So far…AC100 is scheduled for 2026.10.03 We continue to support the AC100 . We are keeping the regular information here as a reminder of what we can look forward to in the future….. Contact Doug-WA6IFY (douglas_j_clark@live.com) or Nancee @ K8NBD@arrl.net for information about volunteering at Cloudburst Summit with ALERT radio operators.
Learn more about AC100, this awesome outdoor event, know the details 🙂 http://ac100.com
Field Day: The 2026 ARRL Field Day is scheduled for June 27-28, 2026, serving as the premier annual amateur radio exercise for emergency preparedness. It focuses on operating in non-optimal conditions on HF bands, with stations setting up in temporary, off-grid locations.
National Traffic System (NTS)..learn how send health and welfare messages to out of states contacts. NTS is going through some changes…
LA Marathon:
Christmas Tree Lane (Altadena):
PUSD Science Fest Events with Pasadena Unified School District: Science Fest has been reschulded to 2026. Many of our amareur radio operators were impacted during the Eaton Fire of 01.07.2025.
Saturday, Mar 7 from 12 pm to 4 pm
John Muir High School..1905 Lincoln Avenue…Pasadena, CA 91103
AC100 will be on October 03, 2026 ALERT is at checkpoint Cloudburst Summit ….we have supported this checkpoint since 2017. http://ac100.com
Baker to Vegas: Amateur radio support no longer needed, at least for 2024.
National Shakeout Day: 2026.10.15
International ShakeOut Day is an annual worldwide earthquake safety drill held on the third Thursday of October (Oct 15, 2026) at 10:15 a.m. local time, focusing on the “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” technique. Participants, including schools, businesses, and households, practice emergency procedures to reduce injury.
National Night Out (usually first Tuesday in August) in Altadena is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Due to the Eaton Fire of 2025 we are considering a new location for this community event.
Concerts in The Park (Farnsworth Park) usually starts in July: email k8nbd@arrl.net for dates
It takes a team… Walk for Kids ..SEE YOU THERE! April 26, 2026 at Brookside Park
ALERT radio operators have traditionally signed up with ARES LAXNORTHEAST for this fun, helpful and community based event 🙂 You do not need to have your amateur radio license to find a spot to volunteer with ALERT or ARES.
Nancee-k8nbd…. team member of ALERT
Altadena Local Emergency Radio Team 