YMCA Christmas Tree Lot Opens in South Pasadena San Marino
The South Pasadena San Marino YMCA tree lot enters its 27th year beginning Friday at 9 a.m. on Garfield Ave north of Huntington Dr. Ken Blair, former San Marino resident and San Marino High School alumnus, announces a wide tree inventory including Noble fir, Scotch pine, and Douglas fir. Trees range from table tops to 10 feet, with flocking, delivery, fire proofing, metal stands, garlands, and wreaths. Open daily 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Dec. 22. staffed by volunteers, with signup encouraged.
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Huntington Library Bookstore Opens Mondays for Holidays
The Huntington Library Bookstore announces extended holiday hours, now open Mondays from 12 30 p m to 5 p m from Nov 29 through Christmas in addition to regular hours Tue Sun The gardens art galleries and library remain closed Mondays The store showcases botanical and art books poetry Beatrix Potter Kate Greenaway and Sir John Tenniel items plus Abraham Lincoln memorabilia related to the current exhibition The Last Best Hope of Earth and festive gift wrap and bags available locally.
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Titans Dismantle La Sierra to Reach Semis in 28-15 Win
SMHS toppled La Sierra 28-15 at Titan Stadium as co captains Danny Loyd and Josh Oder sparked a productive offense. Loyd connected with Oder for key plays including a 22 and 35 yard completion before a 21 yard TD pass, while McAdam and Hamilton aided scoring drives. The Titans defense contained the Eagles for three quarters before a late score by Brad Tucker.
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Huntington Drive Holiday Open House
On Thursday December 2 at 7 p.m. Mayor Eugene Dryden will light the trees along Little Christmas House. Santa arrives at Huntington Drive and San Marino Avenue as the San Marino Dads Band and carolers provide music while merchants offer refreshments to shoppers.
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San Marino High hosts first Holiday Festival fund drive
San Marino High School ASB plans a Holiday Festival December 11 from noon to 5 pm in the cafeteria and adjacent patio. About 20 clubs and local vendors will sell handmade crafts and trinkets while food stalls, children’s activities, and performances by bands choruses and cheerleaders entertain attendees. Vendors keep profits. ASB collects a set participation fee. Contact Taylor Peck at 440-1391 to reserve space.
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A brief cartoon-style note observes a shift from old wisdom to modern government behavior. It suggests that earlier, fools lost money quickly, whereas today the government treats money differently, implying a change in fiscal or regulatory stance.
Chamber Christmas Mixer Set for Dec 9 in San Marino
The San Marino Chamber of Commerce hosts a Christmas Mixer on Thursday December 9 from 5 to 7 PM at the San Marino Woman's Club 1800 Huntington Drive. Co hosted with the South Pasadena San Marino Realty Board. Music by LeRoy Krubl. Admission is 5 dollars at the door. Open to the public. For information call 286 1022.
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Volunteer Lawyers Aid Children Rights Alliance in Los Angeles
Frank Wheat, San Marino lawyer and founder, leads 160 volunteer lawyers at the Alliance for Children's Rights. The group helps guardianship, adoptions, special education, and protecting children from abuse and exploitation by navigating bureaucratic agencies and dependency court cases in Los Angeles County. They train court staff, mediate with agencies, and have served about 650 children in 550 cases. Call 213-368-6010 to volunteer or seek help.
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Old Mill Christmas Open House Set for Sunday
The California Historical Society and the Friends of the Old Mill host the Annual Christmas Open House at El Molino Viejo 1120 Old Mill Road San Mario from 2 to 4 30 p m on Sunday December 12 Reservations are requested by calling 449 5450 by Tuesday December 10 receiving RSVP contacts and event details.
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Local Historian Reveals Wilson Beyond a Mount Name
San Marino historian Midge Sherwood has written a manuscript detailing Benjamin D. Wilson life and deeds. From Huntington Library research and diaries to land deeds she portrays Wilson as Los Angeles first mayor, state senator, cattle rancher, soldier and vintner who helped shape the region and donated land for San Gabriel Valley cities USC and UCLA.
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