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County ofLos Angeles �Altadena Sunset�by Mary Buck ABLEOF Welcome Altadena:Our Home Arts in the Community: Creative Forces Converge on Altadena2 Altadena�s Artistic Tradition Continues Today:Mary Buck3 The Coffee Gallery Backstage4 Gallery at the End ofthe World 5 Altadena Community Center / Altadena Town Council / Seniors Services/Activities Altadena Senior Center8 Dial-A-Ride9 Libraries Altadena Main Library10 Bob Lucas Memorial Branch Library11 Los Angeles County Public Library Resources11 Recreation Local Parks12 Golfin Altadena18 Eaton Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center18 Arboretum & Botanic Garden20 Descanso Gardens21 Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area22 Hollywood Bowl and the John Anson Ford Ampitheatre23 2008 Altadena At-A-Glance Telephone & Website Directory24-25 Altadena Map26 Recreation (continued) Marina Del Rey27 Arts/Museum Los Angeles County Arts Commission28 Los Angeles County Museum ofArt (LACMA)29 Natural History Museum30 Altadena Sheriff�s Station / California Highway Patrol / Graffiti Removal31 Los Angeles County Police32 Altadena Fire Stations33 Community Resources/Services Department ofConsumer Affairs / Car Buyer�s Bill ofRights36 County ofLos Angeles Community Development Commission37 Assessor / Property Taxes / Agriculture/Weights & Measures38 DPSS - LA County Helps & Toy Loan Program / Adoption Support Services39 eGovernment � Online Public Works Services / Animal Care & Control40 Regional Planning41 Health Centers / Protect Your Property Value42 Public Health � Environmental Protection Program / Sewer Maintenance43 Hazardous Household Waste Recycling / West Nile Virus44 Transportation Altadena Summer Beach Bus / Access Paratransit45 Discount Metro Passes46 �Fourth ofJuly�by Mary Buck (1995) ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena LTADENA Special thanks to the Altadena Historical Society and Michele Zack.To purchase Altadena: Between Wilderness and City ,please call the Altadena Historical Society at (626) 797-8016. ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena Altadena�s Artistic Tradition Continues Today Ifyou have an Altadena Library Card,you are in possession ofa vivid piece ofartwork by local Altadena artist,Mary Mary Buck Featured on the cover ofthis year�s Altadena Connection ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena LTADENA THE COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE is the sophisticated and witty musical entertainment spot every community in America wishes it has.Its cozy,rustic confines relaxes and warms patron and entertainer alike with its caffeine and snack driven ambience, comfortable seating,professional sound acoustics and lighting The Coffee Gallery Backstage 2029 N.Lake Avenue Altadena,CA 91001 www.coffeegallery.com ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena LTADENA THE GALLERY AT THE END OF THE WORLD (GATEotw) is the gallery and studio home-base for members of McGinty�s Gallery At The End ofthe World 2475 N.Lake Avenue Altadena,CA 91001 www.myspace.com/ galleryattheendoftheworld galleryattheendoftheworld@yahoo.com ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena LTADENA Altadena Foothills Conservancy www.altadenafoothills.org The Conservancy�s mission is to preserve and restore open,undeveloped lands and associated historic trails and structures in the foothills ofAltadena.The The Sheriff�s Support Group is a non-profit 501(c)(3) community service group whose purpose is to support the Altadena Sheriff�s Station by providing services Visit the new website www.altadenasheriffs.blogspot.com for the latest SSGA ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena Altadena Senior Center 560 E.Mariposa St.Altadena,CA 91101 Phone:(626) 798-0505 Monday - Friday,8:00 am - 5:00 pm The Altadena Senior Center is a community focal point where CLASSES Art Ballroom Dancing Chinese Brush Painting Bridge Creative Sewing Quilting Exercise Folk Dancing Memoirs Writing Painting Senior Support Sewing & Needlecrafts Spanish Review Yoga Crafts ENIOR ERVICES ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena Every Monday at Farnsworth Park Play softball with other seniors Monday mornings from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.Then stay for the Senior Social and Potluck from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.Farnsworth Park is at 568 E.Mount Curve Avenue.Call more information. ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena Altadena Main Library Did You Know? You can search the entire library catalog and check on the availability ofthe book you are looking for from any computer with access ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena ECREATION Altadena�s Local Parks The Los Angeles County Department ofParks and Recreation (DPR) is proud to offer local recreational activities and special events to the residents ofAltadena at three local par ks:Farnsworth,Loma Alta,and Charles White Parks. Since this resource guide is an annual publication,some events listed do not include dates and times because the schedule for 2008 has not been finalized .Ifyou are interested in any ofthese events or activities,we re commend that you contact the park facility directly or call DPR at YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES TINY TOTS January 2008 - June 2008 September 2008 - December 2008 Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Fee: $50 per month WINTER DAY CAMP December 22,2008 - January 2,2009 (no camp on holidays) Monday - Friday7:30 am - 6:00 pm Fee: $45 per week/per child YOUTH/TEEN SPORTS CENTRAL ALTADENA LITTLE LEAGUE Summer/Fall 2008 Call (626) 403-1036 for information on dates, 5 years and up Tuesdays and Thursdays (Year Round) Beginners 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Advanced 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Fee: $20 per month (includes uniform) ECREATION ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena YOUTH/TEEN SPORTS continued YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL Begins September 20,2008 Dates and Times:TBA (12 game season) Fee: $40/season YOUTH USTA TENNIS (YEAR-ROUND) Wednesdays 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Saturdays 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Fee: $12.00 per six week session For information,call Eddie Williams at (626) 844-1546. CHARLES S.FARNSWORTH PARK ADULT/SENIOR ACTIVITIES SPECIAL EVENTS BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION All ages Saturday,February 23,20084:00 pm Fee: No Charge EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA Saturday,March 22,20081:00 pm Fee: No Charge CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION All ages Saturday,May 3,2008Time TBA Fee: No Charge Youth in grades 9 - 12 Friday,May 9,20088:00 am - 3:30 pm Fee: No Charge SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK All ages Dates and Times:TBA Fee: No Charge FARNSWORTH HAUNTED MANSION All ages October 25 - 31,2008 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Fee: $4 per ticket/ $2 presale THANKSGIVING TURKEY TOSS AND FOOD DRIVE All ages Saturday,November 15,2008 11:00 am Fee:One canned good donation SANTA�S COMING TO TOWN Saturday,December 20,2008 11:00 am Fee: No Charge ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena ECREATION LOMA ALTA PARK 3330 North Lincoln Avenue Altadena,CA 91001 General Phone: Fax:(626) 797-6826 Gym Telephone: Gym Fax:(626) 798-9588 Park Hours:Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 10:00 pm Saturdays & Sundays 12:00 - 7:00 pm Look forward to Community Center and Playground Refurbishments The well used community center at Loma Alta Park will YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES ECREATION ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena YOUTH/TEEN SPORTS BADMINTON Sundays (Year Round)1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fee: No Charge ADULT/SENIOR ACTIVITIES ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena ECREATION SPECIAL EVENTS ECREATION ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena CHARLES WHITE PARK PROGRAMS,ACTIVITIES & SPORTS BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION All ages Saturday,February 23,2008 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Fee: No Charge EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA Saturday,March 22,2008 1:00 pm Fee: No Charge CESAR CHAVEZ WEEK All ages March 24 - 29,2008 Fee:No Charge CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION All ages Saturday,May 3,200810:00 am - 3:00 pm Fee: No Charge DIA DE LOS MUERTOS All ages Saturday,October 25,200811:00 am Fee: No Charge THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE All ages November 2008 Please come and drop offcanned goods for the month of November to benefit the needy in Los Angeles County. THANKSGIVING TURKEY TOSS All ages Saturday,November 15,20081:00 pm Fee: One canned good donation. SANTA�S COMING TO TOWN Saturday,December 20,20081:00 pm Fee: No Charge SPECIAL EVENTS ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena ECREATION Opportunities to Golfin Altadena! ALTADENA GOLF COURSE SPECIAL EVENTS �HEALTHY EARTH,HEALTHY PARKS, HEALTHY YOU!�EARTH DAY FESTIVAL April 12,2008 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Fee: No charge ECREATION ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena DOCENT-GUIDED SCHOOL TOURS 3rd - 6th graders October 2007 - June 2008 Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm,by appointment only Fee: No charge FIELD TRIPS IN NATURE PROGRAM All grades October 2007 - June 2008 10:00 am - 12:00 pm,by appointment only Fee: $5 per child,minimum of10 children NATURE-IN-A-BOX:TEACHER LOAN KITS PROGRAM Year-round program Fee: No charge to educators EDUCATIONAL TOURS AND PROGRAMS WATERFALL NATURE HIKE All ages September 2007 - May 20089:00 am 4th Sunday ofthe month (weather permitting) Fee: No charge ADULT DOCENT/ NATURALIST TRAINING February 2008 (Exact Dates and Hours TBA) Fee: $45 per training STUDENT NATURALIST PROGRAM March 2008 (Exact Dates and Hours TBA) Fee: $95 per person SEASONAL PROGRAMS OUTDOOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES OUNTY ARKSAND ECREATION IGHLIGHTS Come Grow with Us OUNTY ARKSAND ECREATION IGHLIGHTS ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena Capital Improvements Santa Fe Dam Play Areas - Improvement consists ofthe replacement ofthe existing playground,removal ofsand,and installation ofthe drainage system. Santa Fe Dam Fire Line OUNTY ARKSAND ECREATION IGHLIGHTS Hollywood Bowl Board the Hollywood Bowl Park-And-Ride Express! PASADENA LANCE IRECTORY LANCE IRECTORY Community/Senior Centers Altadena Community Center 730 E.Altadena Drive Altadena Senior Center Parks Charles White Park Law Enforcement Altadena SheriffStation 780 E.Altadena Drive California Highway Patrol 2130 Windsor Avenue Fire Stations Fire Station 11 2521 El Molino Avenue Fire Station 12 2760 Lincoln Avenue Fire Station 66 2764 Eaton Canyon Drive Libraries Altadena Library GolfCourses Altadena GolfCourse Nature Center Eaton Canyon Park & Nature Center 1750 N.Altadena Drive LTADENA Visit the County of Los Angeles Website at www.lacounty.gov on your Altadena Connection,write to: County of Los Angeles Chief Executive Office Office of Unincorporated Area Services | ALTADENA CONNECTION | Serving Altadena ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena ECREATION 2008 SPECIAL EVENTS ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena RTS USEUMS ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION AND OTHER FREE CONCERTS Come out to the annual Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion ofthe Music Center (135 N.Grand Avenue,Los Angeles,CA 90012) each year on December 24th.The program honors the spirit of many cultures and holiday traditions through music,song and dance.Community and professional choirs,music ensembles,folk and traditional artists,and dance companies from all around the County perform.The six-hour show www.holidaycelebration.org .See below for information on how you can participate in this festive event. Throughout the year,the Commission also sponsors free music concerts in many locations around the County.For the concert schedule,go to www.lacountyarts.org/free.html OPPORTUNITIES FOR COUNTY ARTS GROUPS AND ARTISTS Holiday Celebration Youth and adult choral groups,music ensembles,and dance companies interested in applying to participate in the annual Holiday Celebration can visit the Commission�s Holiday Celebration website at www.holidaycelebration.org more information about the program and the application process.Applications will be available in May 2008 and are due in August 2008. Arts Tune Ups ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena 5905 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles,CA 90036 www.lacma.org Come and explore more than 100,000 works ofart at LACMA, the largest encyclopedic museum in the West.Through its far- reaching collections,the museum is both a resource to and a reflection ofthe many cultural communities and heritages in Southern California. MembersFREE Adult $9.00 Seniors (62+) $5.00 Students 18+ (with ID)$5.00 Children (under 17) FREE After 5 pm general admission to the LACMA is FREE! RTS USEUMS RTS USEUMS Discover the Natural History Museum 900 Exposition Boulevard Los Angeles,CA 90007 www.nhm.org FIRST FRIDAYS Family and Adult audiences Through June 6,2008 (first Friday ofeach month) The NHM ofLos Angeles County keeps its doors open late for the monthly First Fridays series.Each evening begins with a curator-guided gallery tour.Following the tour,guests are able to participate in thought-provoking discussions in a mediated forum led by distinguished scientists,environmentalists,and authors.The night closes with live performances by popular musicians and deejays.Visit www.nhm.org/firstfridays for more information. ADVENTURES IN NATURE Grades Pre-K to 8 MembersFREE Adult $9.00 Seniors (62+) $6.50 Students 18+ (with ID)$6.50 Children (13-17 yrs) $6.50 Children (5-12 yrs)$2.00 Children (under 5) FREE Admission is Tuesday ofevery month. (Please call the Museum for more information) ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena UBLIC California Highway Patrol ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena UBLIC ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena UBLIC ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena UBLIC ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena UBLIC Office ofthe District Attorney Deputy DA Deborah Knaan ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena OMMUNITY ERVICES Department ofConsumer Affairs The Los Angeles County Department ofConsumer Affairs (D CA) is the largest local consumer protection agency in the United States providing assistance with consumer and business concerns including:Consumer Protection,Small Claims Advisors,Real CALIFORNIA CAR BUYER�S BILL OF RIGHTS FOR USED CAR BUYERS ONLY: FOR NEW & USED CAR BUYERS: The Car Buyer�s Bill ofRights law DOES NOT apply to motorcycles, off-highway motor vehicles,or private sales between individuals.For more information,call (800) 973-3370 or visit d financing from the dealer,the buyer is entitled to a �Notice to Vehicle Credit Applicant�which shows your credit score obtained and used by the dealer,the name and contact information ofthe credit-reporting agencies,and their range ofall possible credit scores. Limit on Markups ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena OMMUNITY ERVICES ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena OMMUNITY ERVICES LOS ANGELES COUNTY AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/ WEIGHTS AND MEASURES You can turn to the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures Department to protect the COYOTES? To report coyote- related complaints, To report illegal dumping,call ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena OMMUNITY ERVICES www.LACountyHelps.org Worker at DCFS.For more information,call toll-free or visit http://lacdcfs.org/adoptions/services.html. ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena Convenient E-Government Animal Care and Control Baldwin Park Animal Shelter (serving Altadena) OMMUNITY ERVICES ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena OMMUNITY ERVICES Department ofRegional Planning Zoning Enforcement Helps Protect Your Property Value! Illegal or inappropriate uses ofland can contribute Know your rights when you are solicited for house number painting! Ifyou need assistance in resolving a curb painting issue or would like to report a violation, please contact the County ofLos Angeles Department ofPublic Works,Alhambra Main Permit Office at ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena EALTH NVIRONMENTAL Los Angeles County USC Medical Center (LAC+USC) ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena EALTH NVIRONMENTAL DO NOT... DO NOT... ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena EALTH NVIRONMENTAL ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena RANSPORTATION Ride the Summer Beach Bus FARES: All Children & Adults$3.00 Senior Citizens (62+)*$1.50 Persons with Disabilities$1.50 *with proper identification Children under 12 years ofage must be accompanied by an adult. RANSPORTATION Altadena Residents are Eligible for a Discounted Metro Transit or EZ Pass! By residing in unincorporated Los Angeles County,residents ofAltadena and Kinneloa Mesa are eligible to participate in the County�s Transit Pass Subsidy Program with Metro! location,filling out a certification application,and providing proofof residency and eligibility.Proofofeligibility varies by category.Customer Centers are located at: Gateway Customer Center ,1 Gateway Plaza - East Portal,Los Angeles (Monday through Friday,6:00 am - 6:30 pm) Wilshire ,5301 Wilshire Blvd.,Los Angeles (Monday through Friday,9:00 am - 5:00 pm) East Los Angeles ,4501 �B�Whittier Blvd.,Los Angeles (Tuesday through Saturday,10:00 am - 6:00 pm) Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza 3650 W.Martin Luther King Jr.Blvd.,Suite 101B,Los Angeles (Tuesday through Saturday,10:00 am - 6:00 pm) �Once you have your eligibility certification form,you may purchase your monthly pass at the Customer Center or at an approved Eligible residents can participate in the County�s transit Pass Subsidy Program for discounted Metro Passes and EZ passes as follows: Regular Price $14 Transit Pass Subsidy Price Regular Price $24 Transit Pass Subsidy Price College/Vocational: Regular Price $36 Transit Pass Subsidy Price Regular Price $35 Transit Pass Subsidy Price Metro General Pass: Regular Price $62 Transit Pass Subsidy Price EZ General Pass: Regular Price $70 Transit Pass Subsidy Price For additional information, or visit www.LAGoBus.Info �Metro Transit Pass Subsidy Program� link in the left hand column. ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena RANSPORTATION Department ofPublic Works � Road Improvement Projects TENTATIVE PROJECT LOCATIONTYPE OF WORKCONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE Eaton Canyon Reservoir Reconstruct pavement at near Washington Blvd.flood control facilitiesSummer 2007 Altadena Drive FAIR OAKS AVENUE AND ALTADENA DRIVE ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena OUNTYOF 5.Children & Families�Well-Being 6.Community Services 7.Health & Mental Health COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Gloria Molina First District Yvonne B.Burke Second District Zev Yaroslavsky Third District Don Knabe Fourth District Michael D.Antonovich Fifth District that you can dial 2-1-1 to for emergency food and shelter,senior services, Help Save Christmas Tree Lane! Christmas Tree Lane,located on Santa Rosa Avenue Please call (626) 403-1123 or visit www.christmastreelane.net for more information on how to get involved. ALTADENA CONNECTION Serving Altadena Residential Customer