Spring Into Action and Celebrate the Earth

witching to green power, buying a hybrid car, recycling everything you can and eating organic – there are literally hundreds of things you and your family can do to make the planet a better place.

Learn how at two upcoming events planned in celebration of Earth Day and sponsored by the city of Pasadena, Armory Center for the Arts and Patagonia Pasadena.

EARTH A dynamic workshop and speaker series “Into Action!” at Armory Center for the Arts, 145 N. Raymond Ave., is scheduled every Tuesday in April from 7 to 9 p.m. to explore global warming, our influence on the oceans, energy and water conservation, green living and much more. The list of speakers includes filmmakers, green-living experts and performance artists. For the full line-up for the free series, visit www.armoryarts.org or call
792-5101.

Don’t miss the free Greening the Earth Day and Family Arts Festival on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Greening the Earth Day event will take place at Memorial Park on Raymond Avenue between Walnut and Holly streets, where you’ll find more than 70 “green” exhibitors, organic food tastings, children’s activities, live entertainment and complete details on city of Pasadena environmental programs from green buildings to recycling to conservation.

The Family Arts Festival will be across the street at Armory Center for the Arts, 145 N. Raymond Ave., with arts and crafts, a rock climbing wall, fun giveaways and plenty of interactive experiences. For more information visit www.cityofpasadena.net or www.armorycenter.org, or call 744-6729.

Get Up & Moving With Pasadena’s Mayor

Crystal blue skies, the snow-topped San Gabriels, the first flowers of spring: What better way to celebrate the Earth than to get up and moving?

Pasadena’s mayor invites everyone to get some fresh air and exercise with a brisk walk around the Rose Bowl Stadium the first Wednesday of every month at 7:45 a.m.

Upcoming special guest walkers include Gale Anne Hurd, producer of the “Terminator” movies and the upcoming film “The Incredible Hulk,” on April 2; and Chris Vicino, Pasadena police chief, on May 7.

A team effort of the city, Pasadena Unified School District, local businesses and non-profit groups, Up & Moving Pasadena is aimed at getting us out of our cars and improving fitness citywide. Find walking tips, start a walking group and track your progress by calling 831-2980 or visiting www.upandmoving.org.

Every level of ability will be accommodated. You can do it!

Enjoy an Hour in the Dark

Flip a switch. Take a walk. Enjoy an hour in the dark. That’s the recipe for Lights Out * Walk About Pasadena, our community’s version of a worldwide campaign to turn off the lights from 8 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 29.

During that hour, we’ll take time to reflect on our energy use and its impact on the environment. We’re also encouraged to go outside, meet our neighbors and explore city landmarks while enjoying a car-free evening. (If you leave your property, be sure to turn on an LED flashlight or other no- or low-energy lighting device in your home for security purposes.)

The city of Pasadena will host several events from 7 to 9 p.m. that most residents can walk to in less than 20 minutes. At City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave., the dome and façade lights will be turned off at 8 p.m. for storytelling and acoustic music. Several branch libraries will stay open late for special events “in the dark”: You can walk to the Allendale branch, 1130 S. Marengo Ave., for a sing-along; the Hastings branch, 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd., for storytelling; or the San Rafael branch, 1240 Nithsdale Rd., for stargazing on its terrace. At each location, city departments will provide free energy-saving products (including compact fluorescent lightbulbs), environmental resources, information about Pasadena’s Green City Action Plan and more.

That same evening, local businesses and organizations will also host their own events, from “green” open houses to children’s storytimes to group walks.

For more information or ideas on how to create your own neighborhood event, go to www.cityofpasadena.net/lightsout or call 744-6970.

Save Some Fossil Fuel and Ride an ARTS Bus!

The super-clean Pasadena ARTS Bus system has made it quick and easy to get around town without a car. And now it’s even easier to get around our website!

Visit www.cityofpasadena.net/artsbus and within seconds you’ll see the new and improved homepage, featuring better navigation and quick access to Pasadena ARTS schedules, maps and other transit information 24 hours a day. It’s also bilingual! Click on the “Español” link at the top of any page to view the information in Spanish.

With low-emission buses running along nine routes, transporting riders to every corner of the city for just 50¢ a ride, Pasadena ARTS Buses have helped convince thousands to park their cars and ride almost anywhere in Pasadena for less money than gas would cost for the same trip. The result: less stress, less pollution, less traffic and a better environment all around.

Internet access is free at Pasadena public libraries, or call 744-4055.

Tour Cultural Hot Spots During ArtNight Pasadena

Park just once, leave your wallet in your pocket and step into a world of intrigue during the 19th semi-annual ArtNight Pasadena on Friday, March 14, from 6 to 10 p.m.

More than a dozen of Pasadena’s finest institutions will offer free admission to residents and visitors. Participants include Armory Center for the Arts, Art Center College of Design Hillside Campus, Boston Court Performing Arts Center, Norton Simon Museum of Art, One Colorado, Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena City College Art Gallery, Pasadena Jazz Institute, Pasadena Museum of California Art, Pasadena Museum of History, Pasadena Central Library, Pasadena Symphony at the Civic Auditorium and Shumei Arts Council.

Free shuttles will take you door-to-door to any or all participating venues. ArtNight Pasadena veterans are accustomed to taking the Metro Gold Line to the Memorial Park Station and beginning at Armory Center for the Arts around the corner, then walking, biking or hopping on a shuttle to each destination, stopping at Pasadena shops and restaurants in between.

One of three big events planned for Pasadena ArtWeekend March 14 to 16, ArtNight Pasadena is a partnership of Pasadena’s cultural institutions and the Cultural Affairs Division of the Planning and Development Department. For complete details, visit www.artnightpasadena.org or call 744-7887. For information on accessibility or to request materials in alternative formats, call 744-7249.

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