Altadena Connections - August 22, 2022

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Altadena Main Library's 55th Anniversary Celebration

Main Library Parking Lot

Sunday, August 28 | 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Join us as we celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Main Library on Sunday, August 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We'll have crafts, outdoor games, free ice cream, a Fiesta Fantastic balloon artist, food from Tacos Don Pillo available for purchase, and a free live performance from INCA, The Peruvian Ensemble, a wonderful and colorful array of music and dances from Peru and the Andean region. There will also be a special presentation at 12 p.m. Come join the fun!

2022-2024 Altadena Poets Laureate Premiere Event | Main Library | Wednesday, August 22

Come one, come all to the first Poets Laureate program of the season from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24 at the Main Library.

This event will include readings by the 2022-2024 Co-Laureates Peter J. Harris, Poet Laureate Editor in Chief & Carla R. Sameth, Poet Laureate for Community Events. There will also be:

Readings by former Altadena Poets Laureate & founder of the Poets Laureate program
Programming season schedule announcement
First call for Altadena Poetry Review submissions

We hope to see you there!

2022 Altadena Town Council Elections

Make a difference in our community!

Run for the 2022 ATC Special Election – CT 4611 (seated until 2023 Fall Election). Applications are due September 6th.
Or run for one of the eight seats in the ATC Election in November for the 2023-24 term. Applications are due October 7th.

Applications and details are available on the ATC website.

Free Concert in the Park: Boys of Summer

Charles Farnsworth Park

Saturday, August 27

7:00 to 9:00PM

Join the Los Angeles County Youth Climate Commission!

Commissioners make recommendations, provide ideas, and advise the Board of Supervisors on the County’s climate-related goals, plans, actions, policies and initiatives. Each County Supervisor will select 5 commissioners for their own District, for a total of 25 Commissioners countywide. The County is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and invites young adult leaders from all backgrounds and communities to apply.

There is a virtual informational session for interested individuals who want to learn more about the YCC and the application process on WebEx, Thursday, August 25 at 6 p.m. Click here for details and to sign up for the webinar.

Save the Date: Taste of 'Dena

Saturday, September 24

5:00-7:30PM

Main Library (parking lot)

For more information, go to https://www.altadenalibraryfoundation.org/tasteofdena.html.