Power of One Part II: Proof That We All Can Make a Difference With a Panel of Community Leaders and You!

Learn how you can add passion and purpose to your life and make a real difference in the world by joining a panel of leaders profiled in the book, Power of One, which was written by Traude Gomez and features the photographic work of Brian Biery at Altadena Library on Monday, October 17 at 7 p.m. as they discuss the inspirational and innovative ways they have contributed to the community.  Be ready to speak about your initiatives and bring information about them so that others can learn from you too!

Documentary photographer and community activist Brian Biery will lead the discussion.  Speakers include journalist and author, Traude Gomez; “Drugstore Cowboy” Jim Avedikian, of Phoenix Pharmacy; “Mover and Shaker” Sue Black, of the Sue B. Dance Company; “Ms. Diversity” Gerda Govine, of the Pasadena Commission on the Status of Women; “Time Traveler” Elizabeth Pomeroy, writer and teacher at Pasadena City College; and “Public School Supporter” Tom Selinske, founder of the Pasadena City College Flea Market.

Gomez-Rhine has explored a variety of human interest topics, from fashion and art to education and botany, by using a range of writing styles. Most recently she has completed writing projects for the Pasadena Educational Foundation, the Music Center of Los Angeles, and The Huntington Library.

Biery’s work has been featured in numerous publications. He has lived in Guatemala as a Peace Corps Volunteer and works on organizing projects in the communities of Pasadena and Altadena.

This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The main Altadena Library is located at 600 E. Mariposa Street, Altadena, 91001. For more information: (626) 798-0833 or www.altadenalibrary.org.