The Restoration Concerts Committee of the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library will be presenting a Restoration Concert on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. featuring pianist Robert Thies and violinist Kerenza Peacock The program includes music by Brahms, Schumann, Mozart and Debussy. Tickets will be available at the door for $25. The concert will be held in the beautiful historic Library Community Room at 1115 El Centro St. in South Pasadena. Mask wearing is optional but strongly recommended. Learn More

In celebration of Earth Month® and its indigenous roots, the South Pasadena Public Library will host a Book to Art Program featuring Fresh Banana Leaves by Jessica Hernandez, Ph.D.. Patrons are invited to read the book and join us for an Upcycled Herb Planter project on Saturday, April 15 at 2:00 PM in the Library Community Room located at 1115 El Centro Street. All ages are welcome to join us in creating a sustainable herb garden that they will be able to take home and watch grow. All supplies will be provided, registration is required. Register for this event at www.southpasadenaca.gov/register. Attendees are encouraged, but not required to read Fresh Banana Leaves.

Dine, dance, listen to music and bid on auction items while saving rescue dogs and helping them find homes. Golden Oaks Apartments, 1000 El Centro St. in South Pasadena, is hosting a fundraiser for Bubbles Dog Rescue from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 in the building’s club room. Party attire is requested. Parking is available on the street. Robin Ortega, the building manager, and her husband work with the rescue organization in transporting and fostering dogs. “A couple of dogs that just touched my heart were euthanized recently,” she said, “because there were no fosters available and not enough money to support them.” She decided to hold a fundraiser to help the group save more dogs. All proceeds from the event will go to Bubbles Dog Rescue to pay for medical treatment, arrange for transportation and find temporary or permanent homes. Donors are covering costs of catering and other expenses for the evening. To RSVP, text or call Robin Ortega at 619-548-5050 or email her at robin.e.ortega@gmail.com . Tickets ($55) can be purchased by Venmo, PayPal or Zelle on the website at https://bubblesdogrescue.org . Checks can be sent to Bubbles Dog Rescue, 1223 Wilshire Blvd., P.O. Box 337, Santa Monica, CA 90403. Donations to the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization are always welcome (Tax ID No. 88-0886274). Another way to help is to foster a dog.