Pasadena (Altadena, CA)
By Linda S. Lane
(Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living)
Some people have contacted me about Victor Wright and haven't seen some of his links.   A new article in the Pasadena Journal was published this week. To see it you can go to http://www.pasadenajournal.com/id30.html#story2 You can also go to www.victorwright.comVictor was in very good spirits today as I sat and talked to him and his brother, Dexter. He and his mother are looking forward to all of the upgrades in their home.
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By Linda S. Lane
(Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living)
I just got back from Victor's house.  Big difference from a week ago. The home is in the middle of being painted. The kitchen is almost complete. The bathroom is almost ready for light fixtures and a couple of new windows have been installed.  However, it still looks a bit strange with 2 white vinyl windows with panes and the rest are wood single hung windows painted in a brick color. Hmmmmmm. They are still contemplating whether they will be able to have enough funds available to replace the flooring in some of the rooms.  It would be a crying shame if that can't be done!!!  I'm still challenging every Realtor out there to donate ANYTHING.  A check for ANY amount can be sent to Victor Wright, c/o Linda Lane-White, Keller Williams Realty, 445 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105.  Fund...
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By Linda S. Lane
(Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living)
Yesterday I gotta tell ya - IT WAS HOT!! Victor's house has no air and I don't think it had been cleaned (spring cleaned) in over 20 years. The carpet in Victor's bedroom was the same carpet that was there when they built the addition on to their home to accommodate him - 32 years ago!The channel 4 news was there (to see a clip go to http://www.knbc.com/news/16023070/detail.html ) The Star News showed up and so did the Pasadena Journal.  I told the Journalist from the Pasadena Journal that I'm challenging every Realtor in Pasadena and Altadena to do "something" for this family.I arrived there at 8:00am. Since I'm not very experienced with performing construction labor, I lent a hand (and a few of my muscles) to haul things out to the dumpster and to prepare Victor's room for painting.  ...
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By Linda S. Lane
(Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living)
      This is Christmas Tree Lane in 1959. As some of you may know, I'm one of the Directors on the Board of the Christmas Tree Lane Association.  Every 2nd Wednesday of the month we meet at the Altadena Library on Santa Rosa and Mariposa.  We have 12 Board Members and only a few volunteers from the community who come and help throughout the year.  There are no "owners" of Christmas Tree Lane and the County of Los Angeles has nothing to do with keeping the Lane lit throughout the year.  Everything is accomplished through volunteer efforts.          Christmas Tree Lane is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is designated as California Historical Landmark No. 990.  After 87 years of tree lighting, Christmas Tree Lane is in danger of becoming extinct. The lack of volunte...
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By Linda S. Lane
(Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living)
Dena Land?  What is or where is Dena Land you may ask?  For some of the local people, like me, as I was growing up, we would always refer to the Altadena and Pasadena area as "Dena Land".  Some of the people would say, "So, what's going on in Dena Land this weekend?"  Mind you, Old Town Pasadena didn't exist back then. But, we did have the Hastings Drive-In Theatre over on Rosemead Blvd.  It was converted to a walk-in/sit-in theatre (when 2001 A Space Odessy came out) and a few restaurants moved in and the Mann's Theatre (now Trader Joe's) was there boasting multiple theatres. Oh, how times change and now there's so much to do -with so little time! Here are some things not to be missed for the rest of December!Throughout December-Check out www.twin-palms.com for nightly entertainment in...
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By Linda S. Lane
(Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living)
Oct. 19. 8pm John Muir Class of 1977 "short notice" reunion gathering. Inviting classes of 1975 through 1980.  Holly Street Bar and Grill. 175 E. Holly Street, PasadenaOct 20 12:30pm. California vs. UCLA. Rose Bowl Stadium. 626-577-3100Oct 20 6:00pm. Pasadena Foothills Association of Realtors 100th Anniversary. City Hall. www.pfar.org or 626-795-2455. Black Tie. $150 per person.Oct 21  5:30pm. Pasadena Senior Center "Follies". 85 E. Holly St., 626-685-6754 $125 
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By Linda S. Lane
(Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living)
Don't miss these events in Pasadena and Altadena this weekend... Sept 22 - 9am. 7th Annual Madison Health Fair. Seminars, booths, screenings, raffles, food and more. Located on Madison Avenue between Orange Grove and Mountain, Pasadena. FREE. 626-683-9492Sept 22 - 7pm. High Hills All Female Band. Bluegrass music & comedy. The Coffee Gallery. 2029 N. Lake, Altadena. 626-398-7917. $18Sept. 23 - 11am - Jazz on the Lawn.  Altadena Baptist Church on the corner of El Molino and Calaveras.  FREESept 23 -1pm. Family Fun Day on Main Street. New exhibit at the Pasadena Museum of History. 470 W. Walnut St., Pasadena. FREE Explore Prosperous Pasadena Business in the Crown City and Beyond. Call 626/577-1660. www.pasadenahistory.org
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