San Gabriel Valley Blog: What’s Happening in San Gabriel Valley

Noah's Ark Weekend Workshops

A Creature Celebration

Sun, Jan 25, 10 am-1 pm or 1-4 pm - Skirball Cultural Center

Come celebrate the New Year with a Chinese spin. Explore Noah's Ark for animals that relate to the Chinese Zodiac calendar, like the monkey and rat. Then return to the studio to create a take-home animal puppet. Ticket required.

Chinese New Year of the Ox 4707

110th Annual Golden Dragon Parade

Sat, Jan 31, 2 pm - Chinatown, Starting on Hill Street (See Map)

Without a doubt, the Golden Dragon Parade is the highlight of the Chinese New Year in Southern California. Purchase grandstand seats for the parade! Only $27, call the CCCLA Office, for more info.(213) 617-0396 x10.

La Cañada Flintridge

SoCal Camellia Society Show & Sale
Camellia Festival 2009

Jan 31-Feb 1, Sat 1-4 pm/Sun 9 am-4 pm - Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive

Did you know, Descanso Gardens is home to the largest camellia collection in North America and consists of more than 34,000 plants? Descanso's Camellia Forest has both rare and familiar camellias and has been designated a Garden of Excellence by the International Camellia Society.

Huntington Library's Children's Workshop:

The Unseen World of Trees

Sat, Jan 31, 9-11:30 am - The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino

How do trees breathe? What do they "eat?" What tiny microorganisms live in their leaves and bark? Scientist Tara Gomez will help kids take a closer look at trees, revealing all their hidden secrets with the power of microscopes. Ages 7 and up with one accompanying adult. Cost: Members $20, Non-members $25. Registration: (626) 405-2128.

The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens

Chinese New Year Festival

Sun, Feb 1, 11 am - 4 pm - The Huntington Library
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino

Celebrate the lunar new year in The Huntington's Chinese garden, as the Year of the Ox gets under way. Festivities will include lion dancers, Chinese musicians, folk dancers, martial arts demonstrations, and children's activities. East West Bank is the sole corporate sponsor of this event. General admission $6-$20.

Pasadena Certified Farmers' Market - Saturdays, 8:30-12:30 pm, Victory Park
N. Sierra Madre Blvd. & Paloma, Pasadena

Farm-fresh produce all year 'round.

Pasadena Certified Farmers' Market - Tuesdays, 9 am-1 pm, Villa Parke Community Center
East Villa & North Garfield Ave., Pasadena

Fresh produce at reasonable prices for community residents.