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Wednesday, July 28, at 1 p.m. – This week’s film in the Donald R. Wright Auditorium at Pasadena Central Library, 285 E. Walnut St., is “The Wizard of Oz” (G, 1939) starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr and Jack Haley. 744-4066.


Thursday, July 29 -- This is the deadline for applying for the Pasadena Neighborhood Leadership Institute sponsored by the Neighborhood Connections Office of the Human Services and Recreation Department. You’ll learn skills for civic participation in Pasadena. Find more information and applications information and applications here.


Tuesday, Aug. 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. -- Registered nurses from Huntington Hospital will present the six-week workshop Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions at San Rafael Branch Library, 1240 Nithsdale Rd. Learn how to take control of ongoing health conditions on a daily basis: manage stress, eat healthier, create an exercise program, communicate better with your physician and live a happier, healthier life. To register, call 744-7270.


Thursday, Aug. 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. – The Pasadena Police Department hosts National Night Out with a special community event at Jefferson Park (Villa Street at Hamilton Avenue). Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy fun, games and food! 744-7650.


Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 7:30 a.m. – Walk around the 3.3-mile Rose Bowl Loop with Mayor Bill Bogaard and officials from Kaiser Permanente corporate headquarters . Meet at Gate A.


Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 7:30 p.m. – It’s City of Pasadena night as the L.A. Sparks play against the Chicago Sky at the Staples Center! Reserved floor seats are only $17.50. 796-7164, ext. 12.


Saturday, Aug. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – The District 3 block party on Jackson Street between Los Robles and El Molino will include refreshments, live entertainment, raffles, information booths sponsored by the City of Pasadena and local non-profits, hands-only CPR training, and food barbecued by Pasadena firefighters.


Through Aug. 15 -- Check out ongoing summer reading programs for children and teens, including plenty of free events and activities!

All events listed above are free unless otherwise noted; all phone numbers are in the (626) area code.

Find more community events (and add your own) here.