On Thursday, November 6 at 7 p.m. the Library will present a Book Discussion on "What It Is Like to Go to War" in the Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street, with actor, writer and teacher, Duffy Hudson.

Written nearly 40 years after his tour of duty in Vietnam, Karl Marlantes' book recounts his experience of going to war and coming home through the lens of time and memory, illuminated by insights drawn from his study of history, literature, psychology, and philosophy. With unflinching honesty, Marlantes offers the reader a window into the mind, heart, and soul of a combat veteran, revealing his thoughts and feelings, then and now, about a wide range of topics. 

The "War Comes Home" project is sponsored by South Pasadena Public Library, the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library, The Woman's Club of South Pasadena, Poets & Writers, CalHumanities, and California Center for the Book. For more information on the program, go to www.southpasadenaca.gov. 

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Community Outreach nurses from Huntington Memorial Hospital will offer free seasonal influenza vaccinations at the South Pasadena Farmers' Market on Thursday, November 13, 2014. Clinic hours are 4:30 - 6:30 pm. A limited number of immunizations are available, and will be on a first-come, first served basis.

The following eligibility criteria must be met in order to receive an immunization:

                Children ages 9 - 17 with a parent's consent

                Adults over the age of 18

                No allergy to hen's eggs or influenza vaccine

                No medical history of Guillain-Barre syndrome

                No serious illness or fever at the time of the vaccine

The South Pasadena Farmers' Market is located on Meridian Avenue and El Centro Street, and is open from 4:00 - 7:00 pm (winter hours) every Thursday, rain or shine. Please contact the Huntington Hospital Flu Shot Hotline at (626) 397-3333 for information about the immunizations, or call the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce at (626) 441-2339 for more information.

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The entire community is invited to participate in the city-wide "War Comes Home' reading-and-discussion project. The Library is working to engage the community in appreciating "What It Is Like to Go to War" by Karl Marlantes, a Yale educated Viet Nam veteran decorated with two Purple Hearts.  The reading project ends with a major culminating event on November 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street.

Please note: The Library will be closed on November 11 for Veterans Day, but the Community Room will be open for the Culminating Event that will showcase GRAMMY winner and proud Navy veteran Sam "The Sham" Samudio and  bestselling author Peter Collier who will be discussing his latest,"Medal of Honor: Portraits of Valor Beyond the Call of Duty."  Television pioneer and Motivational Speaker Jimmy Weldon will offer a rousing "Salute to the Flag."

A Map of the Proposed Speed Limit Zones based upon the Citywide Engineering & Traffic Survey (E&TS)

The City of South Pasadena Public Works Commission will be considering the recommendations of the 2014 Engineering & Traffic Survey (E&TS) at its regular meeting on Wednesday November 12, 2014, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 1424 Mission Street. E&TS are required by the State of California to establish intermediate speed limits on local streets and to enforce those limits using radar or other speed measuring devices.

The 2014 E&TS studied all 29 of the City's collector and arterial streets, divided into 58 segments. The study recommends recommends speed limit changes on three segments:

• Fair Oaks Avenue, from Monterey Road to Oak Street
• Fremont Avenue, from Columbia Street to SR 110 Freeway
• Marmion Way, from the west City limit to Pasadena Avenue

Thanksgiving is approaching and schools will be closed that week, but our Camp Med program will be open! At Camp, your child will be able to enjoy various activities, fun games, sports and holiday themed arts and crafts. We provide two snacks daily; campers must bring their own lunch. Sign up today!

Dates: November 24- 26

Time: 7:30 a.m.-6:30p.m.

Ages: 5-12 years

Location: Orange Grove Recreation Center, 815 Mission Street

Fee: $92 per child

Pre-registration is required. Register at the Recreation Division office at 815 Mission Street, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information, please call (626) 403-7380.

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The City of South Pasadena recently increased the rebate for a high efficiency toilet to $200 per toilet! These 1.28 gallon per flush toilets can save about 13,000 gallons of water a year for a typical family! To make sure the toilet you like is eligible for the rebate, visit SoCalWaterSmart.com This is the same website to redeem your rebate.

Warning - In our neighboring cities, companies have called residents or knocked on doors stating the City mandates they upgrade toilets or other devices. This is not true, so please beware!

If you have concerns or questions about a company or our programs, please contact Debby Figoni, the City's water conservation expert, at (626) 403-7311 or dfigoni@southpasadenaca.gov 

The City of South Pasadena Public Works Department recently started a ten month major upgrade project to the City's almost century old sewer system. Around the City, 230 segments of the sewer system will be rehabilitated or replaced. About 90% of the upgrades will utilize trenchless technology of a cured in place plastic (CIPP) lining, and 10% will be repaired via open trench work. CIPP liners enter the sewer pipe through an existing manhole as a soft lining, and with heat are cured into a hard, durable, protective pipe liner.

Residents are encouraged to keep their eyes open for door hangers that will be placed at their homes one week, as well as 24 hours, before construction starts in their neighborhoods. To see a map of where construction will be taking place around town and learn more about the project, visit the project page at www.southpasadenaca.gov/sewerproject 

This Thanksgiving, be thankful for our earth's precious resources by practicing these easy conservation ideas:

• Don't do dishes by hand, instead run full loads of dishes which only uses 4 gallons of water.
• Don't overload your garbage disposal or your sewer system with grease and food waste. Instead, place in garbage or compost.
• Remember your reusable bags when shopping (pick up a free bag at City Hall).
• Save energy by lowering your thermostat to 68 degrees in the winter.
• Plant a tree with the family that will remind you annually of how thankful you are for clean air.