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‘What’s happening in the San Gabriel Valley’ Alhambra January 25 – Music with Sara Quintanar for children 0 to 5 years old and their caregivers, at the Library in the Reese Hall (101 S. First St.) from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.. Free. No registration required. January 29 – Covered California information session from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Library (101 S. First St.). Free. Experts will help you understand the new healthcare laws. See www.alhambralibrary.org
Arcadia January 25 – 6th annual Homebrew Day at Matt Denny’s (145 E. Huntington Dr.) from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $45. 21 and over only. Event is in the patio. You can sample home brews, food, and take home a t-shirt and sample glass. “Air Supply” at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center (188 Campus Drive). Call (626) 821-1781 or visit www.arcadiapaf.org for information. Temporary exhibits opens at the Gilb Heritage Museum (380 W. Huntington Drive) entitled “Parker Lyon and his Pony Express Museum. Exhibit will continue until April 19. Free. Call (626) 574-5440 for information. January 28 – Free health lecture from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Arcadia Community Center (365 Campus Drive) about advances in surgery, such as laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Asok Doraiswamy will preent. This program is for adults 50 years old and above. January 30 – “The Rise, Decline and Rise of Food Preservation” with Ernest Miller, chef, food historian, founder of Rancho La Merced Provisions LLC. Presentation at the Arboretum (301 N. Baldwin Ave.) from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Palm Room. $20.
Azusa January 25 and 29 – Weight Lifting 101 at 11 a.m. at 729 N. Dalton Ave. Arrive in workout clothing and tennis shoes. January 27 – AARP Driver Safety Class from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at
the Senior Center (740 N. Dalton Ave.)
Baldwin Park January 27 – Ground Hog Day Craft at the Arts and Recreation Center (14403-B East Pacific Ave.) from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Call (626) 214-1601 for information.
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January 30 – Loretta Young Centennial Birthday Tribute at the Alex Theatre (216 North Brand Blvd) at 8 p.m. Tickets range $35 to $55. Movie clips, conversations, testimonies, dramatizations, and an exhibit of her famous dresses and possessions.
January 25 – Family Walking Club out of the Fitness Center at 9:30 a.m. All ages welcome. Free. Call (626) 357-7931 for information. January 27 – Etiquette guru, Ms. Jules Hirst, will present a free workshop for young adults on how to navigate their path through business and life situations. From 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Library (1301 Buena Vista St.) Call (626) 358-1865 with questions. January 28 – Ask the Experts at City of Hope. Topic: Cancer and Cuisine. At City of Hope’s Cooper Auditorium (1500 E. Duarte Rd.) from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Call (800) 535-1390 ext 65669 for details.
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Monrovia
January 24 – Two certified representatives from the AHMC Health Foundation will be at the Norwood Library (4550 N. Peck Rd.) from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. to answer questions about Covered California. For details call Stephen Trumble at (626) 443-3147. Free tenant rights workshop at the Jack Crippen Senior Center (3120 Tyler Ave.) from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
January 28 – Monrovia Garden Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments followed by guest speaker Janet Raymond, current president of The Pacific Rose Society, who will host an open forum about roses and their care. First Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall (101 E. Foothill Blvd.)
January 25 – Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra presents “Mozart, Beethoven & Haydn” at the Alex Theatre (216 North Brand Blvd) at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25. Call (213) 622 7001 or see www.laco. org January 26 – Priceless Soul-Vigil event (Dance for CURE) at Glendale Community College (1500 N. Verdugo Rd.) at 6 p.m. Tickets range $35 to $45. See www.itsmyseat.com or call (818) 248-4458.
Homebrew Day at Matt Denny's
Los Angeles January 25 – Drawing exhibit by artists Nancy Baker Cahill and Yuval Pudik at Viviana (214 South Main St.) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. RSVP to newdrawings.rsvp@gmail. com. Exhibit continues by appointment until Jan. 30. January 25 and 26 – Los Angeles Master Chorale’s 50th Season anniversary weekend featuring two performances of Bach’s B Minor Mass at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Walt Disney Concert Hall (111 W. Grand Ave.) Tickets range $29 to $129. Call (213) 972-7282 or visit www.lamc.org January 26 – Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra presents “Mozart, Beethoven & Haydn” at Royce Hall at UCLA (340 Royce Drive) at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25. Call (213) 622 7001 or see www.laco.org
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Monterey Park January 25 and 26 – Lunar New Year Festival in downtown (on Garvey Ave. between Garfield Ave. and Alhambra Ave.) from 10 am. to 6 p.m. Free admission. There will be 220 vendor booths and much more. January 28 – DEADLINE to RSVP for grand reopening event fo Exact Tax to be held Feb. 2 at their new location at 1024 E. Garvey Ave. Call Jerry at (626) 573-0788 to RSVP. Event will feature a lion dance from The Immortals, food, refreshments, and a ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m.
January 25 – 6th annual Homebrew Day at Matt Denny’s (145 E. Huntington Dr.) from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $45. 21 and over only. Event is in the patio. You can sample home brews, food, and take home a t-shirt and sample glass. -Photo by Terry Miller
Pasadena January 26 – See Pasadena Conservatory of Music’s award-winning chamber music students perform works by Haydn, Bridge, Mendelssohn, Clara Schumann, and more at 4 p.m. in Room 300. Free. Address: 100 North Hill Ave. “Se Llama Cristina” – play at Boston Court Arts Center (70 N. Mentor Ave.) at 2 p.m. Tickets $29 to $34. See www.bostoncourt.com or call (626) 683-6883. January 28 – Card Making Workshop at the Cancer Support Community (200 E. Del Mar Blvd) from 10 a.m. to noon. Free. Art instructor Sharon Palmiter will teach how to make creative Valentine cards using stamps, stickers, colored pencils, etc. Materials will be provided. Call (626) 7961083 or visit www.cscpasadena.org January 29 – “Father of the Bride” film at the Central Branch Library (285 E. Walnut St.) at 1 p.m. Free. Call (626) 744-4066 for more information. January 30 – Police Dept. 40th Citizen Police Academy at 207 N. Garfield Ave. from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Free. This is a twelve week class held on Thursday evenings. Call (626) 7447650 for more information.
San Gabriel January 25 – San Ga-
briel Educational Foundation’s Gift Card Gathering Cocktail Party at the San Gabriel Hilton (225 W. Valley Blvd) from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $10. The evening will include music, food, and fun. Attendees are asked to bring a gift card or cash donation to be used in support of SEF’s annual benefit gala in March. Any amount is good. See www.sel4schools. org January 27 – San Gabriel Historical Association’s general meeting and dinner at Grapevine Arbor (324 South Mission Dr.) $15 per person. Dinner at 6 p.m., program at 7:15 p.m. Retired SGPD Captain Rick Arnold will share the history and photos in his recently published book “San Gabriel.” Must RSVP. See www.sghistorical.org for details.
Sierra Madre Now – Turn in your nominations for “Older Sierra Madre American of the Year.” Nominated individuals must live in Sierra
Madre, demonstrate outstanding community service and be age 60 and above. Forms can be obtained from the Hart Park House Senior Center, the Community Recreation Center, City Hall, Sierra Madre Public Library or by contacting Senior Services Desk at (626) 355-7394. Due date for nominations is February 18. Winner will be recognized at a reception scheduled for May 9. Now – Oscar Wilde’s “An Ideal Husband” performing at the Sierra Madre Playhouse until Feb. 2. Tickets range $12 to $25. See www.sierramadreplayhouse. org for details.
Temple City January 29 and 30 – Lunar New Year Celebration at Live Oak Park on the 29th and Lunch and Bingo on the 30th. Call (626) 2852171 ext 2360 for details. January 31 – Camellia Festival’s Royalty Coronation and reception at Live Oak Park at 7 p.m. Public invited.
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