Altadena Rotary

From this month's Rotary magazine.

For the long haul A few weeks after last year’s Los Angeles wildfires, Claire Robinson got to work, not rebuilding her home but cleaning up scorched landscaping ...

From the Pasadena Star News June 7, 2026

On May 31, the service club, founded in 1949, welcomed all to the free event held at Grocery Outlet on Lake Avenue, the heart of many an Altadena gathering before and since the deadly Eaton fire. Grocery Outlet’s owners, Jose and Sandra Valenzuela, are longtime Rotarians, and proof of the club’s “Service Above Self” motto.

They were there with Supervisor Kathryn Barger and club President Brad Roeber to do the pancake breakfast proud, but also to celebrate Mark Mariscal, past president of Altadena Rotary, president of the Altadena Library Foundation, and wearer of so many hats in Rotary and Altadena I can’t list them all here. (Well, I can, but I would use up my word count.)

Mariscal received the Service Above Self Award from Rotary International on April 25 in Chula Vista. It is the highest honor that Rotary International can give…

And the donations from the breakfast will benefit Altadena Mountain Rescue Team and Christmas Tree Lane. And the donations from the breakfast will benefit Altadena Mountain Rescue Team and Christmas Tree Lane.

Photos by Deb Halberstadt

Thank you Pasadena Star News for publishing such a nice story about Altadena Rotary

Altadena Rotary is what happens when when you say ‘service above self’ The service club’s past president, Mark Mariscal, received the highest honor in Rotary International.

Free Concerts Return to Altadena’s Renovated Park for 29th Summer Season

Loma Alta Park, renovated after sustaining damage in the Eaton Fire eighteen months ago, will host seven free Saturday night concerts this summer the 29th year the Rotary Club of Altadena has brought live music to the neighborhood at no charge.
---> https://pasadenanow.com/weekendr/free-concerts-return-to-altadenas-renovated-park-for-29th-summer-season

Anish Saraiya, Director of Altadena Recovery for LA Supervisor Kathryn Barger spoke to Altadena Rotary May 26, 2026. Our club met again in the Music Room of Westminster Presbyterian church.

Anders Corey, CEO of Altadena Recovery and Rebuild Corporation, which focuses on housing, land use, and long-term economic development for the revitalized area, visited the club.

Altadena Rotary long time member, Mike Zoeller, shows off the new banner proclaiming the "Four Way Test" for all Rotarians.

Photos by Peter Chrimes and Mark Mariscal.

This is the "final" schedule complete with sponsors for Altadena Rotary Concerts at the Park", this 2026 summer at Loma Alta Park. Come one, come all! See your friends from Altadena and all around!

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Free Concerts Return to Altadena’s Renovated Park for 29th Summer Season

Seven Saturday evening shows at Loma Alta Park run July 11 through August 22, all free to the public.

The Rotary Club, in partnership with Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation, will stage the series at 3330 N. Lincoln Ave. every Saturday from July 11 through August 22. Concerts begin at 7 p.m.

Altadena Rotary presents our Summer Concerts
Loma Alta Park Altadena Ca.

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Free Concerts Return to Altadena’s Renovated Park for 29th Summer Season

Loma Alta Park, renovated after sustaining damage in the Eaton Fire eighteen months ago, will host seven free Saturday night concerts this summer the 29th year the Rotary Club of Altadena has brought live music to the neighborhood at no charge.
---> https://pasadenanow.com/weekendr/free-concerts-return-to-altadenas-renovated-park-for-29th-summer-season

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Altadena Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast and Community Service Awards Ceremony was held last weekend.

Pasadena Rotary members joined Altadena Rotary to celebrate fellow Rotarian Mark Mariscal, recipient of the 2025–2026 Service Above Self Award. Presented by Rotary District 5300 Governor Gilda Riazi Moshir, the award recognizes Mark's longstanding leadership and commitment to service.

In his remarks, Mark thanked the Rotary Club of Pasadena for its partnership and support, particularly following the Eaton Fire and the recovery and community service efforts that followed. His comments highlighted the strong bond between our clubs and our shared commitment to serving those in need.

The ceremony took place during Altadena Rotary's semiannual Pancake Breakfast, a longstanding tradition that raises funds for the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team, the Christmas Tree Lane Association and other local causes. The event brought together Rotarians, community leaders, and residents in support of organizations that play an important role in the life and safety of Altadena.

Pictured Left to right are Pasadena Rotarians: Dean Billman, Colleen Carey, Hans Rosenberger, Gilda Moshier - District 5300 Governor - San Marino Rotary who presented the Rotary Distinguished Service Award, Mark Marascal (Altadena Rotary) Recipient of the Distinguished Service Award, and Pasadena Rotarians Geoff Baum and Jim Osterling
According to Geoff Baum: “It was an inspiring morning celebrating Mark's well-deserved recognition and the spirit of service that continues to unite our clubs in support of the community.”

Altadena Rotary gave our town a Pancake Breakfast May 31, 2026, at the Grocery Outlet, Lake Avenue parking lot courtesy of owners Sandra and Jose Valenzuela owners of the store and club members. Altadena attendees celebrated Mark Mariscal for being awarded Rotary's "Service Above Self Award" and a Commendation by Kathryn Barger. Club President Brad Roeber, Supervisor Kathryn Barger, club member and Secretary Mark Mariscal, and President Elect Lisa Rickard, give the town a celebratory wave.

Donations from the breakfast helped to support Altadena Mountain Rescue Team and Christmas Tree Lane - Altadena