NASA Leaders Visit JPL + Pasadena Car Show + Glendale Hit-And-Run

Hello Pasadena. It's Andy Nguyen here with the latest edition of the Pasadena Digest to jumpstart your Friday. Our top stories include NASA leaders visiting JPL, Pasadena Police holding a car show this weekend and a hit-and-run driver being sought in a crash that injured a Glendale father.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 85 Low: 60.

Here are the top stories today in Pasadena:

1. NASA, local leaders meet at Pasadena’s JPL to discuss future (Long Beach Press Telegram)
2. Pasadena Police Hosts Annual Car Show This Weekend (Pasadena Patch)
3. Hit-And-Run Driver Wanted In Crash That Left Glendale Father Krikor Kassabian With Devastating Injuries (CBS Los Angeles)
4. Spirit Halloween Donates Costumes, Cash to Help Children at Shriners for Children Medical Center in Pasadena (Pasadena Now)
5. Restaurants stay afloat with outdoor dining (Pasadena Weekly)

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Today in Pasadena:

• Parent Conference Day (MS) - Pupil Free Day (12:00 AM)
• Staff Development Day (HS)- Pupil Free day (12:00 AM)
• Pupil Free Day - Staff Development & Parent Conference Middle School (12:00 AM)
• V G Tennis at San Gabriel - Pasadena High School (3:15 PM)
• V Football at Burroughs - Pasadena High School (7:00 PM)

Pasadena Patch Notebook

• Pasadena Humane: "Get ready to read the cutest description of Lula from her foster mom: "She meows when she wants pets, when she wants to be played with, and sometimes she'll meow like Chewbacca just to announce her presence in a room. She will come over..." (Instagram)
• Visit Pasadena: "Look at this view! @DescansoGardens is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon. Not only is it relaxing, but it's also a great place to learn about various types of flora, fauna, and art. Thank you @workingonagreenthumb for sharing your ..." (Instagram)
• Pasadena Humane: "This dog's name is GOOBER! What a cutie! It's taken a little time to gain his trust, and he'll need an experienced dog guardian who's good at reading dog body language, but Goober is ready for a new life full of love!" (Instagram)
• Visit Pasadena: "Drink up! #Craftoberfest, returns to the @rosebowlstadium greens. Open for one day only, enjoy carefully curated craft beer flights and tasty #Octoberfest cuisine. Get your tickets for this Saturday's event. Details in bio. #visitpasaden..." (Instagram)
• City of Pasadena - Public Agency: "Join us THIS SATURDAY for the Pasadena Police Department annual car show benefitting local youth programs affiliated with the police department, including the Pasadena Police Activities League (PAL) and the Pasadena Police Explorer Progr..." (Facebook)
• Pasadena Public Library: "The Mount Lowe Railway was dreamt up by David Macpherson in 1890 but bears the name of the man who financed this engineering endeavor, the millionaire and inventor Thaddeus S.C. Lowe. When it became operational on July 4, 1893, it took s..." (Instagram)
• Pasadena City College: "On Oct 2nd, 2021, one of our Lancers, Andre Patzkowski, lost his battle with mental health. Let’s honor him by learning ways to help each other. As you may know, October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. In honori..." (Facebook)
• Pasadena Public Library: "The Mount Lowe Railway was dreamt up by David Macpherson in 1890 but bears the name of the man who financed this engineering endeavor, the millionaire and inventor Thaddeus S.C. Lowe. When it became operational on July 4, 1893, it took s..." (Facebook)
• Pasadena Museum of History: "Tickets are still available for next Thursday's Guided Virtual Tour of the Fenyes Mansion. Program Coordinator, Daniel Nevarez will share the family’s fascinating story and discuss what life was like for the Fenyes family in Pasadena dur..." (Facebook)
• Pasadena Public Library: "Looking for a fun craft to do this weekend? Pick up a Hispanic Heritage Month take & make and craft along with Tiff & Tosh. Take and makes are available for pickup at Hill and at San Rafael (after 10/18). Reserve your kit here: https://c..." (Facebook)
• Pasadena Public Library: "La Pintoresca Branch Library will be closed for new HVAC installation starting today and will reopen on Wednesday, December 8 at 10am. Book holds for delivery to La Pintoresca Branch may be picked up at the Santa Catalina Branch during t..." (Facebook)

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— Andy Nguyen

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