Rotary Weekly Meeting
Tue, Apr 21
|Christ Church Sierra Madre
Hans Allhoff, Chair of Altadena Heritage, will be discussing one of the area's most famous residents - Zane Grey - and the renowned author's role in Altadena's history.
Time & Location
Apr 21, 2026, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Christ Church Sierra Madre, 170 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024, USA
About the event
No Host Breakfast: $10
This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - please RSVP to sierramadrerotaryclub@gmail.com
Hans believes that the history of a place is greatly enhanced by stories related to that community.
Hans will tell us more about one of Altadena’s most famous residents, Zane Grey, specifically the role played by the renowned author in Altadena’s history and many fascinating connections between familiar places and people he encountered. Zane Grey was born in Ohio and was a Yale graduate and a dentist by education, but he had always dreamed about one day living in the west. Those familiar with Zane Grey will be aware that he was a very famous and successful American author of novels, mostly related to the American west. Possibly his most famous novel is “Rider of the Purple Sage” which he wrote while living in Ohio, prior to his move to California.
Hans is the…