, the center operateswithout any local, state or 
federal funding and providesmore services to older adults 
than any other organization inthe San Gabriel Valley. Hoursof operation are Mondaythrough Friday from 8:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from8 a.m. to noon. To learn more 
visit: pasadenaseniorcenter.orgor call 626-795-4331. 

Alec Baldwin to Narrate 
Lincoln Portrait for Pasadena 
Symphony Season Finale

 Music Director Brett Mitchell 
and the Pasadena Symphonyannounced that Emmy- andGolden Globe-winning actorAlec Baldwin will narrate Aaron 
Copland’s Lincoln Portrait 
for the 2025-26 season finale 
concert, America@250 on May

30. Known for his versatility,
commanding presence and 
ability to move seamlesslybetween comedy and drama,
Baldwin will bring a distinctivevoice to Copland’s ode to 
Abraham Lincoln, following inthe footsteps of the esteemedthespians who have come 
before him in this role includingHenry Fonda, James Earl Jones,
Katharine Hepburn, Vincent 
artists performing these two

Price, and Copland himself to 

iconic works, and I couldn’t

name a few. 

be more excited to share the

A longtime champion of 

stage with them both.” – Brett

Classical Music, Baldwin has 

Mitchell, Music Director

performed Lincoln Portrait

 The Pasadena Symphony

with the Philadelphia Orchestra 

provides a vibrant experience

and is a board member and the 

for the music lover, the social

Radio Host of The New York 

butterfly or a date night out.

Philharmonic 

Arrive early for the pre-concert

This celebration of 

discussion Insights with KUSC

America@250 highlights 

host Brian Lauritzen and Music

American composition 

Director Brett Mitchell. Nearby

throughout the last century, 

Old Town Pasadena provides a

opening with John Williams’ 

host of revered dining options

Liberty Fanfare, written to 

or enjoy a bite or a glass along

commemorate the centennial 

Ambassador Auditorium’s

of the Statute of Liberty and 

veranda, which offers two full-

closing with Copland’s popular 

service beverage centers serving

Appalachian Spring Suite. Also 

fine wines, spirits and coffee,

on the program, Gershwin’s 

plus snacks, charcuterie and

vibrant Jazz-infused Concerto 

dessert before the concert and

in F will feature Grammy-

during intermission.

nominated pianist Terrence

 America@250 takes place at

Wilson. Wilson replaces pianist 

Ambassador Auditorium, 131

Joyce Yang, who was previously 

South St. John Ave, Pasadena,

scheduled to perform Jonathan 

CA on Saturday, May 30

Leshnoff ’s Rhapsody on 

with matinee and evening

America, but is recovering from 

performances at 2pm and 8pm.

a temporary injury. 

Single tickets start at $65 and

“I can’t imagine a better way to 

may be purchased online at:

wrap up our season and celebrate 

pasadenasymphony-pops.org

America’s 250th birthday than 

or by calling (626) 793-7172.

with these two extraordinary 

Poetry Heals at the AltadenaEaton Fire Collaboratory 

Pasadena Light Bringer Projectand the San Gabriel ValleyPhoenix Poets staff, together,
announced Friday that Threepoetry workshops will come tothe Eaton Fire Collaboratoryin Altadena starting today andcontinuing on March 21 andApril 25.

 The literary event is free thewelcoming anyone directly 
or indirectly impacted by theEaton Fire. The workshops willrun from from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 
p.m..

Each workshop will be led byone of the San Gabriel Valley’sforemost figures in poetry.
Today’s workshop will be ledby Teresa Mei Chuc (AltadenaPoet Laureate 2018-2020), theMarch 21 workshop will beled by Linda Ravenswood (LosAngeles Press), and the finalworkshop will be led by CarlaSameth (Altadena Poet Laureate2022-2024).

These workshops are part of 

the ongoing mission of the SanGabriel Valley Phoenix Poets,
which champions and celebratesthe authentic self-expression 
of individuals and groupsimpacted by last year’s EatonFire. Their program harnesses 
poetry and community to 
remember, honor, mourn, 
express, and explore the 
possibilities of recovery. SGVPhoenix Poets approach thiscollective journey through thelens of a Phoenix, the immortalbird in Greek mythology whorises from the ashes.

 Inaugural Poet Laureate ofGlendale, Raffi Wartanian,
founded the project with theimpact of trauma in mind. As thegrandson and great-grandson ofArmenian Genocide survivors,
the son of parents displaced bythe Lebanese Civil War, and thebrother of a US army veteran, hehad seen this impact before.

 For more information visit: 
sgvphoenixpoets.org. 


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