Central Library Exhibits
Central
Details: North Entrance - Celebrating National Embroidery Month Embroiders Guild of America
Main Hall - Childrens Display
Business Wing - African Art and the Human Experience
Humanities Wing - African Art and the Human Experience
Centennial Room - African Art and the Human Experience
Exhibits on view throughout the current month, during library hours. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Pasadena Central Library
285 E Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Walking and Running Conditioning
General activities and events
Details: A conditioning program for walkers and runners. Twelve weeks of pre-conditioning leads to a half-marathon program. Weekly. Parking: Free parking in the Brookside Park lots, Contact: Stephen Smith, Telephone: 626-792-1221. Audience: *All Ages.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:00 AM.
Rose Bowl Aquatics Center - Parking Lot
360 N. Arroyo Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103.
For more info visit www.pasadenapacers.org. Creating Successful Companies Through Incubation
General activities and events
Details: In today’s economic environment early stage companies need to optimize their resources, and can benefit from assistance in building their organizations into growing and successful businesses.
Business incubators and accelerators provide essential resources and counsel that entrepreneurs need to become successful, self-sufficient businesses. Additionally, they reduce the risk of failure by offering affordable space and shared facilities along with an array of mentors and advisors that are invaluable for c… Audience: Adults. Cost: GA Online: $40; GA at the door: $50; Students: $10; Caltech Students: Free.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Caltech - Dabney Lounge
332 S. Michigan Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91125.
For more info visit www.entforum.caltech.edu. Rose Bowl Walkers
General activities and events
Details: Rose Bowl Walkers meet on...
- Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. at the front of the Rose Bowl Stadium (1001 Rose Bowl Dr. Pasadena)
Phone number: 626-395-0150. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Drive
Pasadena, CA 91103.
For more info visit www.meetup.com. South African Jazz Age
General activities and events
Details: Iiconic photos of the South African Jazz Age, Apartheid era, and the early life of Nelson Mandela. The exhibit, in the Library's rotunda, displays the work of Jurgen Schadeberg, recognized around the world as a pioneer of South African photography. It also features native beadwork and information about literacy and healthcare programs involving Pasadena teachers and students who have traveled to Cape Town, South Africa on learning trips.
Photos and handcrafts are available to purchase at the exhibit. Incom… Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: free.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Pasadena City College - Shatford Library
1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106.
For more info visit www.pasadena.edu. Bicycle Ride
General activities and events
Details: This easy 20 mile ride goes to a different breakfast destination every week. There is also a Sunday moderate ride, and Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning rides. Nonmembers welcome. All participants must wear an ANSI approved cycling helmet. Telephone: 626-448-2985, 626-287-9861, Email: veprohias@earthlink.net. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Visit website for meet-up location.
For more info visit www.foothillcycle.org. Pasadena Farmers Market
General activities and events
Details: This farmers market features fruits, vegetables, cheese, flowers, honey, breads, eggs, herbs, and more. Held every Saturday. Parking: Free, Telephone: 626-449-0179. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Victory Park
2575 Paloma St.
Pasadena, CA 91107.
For more info visit pasadenafarmersmarket.org. Cancer Support: African American Women’s Group
General activities and events
Details: Join other African American women who find themselves on the unexpected journey with cancer. Share strength, hope, and strategies for living life to its fullest. Facilitated by Karen Tinsley, LCSW.
For more information visit www.twcfoothills.org or contact Litsa Mitchell, telephone: 626-796-1083, email: L.Mitchell@twcfoothills.org. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Call or visit website for more information.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Wellness Community – Foothills
200 E. Del Mar Blvd. Suite 118
Pasadena, CA 91105.
For more info visit www.twcfoothills.org. Cancer Support: Men’s Group
General activities and events
Details: Monthly support group providing an open discussion about special issues related to a cancer diagnosis in men. Facilitated by Robert Koyle, LMFT.
For more information visit www.twcfoothills.org or contact Litsa Mitchell, telephone: 626-796-1083, email: L.Mitchell@twcfoothills.org. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Call or visit website for more information.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Wellness Community – Foothills
200 E. Del Mar Blvd. Suite 118
Pasadena, CA 91105.
For more info visit www.twcfoothills.org. Happy Hearts Valentine's Storytime
Central
Details: Family storyhour - registration not required. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Pasadena Public Library Storyhour Room
285 E. Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Creative Couponing
Santa Catalina
Details: Super-shopper Xochitl Martiniez shares tips on how to put coupons to work for you. Audience: Adults. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Santa Catalina Branch Library
999 E Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104.
For more info visit cityofpasadena.net. Storytime at Eaton Canyon Nature Center
General activities and events
Details: Children and their families will enjoy nature-related stories, puppet shows and more every Saturday at Eaton Canyon Nature Center. Audience: *All Ages. Children. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Eaton Canyon Nature Center
1750 N. Altadena Dr.
Pasadena, CA 91107.
Tuesday Musicale Juniors Classical Music Recital
Central
Details: Marisa Sakaguchi, contact
310-387-0154. Audience: *All Ages.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Pasadena Central Library Auditorium
285 E. Walnut St.
Pasadena CA 91101.
Free Crafts for Kids
Arts and Culture
Details: Free crafts for kids ages 3 and up every Saturday. Call 626-356-3848 for more information. Audience: Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Lakeshore Learning Store
3848 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107.
For more info visit www.lakeshorelearning.com. Valentine's Day Jewelry
Central
Details: Make a beautiful jewelry gift for your Valentine while you learn all about wire and bead wrapping, color theory and jewelry design techniques. All materials provided. Presented by artist Janell Mithani. Age Range: Teens. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Teen Central
Pasadena Central Library
285 E. Walnut, Pasadena CA 91101.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Love After War
Santa Catalina
Details: Program provided by the PROMISE organization. Celebrating self-love, discovery, and moving forward. Audience: Adults. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Santa Catalina Branch Library
999 E. Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104.
Introduction to Coffee
Hastings
Details: Coffee lovers you're in for a special treat! Stefan Parro of Jones Coffee Roasters will share his knowledge ont he basics of coffee production, harvesting, and processing around the world. Taste and compare the same coffee roasted at three different roast levels. Audience: Adults. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Hastings Branch Library
3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena. CA 91107.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. The Fourth Annual Pasadena PinotFest Grand Public Tasting
General activities and events
Details: The fourth-annual Pasadena PinotFest —sponsored by Pasadena's top-rated Noir Food & Wine—promises to once again be a palate satisfying series of standout events from January 14 through February 11, 2012. PinotFest celebrants will have the chance to taste hundreds of California-produced Pinot Noir wines, and simultaneously benefit the in-need children and families served by Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services. The festivities commence with a kick-off luncheon on Jan. 14 followed by a Grand Kickoff D… Audience: Adults.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Altadena Town and Country Club
2290 Country Club Drive
Altadena, CA 91001-3202.
The World Within: A California Art Club Exhibition
General activities and events
Details: The California Art Club at The Old Mill presents "The World Within" at this gallery located at “El Molino Viejo,” an architectural landmark in the San Gabriel Valley.
While the California Art Club is best known for more than a century of landscape paintings of the Golden State, this exhibition takes the viewer indoors with 25 works on canvas that feature interiors of both public and private structures, as well as still lifes of items that commonly adorn these spaces. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
California Art Club Gallery at The Old Mill
1120 Old Mill Road
San Marino, CA 91108.
For more info visit www.californiaartclub.org. eBook Blues?
San Rafael
Details: Do you have a new iPhone, iPad or Kindle and want to learn how to download library eBooks and apps to your new device but don't know how? Discover how to do so while getting your questions answered. Audience: Adults. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
San Rafael Branch Library
1240 Nithsdale Rd.
Pasadena, CA 91105.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Life: Primates
General activities and events
Details: Screening of high-definition film, followed immediate by a discussion led by Adler Dillman, a graduate student in biology at Caltech. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: $5.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Caltech - Beckman Auditorium
332 S. Michigan Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91125.
Perkins Alley Poets
Santa Catalina
Details: Writing and Poetry Critique every 1st & 3rd Saturday.
Contact: Carl Stilwell
(626) 524-9948. Audience: Adults. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Santa Catalina Branch Library
999 E. Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104.
For more info visit perkinsalleypoets.blogspot.com. Pasadena Cruisin' Old Car Show
General activities and events
Details: Historic car clubs, individual historic car owners and enthusiasts come every Saturday. Many owners take their cars for a short spin so you can see them in action. Vintage autos must be street-legal, made before 1974 and of collectible interest. There are no registration or entry fees. This is a family-friendly event -- No alcohol, no animals, no engine-revving and no smoking near the vehicles. Formerly at Fuddruckers, this event has moved to the El Monte Airport. Telephone: 626-351-8958, Email:… Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Annia’s Kitchen (Parking Lot)
4233 N Santa Anita Ave
El Monte, CA 91731.
For more info visit www.gobananas.net. Caltech Clarinet Choir and Slide Rule Trombone Choir Concert
Central
Details: Lynne Snyder
626-808-5716
lynnemsnyder@gmail.com. Audience: *All Ages.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Pasadena Central Library Auditorium
285 E. Walnut St.
Pasadena CA 91101.
Realm Vector Meditation
General activities and events
Details: Guided Meditation. Audience: Adults. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM.
Hill Avenue Library
55 South Hill Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106.
Saturday Night Swing Dances - Live Swing Bands
Arts and Culture
Details: Swing, foxtrot, rhumba, cha-cha and more. Live Swing bands. Weekly. (Swing dancing)
Free East Coast Swing class from 7:30 pm - 8 pm, Telephone: 626-799-5689. Audience: Cost: $15 per person.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PASADENA
75 N. Marengo Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit www.pasadenaballroomdance.com. Jose Turner's A Fight For Love
General activities and events
Details: Written and Directed by Jose Turner.
A young Detroit boxer teams up with a legendary trainer to find out that the biggest fight of his life isn't fought in the ring. Audience: *All Ages. Children. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: General Admission $26.00, student/senior discounts available.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – Sunday, February 26, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Pasadena Playhouse - Carrie Hamilton
39 S. El Molino Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101.
Central Library Exhibits
Central
Details: North Entrance - Celebrating National Embroidery Month Embroiders Guild of America
Main Hall - Childrens Display
Business Wing - African Art and the Human Experience
Humanities Wing - African Art and the Human Experience
Centennial Room - African Art and the Human Experience
Exhibits on view throughout the current month, during library hours. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Sunday, February 12, 2012.
Pasadena Central Library
285 E Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net. South African Jazz Age
General activities and events
Details: Iiconic photos of the South African Jazz Age, Apartheid era, and the early life of Nelson Mandela. The exhibit, in the Library's rotunda, displays the work of Jurgen Schadeberg, recognized around the world as a pioneer of South African photography. It also features native beadwork and information about literacy and healthcare programs involving Pasadena teachers and students who have traveled to Cape Town, South Africa on learning trips.
Photos and handcrafts are available to purchase at the exhibit. Incom… Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: free.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Pasadena City College - Shatford Library
1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106.
For more info visit www.pasadena.edu. Bicycle Ride
General activities and events
Details: This easy 20 mile ride goes to a different breakfast destination every week. There is also a Sunday moderate ride, and Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning rides. Nonmembers welcome. All participants must wear an ANSI approved cycling helmet. Telephone: 626-448-2985, 626-287-9861, Email: veprohias@earthlink.net. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Cost: Free.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Visit website for meet-up location.
For more info visit www.foothillcycle.org. The World Within: A California Art Club Exhibition
General activities and events
Details: The California Art Club at The Old Mill presents "The World Within" at this gallery located at “El Molino Viejo,” an architectural landmark in the San Gabriel Valley.
While the California Art Club is best known for more than a century of landscape paintings of the Golden State, this exhibition takes the viewer indoors with 25 works on canvas that feature interiors of both public and private structures, as well as still lifes of items that commonly adorn these spaces. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
California Art Club Gallery at The Old Mill
1120 Old Mill Road
San Marino, CA 91108.
For more info visit www.californiaartclub.org. Authors on Asia: "Frontline Pakistan"
General activities and events
Details: Author and journalist Zahid Hussain speaks on his books "Frontline Pakistan: The Struggle with Militant Islam" and "The Scorpion's Tail: the Relentless Rise of Islamic Militants in Pakistan". Books available for purchase and signing. Audience: Adults. Cost: $9 General Admission, $7 Students & Seniors, Free to Museum Members.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101.
Authors on Asia: "Frontline Pakistan"
General activities and events
Details: Zahid Hussain will discuss and sign "Frontline Pakistan: The Struggle with Militant Islam" and "The Scorpion's Tail: the Relentless Rise of Islamic Militants in Pakistan." Internationally acclaimed reporter Zahid Hussain serves as senior editor with "Newsline" and correspondent for "The Times of London" "The Wall Street Journal" and "Newsweek". He covers Pakistan and Afghanistan for international publications such as the Associated Press and "The Economist".
Books will be available for purchase and signi… Audience: Adults. Cost: $9 General Admission, $7 Students & Seniors, Free to Museum Members.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Pacific Asia Museum
46 N. Los Robles Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101.
Tuesday Musicale Club Second Sunday Concert
Central
Details: Parking: www.cityofpasadena.net/library/offSiteParking.asp, Contact: Barbara Ebert, 626 398-0658
Concert featuring The Marina Ensemble in a recital of classical favorites for piano and strings. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Pasadena Central Library Auditorium, 285 E Walnut ST, Pasadena, CA 91101-1556.
Occupy Pasadena General Assembly
General activities and events
Details: Occupy Pasadena is a people-powered movement that originated with Occupy Wall Street on September 17, 2011 in Liberty Square in Manhattan’s Financial District, and has spread to over 100 cities in the United States and actions in over 1,500 cities globally. Occupy Pasadena is resisting the corrosive power of major banks and multinational corporations over the democratic process, and the role of Wall Street in creating an economic collapse that has caused one of the greatest recession in American history.… Audience: *All Ages.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Orange Grove Friends Meeting Home
520 E. Orange Grove Blvd.Pasadena, CA 91104.
For more info visit occupypasadena.org. Mansions & Music Concert at the Blacker House
General activities and events
Details: The Pasadena Conservatory of Music presents Ceora Winds in a Mansions & Music concert that highlights the ensembles' special talent of performing a colorful array of traditional and not-so-traditional musical selections from classical standards to jazz. The program features works by Vivaldi, Ibert, Shostakovich, Piazzolla and Pizzi performed by flutist Michelle Matsumune, clarinetist Heather Millette and bassoonist Christin Webb.
The setting is the Blacker House, a home much beloved by Pasadena and often… Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: $75.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 4:00 PM.
The Blacker House
1177 Hillcrest Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105.
Jose Turner's A Fight For Love
General activities and events
Details: Written and Directed by Jose Turner.
A young Detroit boxer teams up with a legendary trainer to find out that the biggest fight of his life isn't fought in the ring. Audience: *All Ages. Children. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: General Admission $26.00, student/senior discounts available.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 8:00 PM – Monday, February 27, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Pasadena Playhouse - Carrie Hamilton
39 S. El Molino Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101.
Lincoln's Birthday (Observed)
Details: City of Pasadena holiday; most city facilities and all libraries closed.
Monday, February 13, 2012.
Central Library Exhibits
Central
Details: North Entrance - Celebrating National Embroidery Month Embroiders Guild of America
Main Hall - Childrens Display
Business Wing - African Art and the Human Experience
Humanities Wing - African Art and the Human Experience
Centennial Room - African Art and the Human Experience
Exhibits on view throughout the current month, during library hours. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Monday, February 13, 2012.
Pasadena Central Library
285 E Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net. South African Jazz Age
General activities and events
Details: Iiconic photos of the South African Jazz Age, Apartheid era, and the early life of Nelson Mandela. The exhibit, in the Library's rotunda, displays the work of Jurgen Schadeberg, recognized around the world as a pioneer of South African photography. It also features native beadwork and information about literacy and healthcare programs involving Pasadena teachers and students who have traveled to Cape Town, South Africa on learning trips.
Photos and handcrafts are available to purchase at the exhibit. Incom… Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: free.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Pasadena City College - Shatford Library
1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106.
For more info visit www.pasadena.edu. Autumn Monday Morning Yoga and Fitness Walks
General activities and events
Details: Certified instructors Cara Davis and Cam Hall continue their popular program with a 25-minute fitness walk followed by a 60-minute yoga session. Bring an exercise mat and a towel. Audience: Adults. Cost: Series Member: $120.00, Series Non-Member: $140.00, Adult Non-Member: $18.00, Adult Member: $18.00.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011.
For more info visit www.descansogardens.org. Great Literature Discussion Group
Lamanda Park
Details: Adults gather weekly to discuss the selected classic. To participate, pick up a reading list at Lamanda Park Library, or call for further information. A Pasadena Public Library Book Group. Parking: Parking adjacent to the library, Telephone: 626-744-7266. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Cost: Free.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Lamanda Park Branch Library
140 S Altadena DR
Pasadena, CA 91107.
For more info visit www.cityofpasadena.net. At-Risk Parents Support Group
General activities and events
Details: Diane Fruchter leads this weekly support group to help aging parents set limits with their adult children. Parking: Free parking, Contact: Diane, Telephone: 626-577-8480 x54. Audience: Cost: Free.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Center for Aging Resources
3740 E Sierra Madre Bl
Pasadena, CA 91107.
For more info visit www.centerforagingresources.org. Medtronic Diabetes
Lamanda Park
Details: Diabetes education/Carb counting and pump skills. WILL NOT MEET IN FEBRUARY. Audience: Adults.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Lamanda Park Branch Library
140 S. Altaden Dr
Pasadena, Ca 91107.
TECHGryls Class Ages 8-13
General activities and events
Details: Provides girls with technology education in a supportive, all-girl environment where girls feel confortable taking risks and opening up to new learning opportunities. The girls will learn how to use microsoft suite, internet safety, and much more. Audience: Children. Cost: FREE.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
YWCA Pasadena Foothill Valley
1200 N Fair Oaks Ave. Suite 9
Pasadena, CA 91103.
TECHGyrls (8-14)
General activities and events
Details: We teach young girls how to use the computer, microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), internet safty, photo editer, and much more. Audience: Children. Teens. Cost: FREE.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
YWCA Pasadena Foothill Valley
1200 N Fair Oaks Av Suite 9
Pasadena, CA 91103.
Autumn Monday Evening Yoga and Fitness Walks
General activities and events
Details: Certified instructors Cara Davis and Cam Hall continue their popular program with a 25-minute fitness walk followed by a 60-minute yoga session. Bring an exercise mat and a towel. Audience: Adults. Cost: Series Member: $120.00, Series Non-Member: $140.00, Adult Non-Member: $18.00, Adult Member: $18.00.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Descanso Gardens,
1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011.
For more info visit www.descansogardens.org. Type 2 Diabetes Education
General activities and events
Details: Registration Required
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Description:
The free Type 2 Diabetes Education Program is intended for participants who have been diagnosed with diabetes and their family member(s).
The 3-session workshops consist of the following topics: About diabetes and monitoring your body, Nutrition (carb counting) and physical activity, and Preventing complications and medications. Upon completion of the 3-sessions participants are to return for a 2-3 month follow-up, and are eligible to pa… Audience: Adults. Seniors. Cost: Free.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Huntington Hospital - Healthy Eating Lifestyle Program (HELP)
711 S. Fairmount Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105.
For more info visit www.huntingtonhospital.com. Children's nutrition education workshops
General activities and events
Details: Registration Required
Huntington Hospital's Healthy Eating Lifestyle Program is a high FACTS plan that makes healthy habits simple and fun for the whole family.
The Healthy Eating Lifestyle Program was designed by registered dietitians for families with children experiencing weight issues.
With activities for kids aged 5-16 and their parents, the four-session workshop covers food and fitness FUNdamentals. Topics include smart shopping, family meal planning, eating at fast food restaurants, and di… Audience: Children. Teens. Cost: Free.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Huntington Hospital - Healthy Eating Lifestyle Program (HELP)
711 S. Fairmount Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105.
For more info visit www.huntingtonhospital.com. City Council
City Council, Commissions & Committees
Details: Weekly, Mondays, 6:30 PM, closed session 5:30 PM, Parking: On street parking in Civic area, Contact: City Clerk's Office, Telephone: 626-744-4124, Email: cityclerk@cityofpasadena.net. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:30 PM.
Pasadena City Hall Council Chambers - Room 247
100 N. Garfield Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91109.
For more info visit www.cityofpasadena.net. Rose Bowl Walkers
General activities and events
Details: Please call ahead to make sure that the walking groups are still in progress, or check on-line.
Rose Bowl Walkers meet on...
- Mondays at 6:30 p.m. near Brookside Golf Club (1133 Rosemont Ave. Pasadena)
Phone number: (626) 395-0150. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Cost: Free.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Drive
Pasadena, CA 91103.
For more info visit www.meetup.com. Salsa!! With Desi Jevon
General activities and events
Details: Salsa!! happens at The Athletic Garage with Desi Jevon. Desi is a former Salsa champion, appears on Dancing With The Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, toured with Gloria Estefan, Toni Braxton's Revealed Show, Alicia Keys, guest instructor on Dr. Phil w/Paula Abdul, and much more!
Beginning Salsa is 7:30-8:30 PM, with intermediate from 8:30-9:30 PM. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: $5 for guys, $15 for ladies!
Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Athletic Garage
121 Waverly Drive
Pasadena, CA 91105.
Emotional Health Anonymous Womens Meeting
General activities and events
Details: 12 Step Program for women who suffer from emotional problems not related to substance abuse. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: contributions only.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
First Christian Church of Alhambra
220 S. 5th Street
Alhambra, CA 91801.
For more info visit www.emotionalhealthanonymous.org. Central Library Exhibits
Central
Details: North Entrance - Celebrating National Embroidery Month Embroiders Guild of America
Main Hall - Childrens Display
Business Wing - African Art and the Human Experience
Humanities Wing - African Art and the Human Experience
Centennial Room - African Art and the Human Experience
Exhibits on view throughout the current month, during library hours. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012.
Pasadena Central Library
285 E Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net. South African Jazz Age
General activities and events
Details: Iiconic photos of the South African Jazz Age, Apartheid era, and the early life of Nelson Mandela. The exhibit, in the Library's rotunda, displays the work of Jurgen Schadeberg, recognized around the world as a pioneer of South African photography. It also features native beadwork and information about literacy and healthcare programs involving Pasadena teachers and students who have traveled to Cape Town, South Africa on learning trips.
Photos and handcrafts are available to purchase at the exhibit. Incom… Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: free.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Pasadena City College - Shatford Library
1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106.
For more info visit www.pasadena.edu. Autumn Tuesday Morning Yoga and Fitness Walks, Begin
General activities and events
Details: Certified instructors Cara Davis and Cam Hall continue their popular program with a 25-minute fitness walk followed by a 60-minute yoga session. Bring an exercise mat and a towel. Audience: Adults. Cost: Series Member: $120.00, Series Non-Member: $140.00, Adult Non-Member: $18.00, Adult Member: $18.00.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011.
For more info visit www.descansogardens.org. Bicycle Ride
General activities and events
Details: This easy 20 mile ride goes to a different breakfast destination every week. There is also a Sunday moderate ride, and Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning rides. Nonmembers welcome. All participants must wear an ANSI approved cycling helmet. Telephone: 626-448-2985, 626-287-9861, Email: veprohias@earthlink.net. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Visit website for meet-up location.
For more info visit www.foothillcycle.org. Pasadena Farmers Market
General activities and events
Details: If you have never been to a Farmers' Market, you are in for a real treat. You'll love the experience of buying directly from the farmer that grows the food. What you'll love even more is the fresh, delicious taste of locally grown, nutritious fruits, vegetables and farm products.
We also have other vendors offering jams, jellies, fish, and more, but we do not permit craft vendors.
Held every Tuesday.
Parking: Free
Telephone: 626-449-0179. Audience: Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Villa Parke Center
363 E. Villa Street
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit pasadenafarmersmarket.org. Infant Storytime - Winter Session- Registration required
Central
Details: Infant Storytime for ages 0-17 months.
Please call for details (626) 744-4066 option 4. Audience: Children. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Pasadena Public Library Storyhour Room
285 E. Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Beethoven and the Transformation of Classical Style
General activities and events
Details: Join noted musicologist Priscilla Pawlicki in her latest offering of Music History Classes for Adults. Beethoven and the Transformation of Classical Style follows Beethoven's remarkable development through three instrumental genres from the 1790s to the closing years of his life. Beethoven's piano sonatas, string quartets and symphonies chronicle the evolution of the composer's style from his early period, with its roots in the Classical tradition of Haydn and Mozart, to his late works characterized by prof… Audience: Adults. Seniors. Cost: $275.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM.
Pasadena Conservatory of Music
100 N. Hill Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106.
For more info visit www.pasadenaconservatory.org. Toddler Storytime - Winter Session- Registration required
Central
Details: Toddler Storytime for ages 18-36 months.
Please call for details (626) 744-4066 option 4. Audience: Children. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Pasadena Public Library Storyhour Room
285 E. Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Preschool Storytime
Hill Avenue
Details: Join us for stories, fingerplays, flannelboards, songs and a movie. A craft to make and take home will follow the program. Audience: Children. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Hill Avenue Branch Library
55 S Hill AVE
Pasadena, CA 91106.
For more info visit www.cityofpasadena.net. Preschool Storytime Winter Session
Lamanda Park
Details: Stories, fingerplays, fun and a craft to take home. For preschoolers ages 3-5 years old. Weekly. Audience: Children. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:30 AM.
Lamanda Park Branch Library
140 S Altadena Dr
Pasadena, CA 91107.
For more info visit www.cityofpasadena.net. Preschool Storytime Winter Session
Villa Parke Community Center
Details: Come join us as we read your favorite children books and show scholastic movie. Audience: Children.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Villa Parke
363 East Villa Street.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary. Cancer Support: Welcome to The Wellness Community
General activities and events
Details: Welcome to Wellness orientation meetings are led by a cancer survivor. Individuals with cancer, their family members, and friends can learn about The Wellness Community programs including support group meetings, workshops and seminars, as well as physical fitness classes including: Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Yoga, Dynamic Strength Training, Visualization & Guided Imagery, and Meditation. All services are free of charge.
For more information visit www.twcfoothills.org or contact Litsa Mitchell, telephone: 626-79… Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Call or visit website for more information.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Wellness Community – Foothills
200 E. Del Mar Blvd. Suite 118
Pasadena, CA 91105.
For more info visit www.twcfoothills.org. Toddler Storytime - Winter Session- Registration required
Central
Details: Toddler Storytime for ages 18-36 months.
Please call for details (626) 744-4066 option 4. Audience: Children. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Pasadena Public Library Storyhour Room
285 E. Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Kaiser Toastmasters
General activities and events
Details: Offers an opportunity to practice and perfect your speaking skills, develop leadership skills and make new friends. Weekly meetings. Meeting rooms rotate; see web site. Parking: Entrance on Los Robles north of Walnut; free, Telephone: 626-405-5933. Audience: Cost: Approx. $10 a month.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Kaiser Permanente - Administrative Offices
393 E. Walnut St.
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit www.kaisertm.org. SCORE Small Business Counseling
Central
Details: Free one-on-one business counseling provided by business professionals to anyone operating a small business or thinking about starting one.
APPOINTMENT REQUIRED.
Call 626-744-4660 for appointment.
Call 818-552-3206 for all other questions. Audience: Adults. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Pasadena Public Library--Central Library Genealogy Room
285 E. Walnut St.
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit www.scorela.org. The World Within: A California Art Club Exhibition
General activities and events
Details: The California Art Club at The Old Mill presents "The World Within" at this gallery located at “El Molino Viejo,” an architectural landmark in the San Gabriel Valley.
While the California Art Club is best known for more than a century of landscape paintings of the Golden State, this exhibition takes the viewer indoors with 25 works on canvas that feature interiors of both public and private structures, as well as still lifes of items that commonly adorn these spaces. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
California Art Club Gallery at The Old Mill
1120 Old Mill Road
San Marino, CA 91108.
For more info visit www.californiaartclub.org. Accessibility and Disability Commission
City Council, Commissions & Committees
Details: To get to conference room S038, take the Council Chamber elevator, located in the southeast corner of City Hall (near the corner of Euclid and Union) to Basement; exit; and turn right. The first door on the left is identified as S038.
Regular meetings are monthly on the first Tuesday. Telephone: 626-744-4782. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 3:00 PM.
Pasadena City Hall - Grand Conference Room S038
100 N. Garfield Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit www.cityofpasadena.net. Just For Girls
General activities and events
Details: A class for young ladies between the ages 8-18. Our goal is to empower girls to make good choices and develop positive goals to achieve success in education and employment. We are not your average after school program. We have discussions about body-image, peer pressure, relationships and much more. Along with discussions we have fun arts and crafts, activities, and games. We also provide homework help and snack for the girls.
For more info call: 626-296-8433. Audience: Children. Teens. Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley
1200 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103.
Barks and Books
Hastings
Details: Be a special reading buddy to a real dog! Elementary school-age chldren can read a book to a gentle dog. This program is made possible by volunteers from the Pasadena Humane Society. Audience: Children. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 3:30 PM.
Hastings Branch Library
3325 E Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Anti-Valentine's Day Party
Central
Details: Love stinks! Join us as we "celebrate" Valentine's Day. Age Range: Teens. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Teen Central
Pasadena Central Library
285 E. Walnut, Pasadena CA 91101.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Autumn Tuesday Evening Yoga and Fitness Walks
General activities and events
Details: Certified instructors Cara Davis and Cam Hall continue their popular program with a 25-minute fitness walk followed by a 60-minute yoga session. Bring an exercise mat and a towel. Audience: Adults. Cost: Series Member: $120.00, Series Non-Member: $140.00, Adult Non-Member: $18.00, Adult Member: $18.00.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011.
For more info visit www.descansogardens.org. Suezenne Fordham Chamber Jazz LA
Central
Details: Suezenne Fordham
818-371-7735
suezennefg@hotmail.com. Audience: *All Ages.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Pasadena Central Library Auditorium
285 E. Walnut St.
Pasadena CA 91101.
Clutterers Anonymous
General activities and events
Details: A fellowship of individuals who share experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their problems with clutter and help others recover. Weekly. Telephone: 310-281-6064 - recorded meeting info and messages, Email: clawso@hotmail.com. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
St. Elizabeth's Church - 2nd floor
1879 N. Lake Ave.
Altadena, CA 91001.
For more info visit www.clutterersanonymous.net. Integration Symposium
General activities and events
Details: Schizophrenia & Human Flouishing: Science, Service, Community and Church Symposium. Call for details: 626-584-5489. Audience: Teens. Adults.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 – Friday, February 17, 2012.
Fuller Theological Seminary
135 N. Oakland Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91182.
Central Library Exhibits
Central
Details: North Entrance - Celebrating National Embroidery Month Embroiders Guild of America
Main Hall - Childrens Display
Business Wing - African Art and the Human Experience
Humanities Wing - African Art and the Human Experience
Centennial Room - African Art and the Human Experience
Exhibits on view throughout the current month, during library hours. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012.
Pasadena Central Library
285 E Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net. South African Jazz Age
General activities and events
Details: Iiconic photos of the South African Jazz Age, Apartheid era, and the early life of Nelson Mandela. The exhibit, in the Library's rotunda, displays the work of Jurgen Schadeberg, recognized around the world as a pioneer of South African photography. It also features native beadwork and information about literacy and healthcare programs involving Pasadena teachers and students who have traveled to Cape Town, South Africa on learning trips.
Photos and handcrafts are available to purchase at the exhibit. Incom… Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: free.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Pasadena City College - Shatford Library
1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106.
For more info visit www.pasadena.edu. Bicycle Ride
General activities and events
Details: This easy 20 mile ride goes to a different breakfast destination every week. There is also a Sunday moderate ride, and Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning rides. Nonmembers welcome. All participants must wear an ANSI approved cycling helmet. Telephone: 626-448-2985, 626-287-9861, Email: veprohias@earthlink.net. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Visit website for meet-up location.
For more info visit www.foothillcycle.org. Infant & Toddler Time Winter Session
Santa Catalina
Details: Bring your little ones (0-2 yrs) for a morning of stories and songs!
Winter session begins January 11, 2012 and ends March 21, 2012. Audience: Children. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:15 AM – 10:35 AM.
Santa Catalina Branch Library
999 E. Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104.
For more info visit www.ci.pasadena.ca.us. Preschool Storytime Winter Session
Allendale
Details: Come and enjoy stories and songs for children up to age 5. Children will listen to stories, watch a short movie and make a craft to take home. Audience: Children. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:30 AM.
Allendale Branch Library
1130 S Marengo Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106-4224.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Preschool Storytime Winter Session
San Rafael
Details: Enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, and all sorts of fun with your preschoolers. Audience: Children. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:30 AM.
San Rafael Branch Library
1240 Nithsdale RD
Pasadena, CA 91105.
For more info visit www.cityofpasadena.net. Preschool Storytime Winter Session
Hastings
Details: Bring the little ones to the library for a fun-filled time of stories, crafts, and more. For children 3-5 years old. Audience: Children. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 11:00 AM.
Hastings Branch Library
3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Preschool Storytime Winter Session
Santa Catalina
Details: Bring your little ones (3-5 yrs) for a morning of stories and songs!
Winter Session begins January 11, 2012 and ends March 21, 2012. Audience: Children. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Santa Catalina Branch Library
999 E. Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104.
For more info visit www.ci.pasadena.ca.us. Yoga
General activities and events
Details: Designed with a lunch-hour audience in mind, instructor Jill Zepezauer’s instruction of Hatha yoga is uniquely accessible. $10 per class, or buy a series and save. Beginners always welcome. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: $10.00 a class (Can buy more then one class at a time and save).
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Pacific Asia Museum
46 N. Los Robles Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit www.pacificasiamuseum.org. Adult Computer Class
General activities and events
Details: A six week course which provides adults and seniors with various computer skills which include: Microsoft office suite, typing, e-mail, job-searches, and much more.
For More Info Call: 626-296-8433. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
YWCA Pasadena Foothill Valley
1200 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103.
The World Within: A California Art Club Exhibition
General activities and events
Details: The California Art Club at The Old Mill presents "The World Within" at this gallery located at “El Molino Viejo,” an architectural landmark in the San Gabriel Valley.
While the California Art Club is best known for more than a century of landscape paintings of the Golden State, this exhibition takes the viewer indoors with 25 works on canvas that feature interiors of both public and private structures, as well as still lifes of items that commonly adorn these spaces. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
California Art Club Gallery at The Old Mill
1120 Old Mill Road
San Marino, CA 91108.
For more info visit www.californiaartclub.org. Films for All Ages - It Happened One Night (1934) NR
Central
Details: Presented by the Friends of the Pasadena Public Library
Please note the film will be cancelled if the Friends of the Library volunteers are unable to show the movie. Audience: Adults. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Pasadena Central Library Auditorium
285 E Walnut St
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. CANCELED - 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity - Preview
Lamanda Park
Details: Franklin Covey - The 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity - Preview. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Parenting Classes
General activities and events
Details: Procides support for parents needing basic parenting skills in child safety, parental functions, positive communication, and effective interaction with their strong willed child.
For more info: 626-296-8433. Audience: Adults. Cost: $20 nonrefundable registration fee (includes material) $10 per class or $75 entire course.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley
1200 N. Fair Oaks
Pasadena, CA 91103.
TECHGyrls High School
General activities and events
Details: Provides girls with technology education in a supportive, all-girl environment where girls feel confortable taking risks and opening up to new learning opportunities. The girls will learn how to use microsoft suite, internet safety, college and job searching, and much more.
More Info: 626-296-8433. Audience: Teens. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
YWCA Pasadena Foothill Valley
1200 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Suite 9
Pasadena, CA 91103.
Library Commission Meeting
Hill Avenue
Details: The Library Commission meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at various library locations. Audience: Adults. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Hill Avenue Branch
55 N. Hill Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Rose Bowl Walkers
General activities and events
Details: Please call ahead to make sure that the walking group is still in progress.
Rose Bowl Walkers meet on...
- Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. at the northwest corner of Rosemont Ave. and Seco St. near Parking Lot H (by the picnic bench and restroom)
Starting December 7, the time will change to 5:00p.m.
Toll-free phone number: 1-877-485-4357. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Drive
Pasadena, CA 91103.
For more info visit www.meetup.com. Community Town Hall for Center City Neighborhood
General activities and events
Details: Councilmember Steve Madison hosts a community town hall meeting specific to the Center City Neighborhood, with special guest Vince Bertoni, Pasadena's Planning Director.
1½ hours free parking at Paseo Colorado w/validation @Paseo Colorado or paid parking @the Convention Center. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Cost: free.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Pasadena Convention Center
300 E. Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101.
Live Jazz - Noor Sofia Lounge
General activities and events
Details: LIVE JAZZ! Featuring LA's most talented Jazz Musicians!
7PM-11PM, WEEKLY ON :Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays!
1/2 off Signature Martinis
1/2 price wine by the bottle. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Noor Sofia Lounge
260 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91101.
Overeaters Anonymous
General activities and events
Details: A fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for members. Weekly meetings take place in Room 5. Parking: Free parking, Telephone: 626-568-7511. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church 301 N. Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103.
For more info visit www.overeatersanonymous.org. Pasadena Lapidary Society Monthly General Meeting
Central
Details: Christopher O. Kyte
626-794-0519
ckyte60@att.net
Mark Nelson
909-996-1784. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Pasadena Central Library Auditorium
285 E. Walnut St.
Pasadena CA 91101.
The Future of Islam in the 21st Century
General activities and events
Details: A special lecture with world renown professor of Islam at GeorgeTown University, Dr. John Esposito. Talk will be on the challenge of pluralism as a critical issue in the 21st Century. How is it impacting relations between Islam and Christianity, the Muslim world and the West, the lives and civil liberties of Muslims and inter-Muslim community affairs?
Award winning journalist/radio host Shirley Jahad of KPCC will moderate the Q&A segment. Turkish finger foods will be served following the Q&A. Rumi inspi… Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: $40.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
All Saints Church - The Forum
132 N Euclid Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit futureofislam.eventbrite.com. Wednesday Evening Testimony Meeting
General activities and events
Details: Testimonies of healing after short Bible-based readings. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
First Church of Christ, Scientist
80 Oakland Street
Pasadena, CA 91105.
What Parents Want: Evidence from Child Adoption
General activities and events
Details: Leeat Yariv, professor of economics at Caltech, will give this Earnest C. Watson lecture. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Cost: free.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 8:00 PM.
Caltech - Beckman Auditorium
332 S. Michigan Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91125.
Central Library Exhibits
Central
Details: North Entrance - Celebrating National Embroidery Month Embroiders Guild of America
Main Hall - Childrens Display
Business Wing - African Art and the Human Experience
Humanities Wing - African Art and the Human Experience
Centennial Room - African Art and the Human Experience
Exhibits on view throughout the current month, during library hours. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 16, 2012.
Pasadena Central Library
285 E Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net. South African Jazz Age
General activities and events
Details: Iiconic photos of the South African Jazz Age, Apartheid era, and the early life of Nelson Mandela. The exhibit, in the Library's rotunda, displays the work of Jurgen Schadeberg, recognized around the world as a pioneer of South African photography. It also features native beadwork and information about literacy and healthcare programs involving Pasadena teachers and students who have traveled to Cape Town, South Africa on learning trips.
Photos and handcrafts are available to purchase at the exhibit. Incom… Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: free.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Pasadena City College - Shatford Library
1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106.
For more info visit www.pasadena.edu. Infant & Toddler Storytime Winter Session
Lamanda Park
Details: It's time for Lamanda Park's new infant and toddler storytime! Short stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun for all children up to 36 months. Weekly. Audience: Children. Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:30 AM.
Lamanda Park Branch Library
140 S Altadena DR
Pasadena, CA 91107.
For more info visit www.cityofpasadena.net. Preschool Storytime Winter Session
La Pintoresca
Details: Preschool children are welcome to come to this storytelling experience, complete with songs, and a simple craft. Audience: Children. Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:30 AM.
La Pintoresca Branch Library
1355 N Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103.
For more info visit www.cityofpasadena.net. Preschool Storytime Winter Session
Linda Vista
Details: Preschool stories, fingerplay and song for preschool age children. Audience: Children. Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Linda Vista Branch Library
1281 Bryant Street
Pasadena CA 91103.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. History of African Drumming
Santa Catalina
Details: Drummer Marcus Miller will demonstrate African drumming techniques and its history then provide drums for those in attendance to practice on. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Santa Catalina Branch Library
999 E Washington BLVD
Pasadena, CA 91104.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. The World Within: A California Art Club Exhibition
General activities and events
Details: The California Art Club at The Old Mill presents "The World Within" at this gallery located at “El Molino Viejo,” an architectural landmark in the San Gabriel Valley.
While the California Art Club is best known for more than a century of landscape paintings of the Golden State, this exhibition takes the viewer indoors with 25 works on canvas that feature interiors of both public and private structures, as well as still lifes of items that commonly adorn these spaces. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
California Art Club Gallery at The Old Mill
1120 Old Mill Road
San Marino, CA 91108.
For more info visit www.californiaartclub.org. San Rafael Knitting Group
San Rafael
Details: Enjoy knitting or always wanted to learn how to knit? Then join the fun. Audience: Adults. Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
San Rafael Branch Library
1240 Nithsdale RD
Pasadena, CA 91105.
For more info visit www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Just For Girls
General activities and events
Details: A class for young ladies between the ages 8-18. Our goal is to empower girls to make good choices and develop positive goals to achieve success in education and employment. We are not your average after school program. We have discussions about body-image, peer pressure, relationships and much more. Along with discussions we have fun arts and crafts, activities, and games. We also provide homework help and snack for the girls. 626-296-8433. Audience: Children. Teens. Cost: FREE.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley
1200 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103.
Family Storytime Winter Session
Lamanda Park
Details: Stories, fingerplays, fun and a craft to take home. For preschoolers ages 3-5 years old. Weekly. Audience: Children. Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Lamanda Park Branch Libary
140 S Altadena DR
Pasadena, CA 91107.
For more info visit wwww.cityofpasadena.net. History of African Drumming
La Pintoresca
Details: Drummer Marcus Miller will demonstrate African drumming techniques and its history then provide drums for those in attendance to practice on. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
LaPintoresca Branch Library
1355 N. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91104.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Good Books, Good Company
Santa Catalina
Details: Call the Santa Catalina Branch Library for the selection of the month. 626-744-7276. Audience: Adults. Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Santa Catalina Branch Library
999 E. Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104.
For more info visit cityofpasadena.net. The Mission West Farmers Market
General activities and events
Details: Every Thursday 4pm to 8pm
Fresh fruits and vegetables, tasty food cooked right on the spot!
Easily reached by the Metro Gold Line, exit at Mission Station. Audience: Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Meridian Avenue & Mission Street.
For more info visit www.ci.south-pasadena.ca.us. Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement with Angeline Butler
La Pintoresca
Details: Angeline Butler, singer, actress, director, educator, social activist and Freedom Rider presents a one-woman show on the Civil Rights Movement. Audience: Adults. Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
LaPintoresca Branch Library
1355 N. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91104.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Art Night Docent Training
Central
Details: No details available. Audience: Adults.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Pasadena Central Library Auditorium
285 E. Walnut St.
Pasadena CA 91101.
Systemic Approach to Self-Employed Small Business Development
Hastings
Details: Learn how to keep your self-employed small business relevant, focused and successful. Presented by Jeffery A. Lewis, Esq. Audience: Adults. Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Hastings Branch Library
3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena. CA 91107.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Cardio Funk with Shereen Faltas
General activities and events
Details: Sweat to funky beats and hip hop moves. Audience: *All Ages.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:30 PM.
Athletic Garage Dance & Body Work Studio
121 Waverly Dr.
Pasadena, CA 91105.
For more info visit www.athletic-garage.com. Downtown Pasadena Neighborhood Association monthly meeting
General activities and events
Details: The Downtown Pasadena Neighborhood Association (DPNA) advocates for residents of the Central District of Pasadena, California. DPNA was formed with the mission to protect and enhance the quality of life in the Central District, which is defined roughly as the 210 freeway (north), Catalina Ave (east), California Blvd (south), and Pasadena Ave (west).
DPNA is a collective voice unified under the principles of smart growth and sustainability through promoting pedestrian and transit oriented public policy.… Audience: Adults.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Pasadena Presbyterian Church
585 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101.
Cancer Support: Welcome to The Wellness Community
General activities and events
Details: Welcome to Wellness orientation meetings are led by a cancer survivor. Individuals with cancer, their family members, and friends can learn about The Wellness Community programs including support group meetings, workshops and seminars, as well as physical fitness classes including: Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Yoga, Dynamic Strength Training, Visualization & Guided Imagery, and Meditation. All services are free of charge.
For more information visit www.twcfoothills.org or contact Litsa Mitchell, telephone: 626-79… Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Call or visit website for more information.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
The Wellness Community – Foothills
200 E. Del Mar Blvd. Suite 118
Pasadena, CA 91105.
For more info visit www.twcfoothills.org. Live Jazz - Noor Sofia Lounge
General activities and events
Details: LIVE JAZZ! Featuring LA's most talented Jazz Musicians!
7PM-11PM, WEEKLY ON :Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays!
1/2 off Signature Martinis
1/2 price wine by the bottle. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Noor Sofia Lounge
260 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91101.
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation - Happiness from a Different Source
General activities and events
Details: Seven week course on Thursday evenings, Feb 16 – Mar 29, with Gen Kelsang Rigpa, American Buddhist monk. Classes consist of two guided meditations, a talk, and discussion. No pre-registration required. Join at any time. Everyone welcome.
Feb 16 Public Talk - Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
Feb 23 Stopping Distractions
Mar 1 Connecting to Enlightenment
Mar 8 The Secret of Happiness
Mar 15 The Art of Meditation
Mar 22 From Concentration Comes Peace
Mar 29 Living Meditation. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: $10 per class.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church
301 N. Orange Grove Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91103.
For more info visit www.meditateinla.org. Public Talk: Happiness from a Different Source
General activities and events
Details: American Buddhist monk, Gen Kelsang Rigpa, will introduce a practical guide to Buddhist meditation in this public talk. Gen Rigpa's teachings are heartfelt and presented with warmth and humor, making them accessible to everyone. The talk will include two guided meditations, a teaching and discussion. No pre-registration required. Everyone is welcome!
This public talk is the first in a series of classes to be held at Neighborhood Church on Thursday evenings in February and March. Similar classes will be o… Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: $10.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church
301 North Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103.
For more info visit www.meditateinla.org. Emotional Health Anonymous Regular Meeting
General activities and events
Details: 12 Step Program for people who suffer from emotional problems not related to substance abuse. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: contributions only.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
First Christian Church of Alhambra
220 S. 5th Street
Alhambra, CA 91803.
For more info visit www.flash.net. Emotional Health Anonymous Weekly Meeting
General activities and events
Details: 12 Step Program for people who suffer from emotional problems not related to substance abuse. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: contributions only.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
First Christian Church of Alhambra
220 S. 5th Street
Alhambra, CA 91801.
For more info visit www.emotionalhealthanonymous.org. Central Library Exhibits
Central
Details: North Entrance - Celebrating National Embroidery Month Embroiders Guild of America
Main Hall - Childrens Display
Business Wing - African Art and the Human Experience
Humanities Wing - African Art and the Human Experience
Centennial Room - African Art and the Human Experience
Exhibits on view throughout the current month, during library hours. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Friday, February 17, 2012.
Pasadena Central Library
285 E Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net. South African Jazz Age
General activities and events
Details: Iiconic photos of the South African Jazz Age, Apartheid era, and the early life of Nelson Mandela. The exhibit, in the Library's rotunda, displays the work of Jurgen Schadeberg, recognized around the world as a pioneer of South African photography. It also features native beadwork and information about literacy and healthcare programs involving Pasadena teachers and students who have traveled to Cape Town, South Africa on learning trips.
Photos and handcrafts are available to purchase at the exhibit. Incom… Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: free.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Pasadena City College - Shatford Library
1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106.
For more info visit www.pasadena.edu. Career Fridays @ La Pintoresca
La Pintoresca
Details: Teach yourself Microsoft PowerPoint using a self-paced online tutorial by LearnKey. It takes you through step-by-step. Call (626)744-7268 for reservations. Audience: Adults. Cost: Free.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
La Pintoresca Branch Library
Technology Learning Center
1355 N Raymond AVE
Pasadena, CA 91103.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Professional Job Club Network and Support Group
La Pintoresca
Details: Job search network and support for professionals going through a career transition. Audience: Adults. Cost: Free.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
LaPintoresca Branch Library
1355 N. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103.
For more info visit cityofpasadena.net. Diabetes Education - English (morning session)
General activities and events
Details: The Type 2 Diabetes Education Program is intended for participants who have been diagnosed with diabetes and their family members who want to learn more about the condition.
The 3-session workshops consist of the following topics: About diabetes and monitoring your body, Nutrition (carb counting) and physical activity, and Preventing complications and medications. Upon completion of the 3-sessions participants are to return for a 2 month follow-up, and are eligible to participate in monthly support group… Audience: Adults. Seniors. Cost: No cost - FREE (we validate parking), Registration is required.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Huntington Hospital - HELP
711 S. Fairmount Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105.
For more info visit www.huntingtonhospital.com. The World Within: A California Art Club Exhibition
General activities and events
Details: The California Art Club at The Old Mill presents "The World Within" at this gallery located at “El Molino Viejo,” an architectural landmark in the San Gabriel Valley.
While the California Art Club is best known for more than a century of landscape paintings of the Golden State, this exhibition takes the viewer indoors with 25 works on canvas that feature interiors of both public and private structures, as well as still lifes of items that commonly adorn these spaces. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
California Art Club Gallery at The Old Mill
1120 Old Mill Road
San Marino, CA 91108.
For more info visit www.californiaartclub.org. Computer Basics for Seniors in English & Spanish
Villa Parke Community Center
Details: Computer Basics for Seniors
Offered in English and Spanish every Friday except February 11. Audience: Seniors. Cost: Free.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Villa Parke Branch Library
363 E Villa Street
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Fun Flick Friday Presents-- Treasure Buddies
General activities and events
Details: Disney invites you to travel across the globe in an all-new, treasure-hunting adventure with the Buddies! Packed with action, heart and a wealth of bonus material, Treasure Buddies unleashes a celebration of teamwork and friendship your family will enjoy again and again. (Rated- G; 92 min.). Audience: Children. Cost: FREE.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Altadena Main Library-- Community Room
600 E. Mariposa St.
Altadena, CA 91001.
For more info visit www.altadenalibraryorg. Pasadena Laughter Club
General activities and events
Details: Laughter Yoga is a worldwide social movement. You don't need to bring a mat or wear any particular form of clothing. People can stand or sit depending on what their body allows. Meets weekly on Fridays. Walkins welcome. Parking: parking in the rear or off Hudson Street, Contact: Sebastien Gendry, Telephone: 626-755-5999, Email: info@laughteryoga.us. Audience: Cost: Free.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Flintridge Foundation
236 W Mountain Street, Suite 118
Pasadena, CA 91103.
For more info visit www.laughangeles.com. Live Jazz - Noor Sofia Lounge
General activities and events
Details: LIVE JAZZ! Featuring LA's most talented Jazz Musicians!
7PM-11PM, WEEKLY ON :Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays!
1/2 off Signature Martinis
1/2 price wine by the bottle. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Noor Sofia Lounge
260 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91101.
Active Cultures
General activities and events
Details: The innovative lecture series wraps with a final dynamic pairing: Artist Richard Jackson talks firsthand about the Pasadena art scene of the 1960s, and architect Andrew Liang discusses the unprecedented speed and scale of urbanization in China. Audience: Adults. Cost: $10 General Admission, Free to Museum Members.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Pacific Asia Museum
46 N. Los Robles Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101.
Il Voce
General activities and events
Details: Soprano Tiffany Desrosiers, tenor Marc Devigne, coloratura soprano Melody Mercredit and baritone DJ Calhoun bring irtuosity to their unique interpretations of romantic, classical, pop, and opera favorites. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: $10-26.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM.
Caltech - Beckman Auditorium
332 S. Michigan Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91125.
Emotional Health Anonymous Weekly Meeting
General activities and events
Details: 12 Step Program for people who suffer from emotional problems not related to substance abuse. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: contributions only.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:15 PM – 9:45 PM.
First Christian Church of Alhambra
220 S. 5th Street
Alhambra, CA 91801.
For more info visit www.flash.net. Central Library Exhibits
Central
Details: North Entrance - Celebrating National Embroidery Month Embroiders Guild of America
Main Hall - Childrens Display
Business Wing - African Art and the Human Experience
Humanities Wing - African Art and the Human Experience
Centennial Room - African Art and the Human Experience
Exhibits on view throughout the current month, during library hours. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 18, 2012.
Pasadena Central Library
285 E Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Walking and Running Conditioning
General activities and events
Details: A conditioning program for walkers and runners. Twelve weeks of pre-conditioning leads to a half-marathon program. Weekly. Parking: Free parking in the Brookside Park lots, Contact: Stephen Smith, Telephone: 626-792-1221. Audience: *All Ages.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:00 AM.
Rose Bowl Aquatics Center - Parking Lot
360 N. Arroyo Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103.
For more info visit www.pasadenapacers.org. Rose Bowl Walkers
General activities and events
Details: Rose Bowl Walkers meet on...
- Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. at the front of the Rose Bowl Stadium (1001 Rose Bowl Dr. Pasadena)
Phone number: 626-395-0150. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Drive
Pasadena, CA 91103.
For more info visit www.meetup.com. South African Jazz Age
General activities and events
Details: Iiconic photos of the South African Jazz Age, Apartheid era, and the early life of Nelson Mandela. The exhibit, in the Library's rotunda, displays the work of Jurgen Schadeberg, recognized around the world as a pioneer of South African photography. It also features native beadwork and information about literacy and healthcare programs involving Pasadena teachers and students who have traveled to Cape Town, South Africa on learning trips.
Photos and handcrafts are available to purchase at the exhibit. Incom… Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: free.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Pasadena City College - Shatford Library
1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106.
For more info visit www.pasadena.edu. Bicycle Ride
General activities and events
Details: This easy 20 mile ride goes to a different breakfast destination every week. There is also a Sunday moderate ride, and Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning rides. Nonmembers welcome. All participants must wear an ANSI approved cycling helmet. Telephone: 626-448-2985, 626-287-9861, Email: veprohias@earthlink.net. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Visit website for meet-up location.
For more info visit www.foothillcycle.org. Pasadena Farmers Market
General activities and events
Details: This farmers market features fruits, vegetables, cheese, flowers, honey, breads, eggs, herbs, and more. Held every Saturday. Parking: Free, Telephone: 626-449-0179. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Victory Park
2575 Paloma St.
Pasadena, CA 91107.
For more info visit pasadenafarmersmarket.org. Computer Basics @ La Pintoresca
La Pintoresca
Details: Learn basic computer technology, components of a computer, how to use the internet and email.
Call (626)744-7268 for reservations. Audience: Adults. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
La Pintoresca Branch Library
Technology Learning Center
1355 N Raymond AVE
Pasadena, CA 91103.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Olympic Pin and Memorabilia Gathering
Santa Catalina
Details: Southern California Olympic Pin Club pin swap. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Santa Catalina Branch Library
999 E. Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104.
30th Annual Black History Parade & Festival
General activities and events
Details: Parade begins at 10 a.m and the Festival follows at noon. Audience: *All Ages.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Jackie Robinson Community Center
1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103.
For more info visit www.ci.pasadena.ca.us. 30th Annual Black History Parade and Festival
General activities and events
Details: After the parade, the festival continues and features a youth area, entertainment, vendor booths, food and more. Audience: *All Ages. Children. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: free.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Parade begins at Charles White Park in Altadena, at Ventura Street and Fair Oaks Ave. and travels south on Fair Oaks to Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
For more info visit www.cityofpasadena.net. The Huntington Library Women's Studies Seminar
General activities and events
Details: Seeking Transcendence: Women’s Spirituality as Liberatory Practice
Panelists:
Jennifer Andersen
Professor of English and Interim Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Letters, California State University, San Bernardino
“Paradoxes of Female Independence: Beguines and Anchoresses as
Early Women Readers and Writers”
Brenda Glascott
Assistant Professor of English, California State University, San Bernardino
“Dying Readers: Evangelical Girls’ Religious Empowerment in the Nineteenth Century”
Zayn… Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: free.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Rd.
San Marino, CA 91108.
For more info visit huntingtonwomensstudies.blogspot.com. Family Storytime
Central
Details: Family storyhour - registration not required. Audience: Children. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Pasadena Public Library Storyhour Room
285 E. Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. The 5 R's - Resume, Reputation, Rolodex, References
Lamanda Park
Details: Career and job advice seminar. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
Lamanda Park Branch Library
140 S. Altadena Dr
Pasadena, CA 91107.
Storytime at Eaton Canyon Nature Center
General activities and events
Details: Children and their families will enjoy nature-related stories, puppet shows and more every Saturday at Eaton Canyon Nature Center. Audience: *All Ages. Children. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Eaton Canyon Nature Center
1750 N. Altadena Dr.
Pasadena, CA 91107.
Brother Yusef Plays the Blues
Hill Avenue
Details: An introduction to the early African-American tradition of the blues in honor of Black History Month. Discover the many expressions of blue through dancing, singing and audience participation. Audience: Children. Teens. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Hill Avenue Branch
55 N. Hill Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Free Crafts for Kids
Arts and Culture
Details: Free crafts for kids ages 3 and up every Saturday. Call 626-356-3848 for more information. Audience: Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Lakeshore Learning Store
3848 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107.
For more info visit www.lakeshorelearning.com. Harlem Globetrotters Screening
La Pintoresca
Details: Come view the Harlem Globetrotters display, created by Terry Cannon, and watch the movie, "Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World.". Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
LaPintoresca Branch Library
1355 N. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91104.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. IBWALA Writers Workshop
San Rafael
Details: For more information contact Wayne French at 323-964-3721. Audience: Adults. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
San Rafael Branch Library
1240 Nithsdale Rd
Pasadena, CA 91105.
The World Within: A California Art Club Exhibition
General activities and events
Details: The California Art Club at The Old Mill presents "The World Within" at this gallery located at “El Molino Viejo,” an architectural landmark in the San Gabriel Valley.
While the California Art Club is best known for more than a century of landscape paintings of the Golden State, this exhibition takes the viewer indoors with 25 works on canvas that feature interiors of both public and private structures, as well as still lifes of items that commonly adorn these spaces. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
California Art Club Gallery at The Old Mill
1120 Old Mill Road
San Marino, CA 91108.
For more info visit www.californiaartclub.org. Fine Arts Club of Pasadena - Performing Arts Competition
Central
Details: No details available. Audience: *All Ages.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1:00 PM – 5:45 PM.
Pasadena Central Library Auditorium
285 E. Walnut St.
Pasadena CA 91101.
Hastings Branch Library Turns 53
Hastings
Details: Join us as we celebrate Hastings 53rd anniversary! The energetic and wildly Wacko the Magician will be on hand to conjure illusions and spread good cheer all around. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Hastings Branch Library
3325 E Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Linda Vista Book Chat
Linda Vista
Details: Join our book discussion group. The group discusses one fiction and one non-fiction title each month. All are welcome. Audience: Adults. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Linda Vista Branch Library
1281 Bryant St.
Pasadena, CA 91103.
For more info visit cityofpasadena.net. Teen Anime Club
Central
Details: Watch and enjoy anime, eat Japanese snacks, and preview new manga added to the collection. Audience: Teens.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Story Room
Pasadena Central Library
285 E. Walnut, Pasadena CA 91101.
For more info visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Emerging Urban Poets
Santa Catalina
Details: Poetry Performances - Contact: Don Campbell
(626) 808-7717. Audience: Adults. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Santa Catalina Branch Library
999 E. Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104.
For more info visit emergingurbanpoets.blogspot.com. Pasadena Cruisin' Old Car Show
General activities and events
Details: Historic car clubs, individual historic car owners and enthusiasts come every Saturday. Many owners take their cars for a short spin so you can see them in action. Vintage autos must be street-legal, made before 1974 and of collectible interest. There are no registration or entry fees. This is a family-friendly event -- No alcohol, no animals, no engine-revving and no smoking near the vehicles. Formerly at Fuddruckers, this event has moved to the El Monte Airport. Telephone: 626-351-8958, Email:… Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Annia’s Kitchen (Parking Lot)
4233 N Santa Anita Ave
El Monte, CA 91731.
For more info visit www.gobananas.net. Mindfulness Meditation for Pain
Hill Avenue
Details: Meditation class. Audience: Adults. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Hill Avenue Branch Library
55 S Hill Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106.
Cellist Han Bin Yoon Performing at PCM
General activities and events
Details: Cellist Han Bin Yoon, 2011 winner of the Thornton School of Music's Presentation and Performance Award (PPA), will perform at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music on Saturday, February 18. The five virtuoso works on the program display the stylistic changes in the cello repertoire over three centuries. Yoon will begin the evening at 7:30 with a pre-concert talk highlighting the cello's long history as a prominent solo instrument.
In May 2011, Yoon was awarded first prize in the USC Thornton School of Musi… Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: Free.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Pasadena Conservatory of Music
100 N Hill Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106.
For more info visit www.pasadenaconservatory.org. Saturday Night Swing Dances - Live Swing Bands
Arts and Culture
Details: Swing, foxtrot, rhumba, cha-cha and more. Live Swing bands. Weekly. (Swing dancing)
Free East Coast Swing class from 7:30 pm - 8 pm, Telephone: 626-799-5689. Audience: Cost: $15 per person.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PASADENA
75 N. Marengo Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit www.pasadenaballroomdance.com. Jose Turner's A Fight For Love
General activities and events
Details: Written and Directed by Jose Turner.
A young Detroit boxer teams up with a legendary trainer to find out that the biggest fight of his life isn't fought in the ring. Audience: *All Ages. Children. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: General Admission $26.00, student/senior discounts available.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – Sunday, March 4, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Pasadena Playhouse - Carrie Hamilton
39 S. El Molino Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101.
Mahesh Kale and Salar Nader: New Generation Masters Presenting Classical Music of India
General activities and events
Details: Mahesh Kale is an accomplished vocalist of the new generation whose captivating stage presence along with his uncommon musicality and vocal dexterity positions him firmly on the international radar of the North Indian classical music community. He has an illustrious pedigree in training, and his thrilling performances bear this out in the traditional classic as well as lighter forms of this music. In an effort to preserve and promote his art, Mahesh maintains an open outlook towards the evolution of music,… Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: $35 General, $25 Basic Members, FREE Sustaining Members, $5 Children and Students with ID. Tickets sold at the door a half-hour before concert. Music Circle membership available for purchase at event.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Occidental College - Herrick Chapel
1600 Campus Road
Los Angeles, CA 90041.
Central Library Exhibits
Central
Details: North Entrance - Celebrating National Embroidery Month Embroiders Guild of America
Main Hall - Childrens Display
Business Wing - African Art and the Human Experience
Humanities Wing - African Art and the Human Experience
Centennial Room - African Art and the Human Experience
Exhibits on view throughout the current month, during library hours. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Sunday, February 19, 2012.
Pasadena Central Library
285 E Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net. Pasadena Half Marathon Benefiting CureMito!
General activities and events
Details: Rock 'n' Roll half marathon through the streets of Pasadena. Benefiting CureMIto! a non-profit corporation at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Pasadena Rose Bowl
1001 Rose Bowl Dr,
Pasadena, CA 91103.
Pasadena Rock ‘n’ Roll Half-Marathon
General activities and events
Details: If your New Year’s resolution was to get more exercise, register now for the inaugural Pasadena Rock ‘n’ Roll Half-Marathon, with live music along the route. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 7:30 AM.
For more info visit runrocknroll.competitor.com. South African Jazz Age
General activities and events
Details: Iiconic photos of the South African Jazz Age, Apartheid era, and the early life of Nelson Mandela. The exhibit, in the Library's rotunda, displays the work of Jurgen Schadeberg, recognized around the world as a pioneer of South African photography. It also features native beadwork and information about literacy and healthcare programs involving Pasadena teachers and students who have traveled to Cape Town, South Africa on learning trips.
Photos and handcrafts are available to purchase at the exhibit. Incom… Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: free.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Pasadena City College - Shatford Library
1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106.
For more info visit www.pasadena.edu. Bicycle Ride
General activities and events
Details: This easy 20 mile ride goes to a different breakfast destination every week. There is also a Sunday moderate ride, and Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning rides. Nonmembers welcome. All participants must wear an ANSI approved cycling helmet. Telephone: 626-448-2985, 626-287-9861, Email: veprohias@earthlink.net. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Cost: Free.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Visit website for meet-up location.
For more info visit www.foothillcycle.org. Screening: "Pasadena Art Museum Voices"
General activities and events
Details: Key artists, board members and curators associated with the Pasadena Art Museum were interviewed by guest curator Jay Belloli and museum staff; snippets are aired in the exhibition, get the bigger story when the full-length interviews are shown on the big screen. Audience: Adults. Cost: $9 General Admission, $7 Students & Seniors, Free to Museum Members.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Pacific Asia Museum
46 N. Los Robles Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101.
The World Within: A California Art Club Exhibition
General activities and events
Details: The California Art Club at The Old Mill presents "The World Within" at this gallery located at “El Molino Viejo,” an architectural landmark in the San Gabriel Valley.
While the California Art Club is best known for more than a century of landscape paintings of the Golden State, this exhibition takes the viewer indoors with 25 works on canvas that feature interiors of both public and private structures, as well as still lifes of items that commonly adorn these spaces. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
California Art Club Gallery at The Old Mill
1120 Old Mill Road
San Marino, CA 91108.
For more info visit www.californiaartclub.org. Occupy Pasadena General Assembly
General activities and events
Details: Occupy Pasadena is a people-powered movement that originated with Occupy Wall Street on September 17, 2011 in Liberty Square in Manhattan’s Financial District, and has spread to over 100 cities in the United States and actions in over 1,500 cities globally. Occupy Pasadena is resisting the corrosive power of major banks and multinational corporations over the democratic process, and the role of Wall Street in creating an economic collapse that has caused one of the greatest recession in American history.… Audience: *All Ages.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Orange Grove Friends Meeting Home
520 E. Orange Grove Blvd.Pasadena, CA 91104.
For more info visit occupypasadena.org. Jose Turner's A Fight For Love
General activities and events
Details: Written and Directed by Jose Turner.
A young Detroit boxer teams up with a legendary trainer to find out that the biggest fight of his life isn't fought in the ring. Audience: *All Ages. Children. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: General Admission $26.00, student/senior discounts available.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 8:00 PM – Monday, March 5, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Pasadena Playhouse - Carrie Hamilton
39 S. El Molino Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101.
Washington's Birthday
Details: City of Pasadena holiday; most city facilities and all libraries closed.
Monday, February 20, 2012.
Central Library Exhibits
Central
Details: North Entrance - Celebrating National Embroidery Month Embroiders Guild of America
Main Hall - Childrens Display
Business Wing - African Art and the Human Experience
Humanities Wing - African Art and the Human Experience
Centennial Room - African Art and the Human Experience
Exhibits on view throughout the current month, during library hours. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Monday, February 20, 2012.
Pasadena Central Library
285 E Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net. South African Jazz Age
General activities and events
Details: Iiconic photos of the South African Jazz Age, Apartheid era, and the early life of Nelson Mandela. The exhibit, in the Library's rotunda, displays the work of Jurgen Schadeberg, recognized around the world as a pioneer of South African photography. It also features native beadwork and information about literacy and healthcare programs involving Pasadena teachers and students who have traveled to Cape Town, South Africa on learning trips.
Photos and handcrafts are available to purchase at the exhibit. Incom… Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: free.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Pasadena City College - Shatford Library
1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106.
For more info visit www.pasadena.edu. Autumn Monday Morning Yoga and Fitness Walks
General activities and events
Details: Certified instructors Cara Davis and Cam Hall continue their popular program with a 25-minute fitness walk followed by a 60-minute yoga session. Bring an exercise mat and a towel. Audience: Adults. Cost: Series Member: $120.00, Series Non-Member: $140.00, Adult Non-Member: $18.00, Adult Member: $18.00.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011.
For more info visit www.descansogardens.org. Great Literature Discussion Group
Lamanda Park
Details: Adults gather weekly to discuss the selected classic. To participate, pick up a reading list at Lamanda Park Library, or call for further information. A Pasadena Public Library Book Group. Parking: Parking adjacent to the library, Telephone: 626-744-7266. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Cost: Free.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Lamanda Park Branch Library
140 S Altadena DR
Pasadena, CA 91107.
For more info visit www.cityofpasadena.net. At-Risk Parents Support Group
General activities and events
Details: Diane Fruchter leads this weekly support group to help aging parents set limits with their adult children. Parking: Free parking, Contact: Diane, Telephone: 626-577-8480 x54. Audience: Cost: Free.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Center for Aging Resources
3740 E Sierra Madre Bl
Pasadena, CA 91107.
For more info visit www.centerforagingresources.org. TECHGryls Class Ages 8-13
General activities and events
Details: Provides girls with technology education in a supportive, all-girl environment where girls feel confortable taking risks and opening up to new learning opportunities. The girls will learn how to use microsoft suite, internet safety, and much more. Audience: Children. Cost: FREE.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
YWCA Pasadena Foothill Valley
1200 N Fair Oaks Ave. Suite 9
Pasadena, CA 91103.
TECHGyrls (8-14)
General activities and events
Details: We teach young girls how to use the computer, microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), internet safty, photo editer, and much more. Audience: Children. Teens. Cost: FREE.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
YWCA Pasadena Foothill Valley
1200 N Fair Oaks Av Suite 9
Pasadena, CA 91103.
Autumn Monday Evening Yoga and Fitness Walks
General activities and events
Details: Certified instructors Cara Davis and Cam Hall continue their popular program with a 25-minute fitness walk followed by a 60-minute yoga session. Bring an exercise mat and a towel. Audience: Adults. Cost: Series Member: $120.00, Series Non-Member: $140.00, Adult Non-Member: $18.00, Adult Member: $18.00.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Descanso Gardens,
1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011.
For more info visit www.descansogardens.org. City Council
City Council, Commissions & Committees
Details: Weekly, Mondays, 6:30 PM, closed session 5:30 PM, Parking: On street parking in Civic area, Contact: City Clerk's Office, Telephone: 626-744-4124, Email: cityclerk@cityofpasadena.net. Audience: *All Ages. Cost: Free.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 6:30 PM.
Pasadena City Hall Council Chambers - Room 247
100 N. Garfield Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91109.
For more info visit www.cityofpasadena.net. Rose Bowl Walkers
General activities and events
Details: Please call ahead to make sure that the walking groups are still in progress, or check on-line.
Rose Bowl Walkers meet on...
- Mondays at 6:30 p.m. near Brookside Golf Club (1133 Rosemont Ave. Pasadena)
Phone number: (626) 395-0150. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Cost: Free.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Drive
Pasadena, CA 91103.
For more info visit www.meetup.com. Salsa!! With Desi Jevon
General activities and events
Details: Salsa!! happens at The Athletic Garage with Desi Jevon. Desi is a former Salsa champion, appears on Dancing With The Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, toured with Gloria Estefan, Toni Braxton's Revealed Show, Alicia Keys, guest instructor on Dr. Phil w/Paula Abdul, and much more!
Beginning Salsa is 7:30-8:30 PM, with intermediate from 8:30-9:30 PM. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: $5 for guys, $15 for ladies!
Monday, February 20, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Athletic Garage
121 Waverly Drive
Pasadena, CA 91105.
Emotional Health Anonymous Womens Meeting
General activities and events
Details: 12 Step Program for women who suffer from emotional problems not related to substance abuse. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Cost: contributions only.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
First Christian Church of Alhambra
220 S. 5th Street
Alhambra, CA 91801.
For more info visit www.emotionalhealthanonymous.org.