Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley and Whittier, Sept. 13-20

The Whittier Art Gallery presents “Cats” a cat art show, raffle and sale. All are welcome to the opening reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the gallery, 8035 Painter Ave., Whittier. The show closes with another reception from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, with raffles and a silent auction. Come see a multi-media exhibit featuring felines of every stripe and age. The gallery is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. For more information, visit whittierartgallery.org.

O’Reilly Auto Parts Grand National Truck Show: See hundreds of trucks, vans and SUVs of every year, make, model and style at the second annual show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 14-15. There will also be music, vendors, food and live entertainment. Admission $20 ages 13 and older; $10 ages 6-12; free for ages 5 and younger. Get discounted tickets at O’Reilly Auto Parts stores. Parking is $17 per vehicle. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. 877-763-7469. rodshows.com/grand-national-truck-show/

24K Magic: All are welcome to appear at the Whittier Museum magic show at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Whittier Museum, 6755 Newlin Ave., Whittier. Admission is free. See the talents of members from the Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame and Magic Museum close-up. Popcorn, nachos and drinks will be available for purchase. For more information, visit whittiermuseum.org.

Books, plushies and snacks: Find them all at the Bookstore Open House and Stuffed Animal Naming Contest Awards Ceremony from the Friends of the Pasadena Public Library, happening from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Friends’ bookstore at Jefferson Branch, 1500 E. Villa St., Pasadena. Browse the books, cheer on the kids and learn the names given to Bear, Dragon, Frog, Monkey, Pig and Rabbit. For more information, email phrogg8@gmail.com.

At the Corner: Clocker’s Corner, the popular trackside breakfast destination at Santa Anita Park, is open from 6 to 10 a.m. daily, via Gate 8 off of Baldwin Avenue, at the park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Santa Anita’s “My Racehorse Seabiscuit” tours will also be available starting Sept. 14. Tours start at 9:45 a.m. Save the date for the first-ever $1 million California Crown on Sept. 28, with racing, musical performances, culinary offerings and more. For more information, visit santaanita.com, californiacrown.com or call 626-574-7223.

Strike at cancer: Strike out cancer with Team Shimizu, raising funds for the American Cancer Society from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Bowlero Montebello, 1201 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello. The cost is $20 for three games and shoe rental and $5 for a raffle ticket. Walk-ins welcome. Proceeds will go to Relay for Life of Santa Anita Park. For more information, visit cancer.org or email allsmiles65g@gmail.com.

Scientific Americans: Timothy Thompson will discuss the contributions of “Women in the History of Math and Science” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at the Duarte Historical Museum, 777 Encanto Parkway, Duarte. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. Thompson is a retired Jet Propulsion Laboratory employee. For more information, visit ranchodeduarte.org.

Hispanic Heritage: Artist Ricardo Soltero will install an ofrenda exhibit from 6 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Plaza West Covina, 112 Plaza Drive. Soltero is a set and prop designer for Hollywood Forever Cemetery’s Dia delas Muertos event. Submit photos of your loved ones to be included in the community altar at plazawestcovina.com/events. Then come back for Para La Cultura fiesta from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the parking lot of the mall between Lazy Dog and Red Robin restaurants. For more information, visit plazawestcovina.com.

Comedy tonight: Whittier Community Theatre presents: “9 to 5: The Musical” playing through Sept. 21, at 7630 Washington Ave, Whittier. Dolly Parton’s classic comedy tells the story of three female office workers living out their fantasies of getting even with and overthrowing their terrible boss. Tickets are $20-$25. For more information, visit whittiercommunitytheatre.org or call (562)-696-0600.

Doors Open 2024: Walk among legends at a talk and visit to the burial ground and Pio Pico crypt offered on the hour at noon, 1, 2, and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 and 15, at the Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum, 15415 Don Julian Road, City of Industry. Meet Don Pio Pico, last governor of Mexican-era California, who lived from 1801-1894 and in that time saw the Golden State change from the Spanish era to the Gilded Age. This program is part of the California Preservation Foundation’s Doors Open 2024, a statewide celebration of historic places in California. Fans of historic architecture, design and cultural heritage can get access to more than 80 sites across the state on weekends from Sept. 8-28. Admission is $20. For more information, visit californiapreservation.org, homesteadmuseum.org or call 626-968-8492.

Ready for your close-up: Be part of the audience at NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” which films in Pasadena through Sept. 18. Pick from two arrivals per taping day. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance. Visit https://www.visitpasadena.com/events/americas-got-talent/ and join Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Terry Crews for an all-new season.

Path to recovery: Honduran-Ecuadorian writer Jessica Hoppe discusses her memoir “First in the Family” with Karla Vasquez at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. For more information, call 626-449-5320 or visit vromans.com.

Plan on it: No need to book a flight when you attend the Pasadena Greek Fest the weekend of Sept. 20, 21 and 22, at 778 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena. Park at Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Fill yourself up on all things Greek, from Yiayia-approved food, music and dance and more. General admission starts at $5. For more information, visit pasadenagreekfest.com.

Taste of the City: The fourth annual City of Industry Taste of the City is a local food festival set from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the Industry Hills Expo Center, 16200 Temple Ave., City of Industry. Tickets are $60 for this adult-only event. Taste offerings from local restaurants, as well as wine and craft beers. For more information, visit industrybc.org/totc

Resist: Eli Greenbaum talks about his book “Hell, No, We Didn’t Go!” firsthand accounts of Vietnam War protests at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 at Vroman’s Bookstore, 605 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena Admission is free. For more information, call 626-449-5320 or visit vromans.com.

Health fair: Kathy Eastwood, registered nurse from Huntington Hospital, will conduct blood pressure and glucose testing at a health fair from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St. Guests can also take free hearing screenings. Insurance representatives can also discuss different Medicare health plans and answer questions. Registration is not required. Admission is free. For more information call 626-795-4331 or visit pasadenaseniorcenter.org.

An evening in focus: “Plugged In: Art and Electric Light” showcases 20th-century artists who use electric light in their work and offers an interactive, all-ages experience from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Norton Simon Museum, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Explore the galleries and listen to live music and interactives by Lance Hill of the Vintage Synthesizer Museum, collaborate on art and take spotlight tours. Free with museum admission of $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, and free for members, students with I.D. and those 18 and under. For more information, visit nortonsimon.org.

Take a walk: Explore four historic structures that are foundational to the history of the Los Angeles County Arboretum at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. Included with general admission. Join Los Vols docents for a deep dive into the history of the Arboretum and what came before. This tour will involve walking about 1.5 miles, partly over uneven terrain and up some stairs. Tour duration is about 90 minutes. Registration is required. For more information, visit arboreum.org.

For a good cause: Here to Serve Fall Funraiser Casino Night will help serve families affected by pediatric cancer, from bills and meal trains to advocacy and emotional support. Make your karma skyrocket from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia. Tickets $90; admission includes dinner. Play casino games, join a live and silent auction and enjoy a no-host bar. For more information, heretoserve.org

Ongoing Events

The best medicine: A Noise Within previews its “True Grit” season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning comic romp “The Skin of Our Teeth” by Thornton Wilder, with performances through Sept. 29, at the theater, 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. Tickets start at $51.50. Student tickets start at $20. There are also Pay What You Choose options. For more information, visit anoisewithin.org or call 626-356-3100.

Friday Night Twilight: Kick off your weekend along the streets of the downtown Village area, with live music, dining options, shopping experiences and lively party vibes. It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Friday Night Twilight is from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays, at Glendora Village, 148 N. Glendora Ave. Admission is free. For more information, visit glendoravillage.com/events.

Young at art: Admission is always free at the Armory Center for the Arts at 145 North Raymond Ave., Pasadena. Gallery hours are 2 to 6 p.m. Fridays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. See contemporary art exhibitions and learn about community-based art education. For more information, call (626) 792-5101 or visit armoryarts.org.

The Bunny Museum: See the museum’s newest acquisition, “Bunny Pants” by Tim Hawkinson of Altadena. His one-of-a-kind creation made of blue jeans and urethane foam, is valued at $75,000, and his works are in the collections of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Museum of Contemporary Art; Whitney Museum of American Art in New York and the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. The museum is open from noon to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $12; $10 for ages 65 and older and military; $8 children 13 and younger; and free for ages 4 and younger, as well as members. The Bunny Museum is at 2605 Lake Ave., Altadena. thebunnymuseum.com or call 626-798-8848.

Turn the page: Stock up on your TBR pile. The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library Bookstore invites all readers to choose from used books, DVDs, CDs, LPs and lots of children’s books. Store hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Saturday, closed Friday and Sunday. The bookstore is at the Jefferson Elementary School campus, 1500 E. Villa Ave., between Hill and Allen avenues, in Pasadena. Donations are welcome. For more information, email Adrienne at phrogg8@gmail.com.

To market: The Altadena Neighborhood Farmers Market is open from 4 to 8 p.m. Fridays, at Loma Alta Park, 3330 N. Lincoln Ave., Altadena. Admission is free. The nonprofit Raw Inspiration offers the market as a way for children to learn the value of organic gardening and healthy eating. For more information, email info@rawinspiration.org or visit rawinspiration.org.

Farm fresh everything: The Farmer’s Market @ Mt. SAC is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, at Parking Lot B, 1100 N. Grand Ave., Walnut. Sample pastries from Le Honore’ French Bakery, in-season fruits and vegetables, an Asian vegetables stand, arts and crafts along with ready-to-eat dishes such as dumplings. Lots of vendors offer handmade items and plants too. For more information, call 909-869-0701, email info@regionalchambersgv.com, visit regionalchambersgv.com or find “MtSacFarmersMarket” on Facebook.

Market news: Duarte Farmer’s Market is open from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at the southeast corner of the Santa Teresita Assisted Living parking lot, 819 Buena Vista St., Duarte. Say hello to the Carmelite Sisters, shop for dinner, pick up sweet treats and discover new vendors. For more information, visit duartechamber.com/duarte-farmers-market.

It’s all lapidary: The Pasadena Lapidary Society meets from 7 to 8:45 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month, except December, in the Fellowship Hall of Santa Anita Church, 226 W. Colorado Blvd., Arcadia. All were welcome. For more information, visit pasadenalapidary.org, or check out their social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Wednesday night market: Whittier Uptown Association presents Wednesday Night Markets from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, on historic Greenleaf Avenue, from Wardman to Bailey streets. Stroll past local vendors, food and art. For more information, visit whittieruptown.org or call (562) 696-2662.

Play ball: Pasadena Senior Center sponsors Crown Valley senior co-ed softball teams. Players meet for practice and scrimmage games from 8 to 10 a.m. Mondays at Farnsworth Park in Altadena and Thursdays at Arcadia County Park. Players over 50 are welcome. For more information, call Marge Mayotte-Hirn at (626) 377-5631; email ssbslugger@yahoo.com or visit intercitysoftball.org.

Local history: Monrovia Historical Museum is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, at 742 E. Lemon Ave. Come and discover Monrovia’s amazing history. Admission is free. Docent-led tours are available. For more information, call (626) 357-9537 or visit monroviahistoricalmuseum.org.

New horizons: The Arcadia Travelers Club, designed for seniors 50 and older interested in travel and fellowship, is a nonprofit that offers day outings and extended day trips. It is open to anyone for a $10 annual fee. The group meets monthly at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia. For more information, visit arcadiatravelers.org or call (626) 821-4377.

It’s in the cards: West Covina Cribbage Club welcomes new members to its weekly meetings at 6 p.m. Mondays, at Denny’s, 1150 S. Seventh Ave., Hacienda Heights. For more information, call Elaine at (626) 330-3170.

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