Pasadena Veterans Day Closures + Huntington Library Shuttle + Ska

Hey they, folks. This is your local Patch editor, Andy Nguyen, here back from a short break. I've got the latest edition of the Pasadena Digest all ready for you, and our top stories include some closures expected to happen during Pasadena's Veterans Day celebration, a new weekend shuttle service to the Huntington Library and Southern California's ska boom.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 78 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories today in Pasadena:

1. Expect Some Closures as City Celebrates Veterans Day on Thursday (Pasadena Now)
2. L.A. pot shop named after Josephine Baker, Billie Holiday (Los Angeles Times)
3. City Council Committee Approves Free Weekend Shuttle Service to Huntington Library Pilot Project (Pasadena Now)
4. Caltech renames buildings, professorships for diverse figures (Los Angeles Times)
5. Local Nonprofit Helping Small Businesses In LA County Find Grants To Stay Afloat (CBS Los Angeles)
6. Police seek info on hit-and-run driver in Rosemead (The San Gabriel Valley Tribune)
7. SoCal's '80s ska boom, the O.N. Klub and Laurence Fishburne (Los Angeles Times)

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Today in Pasadena:

• AP/Honors Fair Materials on Website (SMHS Master) (12:00 AM)
• NLI Ceremony (SMHS Master) - San Marino High (10:00 AM)
• Chinese Club: Clay Art - Crowell Public Library of San Marino (10:30 AM)
• Lockdown Drill (SMHS Master) - San Marino High (11:15 AM)
• Open House Showcase (SMHS Master) - San Marino High (5:30 PM)

Pasadena Patch Notebook

• Visit Pasadena: "Experience Riverdance, as you've never seen it before! Four shows will be hosted at Pasadena Civic Auditorium from February 18th - 20th featuring Bill Whelan's mesmerizing soundtrack that has brought 25 years of spectacular performances ..." (Instagram)
• City of Pasadena - Public Agency: "The Department of Public Works has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for architectural and engineering design services for the seismic retrofit and renovations to Central Library. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held Wednesda..." (Facebook)
• Pasadena City College: "Time is running out for you to take our Media Prefs survey! Everyone who completes their survey by the deadline of November 14th, 2021 will be automatically entered in a drawing to win an IPad. We are also giving away 2 $50 gift cards, s..." (Facebook)
• Pasadena Public Library: "We are celebrating National Native American Heritage Month in November. Following are a few mostly recent nonfiction titles for adults that we recommend. For these and more, visit the link in our bio" (Instagram)
• Pasadena Public Library: "Join artist & educator Jeanette Russell to look at and study fruits, vegetables, and beyond as your child creates their own masterpiece! This in person program is happening at the Hastings Branch library on Wednesday, November 17th at 3:..." (Instagram)
• City of Pasadena - Public Agency: "Pasadena Public Health Department is hosting more #COVID19 vaccine clinics NEXT WEEK for 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝟱-𝟭𝟭 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆. Book your child's appointment now at: MyTurn.ca.gov Children attending the clinic must be accompanied by..." (Facebook)
• Pasadena Motorcycle Club: "Every Monday night forever" (Instagram)
• Pasadena Education Network (PEN): "So, seriously, there are still some seats available for PEN's Poker Tournament this Friday, 11/12. If you plan to come and haven't purchased a ticket yet, we recommend that you sign up soon to guarantee your space. https://www.penfamilie..." (Facebook)
• City of Pasadena - Public Agency: "Pasadena Public Health Department continues to vaccinate children ages 5-11 against #COVID19. Staff have vaccinated over 120 children so far this week! Appointments for next week's clinics are going FAST. Secure your child's appointment ..." (Facebook)
• City of Pasadena - Public Agency: "Join us TOMORROW for a special #VeteransDay ceremony in front of Pasadena City Hall: https://bit.ly/3GJbZM2 *All those attending the event are required to wear a face-covering to help prevent the spread of COVID-19." (Facebook)

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— Andy Nguyen

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