Latin Heritage Festival Tomorrow

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In today’s News N’ Roses:

Latin Heritage Parade and Festival on Saturday
Carnegie Opens it’s Doors
Dog Lovers Wanted
Coming Soon: SuperMova Happy Hour

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Latin Heritage Parade and Festival

Join the celebration at Pasadena’s 26th Annual Latino Heritage Parade and Festival tomorrow! The parade will feature local schools, community groups, and neighbors, starting at Los Robles Ave and concluding at Pasadena City Hall. From 10 AM to 4 PM, enjoy the festival’s vibrant food, music, and activities. Special guests include NASA astronaut José M. Hernández and school teacher Martín Dorado, who will serve as the parade’s Grand Marshals!

Carnegie Opens it’s Doors

🔭 Carnegie Observatory was founded in 1904 by George Ellery Hale who famously build the biggest telescope in the world; not once, not twice, but FOUR times! Named after the rich guy who funded it, Andrew Carnegie made his wealth in steel and had a soft spot for astronomy. It’s no surprise that space and astronomy are woven into Pasadena’s culture—I’ve even started calling it ‘NASAdena’.
The observatory will hold an open house on October 13th, where visitors can tour the grounds, talk to professional astronomers, and even get a space-themed gift.

Dog Lovers, We Need You

The Humane Society’s dog kennels are almost completely full and are in need of urgent need of dog fosters. By fostering, you are providing a loving, temporary home for a shelter dog while opening up kennel space for an animal in need of immediate care. Adoption fees are WAIVED for all dogs six months of age or older through October 12th. Please email [email protected] as soon as possible if you are able to foster.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

Today (Friday)

🖼️Free Day at the Norton Simon Museum: free admission for all visitors on the first Friday of the month from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
☕FoundrSpace Coffee Meetup: Friday Coffee Meetup brings together Pasadena’s innovation and startup community on the first Friday of every month at FoundrSpace Pasadena. Learn from leaders in tech, entrepreneurship, and the venture capital community. 8:30 AM-10:00 AM.
🎭Tesla, A Radio Play for the Stage: Caltech’s Tesla: A Radio Play for the Stage explores Nikola Tesla’s life, his rivalries with Edison and Westinghouse, and the national security implications of his work. Performed as a radio drama with live sound effects, a small cast portrays nearly 50 characters. Showing Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 8:00pm-10:00 PM.

Saturday

🪅Latino Heritage Parade and Festival: Celebrate at the 26th Annual Latino Heritage Parade and Festival – Oct. 5! Join local schools, community groups, and neighbors as the parade kicks off at Los Robles Ave and ends at Pasadena City Hall. Enjoy the festival from 10 AM to 4 PM with food, music, and fun. With special guests and parade Grand Marshals NASA astronaut José M. Hernández and school teacher Martín Dorado!
🍺Craftoberfest LA : Oct. 5th from 1:30 PM-5:30 PM at the Rose Bowl Stadium.
🚜Farmers Market: Pasadena Farmers Market at victory Park, every Saturday from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
🎤Giggle Gaggle with Taylor P. Miller: Amazing night of comedy at The Ice House in Pasadena. Comics you’ve seen on Netflix, Disney+, HBO, Comedy Central and many more this amazing lineup is only $15. Reserve your seats now as seating is limited. Oct. 5 at 7 PM.

Sunday

🧮 PCC Flea Market: The Pasadena City College Flea Market features over 400 vendors offering a range of antiques and collectibles, from high-end finds to rummage sale treasures. Located in the campus parking lots on the West side of PCC. Oct. 6 from 8 AM to 3 PM.
🚶🏽Neighborhoods, Bridges and Parks, Oh My!: Enjoy a four-mile loop that will take us over, under and around the historic Colorado Street Bridge. Oct. 6, 3-5 PM.
🚶🏽Hidden Secrets of Old Pasadena: Step off the beaten path and uncover the enchanting stories of Old Pasadena! This is a two-hour tour. Oct. 6, 10 AM – 12 PM.
🌻Starry Night Sunflower: Sit under the stars and smell the sunflowers with this art night at Pinot’s Palette. Oct. 6, 4-6 PM.
🫖Vintage Tea Party: A wonderland adventure in the transformed Crown Theatre. This is an indoor event that provides all the fun of a lawn setting without this year’s unpredictable weather. Pack your picnic baskets and spend the afternoon enjoying the revelry and decadence of 1920s! Oct. 6, 12 PM.

Halloween Events in Pasadena🎃👻

👻Kidspace Museum’s Halloween Parade: Oct. 2st to Oct. 31st. Kidspace is located on 480 N Arroyo Blvd. – right next to the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center.
🎃Carved by Descanso Gardens: Oct. 4th to Oct. 30th.

Save the Date!

🌹Rose Bowl Flea Market: Known worldwide for its unique finds and quality vendors, this outdoor mega event takes place on the second Sunday of each month at the Rose Bowl Stadium—rain or shine! Next one is on Oct. 13, 5 AM to 4:30 PM.
🔭Carnegie Science Observatory Open House: Explore the cosmos at the Carnegie Science Observatories! Join for an afternoon of crafts, activities, and discovery. Oct. 13, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🎨Art Night, Fall 2024: Enjoy a free evening of art, music and entertainment as Pasadena’s most prominent arts and cultural institutions like the Gamble House, Mullin Gallery, and more. Free shuttles all around Pasadena. The night begins at City Hall. Oct. 18th from 6-10 PM.
🌎SuperMova Happy Hour: In Celebration of Space week, MOVA is hosting “a time and place to chat all things space” at Cerveceria Del Pueblo. This event brings together science professionals and educators in a panel to discuss everything from science missions to their ideas on aliens Oct. 27, 2 PM to 5 PM.
🇦🇲 Pasadena Armenian Festival: Indulge in fun Armenian cultural experiences right here in Pasadena. Enjoy food, music, and shops. Attendance is free. Nov. 16, 10 AM – 5 PM.

Nothing in this section is sponsored. These are just the things you need to know. I’ll always let you know if something is sponsored!

CIVIL NEWS

Pasadena Public Health Urges Residents to Take Precautions Against Coyotes

The Pasadena Public Health Department urges residents to take precautions to prevent coyote encounters and protect themselves and their pets. Coyotes are common in city neighborhoods and live alongside Pasadena’s natural resources, homes, and businesses.

NEWS N’ ROSES WEATHER

Friday

90 🌡️ 66 |☀️| 💨 East 1 mph

🌆 Air Quality Index: 68 (Moderate)

Temperature readings taken from the Pasadena Doppler radar.

SPORTS

Upcoming UCLA and PCC Matches

Men’s Football 🏈

10/5 PCC vs. Chaffey | 6PM Robinson Stadium

10/12 UCLA vs. Minnesota | TBD at Rose Bowl Stadium

Women’s Soccer ⚽

10/1 PCC vs. Chaffey | 2PM PCC Robinson Stadium

10/8 PCC vs. Mt. San Antonio | 1:30 PM PCC Robinson Stadium

Men’s Soccer ⚽

10/1 PCC vs. Allan Hancock | 3 PM Santa Maria

10/4 PCC vs. Bakersfield | 3PM PCC Robinson Stadium

Women’s Water Polo 🤽🏽‍♀️

10/2 PCC vs. Cerritos | 3 PM Pasadena Poly School

Women’s Volleyball

10/2 PCC vs. Compton | 6 PM PCC Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium

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