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Shop Altadena
The Altadena Chamber of Commerce is helping business owners get creative this holiday season. Many local businesses are committed to remaining open during the holidays by offering online shopping, deliveries and curbside pickup. With just a touch of a few computer keys or a phone call, Altadena residents may conveniently enjoy the joys of the season while shopping with businesses in our community.

Administrators of the Beautiful Altadena Facebook Group have also formed a local Shop Beautiful Altadena Group to highlight local businesses.
Ho Ho Ho Grab-and-Go Giveaway
The LA County Department of Parks & Recreation invites families to a free and safe drive-through giveaway on Saturday, December 19 from 1:00 to 4:00pm at Loma Alta Park. Pre-registered families will receive:
  • $25 Gift Certificate towards a Holiday Meal
  • Holiday Stocking
  • Decorating Kit
  • Food Supplies


Pre-registration and face masks are required.
"Adopt a Family"
During this season, many families are without jobs or any form of income. Many are struggling to make ends meet. My Tribe Rise is committed to helping others during this holiday season and encourage all to "adopt a family" in need, lifting the spirits of children and parents in our community through gift giving. To adopt a family or for more information, please contact Peace@MyTribeRise.com or call/text Tracey Fortich at (626) 203-7318. Direct donations are also welcome. To help My Tribe Rise care for a family, send a donation through Zelle to Peace@MyTribeRise.com.

If you are or you know a family in need, please reach out to My Tribe Rise as soon as possible.
COVID-19 Winter Safety
COVID-19 cases in California have surpassed 1.6 million as of December 14. During this holiday season, protect loved ones and celebrate in ways that help slow the spread of COVID-19:
  • Wear a mask that covers your mouth AND nose.
  • Stay at least 6 feet apart from people you don't live with.
  • Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Celebrating Christmas Tree Lane's Centennial
In lieu of an in-person gathering to celebrate Christmas Tree Lane's centennial tree lighting due to public health guidelines, the Christmas Tree Lane Association partnered with the Altadena Historical Society and the Altadena Libraries to produce this series of videos honoring the fascinating tale of how Christmas Tree Lane came to be and the decades of dedicated volunteers that carry forward this important legacy.


The lights of Christmas Tree Lane are still lit in 2020; visitors are strongly encouraged to stay in their cars along the lane to enjoy the lights safely and socially distanced.
December Altadena Town Council Meeting

Don't miss the 2020 Altadena Year in Review, Supervisor Kathryn Barger, recognition and swearing in of Altadena Town Council members elected in the 2020 election, and more on Tuesday, December 15, at 7:00pm.

Community Events
The Altadena Community Calendar is a tool for all to peruse and share their local events. There are several upcoming, socially-distanced winter events in and around Altadena listed on the calendar including:

Have a local event to add? Visit altadenanews.org and click the "Submit Your Altadena Event" button! Your event should appear within the hour!