Volunteers are busy building the 41st community float for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. All are invited to lend a hand on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. by showing up at the side gate of the Valley Water Company at 4524 Hampton Road in La Cañada. Volunteers can pull up to the fence and honk their car horn to get in. Absolutely no experience is necessary.

This year’s float, Tree Frog Night, features three musically talented frogs, two fish, a ladybug and dragonflies. The float is tall this year, measuring 23’ 6” high and 50’ long. It is the only float in the parade built and decorated entirely outdoors.

La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association (LCFTRA) is holding its major fundraiser, Wine and Roses 2018 presents An Evening on the Bayou, on Sunday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club. Tickets are $85. Everyone is welcome to attend. Meet the 2019 Rose Queen and her Royal Court during the cocktail hour and enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar, followed by dinner served with red or white wine. Valet parking is complimentary.

Wear dancing shoes because dancing begins shortly after the $1,000 opportunity drawing winner is announced. Arthur Murray in Montrose has donated dancing lessons for the auction.

A live auction and music by Misplaced Priorities and food from Los Gringos Locos round out the evening.

Tickets to this community event are available at www.lcftra.com.