❤️ In this issue of Pasadena Spotlight 

🌤️ Pasadena, CA Weather

🇺🇸 PCC's Veterans Resource Center: California's Best for 11 Years Running

🏟️ UCLA Bruins Gear Up to Take on Arizona State in Saturday Night Showdown

🎓California Fights Misinformation with Mandatory Media Literacy in Schools

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

PCC's Veterans Resource Center: California's Best for 11 Years Running

The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) at Pasadena City College (PCC) continues to receive accolades, being named California's top veteran center by Military Times Magazine for the eleventh year running.

The VRC serves as a vital nexus for veterans, military members, and their dependents, guiding them through their transition from military to civilian life and into their academic careers.

The center's impact, while not easily quantified by traditional metrics, is described as the "heart and soul" of PCC.

The VRC's journey, from a small idea to its current expansive presence on campus, was spearheaded by dedicated individuals, growing significantly under the stewardship of director Carol Calandra.

UCLA Bruins Gear Up to Take on Arizona State in Saturday Night Showdown

The UCLA Bruins are preparing for a football showdown against Arizona State at the iconic Rose Bowl on Saturday night, November 11.

Having a remarkable track record of 18 wins in their last 25 games, the Bruins aim to keep their perfect home record this season intact.

They have been dominating the Pac-12 in several defensive categories, successfully restricting seven out of their nine opponents to under 20 points this season.

The Bruins, under the expert stewardship of head coach Chip Kelly, have a balanced offense and defense, and have shown a knack for capitalizing on turnovers.

Despite their defeat in the 2021 Rose Bowl, they are looking forward to bouncing back and continuing their strong defensive performance this season.

California Fights Misinformation with Mandatory Media Literacy in Schools

California has taken a significant step to combat misinformation by mandating media literacy education for all K-12 students.

The new law, Assembly Bill 873, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, requires the incorporation of media literacy into curriculum frameworks for English language arts, science, math, and history-social studies.

The law has been designed to help students recognize reliable news sources and understand the crucial role that media plays in a democracy.

However, critics have pointed out that the law does not include funding for teacher training or a mechanism to monitor its effectiveness.

Upcoming Local Events

Sunday, November 12

Rose Bowl Flea Market - 5:00 a.m.

Bookmaking Workshop: Printed in 1085 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Fenyes Gardens Paint/Sculpt-Out - 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

CRACKED: Nutcracker with a Twist! - 4:00 p.m.

Cancer Support Community Pasadena's Annual Poker Bowl Tournament - 6:00 p.m.

Monday, November 13

Native Storytelling Series with the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians - 10:30 a.m.

Pokémon at the Library! - 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Side Street Projects Presents their Woodworking Bus (Ages 9-12) - 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday, November 14

Storytime at Bob Lucas - 10:30 a.m.

Art a la Carte - 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fall Youth Woodworking Series (Ages 5-15) - 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Kids For Animals Club (ages 7-11) - 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Family Game Night: BINGO - 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 15

Art History Lecture Series: American Art from 1860 to 1900 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Free Health Screening - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Stories to Share - 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Music in the Chinese Garden - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday Film Series: "A Time To Remember" (2003) - 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Academy at Pasadena Humane (ages 12-14) - 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 16

Huntington U: Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Symbiotic Beauty: The Sustainable Wisdom of Samurai Residences - 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Pasadena United Against Hate - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Shibani Mahtani & Timothy McLaughlin, in conversation with Ben Rhodes, discuss Among The Braves: Hope, Struggle, and Exile in the Battle for Hong Kong and the Future of Global Democracy - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, November 17

Health Fair and Fresh Produce Distribution - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Pop-Up Adoption Event at LA Auto Show - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Friday Movie Matinee: “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” (1987, R) - 1:00 p.m.

"Craft with Us": Felt Garlands - 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 18

Teen Gardening Club: Hydration - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Flower Arranging: Fall Centerpieces - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

36th Annual Elves' Faire - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Huntington Holiday Market - 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Pasadena

Walking Film Tour - 10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Autism Speaks Walk 2023 - 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, November 19

The Fifth Annual Art Fair in the Garden -10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

"44th Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade " - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Front Row Card Show - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Guitar Master Class - 11:00 a.m.

Ambient Music Performance - 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Restoration Concert Series: New Hollywood String Quartet - 4:00 p.m.

Enchanted Forest of Light - 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.