Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, April 8, 2023

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ALTADENA - SOUTH PASADENA - SAN MARINO

Mountain View News Saturday, April 8, 2023 

San Marino Upcoming 
Events & Programming

South Pasadena Library 
to Celebrate Earth Month

Celebrate National Poetry 
Month with Pasadena Library

 Pasadena Public Library is 
celebrating National Poetry 
Month this April with a 
variety of opportunities to 
hear, write, and engage with 
poetry.

 The Academy of American 
Poets started National 
Poetry Month in April 1996 
to celebrate poetry’s ability 
to capture and enrich our 
daily lives. Over the years, 
it has become a well-loved 
literary celebration. Readers, 
students, teachers, librarians, 
booksellers, and others 
spend April marking poetry’s 
significance in our lives. This 
April, celebrate the power 
of poetry with the Pasadena 
Public Library at any one of 
our free community events.

POETRY EVENTS

Blackout Poetry

Thursday, April 13, 2:30 – 
4:30 p.m., Santa Catalina 
Branch Library, 999 E. 
Washington Blvd.

 Create poetry using old 
magazine, book or newspaper 
pages and blacking out or 
redacting words, leaving 
behind a unique poem. No 
artistic or poetic experience 
is necessary! For ages 5+.

Pasadena Rose Poets Gerda 
Govine Ituarte and Hazel 
Clayton Harrison

Tuesday, April 18, 5 p.m., 
Virtual

 Learn how to compose a 
poem from Pasadena Rose 
Poets Gerda Govine Ituarte 
and Hazel Clayton Harrison. 
Discover format, poetry 
conventions, topic ideas and 
more to craft your poem, 
then share your writings with 
attendees. For ages 18+

Presented in Zoom. To 
sign up, visit: pasadena.
evanced.info/signup/
EventDetails?EventId=8098.

Poetry Writing for Adults

Saturday, April 22, 11 a.m., La 
Pintoresca Branch Library, 
1355 N. Raymond Ave.

 Join us for a poetry writing 
meetup to spark your 
creativity. Whether you 
are a poetry writing pro or 
adventuring into the world 
of verse for the first time, 
we’ll have something for you. 
Select from a variety of tools 
and prompts to get your ideas 
flowing. For ages 18+.

Tim DeRoche and Daniel 
Gonzalez: Tales of Whimsy, 
Verses of Woe

Saturday, April 22, 3 p.m., 
Lamanda Park Branch 
Library, 140 S. Altadena Dr.

 Join 2019 Summer One 
City, One Story author Tim 
DeRoche and illustrator 
Daniel González for a 
poetry centered discussion, 
featuring their book Tales 
of Whimsy, Verse of Woe. 
A collection sure to delight 
anyone who loves Lemony 
Snicket or Shel Silverstein. 
Following the presentation 
there will be a question-and-
answer session, and book 
sale and signing. All ages are 
welcome.


In celebration of Earth 
Month and its indigenous 
roots, the South Pasadena 
Public Library will host 
a Book to Art Program 
featuring Fresh Banana 
Leaves by Jessica Hernandez, 
Ph.D.. Patrons are invited to 
read the book and join us for 
an Upcycled Herb Planter 
project on Saturday, April 
15 at 2:00 PM in the Library 
Community Room located at 
1115 El Centro Street. 

 Attendees are encouraged, 
but not required to read 
Fresh Banana Leaves.

 Fresh Banana Leaves 
explores how indigenous 
science is often ignored and 
“otherized” within the realm 
of western science and the 
negative impact this has on its 
communities and the Earth. 
Hernandez uses case studies, 
historical overviews, and 
stories that center the voices 
and lived experiences of 
indigenous Latin American 
women and land protectors 
to explain how systemic 
colonialism, racism, and 
capitalism intersect to keep 
indigenous science out of 
mainstream environmental 
policy and discourse.

 The Library plans to bring 
these ideas to life by hosting 
a free Upcycled Herb 
Planter project. All ages are 
welcome to join in creating a 
sustainable herb garden that 
they will be able to take home 
and watch grow. All supplies 
will be provided, registration 
is required. Register for this 
event at: southpasadenaca.
gov/register. 

 The Book to Art program 
is presented by the South 
Pasadena Public Library 
with generous support from 
the Friends of the South 
Pasadena Public Library 
and the South Pasadena 
Community Garden.

 Visit the Library website 
at southpasadenaca.gov/
library for information about 
services and programs. The 
Library is open Monday, 
Friday, Saturday 10:00 
am–6:00 pm, Tuesday, 
Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 
am -8:00 pm and Sunday 
1:00 pm–5:00 pm.

Huntington Nurses Health Screening

Wednesday, April 12 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM, Barth 
Community Room

 The Huntington Nurses offer free blood pressure and glucose 
screenings. Please plan to fast 2 hours prior to having glucose 
checked. These blood pressure and glucose evaluations can 
lead to prevention and early detection of the “silent killer” 
diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes. 
Health screenings will be held every second Wednesday of 
the month. Registration is not required.

Chinese Club

Thursday, April 13 at 10:30 AM, Barth Community Room

 In the spirit of cultural exchange and appreciation of 
diversity, educational development, and community service, 
the Chinese Club of San Marino holds monthly lectures and 
workshops. Join us this month for a fun and informative 
lesson on the traditional food of the Ching Ming Festival – 
cold burritos! 

Did You Know?

 There are over 32 different types of bird species and butterflies 
living in and migrating through Lacy Park annually!

 Join us on Saturday, April 15 at 8:15 AM for our Nature 
Series: Audubon Society Nature Walk featuring Pasadena 
Audubon Board Member and professional bird guide Luke 
Tiller! You’ll get to explore Lacy Park and have all your 
questions about birds and birding answered. 

Celebrate 65 years with Friends of the Crowell Public 
Library!

 Come celebrate the 65th anniversary of Friends of the 
Crowell Public Library! This event will be held on Friday, 
April 21, 6 PM - 9 PM, in the Library Courtyard. Enjoy an 
al fresco dinner in the courtyard followed by entertainment 
in the Barth Community Room. Purchase tickets by April 18 
online or at the Circulation Desk at Crowell Public Library. 
Limited seating available.

Women’s History Month Tribute Video

 Last month in celebration of Women’s History Month, 
Council Member Gretchen Shepherd Romey put together a 
brief history of some of the amazing women in San Marino’s 
history. Learn about the amazing contributions these women 
made to the City. The video is available to view on Youtube.

Paving Complete for Annual Street Rehabilitation Project

 The paving portion of the Annual Street Rehabilitation Project 
has been completed. Over the next few weeks, the contractor 
will be completing striping of the streets and other punch list 
items. In total, The Annual Street Rehabilitation Project has 
resurfaced 31 streets throughout the City, in accordance with 
the Council-adopted Pavement Management Plan. The next 
street resurfacing project is scheduled to begin later this year. 

Recent Happenings

 Over the past week, Parks and Public Works maintenance 
staff worked on the following tasks: removing fallen tree 
branches, palm fronds, and other debris from the public 
right-of-way; replacing streetlight bulbs and street signs; 
performing minor trimming of hanging tree limbs; 
repairing pavement; picking up fallen street light globes; and 
unclogging storm drains. Staff also worked through the night 
during the recent windstorm to ensure prompt response to 
any issues that occurred after hours, including fallen trees. In 
addition, Public Works provided staff support at the Gooden 
Center Run for Recovery last weekend. Residents who wish 
to report non-emergency issues in the public right-of-way or 
City streets may do so via the San Marino Service Request 
Center: cityofsanmarino.org/report. 

Meetings

City Council Meeting

Wednesday, April 12 at 6:00 PM; City Hall Council Chambers 
and Zoom (Public Access)

Special Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, April 17 at 8:00 AM; Barth Room and Zoom (Public 
Access)

Public Safety Commission

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

Gershwin, Rachmaninoff 
and Barber Close 
Symphony’s 22/23 Season

 
Interim Health Officer Dr. 
Eric Handler issued updated 
health officer orders related 
to COVID-19 vaccination 
requirements for healthcare 
workers and masking 
requirements in healthcare 
facilities. The updated 
orders took effect last week.

 Vaccination: All healthcare 
workers must be up to 
date with COVID-19 
vaccinations by completing 
a COVID-19 primary series 
and receiving the most 
recent booster dose within 
15 days of becoming eligible 
as recommended by the 
Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention (CDC).

 Masking: Health care 
facility personnel are 
required to wear a well-
fitted mask when providing 
patient care or working in 
patient care areas within all 
indoor healthcare settings 
such as hospitals, skilled 
nursing facilities, clinics, 
and hospice facilities. The 
Pasadena Public Health 
Department (PPHD) 
strongly recommends 
patients, clients and visitors 
to health care settings wear 
a mask. Patients, clients and 
visitors are required to wear 
a mask when the health care 
facility is in outbreak status 
or there is evidence of high 
community transmission 
levels, as defined by the CDC, 
within Los Angeles County. 
The PPHD recommends 
wearing a well-fitting, non-
vented N95, KN95 or KF94 
respirator.

 PPHD is requiring more 
protective measures in 
healthcare settings. While 
the SARS-CoV-2 virus 
remains a concern for all 
Pasadena residents, the 
virus poses a particular 
risk to the health of 
medically vulnerable 
residents and people who 
might be exposed through 
necessity based on their 
circumstances. Pasadena 
has a higher per capita 
population residing in long-
term care facilities compared 
to the rest of Los Angeles 
County. Vaccination and 
masking requirements are 
protective measures which 
have effectively reduced 
infection rates and protected 
vulnerable populations 
from COVID-19 related 
complications.

 PPHD encourages all 
Pasadena residents to stay 
up to date on vaccines 
and boosters, test before 
gatherings, seek available 
COVID-19 treatments, and 
stay home when sick. 

 Find a walk-in clinic or 
make an appointment at 
MyTurn.CA.gov.

Pasadena 
Orders 
COVID-19 
Boosters for 
Healthcare 
Workers

 

 The Pasadena Symphony 
closes out its 22/23 season 
with An American in Paris at 
Ambassador Auditorium on 
Saturday, April 29, with matinee 
and evening performances at 
2:00pm and 8:00pm. Emerging 
international conductor 
Kensho Watanabe will make 
his Pasadena debut, taking 
audiences on an aural journey 
through the City of Lights 
with Gershwin’s iconic An 
American in Paris to open the 
show. Barber’s exquisite Violin 
Concerto follows, performed 
by Avery Fisher Winner Tai 
Murray, whose playing has 
been described as “technically 
flawless, vivacious and 
scintillating” (Muso Magazine).

 Grammy-nominated 
composer Carlos Simon rounds 
out the third annual Composer’s 
Showcase with The Block, 
inspired by Romare Bearden’s 
paintings portraying the rich 
energy that Harlem expressed 
as the hotbed for African 
American culture. Finally, 
Rachmaninoff’s final and 
arguably best orchestral work, 
Symphonic Dances concludes 
the program with electrifying 
modern rhythms that will keep 
audiences on the edge of their 
seats. This is one season finale 
you won’t want to miss!

 The Pasadena Symphony 
provides a vibrant experience 
specially designed for the music 
lover, the social butterfly or 
a date night out. Patrons can 
enjoy a pre-concert meal at 
many nearby restaurants in Old 
Town Pasadena or have a drink 
and a bite in the lively outdoor, 
tented Symphony Lounge, 
which opens two hours prior 
to show time. A posh setting 
along Ambassador Auditorium’s 
beautiful outdoor plaza, the 
Lounge offers sandwiches, 
salads and desserts by Love 
Birds, plus coffee, cocktails and 
fine wines from The Michero 
Family before the concert and 
during intermission.

 All concerts are held at 
Ambassador Auditorium, 131 
South St. John Ave, Pasadena, 
CA. Single tickets starting at $40 
and may be purchased online at: 
pasadenasymphony-pops.org 
or by calling (626) 793-7172.

 Formed in 1928, the Pasadena 
Symphony and POPS is an 
ensemble of Hollywood’s most 
talented, sought after musicians. 
With extensive credits in the 
film, television, recording and 
orchestral industry, the artists of 
Pasadena Symphony and POPS 
are the most heard in the world.

 The Pasadena Symphony and 
POPS performs in two of the 
most extraordinary venues in 
the United States: Ambassador 
Auditorium, known as the 
Carnegie Hall of the West, 
and the luxuriant Los Angeles 
Arboretum & Botanic Garden. 
The multi-platinum-selling, 
two-time Emmy and five-time 
Grammy Award-nominated 
entertainer dubbed “The 
Ambassador of the Great 
American Songbook,” Michael 
Feinstein, leads the POPS as 
Principal Pops Conductor, 
succeeding Marvin Hamlisch.

 Masking is also 
required for all 
healthcare workers


South Pasadena Memory Lab

DATE: Fourth Wednesday of every month

TIME: 3:00 p.m. and 5:10 p.m. By appointment only.

LOCATION: Ray Bradbury Conference Room, upstairs at 
the Library

 A Memory Lab is a free space for community members 
to digitize personal archive collections. In 2022 the South 
Pasadena Public Library received a grant to open Memory 
Lab services to community members. After a successful trial 
run in partnership with the South Pasadena Senior Center, 
the Memory Lab is now opening to all Library patrons. Using 
professional-grade equipment, a trained staff member will 
assist library patrons in digitizing their personal photographs, 
photo slides, photo negatives, and paper documents no larger 
than 8.5”x11”.

 The Memory Lab is open by appointment only on the 
fourth Wednesday of every month at 3:00 p.m. and 5:10 
p.m. Memory Lab appointment slots are two hours long. 
To make an appointment visit: southpasadenaca.gov/
register or call (626) 403-7350. For more information visit: 
southpasadenaca.gov/memorylab.

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