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26 | JUNE 12, 2014 - june 18, 2014
‘What’s happening in the San Gabriel Valley’ Alhambra June 16 to 19 – Mad Science Enrichment Class entitled “Fizz-ical Phenomena and Che-mystery” at the Alhambra Park Bandshell (500 N. Palm Ave.) from 9 a.m. to noon. To register call (626) 570-3242. June 18 – The San Gabriel Valley Chapter of Survivors of Murdered Children will meet at the Alhambra Police Department (211 S. First St.) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Housing Rights Workshop at Library’s Reese Hall (101 S. First St.) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Provides information about housing discrimination and landlord/ tenant rights. To RSVP call Marisol at (800) 477-5977 ext. 1102.
Arcadia June 19 – Lunchtime talk entitled “The History of Fraternal Organizations in Arcadia” at the Community Center with former Mayor James Helms. Starts at noon. San Gabriel Valley Orchid Hobbyists’ meeting at the LA Arboretum (301 N. Baldwin Ave.) at 7:30 p.m. Free refreshments. See www. SGVOH.org June 21 – Trip to opening night at the Hollywood Bowl leaves from the Arcadia County Park (Huntington Park and Santa Anita) at 6 p.m. and returns at 11:30 p.m. Bring a picnic basket. Tickets are $43 on sale and available for pick up at the Community Center (375 Campus Drive). For information call (626) 574-5113.
Azusa June 13 – Movie and swim at 501 E. Fifth St. from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Screening “Richie Rich” rated PG. $3 per person. June 14 – Vegan cooking show at the Library (729 N. Dalton Ave) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Call (626) 812-5268 to register. Food samples will be provided. June 17 – Free show in the Civic Auditorium from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Buster Balloon will be there on this date. Free. Movie under the stars program screens “Monsters University” rated G at 320 N. Orange Place from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Bring towel or lawn
chair. Snack bar available.
Baldwin Park June 16 – San Gabriel Valley Comic Art Exhibit starts at the Arts and Recreation Center (14403-B East Pacific Ave) with an opening reception on June 20 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Exhibit will continue through August 2. Free. Masterpiece Mondays at the Art and Recreation Center (14403-B East Pacific Ave) from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This is Flag Day Craft. Free. June 19 – Learn how to download ebooks, audiobooks, music and movies on your smart phone, laptop or tablet. Free. Bring library card and pin number. For ages 10 and up. At the Community Center (4100 Baldwin Park Blvd) inside Morgan Park.
Burbank June 14 – Join Radio Disney’s LA Road Crew at the AT&T store in Burbank from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to meet the stars of the upcoming comedy series “Girl Meets World.”
Duarte June 16 – DuarteMonrovia Reintegration Resource Fair at Pamela Park (2236 Goodall) at 2 p.m. Open to all persons at risk 17 and up. Participants will have access to confirmed employment programs, construction apprenticeship at PCC, job readiness classes, and more. For more details call (626) 359-5671. June 18 – Trip from the Senior Center to the Pechanga Casino leaves at 10:30 a.m. and returns at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 and does not include lunch. Participants will receive $5 in play or Bingo money. For more information call (626) 357-3513.
El Monte June 14 – Family Bilingual Storytime in English and Spanish at 11 a.m. at Norwood Library (4550 North Peck Road). Free. June 18 – Low cost clinic offers affordable vaccines and microchips for pets at Lambert Park (11431 McGirk Ave) starting at 6 p.m.
Pet owners must be at least 18 years old to participate. For clinic participation requirements and other information see www.scwc.com
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Glendale June 14 – Monthly workday “Glendale Narrows Riverwalk” (300 Paula Ave.) from 8 a.m. to noon. Wear sturdy shoes, protective clothing, long pants, hat and sun protection. City will provide tools, gloves, drinks and snacks. For more information call (818) 548-3795. June 15 – Live music and dance at the Library (1602 W. Mountain St.) at 2 p.m. with cellist Christopher Ahn and pianist George Ramirez. Free. June 18 – Glendale Water and Power holds an interactive public meeting to provide details about the proposed water rate adjustments. At Pacific Edison Community Room (501 S. Pacific Ave.) from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. June 19 – Glendale Water and Power holds an interactive public meeting to provide details about the proposed water rate adjustments. At Boy Scouts of America (1325 Grandview Ave) from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Now – Theatricum Botanicum’s 2014 Repertory Season is now open with Lear, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, All’s Well That Ends Well, Much Ado About Nothing, and Equivocation in the schedule. See www.Theatricum.com for all details. June 13 to 19 – Concerts continue at MacArthur Park (northwest corner of the park near the intersection of West 6th Street and St. Park View St.). June 13 at 8 p.m. with KIT (Caribbean music); June 14 at 8 p.m. with Mariachi Divas; June 15 at 6:30 p.m. Bob Baker’s Marionettes children’s puppet theater; Thursday June 19 at 8 p.m. Delirians, Dub 8 and LA Collective (reggae music). Free concerts. See www. levittla.org/2014-concert-calendar June 14 – The Echo Park Project (Salsa music) at LACMA at 5 p.m. Outdoor concert. No charge. See www.LACMA.org June 14 and 15 – Play-
Now – French Stewart stars in “Stoneface,” which recreates some of Buster Keaton's (American comic actor born in 1895) most memorable gags. Continues through June 29. See details at www.pasadenaplayhouse.org -Photo by Terry Miller
boy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. For details and tickets see www.HollywoodBowl.com June 15 – Brazilian Summer Festival at the Ford Amphitheater at 5 p.m. Multiple performers and DJs. Admission $25. See www. BrazilianNites.com
Monrovia June 14 – Movie night “Surf’s Up” at the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (122 S. California Ave.) at dusk (8ish). Bring a chair. Call (626) 932-5563 for more information. June 18 – “Become a water wise gardener” class at 602 E. Huntington Dr., Suite B, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hosted by the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District. RSVP to ruby@usgvmwd.org or call (626) 443-2297.
Monterey Park June 16 – San Gabriel Valley Water Conservation Forum at NBC Seafood Restaurant (404 S. Atlantic Blvd) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Learn what you can do to help water conservation, rising water costs and water supply. Complimentary lunch. RSVP to Linda Flowers at (626) 969-7911. Chinese translation will be available. June 18 – International Film program in the Friends Room of the Library (318 S.
Ramona Ave.) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Light refreshments. Free. For more information call (626) 307-1368.
Pasadena Now – French Stewart stars in “Stoneface,” which recreates some of Buster Keaton (American comic actor born in 1895)’s most memorable gags. Continues through June 29. See details at www.pasadenaplayhouse. org June 13 – Amy Grant in concert at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium (300 E. Green St.) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets range $15 to $50. See www.thepasadenacivic.com June 14 – Pasadena Chalk Festival 2014 at Paseo Colorado from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free. June 15 and 19 – Concerts start at the Levitt Pavilion (85 E. Holly Street). June 15 at 7 p.m. with Barbara Morrison (jazz/blues) and June 19 at 8 p.m. the Album Leaf and Bell Gardens (eclectic). Free concerts. See www.levittpavilionpasadena. org
Rosemead June 17 – The Keck Institute for Space Studies presents an open lecture, “What we can and might learn from optical remote sensing about the processes shaping Earth and Planetary Surfaces,” at the California Institute of Technology (1200 East California Blvd) at 5:30 p.m. Free admission. Free parking at time of lecture directly north of the Institute’s location.
Sierra Madre June 14 – Pasadena Community Orchestra’s free concert in the park at the Sierra Madre Memorial Park (222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd) at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.pcomusic.org for more details.
Temple City June 13 – DEADLINE to turn in survey regarding allowing leashed dogs in City parks. Access survey online at www.ci.templecity.ca.us
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