Calendar! for week of Nov 20

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November 22 – 23 — The Pasadena City College Foundation Presents the 2nd Annual Million Meals Marathon at PCC Parking Lot 1 (Corner of Hill Ave. and Colorado Blvd.) at 11 am. In an effort to combat hunger in local communities, Pasadena City College will be holding its second annual Million Meals Marathon Food Drive on the campus Nov. 22 to 23. From 11 a.m. on Saturday to 11 a.m. on Sunday, organizers and volunteers will be on campus collecting donations for non-perishable food items for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and the Pasadena Humane Society.. This year’s Million Meals Marathon Food Drive will feature live music, giveaways, vendor booths, and a raffle for larger donations. Freund said the goal is to collect more than 2,000 pounds of non-perishable food. That amount will be enough to stock both food banks for two to three months. In lieu of a non-perishable food item, organizers will also be accepting monetary donations on-site or through the PCC Foundation website at www.pasadena.edu/give. Free.

ARCADIA

November 20 – 22 Arcadia High School Theatre Department presents Alice In Wonderland at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center ( 188 Campus Drive) November 20th & 21st at 7pm and November 22nd at 4pm. Tickets may be purchased from any Arcadia High School theatre student or online at www.arcadiastage.com. Tickets are $10 for Students/Seniors; $15 for General Admission; and $30 for VIP. Each ticket offers over $75 in discounts at local restaurants

November 21 — “Caring Conversations” a program for Caregivers at the Arcadia Community Center, 375 Campus Drive at 10 am. The City of Arcadia Recreation & Community Services Department – Senior Services Division in partnership with USC Davis School of Gerontology is hosting a series of workshops on De-Stressing Techniques the third Friday of each month Come out to receive important information to relieve stress in your life as a caregiver. Workshop dates are: Fridays, November 21, January 16, February 20 and March 20.
For more information or to register, call Arcadia Senior Services at 626.574.5130.

November 21 — “Parkinson’s Support Group” presented by the City of Arcadia Recreation & Community Services Department – Senior Services at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive at 1:30 pm. In partnership with Neurosearch, Inc. of Pasadena provides the Parkinson’s Support Group for individuals with movement disorders, their family and friends willing to learning about this disease. The meeting dates are the third Friday of each month at 1:30 pm. Come out to receive important information from guest speakers and enjoy light refreshments served. Arcadia Senior Services and its Parkinson Support Group are providing a special presentation. The lecture will focus on, “Tai Chi Balance Therapy and Parkinson Disease”. This educational presentation is for all individuals affected by Parkinson’s disease. If you have a movement disorder, have family members or friends with Parkinson Disease this program provides information on how Parkinson Disease can be influenced by exercise. Reservations are preferred, walk-ins are welcome. If interested in attending please call 626.574.5130. Free.

DUARTE

November 25 — 29th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast and 27th Annual Duarte Chamber Community Service Recognition Awards at the City of Hope Cooper Building (1500 E. Duarte Road) from 7-9 am. For more information contact the Duarte Chamber at 626-357-3333.

EL MONTE
November 20 — Santa Fe Trail Plaza Groundbreaking Ceremony at the northwest corner of Valley Boulevard & Monterey Avenue at 10:30 am. Free refreshments.
November 22 — Downtown Disney Shuttle – shuttle service only! 2 pm departure – 8:30 pm return. Tickets may be purchased at the El Monte Trolley Station, 3650 Center Avenue. Last date of purchase is November 19. Advance purchase is required. For additional information, please visit the El Monte Trolley Office or go to www.elmonteca.gov. Trolley Station Office hours for ticket sales are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cost 6.00 per person – shuttle only

GLENDALE

November 21 — Downtown Glendale Farmers’ Market at First Baptist Church parking lot (Maryland Avenue between California and Wilson) at 1:30 p.m. Free

November 26 — Glendale Noon Concerts at at the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Glendale (209 N. Louise St.) 2014 from 12:10-12:40 pm., featuring the Los Angeles Horn Trio performing works by Frederic Duvernoy and Max Bruch. For more information, email matt.andrews@fbcglendale.net or call (818) 242-2113. Free.

MONROVIA

November 21 — Monrovia Family Festival at Myrtle Ave. (Along Myrtle Ave. between Olive & Lime) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Vendors, farmers’ market, live music, kiddie rides and much, much more. Free.

November 21 — Live folk music concert at 412 at 412 S. Myrtle Ave. at 8 p.m. 626-357-1091 or soKattyWompus.com for information. Free.

MONTEREY PARK

November 21– Farmers’ Market on 318 S. Ramona Ave.(next to city hall and in front of the library) from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Every Friday night the Monterey Park Certified Farmers Market features the freshest fruits, vegetables, flowers, nuts, honey, breads, hot food items, plus entertainment and surprises that make a great way to start the weekend.

TEMPLE CITY
November 23 — Holiday Boutique and Bagel Brunch at Temple Beth David, 9677 Longden Drive from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.

PASADENA

November 20 — “Fragile World,” a compelling faith-based feature film, will premiere at the Laemmle Playhouse (673 E. Colorado Blvd) at 7:30 pm. An additional screening will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday, 11/22.The story centers on a lonely interior decorator with a history of delusions who falls for a dashing stranger who may or may not be real. The film, awarded five doves by the Dove Foundation, ponders the depths of human loss, the fragile framework of the human mind, and the road to emotional and spiritual healing. $10 tickets can be purchased on the theater’s website at laemmle.com/theaters/6. For further information, email bruisedreedproductions@gmail.com, visit Facebook/FragileWorldtheMovie or view the trailer on youtube (“Fragile World Official Trailer”).

November 21– Time: 8:00 p.m. Stop Kiss at the Pasadena Playhouse (39 South El Molino Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. STOP KISS marks The Playhouse directorial debut of Seema Sueko, who joined The Playhouse staff in January 2014. Originally produced Off-Broadway at The Public Theater, with a cast including Sandra Oh and Jessica Hecht, this critically acclaimed play received the GLAAD Media Award for Best New York Production. STOP KISS tells the story of Sara and Callie, who are walking through New York City’s West Village late at night when they share their first kiss. This leads to a vicious attack by an angry bystander, in which Sara is horribly injured. Throughout STOP KISS, relationships are explored, formed, and even ended. Diana Son elaborates on the depths of human emotion and compassion. Cost: $35.00 – $125.00

November 22 — Jeremy Rosenberg Book Launch, Conversation with Adolfo V. Nodal,
& Creative Time Summit Screening at Armory Center for the Arts (145 N Raymond Ave.) from 12 – 5:00 pm. As part of Big City Forum’s on-going residency, Armory Center for the Arts presents a book launch for Under Spring: Voices + Art + Los Angeles by Jeremy Rosenberg. Join Rosenberg and renowned LA arts champion Adolfo V. Nodal for a live discussion at 2pm. Throughout the day, watch exclusive presentations from the 2014 Creative Time Summit, recorded live the prior weekend in Stockholm, Sweden. Free.

November 22 — Pasadena Waldorf Schools 19th Annual Elves Faire at Pasadena Waldorf School (209 Mariposa St.) from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. read more “
Get ready for another beautiful, magical Elves’ Faire! This event is created each fall through the creativity, passion, and dedication of the PWS parents, staff, and faculty as a gift to the greater community. The Faire features music, feasting, crafting, holiday shopping, medieval-style contests and games for children of all ages. Free

November 22 — UCLA Bruins vs. USC Trojans at the Rose Bowl (1001 Rose Bowl Dr.) at 5 pm. Fans should plan their trip in advance. To avoid traffic-related delays and the potential for parking to fill up at the stadium, it is strongly recommended fans arrive at the stadium no later than 1:00PM. The Rose Bowl Stadium encourages fans to consider carpooling, shuttle buses or other means of shared transportation as part of their planning to assist in alleviating travel time and congestion. Cost: $100 – $910+.

SAN GABRIEL

November 21 — San Gabriel’s Farmers Market at Vincent Lugo Park (corner of Wells & Ramona Streets) from 4 pm to 8 pm. Free.

November 23 — Ballet Kukan Academy presents The Ugly Duckling at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse (320 S Mission Dr.) from 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm. A beloved children’s tale with a great message: to respect & be kind to others.Established in 2007 in Arcadia CA, Ballet Kukan Academy has been serving in Arcadia/Monrovia community for 7 years. Ballet Kukan Academy offer a complete classical ballet program under The Royal Academy of Dance method. Tickets are $15. To purchase tickets and for more information, call Ballet Kukan Academy at (626) 791-1178 or visit www.balletkukan.com.

SAN MARINO
November 22 — Family Cooking Class: Pomegranate Preserves 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Chef Ernest Miller leads a fun cooking workshop on how to make homemade preserves and grenadine syrup from pomegranates. Huntington Library 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino Ages 7-12. Fee includes one accompanying adult. Members: $35. Non- Members: $45. Register online or call 800-838-3006.

SIERRA MADRE

November 26 — Teen Book Club at the Sierra Madre Library (440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.) at 4:00 pm. Middle school and high school students are invited to join the Teen Book Club, Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 5 p.m. during the school year. Participants receive free paperback books, eat snacks, play board games, meet other students their age, share ideas, and make friends. Contact 626-355-7186. Free

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