Woodsy Owl is Back!

Thanks to Jane and Todd, a friendly face will greet you next time you drive out of the Meadows - Woodsy Owl is back! 

Meadows Public Library!

Thanks to Jane and Todd for this fantastic addition to The Meadows.

We now have The Meadows Public Library!  This is a book sharing library.  You bring a book to leave with Meadows neighbors and take one that you want to read.

How wonderful is that!?!?!

Located at 4337 Risinghill Road.

We hopre to see you at the book house soon!

 

Notice of Filming

Everyone in The Meadows should have received a Notice of Filming yesterday or today.

5/23 through 5/25 preparation and filming will occur at 4575 Risinghill. Parking from 4554 Risinghill north to the end of Risinghill is restricted on 5/23.

5/24 will be filming at 3720 Canyon Crest.

The welcome news is that this is the first time a film production company has actually complied with the notification requirements on file with the County.  Because we're only one road in and out, the entire Meadows has to be notified when filming in The Meadows or accessing Canyon Crest.

AHS May 14 Millard Canyon Talk

Even if you aren't an avid outdoors hiker, if you live near the San Gabriel Mountains you probably know of Millard Canyon. Covered by a canopy of at least nine species of native trees, habitat to countless birds and other wildlife, the canyon serves as a wildlife corridor for the large mammal species that live in the foothills.  Millard Creek is a year-round stream that  feeds the area as well.

There is a good possibility that 13 acres in the canyon, north of Canyon Crest Road, can be saved from development.  

Come to the May 14th  ALTADENA HISTORICAL SOCIETY program and hear author, historian and outdoor enthusiast Elizabeth Pomeroy speak about the past and future of our beloved canyon.  

In addition, Elizabeth and Conservancy president John Howell will invite you to take a hike on May 19 and personally experience this 13 acre parcel.  The hike will be led by experts in biology, geology, history or hydrology.  Learn how the Altadena Crest Trail will be extended through the well-publicized "La Vina gap.”

For more information, http://www.arroyosfoothills.org/millard/

Altadena Historical Society
Quarterly Meeting and Lecture
Historian and Author Elizabeth Pomeroy & Arroyo Foothills Conservancy Executive Director John Howell

The Past and Future of Millard Canyon
Monday, May 14, 2012, 7:30 PM
Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001
Programs are free and open to the public

Summer Concert Series at Farnsworth

Farmers Market at Loma Alta Park

News today that we'll have a farmer's market at Loma Alta Park starting Wednesday, May 30 from 3-7.

Looks like they've got some good vendors.

Altadena Visioning Workshops

Starting April 4 at Loma Alta Park, Altadenans are invited to participate in one or the series of workshops planned to give Altadena residents and business owners an opportunity to talk about how they'd like to see Altadena.  What's missing in Altadena?  Have you faced obstacles in the effort to remodel your home?  What were those obstacles?  Have you had issues trying to establish a small business here?  What made it difficult or complicated the process?

During these workshops, you'll have an opportunity to talk about some of those things and make recommendations for what should be different - in the ordinance requirements that currently govern what we can do in Altadena and where.

Are there things you really like about other communities that you think might be beneficial to our community?  If so, what?

What's great about Altadena?  What can be improved? 

We have the opportunity to look at zoning regulations in Altadena and make recommendations to the County about how they should be changed, stronger or more relaxed.

These workshops are intended to gather information which will be compiled by the consultants for the County and your input is valuable. 

The flyer is also shown below and it includes information about how to get more information if you need that.  If not, please make plans to participate in one or all of these important workshops.

Shake It, Shake It, Shake It!

Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich is inviting all who might be interested in seeing (or experiencing) new Earthquake Simulators which were developed as his initiative as follows:

Date:            Monday, March 12, 2012
Time:           10:00 am
Place:           Eliot Middle School
                   2184 Lake Avenue, Altadena

You'll have a chance to meet Supervisor Antonovich and Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby as they introduce the new simulators and you may be able to experience first hand the County's newest Earthquake Safety/Education tool.

The event will begin with a press conference followed by a demonstration.

You might want to arrive a little early because the only available parking will be on the streets surrounding the school.

The Supervisor and his staff look forward to seeing you.

Free Clothing Giveaway

A neighbor's church is hosting a free clothing giveaway:

First AME Zion Church in Pasadena

The "Open Closet" hours are from 10am to 2pm

1087 North Raymond Ave, Pasadena

All are welcome

Hooty's Back!

Thanks to Jane for recreating our Hooty "Don't Pollute" sign that had been damaged realier.

Exchange Materials

A neighbor suggested that I create a section in the blog for exchanging building materials.  I'm happy to do that if there's an interest in it.  It could go beyond building materials if there's enough interest.

For now, she is searching for some chain link fence, the short kind, 4' high, to replace an older wire fence that totally collapsed in the windstorm and a couple of wooden gates.

Anyone have other materials from or not from the windstorm they're looking to get rid of or exchange?

Free Drafting Table

Steve and Sharon have a free drafting table for anyone who wants it.  They can be reached at (626) 798-9464.

Contractor Referrals and Other Vendors

Neighbors are asking for any good general contractor referrals for repairs to be done after the windstorm.

Here's some vendors that I use and refer all the time. Please know that some are licensed and some are not.

You're welcome to use my name as you may get a better price.

1. Trash Hauling: Claudio 626-485-3569

2. Painting: Jose Vazquez 310-930-1162

3. Trees:  Gomez Trees 818-718-7470 and Steven's Trees 626-794-6911

4. Electric: Rick Beck 951-544-8699

5. Chimney Repair: Greg Sylvis 626-449-6118

6. Concrete, Wall, Tile, Painting, Fences, All Around Great Handyman:  Manuel Flores 626-818-1204

7. Roofing: Garvey Roofing 626-358-9208

8. Concrete, Landscaping Contractor: Kevin Sheridan 909-392-2092

9. Window Screens: Screen Mobile 800-500-9336

10: Plumbing: Mike Haddad 626-305-9348

eWaste Collection This Saturday

For anyone cleaning out their garages this weekend (like me!):

Pasadena HHW/E-Waste Collection Event


Date: 12/3/2011

Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: The Rose Bowl, Parking Lot "K",, 1001 Rose Bowl Blvd.,, Pasadena, 91103

Fliming on Lower Canyon Crest

Just got home to a notice regarding filming at 3720 Canyon Crest on Thursday, November 17th from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Activity: Exterior dialogue, drive up/by/away, crime scenes with weapons brandished, GUNFIRE with squibs from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

I'm not sure they notified all of The Meadows as I'm guessing someone put the notice on my lamppost to post to the blog.

And not sure if traffic will be held up on Canyon Crest.

It appears they've been there the last couple of days with a security guard out at the driveway.  I haven't been impacted.

Good news is that this is the first time a production company has actually followed the notification rules to The Meadows when filming in the canyon.

Sheriff's Food and Toy Drive

Sharing this from Carolyn Sietz regarding this year's Sheriff's Food and Toy Drive. Let me know if you'd be interested in making this a Meadows-wide effort.

Greetings to you all,


As you know, the Sheriff's Department does an annual food and toy drive.

Because the economy is still having an adverse impact on many Altadena families, we are planning to provide food and toys for 250 families this year.

Last year we served 200.

Our efforts rely on the generosity of the community and Altadena has historically been very generous.

Here are some options for donating:

You can drop off non-perishable food or toys at the Altadena Sheriff's Station. You can also drop off cash or checks payable to "Altadena Station Fund" at the Station.

You can drop off non-perishable food at the Bank of America or Chase Bank on Lake Avenue and at the Altadena Library until December 3rd.

Some neighborhoods will also be organizing themselves to collect toys and non-perishable food. If your neighborhood is interested, please let me know. We'd be happy to arrange pickup.

One of the things that few people know is that the Altadena Sheriff's Deputies also feed hungry families out of their own pockets on Thanksgiving. If you would like to help them, all donations of cash or checks would be welcome at the Altadena Station over the next week to 9 days.

Many Altadena families are in dire straits and any contribution to help us take care of them would be dearly appreciated.

Thanks very much,
Carolyn

Meadows Yard Sale this Saturday!

We have twenty houses participating in the Meadows Yard Sale this Saturday from 8-12. So, get out there early if you want the primo pick of items

Here's a list of the houses:

4076 Canyon Dell

4105 Aralia
4200 Aralia
4234 Aralia
4274 Aralia
4276 Aralia
4301 El Prieto
4318 Canyon Crest
4361 El Prieto
4370 El Prieto
1072 Hollygrove
1078 Hollygrove
4234 Canyon Crest
4287 Canynon Crest
4346 Canyon Crest
4380 Canyon Crest
4400 Risinghill
4434 Risinghill
4455 Risinghill
4554 Risinghill

McCallister on a Ride-Along

Great story of achievement from one of our Meadows residents:

"Want to let you know that my son McCallister (11th grade John Muir High School student, who is also autistic) will be going on his first ride-along with the Pasadena Fire Explorers today at Station #34  from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.  He has worked hard for 3 years finishing a task book and passing physical tests to be able to go on these ride-alongs, and I believe he is the first autistic young man to be successful in the Pasadena ire Explorers Program."

here's a pic of McCallister at the station this morning.

Meadows Yard Sale Oct. 8

We have about 15 residents participating in the Meadows-wide Yard Sale on Saturday, October 8 from 8-12.

If you haven't contacted me already and want to participate, please email me at gstanton@sbcglobal.net.

There's still time to join.

Thanks,
Greg

Pick Up Truck on Lower Canyon Crest

From a comment to the blog:

Today I was driving along Canyon Crest in the canyon, and spotted a brown pickup with metal in the back and two guys getting out of the truck. When I circled back around to check it out, the two men were not with the truck, I took a picture of the truck and it's licence plate, then called the Sheriff.


I just received a call back and they reported the two were arrested and the truck was impounded.

Thank you, Altadena Sheriffs for your diligence.