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The Altadena Community Arts Center at the former Loma Alta School will start classes Oct. 24, with workshops for children and young age 6 to 18.
A project of the Altadena Arts Council, the Community Arts Center offers courses in everything from drawing and painting to theater and magic, and writing, spoken word, and poetry.
Classes run 6-8 weeks, and most cost $65 plus materials, if needed. For the full rundown or to register, go here.
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by Cassandra Stearns
Senior Librarian, Children's Services
Altadena Library District
The Altadena Library is offering a free five week workshop for parents of children ages three and younger. The Parent-Child Workshop is a one-to-one program and will be held at the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St. on Tuesdays, Sept. 27-Oct. 25 at 6:30 PM. The workshop features toys, crafts, books and play. Community resource professionals will be on hand to discuss weekly topics and to answer parenting questions and concerns. In-person pre-registration at the library is required. Space is limited to 25 registered children between the ages of 6 months-41 months and their parents/caregiver. Older siblings up to age 5 may also attend.
The Altadena Library is a Family Place library. The Parent/Child Workshop, a core component of Family Place Libraries, is offered each fall and spring. This five-week workshop helps families with young children come together with community resource professionals to get the support and guidance they need.
The Family Place Program is a statewide initiative that helps create family/early childhood space in the children’s area of local public libraries. Modeled on the national Family Place initiative, the California Family Place Program is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
For more information please contact the Children’s Services Department at 626-798-0833.
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Ezra Jack Keats' children's classic, The Snowy Day, will be the book at the annual "Read for the Record" day on Oct. 7.
The annual Read for the Record campaign encourages teens and adults to read with young children. By encouraging a single, common day of reading engagement where participants read the same book, they attempt each year to set a new world record and raise awareness about the importance of early childhood education.
Locally, reading locations and times will be at the Altadena Library, 600 E. Mariposa (11 AM & 4:30 PM); The Bob Lucas Branch Library, 2659 Lincoln Ave (4 PM); and Perry's Joint Ice Cream & Sandwich Shop, 2051 Lincoln Ave. (10:30 & 4 PM).
There will be fun activities and participating children will get their own special copy of The Snowy Day.
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The Altadena Arts Council is making it possible for Altadena/Pasadena area parents to provide their children and youth with an opportunity to be a pART of ART of the creativity this Summer at its "Creative Summer Arts Discovery Workshops!" They'll learn from experienced teachers, create exciting projects, make lifelong friends. They'll explore and discover art in its many forms as they also discover the artist in themselves.
And, how about this: "It's affordable!" Only $55/per one-week workshop; $100/per two-week workshop. Want another bonus? Families enrolling two or more children pay only $50/per child (T-shirt included!).
If you are a parent, here's a great opportunity for your child. If you are Gramma/Pa, aunt/uncle/cousin, friend/neighbor or total stranger, here's a great opportunity for you as well to pass along this information.Applications now being accepted for Session A: July 19 - July 23; and Session B: July 26 - July 30. Applications can be downloaded from www.altadenaartscouncil.org. For questions, contact the Altadena Arts Council at 626-797-5798 or e-mail: info@altadenaartscouncil.org.
Classes are from 9 AM-3 PM on the campus of Sacred Heart Church, 600 W. Mariposa.
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Another double-header weekend at the Altadena Library, 600 E. Mariposa, on Sat., Nov. 21.
At 10 AM, it's Super Family Storytime for children ages 2-8 and their families, with stories, songs, fingerplays, and a short film.
At 11 AM, it's "Barks and Books," where young readers can read aloud to Pearl, a lovable poodle and appreciative audience!
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Via Monica Hubbard, we received this note from Assemblyman Anthony Portantino's office:
Locally, there are two sites that will operate through the end of summer: Eliot Middle School, 2184 N. Lake, contact Virginia Moreno, 626-798-2480; and Jackson Elementary, 593 W. Woodbury Rd., contact Silva Nighosian 626-794-8597.
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We've been (and still are) dealing with a couple of non-Altadenablog projects with deadlines coming up, so our updates will continue to be sporadic for the next few days. One of the ones we missed was this announcement for The Parent Project, which has been highly recommended by several people. We've been assured that, even if you missed the first meeting Wednesday, there's still time to enroll in the remaining classes. For only $30, with childcare available, it's a great deal!
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OK, you've been procrastinating long enough:
ACCC SUMMER WONDERLAND DAY CAMP: LATE REGISTRATION
We still have a few spaces available for our day camp, which is just for primary grade students having completed kindergarten through grade 4.
The theme this year is Discovery! Around the World in 50 days. Students will be involved in academics, fine arts, recreation and sports. There will be speakers and exciting weekly field trips.
June 24 to August 28, 2009. Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Altadena Christian Children’s Center and Altadena Elementary School
Contact information:
Toni Boucher, director Altadena Christian Children’s Center
626 797 6142
Check us out on Facebook, too!
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PSN front-pages the retirement of Pat Hedlund, 84, executive director of Altadena Nursery School (which has been in Pasadena for many years, but the ties are strong). Starting in 1950 from a Caltech parents' co-op, the school has blossomed into an institution for children ages 2-5 and their parents. Her big celebration is June 6 (an already-busy day!). See the story for deets.
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Found this on The Meadows' neighborhood page, and thought it worth repeating:
If you scroll down, you can see that the Meadows' blog reprinted our original story about the Altadena Arts Coalition's Lake Ave. Business District Open House without permission or attribution! But we forgive 'em 'cause they usually do a good job!
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If you're still looking for something for the kids to do this summer, Altadena Christian Children's Center is holding an open house for their "Summer Wonderland":
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Apologies to Bob Dylan, but Danny's Farm is all about the fun, not the work!
Dodger second baseman Orlando Hudson was at the Altadena kid farm this morning to support C.A.T.C.H., his foundation for autistic children, and it looks like a good time was had by all.
Hudson posed for photos and signed autographs, while the musical group The Conductors entertained the crowd.
Hudson was also profiled in the LA TImes today.
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It's not too early to think about summer -- really! Altadena Christian Children’s Center is sponsoring "Summer Wonderland" June-August, a day camp just for children who have completed kindergarten through fourth grade:
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The Orange Cat is a must-see website and newsletter for San Gabriel Valley parents. It was very exciting to read (via her Facebook) that it has been purchased by Altadena's own Susan Carrier! We look forward to the Cat's next life from Altadena.
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The LA County Dept. of Parks and Recreation will be holding a holiday camp at Loma Alta Park, Dec. 19-Jan 12, to give the little ones (ages 3-12) something to do besides drive you crazy. Camp is Mon-Fri., 7:30 AM-6 PM, and cost is $45/week (closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, of course). Activities include cooking, arts & crafts, hiking, games, sports, movies, field trips, and computer time. For more information, contact Mister, Porsha, or Penny at 794-8811 or 398-5451.
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Young writers envision a perfect world in this PWeekly story, including Samaria Diaz, 10, of Altadena Elementary (and we have to tip our hat to Cory Atwater, also 10, of Marengo Elementary School in South Pas, 'cause we knew him when he was brand new!).
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We're not exactly sure what's going to get shot here, but the county Parks and Recreation Department is holding a "Turkey Shoot" for ages 5 through 12 tomorrow, Nov. 21, at Loma Alta Park, starting at 5 PM. There will be a coloring contest and a turkey shoot contest, where you can win a turkey, pie, or candy treat. For more information, call 398-5451.
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Central Altadena Little League (CALL) is starting sign-ups for its 2009 season of boy's baseball and girl's softball.
Sign-ups (rain or shine) will be on the following Saturdays; Dec. 6, Dec. 13, Jan. 3, Jan 10, Jan. 17 at Farnsworth Park, lower field (Lake Ave. and Concha St.) , from 10 AM-noon.
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Assemblyman Anthony Portantino cordially invites you to the second annual Children's Health Fair on Fri., Nov. 21, 4-7 PM at the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena, 3230 E. Del Mar Blvd., Pasadena. Information and resources regarding children's health will be provided, free dental screenings, a healthy cooking demonstration, and snacks . Community partners are PUSD Network for a Healthy California, PUSD, and Young and Healthy. For more information, contact Lerna Kayserian at 626-577-9944 or lerna.kayserian@asm.ca.gov.
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A confluence of events tell us that Danny's Farm's Pumpkin Festival is the place to be this Halloween:
I guess we'll have to go! The festival goes from 4-7 PM thru Thursday at Danny's Farm, 3064 1/2 Ridgeview Drive, Altadena. More information: call 797-FARM, or www.dannysfarm.com
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Danny's Farm, 3064 1/2 Ridgeview Dr. in Altadena, is one of our favorite places to take the kids -- a place with real farm animals that's incredibly reasonably-priced, and right here in town. This year, they're inaugurating their first annual Fall Pumpkin Festival from Sun. Oct 26-Thurs. Oct. 30, 4-7 PM.
Activities include refreshments (by THE SPOT catering), cupcake decorating, arts & crafts, the petting farm, and a pumpkin patch. Suggested donation is $5 per person, and there'll be free pumpkins for kids with special needs. For more information, visit the website @ www. dannysfarm.com, or call (626) 797-FARM.
Pictured: Spartacus the goat at Danny's Farm.
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The LA County Dept. of Parks and Recreation is starting "Tiny Tot Adventures," for children ages 2-5, this Wednesday and going thru June 20, 2009. Arts and crafts, sports activities, circle time, gardening, field trips, and more are part of the fun. It meets at Charles White Park, 77 Mountain View St., from 9 AM-12:30 PM and it's absolutely free. For more information, call 794-3807 or 798-1173.
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Yes, Todd Rundgren, and yes, we're showing our age.
But Caroline An of the SG News Group has a story in the Whittier Daily News and PSN today about Camp Summer Wonderland at the Altadena Christian Children's Center, and kids with drums. It's the end of summer ...
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Kids in both 'Denas just finished a couple of days of immersion in competitive and expressive jumproping, thanks to community groups and the makers of the documentary Jump! Check out the coverage in their events blog. Altadenan Brian Biery, the Flintridge Operating Foundation and Northwest ECHO (which stands for Empowering Communities, Helping Others) made it happen.
(hat tip: Monica Hubbard)
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Music, puppets, and all that good stuff -- it's the Scott Land Marionettes at the Altadena Main Library, 2 PM Tues. afternoon, and at the Bob Lucas branch, 3 PM Thurs.
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The Los Angeles County Dept. of Parks and Recreation will hold a FREE summer day camp at Charles White Park, 77 Mountain View St., starting June 30 through Aug. 29. Hours are 9 AM-6 PM (free lunch will be provided July 24-Aug 31, which is kind of odd considering the camp ends two days earlier!) Swimming, arts and crafts, sports activities, games, and other recreation will be provided for children ages 5-12. For more infomration, call 798-1173.
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The six-week session is scheduled from July 7 to Aug. 15 at the following area locations: Farnsworth Park, 568 E. Mount Curve Drive; Loma Alta Park, 3330 N. Lincoln Ave.; and Monrovia High School, 845 W. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia.
Registration fee is $10. For information, call program director Arlene Barco at (310) 208-3838, Ext. 234.
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Quality Care Education is starting two free parent support groups in the area.
The first meetings are:
Monrovia/Duarte, Tues. May 20 7-8:30 PM at Foothill Preschool, 240 E. Foothill Blvd., Monrovia
Altadena/Pasadena: Wed., May 21 PM at Altadena Boys & Girls Academy, 2151 N. Lake, Altadena.
For more information or to reserve your space, call 626-398-4196.
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Alice Sarkisian Wessen sends this note:
My husband and I will be there the entire weekend so
feel free to stop by and say hi!
AliceJPL Open House: May 3 and 4
JPL rolls out the welcome mat for the public this weekend, May 3 and 4.Highlights for this year's Open House include watching 700-pound robots glide under artificial stars in the Robodome and close-up views of models of Mars rovers - past, present and future.
Children will be able to participate in many hands-on activities.
The free event runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/pso/oh.cfm?msource=FL20080429&tr=y &auid=3620336
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Starting at 1:30 PM at the Bob Lucas Memorial Branch Library, 2659 N. Lincoln Ave., enjoy an afternoon of Latin American songs, stories, poems, and fables from award-winning bilingual children's storyteller and singer/songwriter Suni Paz. Children will receive a free book and pan dulce while supplies last.
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The Altadena Library has just released its offerings for April, and they look like fun.
April 15: Heeble and Jeeble: Come experience the sweet harmonies, zany antics, and fabulous funny costume & hat changes from the World’s Only Demi-Nerd Singing Duo as they perform corny “take-offs” of familiar tunes you know and love that will keep the whole family laughing for days after. 7 PM in the Community Room
April 18: Family Fun Friday, screening Bee Movie. 3:30 PM in the Community Room.
April 26: Barks & Books: Children ages 5-12 are invited to read animal related short
stories of their choice to a lovable dog from the Pasadena Humane
Society’s Companion Animal Program. This reading enrichment program makes
reading fun, boosts confidence and encourages respectful, humane treatment for
all animals. 11 AM in the Children's Room.
And don't forget Teddy Bear Story TIme (bring your PJs and a plush toy for bedtime stories and snack, 7 PM Mondays; and Preschool Story Time, 11 AM Wednesdays in the Main Library community room for engrossing
stories, crafts, finger plays, snacks and a musical parade. Appropriate for
children ages 2-5
The main library is at 600 E. Mariposa Street.
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Spring break is coming, and what do you do with your little creatures?
LA County Parks & Recreation is holding a Spring Break Camp at Farnsworth Park, 568 E. Mt. Curve Ave., from 8 AM- 6 PM April 7-11. The camp includes field trips, sports programs, science experiments, hiking, and arts and crafts. Open to ages 5 to 12, fee is $40 and a snack is provided. For more information, call 626-798-6335.
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We know it's a little hard to think of going golfing when the animals are traveling down the street in pairs, looking for the big boat ... but LA County is nonetheless up for a game with your little putters:
The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation will kick off its Junior Golf Program on Monday, January 7, 2008. The Junior Golf Program will offer free golf lessons to youth ages 4 – 18 at a total of twelve participating Los Angeles County golf courses.
Celebrating its sixth year of introducing youth to the game of golf, the County of Los Angeles Junior Golf Program offers youth an opportunity to practice and learn the game of golf from professional instructors. Each one-week Junior Golf session will take place every day from 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The County of Los Angeles Junior Golf Program will offer free lessons at the locations and dates below. Junior Golfers can enroll by calling the listed contacts.
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Farnsworth Park will have a Halloween Haunted House on Friday, Oct. 26, Monday, Oct. 29, and Tuesday, Oct. 30. The free event will be at the lower Davies Building from 6 to 9 p.m. -- and there will be candy involved.
So what about the weekend? Charles White Park will have a "Haunted Graveyard" on Sat., Oct. 27, from 5-7 p.m. at Charles White Field -- also no charge, and also with candy.
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