❤️ In this issue of Pasadena Spotlight 

🌤️ Pasadena, CA Weather

📚 New Executive Director of Special Education to be Hired at PUSD

🎭 Pasadena Playhouse Launches New Youth & Family Programming with "Grumpy Monkey, The Musical"

🌟 Please Support Our Local Business Owners

🐶 The Healing Power of Orbit, a Therapy Dog at Huntington's Long COVID Recovery Clinic

🐉 Pasadena's Public Library Ignites the Year of the Dragon with a Roaring Craft Event

😃 Viral Meme

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

Today's weather in Pasadena starts with a chilly morning in the low 40s, requiring warm layers and a coat.

As the day progresses, the temperature rises to a pleasant 50° by noon, calling for a light jacket.

The warmth continues into the afternoon with temperatures in the mid-50s, perfect for outdoor activities with just a light sweater.

As the sun sets, the mercury drops to the mid-40s to low-50s, so remember to grab a warm jacket or sweater before heading out.

Stay warm, stay cozy, and make the most of this beautiful day in Pasadena!

Note: The likelihood of rainfall is 7% at 5 am, gradually decreasing to 2% by noon and then increasing to 19% by 5 pm.

Keep this in mind when planning your day.

New Executive Director of Special Education to be Hired at PUSD

Pasadena Unified School District's Special Education Department is set to undergo a reorganization following the departure of Dr. Jovan Jacobs.

The department will hire a new Executive Director of Special Education, place Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSAs) at high schools to provide direct support, and reactivate the HELP line to promptly respond to inquiries.

Additionally, a Special Education review will be conducted with a team of experts and focus groups scheduled for parent participation.

Pasadena Playhouse Launches New Youth & Family Programming with "Grumpy Monkey, The Musical"

The Pasadena Playhouse has debuted "Grumpy Monkey, The Musical," the first production in its new youth and family programming initiative.

The musical, based on the book by Suzanne and Max Lang, tells the story of a grumpy monkey named Jim and explores themes of emotions, empathy, and friendship.

The Playhouse is committed to making the arts accessible to all and expanding its programming to include youth and family productions.

The Healing Power of Orbit, a Therapy Dog at Huntington's Long COVID Recovery Clinic

A 6-month-old Labrador Retriever puppy named Orbit and her handler, Lori, are providing comfort and joy to patients at Huntington's Long COVID Recovery Clinic (LCRC) in Pasadena, California.

Orbit's presence has been shown to have a profound physiological and emotional impact on patients, from slower breathing to a sense of calm.

Lori, a COVID-19 survivor, was inspired to become a resource for fellow patients and brought Orbit along to one of her appointments with Dr. Kimberly Shriner at the LCRC.

Dr. Shriner immediately recognized Orbit's potential to brighten the days of patients, and the rest is history.

Orbit's favorite part of visiting the LCRC is the people, and her mission is to share some magic of her own by reminding everyone that joy can be discovered in small things like a yellow Labrador puppy making you feel truly special.

Pasadena's Public Library Ignites the Year of the Dragon with a Roaring Craft Event

The Pasadena Public Library is celebrating the Lunar New Year with a special event at the Santa Catalina Branch.

The "Make a Dragon Come to Life" event, taking place on Thursday, February 8, from 3 to 4 p.m., is designed to bring the spirit of the Year of the Dragon to life through a fun and interactive craft project.

The event is open to all ages and provides participants with the opportunity to learn about the Lunar New Year while creating their own dragon.

The Pasadena Public Library is a valuable resource for the community, offering a wide range of programs and services to support learning and cultural engagement.

Upcoming Local Events

Thursday February, 8

Free Health Screening - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lunar New Year Talk: "Working Women in Ancient China" - 2:30 p.m.

Year of the Dragon - 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Kate - 8:00 p.m.

Friday February, 9

Alverno Heights Academy's Annual Golf Classic - 10:00 a.m.

Wild California Explorers - 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.

Altadena Neighborhood Farmers' Market - 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Candelas Music and Arts Foundation Benefit Concert - 6:00 p.m.

Haunted Pasadena - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Alison Dundes Renteln discusses International Human Rights - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday February, 10

Pasadena Farmers' Market at Victory Park - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Community Service Day - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Botanic Boutique - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Chinese New Year Festival - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Grumpy Monkey, The Musical - 10:00 a.m.

Haiku Walk and Workshop - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Saturday Sing-Along at SCCM - 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.

Storytime @ Vroman's Hastings Ranch - 10:30 a.m.

Finding Your Voice: Writing Workshop - 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Lunar New Year@PAM - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Pop-Up Adoption Event at PetSmart Tujunga - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Vroman's Special Storytime featuring Ruth Spiro presenting Love Grows - 11:00 a.m.

Sew & Sew: Empowering Youth and Adults - 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Grumpy Monkey, The Musical - 1:00 p.m.

Kate - 2:00 p.m.

Kids Art: Pastels & Paint - 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Chocolate Storytime - 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Winter Arts Crawl 2024 - 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Journey Through Siam - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Meow and Make: Mardi Gras Masks - 5:00 p.m.

Foothills Dancemakers - 7:30 p.m.

Kate - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday February, 11

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

Botanic Boutique - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Chinese New Year Festival - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Grumpy Monkey, The Musical - 11:30 a.m.

Crafts with Carmen at Vroman's Hastings Ranch! - 12:00 p.m.

Kate - 2:00 p.m.

Sustainability Sundays at SCCM - 2:00 p.m.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - 2:00 p.m.

Grumpy Monkey, The Musical - 2:30 p.m.

Foothills Dancemakers - 4:00 p.m.

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