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Pasadena City Council draft political boundary maps available

January 26th, 2012 · City of Pasadena, Uncategorized

The City of Pasadena Redistricting Task Force is charged with recommending new political boundaries for Pasadena City Council elections.

The committee is unveiling its proposed map at a meeting at Pasadena City Hall on Wednesday, February 1st at 6:30pm.

The proposed map is available for viewing online at www/cityofpasadena.net/cityclerk/redistricting/plansandalternatives.asp.

The proposed map maintains political boundaries essentially as they are today, with minimal changes.

If you would like to voice your opinion, you can attend the meeting or email cityclerk@cityofpasadena.net.

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Waddell & Reed’s Traveling World War I Exhibition Rolls into Pasadena at the Pasadena City Hall Honoring Veterans, and Raising Funds & Awareness

January 26th, 2012 · City of Pasadena, Pasadena Chamber members

 Custom “big rig” traveling exhibit – developed in partnership with National World War I Museum — makes 75-city tour to preserve cultural history during Waddell & Reed’s 75th anniversary

Waddell & Reed Traveling WWI Exhibition open free to public on Thursday, February 2;

Donations will benefit the Pasadena Senior Center and the National World War I Museum

WHAT:         Waddell & Reed – one of the country’s oldest mutual fund and financial planning companies – will kick off an ambitious and unconventional acknowledgement of its 75th anniversary.  In partnership with Ivy Funds and the National World War I Museum, a custom 18-wheel “big rig” truck has been transformed into a traveling World War I exhibition.  Dubbed the “Honoring Our History Tour,” the exhibition will visit 75 Waddell & Reed communities across the country – stopping at local museums and cultural institutions to raise funds and awareness.  Pasadena is the 33rd stop on the 75-city tour.

This unique traveling exhibition offers a free, interactive and educational experience designed by the National World War I Museum – the first and only American museum solely dedicated to preserving the artifacts, history and personal experiences of World War I.  The Waddell & Reed Traveling World War I Exhibition features 66 artifacts, such as weapons, uniforms, posters and flags.  In addition, visitors will experience the tight conditions of trench warfare; see the relatively primitive tools, weapons, equipment and uniforms, amid sounds and sights of war 100 years ago.  The year-long tour honors the men and women who served in World War I – and those who have since bravely served our country and protected our freedom.

WHEN/WHERE:  The Waddell & Reed Traveling World War I Exhibition is open free to the public:

  • Thursday, February 2nd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Located on Thurgood Marshall Street, North of Pasadena City Hall at 100 N Garfield Ave.
  • Admission is free to the museum on February 2, although donations are appreciated.  Donations will benefit the Pasadena Senior Center and the National World War I Museum.

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Wired Wednesday workshop FREE at Kidspace on Wednesday 1/25 at 8am

January 22nd, 2012 · Pasadena Chamber Events, Pasadena Chamber members, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, Wired Wednesday

Pasadena Chamber, Kidspace Museum present Wired Wednesday workshops for small business

First program on January 25th will focus on single most important element of business success

In January, the Pasadena Chamber begins a series of FREE informational seminars and workshops. Wired Wednesday is your opportunity to energize and invigorate your business with new ideas, helpful tips on a wide variety of topics, and practical advice on how to enhance your business success.

The free workshops are hosted at Kidspace at 480 North Arroyo Boulevard, near the Rose Bowl, in Pasadena. FREE parking is available in Rose Bowl Parking Lot I.  (See map and directions on flyer.)

The first workshop takes place on Wednesday, January 25th at 8am at Kidspace Museum. Marketing guru Craig Valine of the Glazer-Kennedy Insiders’ Circle will discuss The Single Most Valuable Thing You Can Do To Ensure Business Success.

The series is produced by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Kidspace Children’s Museum for the benefit of businesses throughout Pasadena. Presentations are all FREE OF CHARGE.

The public is invited to bring coffee and hear experts present on a wide variety of topics of interest to business owners, managers and operators as well as entrepreneurs. RSVP to 626.795.3355 or email Linda@pasadena-chamber.org.

The entire workshop schedule is here:

  • January 25: The Single Most Valuable Thing You Can Do To Ensure Success-Craig Valine (Glazer-Kennedy Insider’s Circle)
  • February 22: Making Social Media Work for You-Margaret Hernandez (Anroma Group)
  • March 28: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Presentation Skills-Barbara Rocha
  • April 25: Green Your Business Without Spending All Your Green-William Meurer   (Go Green Solutions)
  • May 23: Power Yourself to Greater Marketing Success-Craig Valine
  • June 27: Making Technology Work for Your Business: Shashank Agrawal (Acumor)
  • July 25: What Sets You Apart-Creating a Unique Selling Proposition-Craig Valine
  • August 22: Making Your Website Do the Best Job for Your Business-Justin Tsui (TeamLogic IT)
  • September 26:  Healthy Business-Keeping Fit in a Competitive Environment-Dennis Buckley (Health Advantage Health and Wellness)
  • October 24: Taming the Technology Monster-Donna Massie (General  Networks Corp.)

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Young Professionals of Pasadena meet at Bella’s Gourmet Pizza on Thursday, January 26th

January 22nd, 2012 · Pasadena Chamber Events, Pasadena Chamber members, Young Professionals

Join the Young Professionals of Pasadena for their monthly Happy Hour get-together on Thursday, January 26th at 7pm at Bella’s Gourmet Pizza. Bella’s serves pizza, Italian specialties and will offer drinks at Happy Hour prices.

There is no cost to attend, other than your refreshments, and the Young Professionals is open to any working person in the Pasadena-area between the ages of 21 and 40(ish).

Come out and network, promote your business and meet other young working and business people at Bella Gourmet Pizza at 16 North Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena on Thursday evening.

To get notifications of activities of the Young Professionals of Pasadena visit www.facebook.com.pasadenayoungpro and become a friend.

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Pasadena Restaurant Week is coming in March

January 22nd, 2012 · Pasadena Chamber Events, Pasadena Chamber members, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, Pasadena Restaurant Week


Take advantage of special deals and menus at some of Pasadena’s favorite restaurants during Pasadena Restaurant Week from Sunday March 25th through Friday, March 30th.

During Pasadena Restaurant Week, many of Pasadena finest restaurants will offer fixed price menus to showcase their fare. Menus will be priced at $15, $20 or $25 for a two-course lunch and $26, $35 or $44 for a three-course dinner. Some prices may vary and some restaurants will offer other special deals during Pasadena Restaurant Week.

Restaurants wanting to take part in Pasadena Restaurant Week should email paul@pasadena-chamber.org as soon as possible.

Pasadena Cheeseburger Week was a huge success. We celebrated the birth of the cheeseburger at the Rite Spot in the early 1920s. Lionel Sternberger first put a slice of cheese on a burger at his father’s roadside stand at 1500 West Colorado in Pasadena. To commemorate the momentous and earth-shattering event, restaurants throughout Pasadena offered cheeseburgers, cheeseburger alternatives or cheeseburger-inspired dishes for the week of January 15th to 20th.

Coverage of our event appeared in the London Daily Mail, Mumbai Mirror and even in Wisconsin. CNN covered the story as did KTLA and KNBC television locally.

And today, January 23rd, is National Pie Day.

 

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Pasadena Chamber events and activities for February, 2012

January 22nd, 2012 · Pasadena Chamber Events, Pasadena Chamber members, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Here are the events and activities of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce for February, 2012:

Luncheon Alliance

Accounting 4 It! sponsors our first networking lunch for 2012 on Wednesday, February 1st at 11:45 at the Altadena Town and Country Club. Join us for networking, lunch and fellowship as Adele Warner explains her business, what services she provides and how she can help you and your business.

Reserve your place for lunch by the end of business on Monday, January 30th. Email kelly@pasadena-chamber.org or call 626-795-3355 to reserve your spot. Cost is $20 for Pasadena Chamber members who reserve by the Monday deadline and $25 for non-members who reserve in advance. There is an additional $5 charge for those who reserve after the Monday deadline.

Breakfast Connection

Join us on Thursday, February 9th, at our new location The Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Old Pasadena for our February Breakfast Connection. Breakfast service begins at 7am. PLEASE NOTE: BREAKFAST IS NOW SERVED PLATED, SO IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU ARRIVE ON TIME FOR THE BREAKFAST NETWORKING EVENT.

Bank of America Home Loans sponsors February’s networking breakfast at 180 North Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena. On-street parking is FREE before 11am in Old Pasadena. Valet or self parking at the Courtyard by Marriott costs $2.50.

If you would like the vegetarian alternative please email or call Kelly by the end of business on Monday so we can be sure your order is placed in time.

Reserve your place for breakfst by the end of business on Monday, February 6th. Email kelly@pasadena-chamber.org or call 626-795-3355 to reserve your spot. Cost is $20 for Pasadena Chamber members who reserve by the Monday deadline and $25 for non-members who reserve in advance. There is an additional $5 charge for those who reserve after the Monday deadline.

Pasadena Chamber After Hours Social and Mixer

300 Pasadena hosts our February Chamber After Hours Social and Mixer on Thursday, February 16th from 5pm to 7pm. Join fellow Chamber members for food, fun, drinks and much more at Pasadena’s premiere entertainment and bowling venue. Parking is FREE at 300 Pasadena at 3545 East Foothill Boulevard.

Pasadena Chamber members get in free. Appetizers are offered by 300 Pasadena. Drinks can be purchased at Happy Hour Prices.

Wired Wednesday: Give Your Business a Jolt of Positive Energy

Join Margaret Hernandez of Anroma Group for our second Wired Wednesday seminar and workshop at Kidspace Museum at 480 North Arroyo Boulevard (between the Aquatic Center and the Rose Bowl) in Pasadena.

Join us for Making Social Media Work for You at 8am. Wired Wednesday is intended to cover subjects of interest to our members. Bring your own coffee and join fellow Chamber members as we learn how to put Facebook, Twitter and other social media to work for our businesses.

Parking in Lot I is FREE. Wired Wednesday is presented FREE as a service of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Kidspace Museum.

Please RSVP to Linda at 626-795-3355 or email linda@pasadena-chamber.org.

Young Professionals of Pasadena

Join young working and business people for Happy Hour socializing and networking on Thursday, February 25th at a venue to be determined. Friend the Young Professionals at www.facebook.com/pasadenayoungpro to receive notices of all YPoP events and activities.

Pasadena Chamber of Commerce monthly events are presented as an opportunity for Chamber members to meet, network, promote and advertise your business and hear from knowledgeable fellow members about topics of interest.

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New businesses celebrated

January 21st, 2012 · Pasadena Chamber Events, Pasadena Chamber members

The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce was pleased to commemorate the opening of two new businesses in Pasadena this past Saturday.

Chase Bank opened its newest Pasadena branch at Sierra Madre and Colorado in east Pasadena with a ribbon cutting celebration. State Senator Carol Liu was on hand to support the bank along with representatives of Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard and Assembly Member Anthony Portantino.

Bank employees and the company mascot  joined VicePresident and Branch Manager Arthur Shishmanian, along with friends, family and bank customers for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Chase Bank is available to serve all the financial and banking needs of consumers and businesses.

Buzio’s Frozen Yogurt at 2345 East Colorado Boulevard (at Sierra Madre) in Pasadena opened with a ribbon cutting celebration.

Ivan Kesian and his family cut the ribbon on their new business then offered samples of Buzio’s delicious frozen yogurt to guests. Buzio’s is a family business that serves frozen yogurt in a variety of custom flavors with many tasty toppings to choose from.

The Pasadena Chamber Ambassadors assist with all our events, including ribbon cuttings.

If you would like to celebrate your new business with a ribbon cutting, or commemorate some other milestone in your company history, contact Kelly at the Chamber office at 626-795-3355 to schedule a ceremony.

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Pasadena Chamber member news, information and activities

January 21st, 2012 · Pasadena Chamber members, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

The Pasadena Chamber is happy to promote the activities and events of our members. If you would like your notice to appear, please email a short description with contact information to paul@pasadena-chamber.org.

You can get free reminders of Pasadena Chamber events thanks to member Frextr by texting pasadenachamber to 37398 to sign up. Get notifications of all Chamber events and activities conveniently on your mobile phone thanks for Heather Mlodinow and Frextr.

You can reach more than 750 potential customers by making an offer to the members of our Community Discount Program. Simply provide an offer and we’ll distribute it to the people who have signed up through the Chamber program. Email paul@pasadena-chamber.org with your offer of if you would like more information.

Please remember to patronize your fellow Pasadena Chamber members. They are among the best at what they do — and spending money in our local economy benefits us all. As an added incentive, many offer discounts and specials to their fellow Chamber members.

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The Sustainable Table Interactive Demo at a / k / a An American Bistro with Chefs James Lambrinos of a | k | a and Steven Lona of Bistro 45 on Saturday, March 31st, 2012 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM **Mention Melissa’s Produce and receive three tickets for the price of two! This unique opportunity is sponsored by Melissa’s World Variety Produce (check out www.melissas.com) as well as the inimitable Santa Barbara County Vintner’s Association (www.sbcountywine.com). Four Principals from four very “high end” Santa Barbara wineries will proffer and pour during the tasting: Refugio Ranch, Martian Ranch, Costa de Oro and Sanguis www.cdowinery.com www.martianranch.com www.refugioranch.com www.sanguiswinery.com The cost for the tasting will be only $18 per person, including all food and wine. For those who wish to stay at a | k | a for dinner, or cannot make the tasting but would love our food and these awesome wines, there will be a five course wine dinner immediately following the tasting/cook’s demo. At the chef’s demo… Bistro 45′s Steven Lona will offer up: 1.) Roasted Brussels Sprouts with duck confit, preserved kumquats and sunchoke chips 2.) Salad of organic fennel and potatoes…brown butter anisette aioli 3.) Fricasse of white asparagus and arugula with spicy grapefruit vin and Shishito peppers a/k/a Chef James Lambrinos will present: 1.) Roasted butternut squash soup with mint yogurt 2.) Kabocha squash risotto with a cinnamon spiced creme 3.) Grilled purple and white asparagus with truffle vin; grilled fennel with charred tomato vin; grilled Brussels sprouts with chipotle vin ALL THE ABOVE TASTES AND SAMPLINGS FROM ALL FOUR WINERIES FOR ONLY $18 PER PERSON

Followed by… A Sustainable Table Wine Dinner Following the chef tasting/demo, a | k | a Chef James will present a private dinner to the first 20 patrons to RSVP. All four wineries pour with the principals going table hopping and James’ compelling compendium of five courses being served, featuring Yellowfin tuna tartare, wild Barramundi with tomato risotto, Pitman Farms duck, an all natural Aussie lamb strip loin and butterscotch pot au creme for dessert. AGAIN, ALL AT THE STELLAR STIPEND OF ONLY $65 PER PERSON!! Please, please, book soon as you can as both events are sure to sell out quickly. 626.564.8111
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Kings Row Gastropub in Old Pasadena is gettin’ down during this year’s Super Bowl with its famous PIG ROAST & BACKYARD COOKOUT PARTY. For $22 per person, you get an all inclusive buffet meal with whole roasted pig, burgers, sausages, and all the trimmings. If you know Kings Row, you know they will not skimp on quality OR quantity, but damn that’s some cheap eats! A huge selection of domestic craft and Belgian ales are offered as well as $3 PBR draught throughout the game. Plus, with your paid reservation, you’re entered to win a large format LCD 1080i HD TV. Seats are very limited. Call (626) 793-3010 for more details or to make your reservation today. And yes, there are plenty of TVs and HD sound. Cheers!

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On Sunday, February 5, 2012, Heritage Square Museumand Yale Cabaret Hollywood join forces to share the captivating “Tales of the Old West”.  Performed inside the magnificent 1876 Perry Mansion parlor, join fourth-generation storyteller, playwright, and actress Barbara Bragg, with Corey Madden, former Director of the Mark Taper Forum, for dramatic readings of stories written by Bill Bragg, award-winning Western author.

Heritage Square Museum will for the first time open its doors to a public paranormal investigation. With the lead assistance of experienced team members from Haunted Orange County, Heritage Square is offering a special chance for our members who are interesting in learning about who may still linger in our historic structures.  For decades there have been those (staff, volunteers, and the public alike) that have experienced possible paranormal occurrences at the museum.  Now is the chance to see if the stories are true.

The investigation will be held on Saturday, February 4, from 7:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The night will begin with a brief orientation and welcome by the staff of Heritage Square and Haunted Orange County. Guests will then be divided into groups of approximately 10 and will rotate buildings so that everyone has an opportunity to investigate with all the investigators and experience all of the buildings.

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LaViva Primm has been named the Director of Sources, the employment training service of Union Station Homeless Services.

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In 2011 Be Structured Technology Group added two new employees to their staff. Be Structured supports the IT needs of small to medium sized businesses in Los Angeles. As news agencies continue to report that small business owners are the catalyst of economic growth in California, we're proud to be included in that! Most recently, we added Iva Curcija, Community Outreach & Client Relations, to act as our liaison with the business community, providing information and resources on the latest changes in technology for SMBs. We're very excited to be a part of the continued growth in Pasadena. If you have any questions about your business technology please contact Iva@bestructured.com or 323-331-9283. 
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Art 2 Ink Has Gone Social! What does this mean for you??? By following Art 2 Ink on Facebook and Twitter you will have access to exclusive deals on design, printing, promotional products and much much more!  MONDAY: Deal of the Week! Check EVERY Monday for the latest deals! TUESDAY: Business Articles Articles that we found helpful or interesting. WEDNESDAY: Poll We love to pick your brain to serve you better. THURSDAY: Customer Spotlight Feature customer website and social media pages. FRIDAY: Design/Photo  Design and Photo Showcase. Visit www.art2ink.com for more information.
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On Saturday, January 21st at 2:00 pm guest curator Jay Belloli discusses the people, art, and history of contemporary art in Pasadena, as featured in the special Pacific Asia Museum exhibition 46 N. Los Robles: A History of the Pasadena Art Museum.

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The Pasadena Public Library hosts an Art Class for Adults on Saturday, January 28th at 10:30am at the Hill Avenue branch library.

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On February 10, 2012, Rosemary Children’s Services will host its 1st Annual “All-In” Casino Night Fundraiser at the historic Shakespeare Club in Pasadena, CA. This event promises to be an exciting, fun filled evening, along with Black Jack, Roulette, Craps and Poker. There will be a V.I.P. Poker Exhibition which will include Paul Rusnak, CEO Rusnak Auto Group; David DiCristofaro, Wells Fargo; Shirley Wells, Pasadena Shakespeare Club; Phillip Palmer, ABC7; and Greg Wessels, Executive Director for Rosemary Children’s Services. Guests will also have the opportunity to try their luck at the event’s Texas Hold’em and Bingo tournaments. ABC7 News Anchor Phillip Palmer will serve as the Master of Ceremonies and Celebrity DJ Herick Serna will be providing music throughout the evening 
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Vroman's presents basketball legend Kareem Kareem Abdul-Jabbar & co-author Raymond Obstfeld discussing and signing What Color is My World? on Friday, February 17, 7pm at All Saints Church at 132 N. Euclid Ave. in Pasadena. Tickets are required and can be obtained with purchase of the book. (One ticket per book purchased.) For more information visit www.vromansbookstore.com.  
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The Caltech/MIT Enterprise Forum presents Creating Successful Companies Through Incubation on Saturday, February 11th on the Caltech campus. For registration and other information visit  http://www.entforum.caltech.edu .
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On Tuesday, January 24th, Occidental College lecturer Horacio Trujillo presents America is not in Decline at the Pasadena Senior Center. Visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org for more information. 
In February, the Pasadena Senior Center presents programs and workshops including:
- Honoring Our History - A Traveling Gallery - Housed in a customized, 18-wheel, “big rig” truck, the traveling gallery provides a captivating window into the experience  of World War I. - Tommy Hawkins, former Los Angeles Lakers Star, Broadcaster and LA Dodgers Executive explains how to turn your life experiences into poetry. - Senior Curriculum with two thought provoking courses covering current issues facing the America today. One course delves into America and its relationship in the world and the other examines the complexities of understanding the Supreme Court. - Sweetheart Brunch and Dance - A fun and festive celebration of Valentine's Day, includes brunch by Chef Jerry Salthouse, wine and dancing to the live music. - The Pasadena Senior Center's Friday Movie Matinee series featuring three films in honor of Black History Month; the acclaimed film “The Help”, the classic “To Kill a Mockingbird” and distinguished documentary “The Quilts of Gee”s Bend”. - "Ways to Improve Your Blood Pressure" and why it's so important.
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Town and Country Event and Party Rentals provided amenities and decoration to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for the annual Golden Globe Awards show.

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Pasadena-based construction and real estate law firm Hunt Ortmann Palffy Nieves Lubka Darling & Mah, Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion of its practice to include a Class Action Division specializing in construction defects, wage – hour claims and employment law. Hunt Ortmann is also opening a branch office in Orange County, California.
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Southern California Gas Co launched its annual winter assistance campaign, the Gas Assistance Fund, which provides a one-time grant in the amount of the bill, up to $100, for low-income families.  The program is funded by the generous contributions from customers, employees, and shareholders. In addition to the Gas Assistance Fund, SoCalGas offers other bill-assistance programs and services that can help customers manage their home energy costs during the winter months.  More information on this and other programs are available by visiting socalgas.com/assistance.

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University of Redlands in Partnership with Caltech Announce An MBA program in Pasadena taking place onsite at Caltech. The MBA is open to local residents and working professionals seeking to advance their careers and education with an MBA degree. Courses take place just one night a week from 6:00 to 10:00 pm at Caltech in Pasadena. Complete your MBA in just 2 ½ years as you network with other working professionals. Learn more about the supportive faculty whose credentials and experience make them respected leaders in their fields.  For more information about the University of Redlands MBA in partnership with Caltech please contact Regional Director Renee Avitia-Rodriguez at (818) 840-1180 or at renee_avitia-rodriguez@redlands.edu.

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Sign up at www.oohba.com.
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Convergencea two man show  featuring the works of artists BRUCE TAYLOR & LUIS REMESAR is on display at Mijares Mexican Restaurant. The paintings will be on display through April 19th, 2012.

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On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Women at Work offers three levels of Microsoft Word and four levels of Microsoft Excel. They are $30 each or $75 for three. Go here to register. Class Descriptions: Word I,II, III-Beginning Word Skills, formatting complex reports, creating a resume and working  with tables, graphics, autotext and Mail Merge. Excel I, II, III, IV-Creating a worksheet, formulas, functions, formatting and queries; analyzing, chartering and working with large worksheets. Outlook - Email, Calendaring and contact management.PowerPoint - Captivating multimedia presentations for meetings, lectures or the web. For additional tech classes, check out the Career Workshops .

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American Airlines informed the management of Bob Hope Airport that it will cease operations at Burbank effective February 9 as part of the airline’s ongoing evaluation of its operation since its bankruptcy filing last November.

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In business for over 28 years, Micro Trends Inc. is proud to announce their recent relocation to a bigger, better place. To celebrate this achievement, Micro Trends is proud to announce an Open House Technology Seminar on Tuesday, January 24th. Come join us between the hours of 8AM and 5PM, and hear about the latest technology updates in servers, desktops, laptops, Office 365, Windows Home Server, Windows MultiPoint Server, Windows Small Business Server (Standard and Essentials), Windows Foundation Server, and more! Prizes will be given out including Windows 7 Ultimate ($280 value), Office 2010 Professional Plus ($465 value), a tablet ($495 value) and different capacity flash drives. Feast your eyes on live demos and interact with representatives from Microsoft, Lenovo, Toshiba, and more! Refreshments will be served all day so be sure to come on an empty stomach. Don’t forget about the ribbon cutting ceremony that will take place at noon.

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Pasadena Highlands invites you to join Marlene Martin, Director of Women of Achievement on Saturday, January 21st at 3pm, you can “Hook Your Look” with makeovers by Ms. Martin. This workshop will help you to look and feel your best in 2012 by “hooking” you into the best colors for you to wear in both your clothing and in your cosmetics. R.S.V.P. (626) 791-1981. Pasadena Highlands is located at 1575 E. Washington Blvd. in Pasadena.

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The Pasadena Public Library presents One City, One Story, the community reading experience for 2012. The community is encouraged to read Hillary Jordan’s Mudbound during the month of March. Many activities, including a reading and Q&A session with the author are planned for that month.

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Sources, the career development service of Union Station Homeless Services, recently announced the appointment of  LaViva Primm as the new director of the program.

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 In April, the City of Pasadena Film Office will be publishing its first Filming Location Guide since 2004.  It will feature over 300 locations, both residential and commercial properties.  We spent  alot of time rephotographing the City in the last year to bring you the latest and greatest location photos.

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Gold Class Cinemas hosts an iPic Member’s Film Festival Contest!  Grand Prize $4,000 and your film runs on the big screen at all iPic Theaters for 1 month.  Submissions accepted January 7th to February 10th exclusively through the Gold Class/iPic Facebook page, iPic Pasadena.  For full requirements, details, and official rules about how to enter visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiYPKsNwQjo&feature=youtu.be.

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The University Club of Pasadena cordially invites you to a special luncheon that has been designed exclusively for community leaders in Pasadena on Friday, March 9, 2012, 12:00 p.m. This is a unique opportunity for non-Club members to experience lunch at the historic University Club of Pasadena. Come with friends and give yourself a break at the end of the work week by enjoying lunch in a private, professional atmosphere. This invitation has been extended by the members of University Club of Pasadena.Enjoy a delicious lunch at the University Club while meeting other Pasadena leaders. Cost is $25 per person including a stellar three course luncheon with your choice of soup or salad starter, entree selection and dessert choice, soft drinks, coffee, valet parking, service charge and sales tax.For reservations please call (626) 793-5157 or e mail  frontdesk@universityclubpasadena.com

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2012 marks the 120th anniversary of Historic First Lutheran Church congregation in Pasadena. The 120th Anniversary Committee is busy planning commemorative and celebratory events. 2012 also marks the 75th anniversary of the church building on North Los Robles Avenue.

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Caltech Presents hosts Life Primates, a free high-definition film screening on Saturday, February 11th at 2pm.  Equator-Reef to Riches screens in Beckman Auditorium on Saturday, March 3rd at 2pm. The high definition film screening is free.

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You can donate to support the Convalescent Aid Society by visiting www.cas1.org. CAS provides compassionate support service to people in need through the loan of medical equipment and supplies.

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It’s Doctor Seuss Weekend at Kidspace Museum Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26. Kidspace celebrates the magical world of Dr. Seuss with Oobleck goo, face painting, bracelets and more.  Come dressed up as your favorite Dr. Seuss character and get a dollar off admission at the door!  Kidspace will have special Seussian story times throughout the day, including a celebration of trees in honor of The Lorax.  And don’t forget to take part in Read Across Kidspace to win discounts in the Busy Bee Learning Store and points in the Nature Exchange – forms available in the Busy Bee Learning Store and online.

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Heritage Square Museum has been named a Historical Cultural Monument by the City of Los Angeles. You can learn more about Heritage Square or plan your visit at www.heritagesquare.org.

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The Pasadena Senior Center continues its renovation of the Scott Pavilion. You can sample the offerings of the Senior Center during their Class Tastings or Learn to Skype on Monday and Wednesday at 4pm with Noah Brown. Visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org for more information.

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The Ice House Comedy Club presents Bill Maher on Saturday, January 28th. Tickets are only available in advance for $45 per person. Visit www.icehousecomedy.com for more information.

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The six-decade-long career of Pulitzer Prize­­–winning journalist and author Al Martinez is showcased in an exhibition that looks back at how the writer has chronicled the foibles, peccadilloes, accomplishments, and, sometimes, sad plights of those around him. “Al Martinez: Bard of L.A.,” on view in the Library, West Hall, at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens from March 17 to June 25, 2012, will trace Martinez’s work from his letters during the Korean War through his 25 years as a columnist with the Los Angeles Times and up to the present, with his regular columns for the Los Angeles Daily News andTopanga Messenger. 

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Lance Davis presents his one-man presentation of Everyman at Parsons Nose Productions on Saturday, January 28th at 7pm and Sunday, January 29th at 2pm. The Pay What You Will performances promise to entertain. Call 626-403-7667 for tickets or information.

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The Pasadena Museum of History presents Pacific Electric Railway-Then and Now on Tuesday, January 24th at 7:30pm. Authors Steve Crise and Michael Patris discuss their comparative history. Cost is $10 for PMH members and $15 for non-members.

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Waste Less Living is offering residents the opportunity to have their fruit and vegetable waste, meat and even dryer lint collected for composting. For information on the program email pickup@wastelessliving.com.

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Le Monsieur has Super 110 wool suits for $125.00 delivered directly to you. Call 626 569 TIES.www.shoplemonsieur.com or email peek@shoplemonsieur.com

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Warren Printing and Mailing has FREE 2012 wall and desk calendars. Click here to find out how to get yours.

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Racing at Santa Anita Park opened December 26 and runs through April 22.  The Great Race Place is back as Opening Day (December 26) kicks off an exciting new meet at Santa Anita Park. A day of fanfare, the opening day festivities will include our Fascinators and Fedoras Hat Contest, the Red Bull Skydiving team, and a VIP Party in the Club Court. Find out more at santaanita.com.    Events Calendar: http://www.santaanita.com/calendar_track.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Santa-Anita-Park/117204681637077.  Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/santaanitapark

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In business for over 28 years, Micro Trends Inc. is proud to announce their recent relocation to a bigger, better place. To celebrate this achievement, Micro Trends is proud to announce an Open House Technology Seminar on Tuesday, January 24th. Come join us between the hours of 8AM and 5PM, and hear about the latest technology updates in servers, desktops, laptops, Office 365, Windows Home Server, Windows MultiPoint Server, Windows Small Business Server (Standard and Essentials), Windows Foundation Server, and more! Prizes will be given out including Windows 7 Ultimate ($280 value), Office 2010 Professional Plus ($465 value), a tablet ($495 value) and different capacity flash drives. Feast your eyes on live demos and interact with representatives from Microsoft, Lenovo, Toshiba, and more! Refreshments will be served all day so be sure to come on an empty stomach. Don’t forget about the ribbon cutting ceremony that will be placed at noon.

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Episcopal Home Communities is changing its name to Episcopal Communities and Services. The new name better reflects the wide range of services and opportunities provided.

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Waste Less Living unveiled its new website at www.wastelessliving.com. Check it out for advice on composting and other environmentally friendly activities.

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A Noise Within (ANW) Founders/Artistic Directors Geoff Elliott and Julia Rodriguez-Elliott will be honored with the inaugural “Contributions to the Field Award” by the American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.), the Tony Award–winning theatre company and home of one of the top training programs in the country.

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The fourth-annual Pasadena PinotFest—sponsored by Pasadena’s top-rated Noir Food & Wine—promises to once again be a palate satisfying series of standout events through February 11, 2012. PinotFest celebrants will have the chance to taste hundreds of California-produced Pinot Noir wines, and simultaneously benefit the in-need children and families served by Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services. The festivities commenced with a kick-off luncheon on Jan. 14 followed by a Grand Kickoff Dinner at the Altadena Town & Country Club on Jan. 15. The festival will culminate with a Grand Public Tasting at the Altadena Town & County Club on Feb. 11, which will feature wines from over 100 wineries. In between there will be gourmet winemaker dinners at Elements Kitchen, Vertical Wine Bistro and Raymond Restaurant, and wine tastings at Noir Food & Wine(ranging in price from $10 to $149 per person). For information and tickets, visit http://www.pasadenapinotfest.com or call 626.795.7199. A portion of the PinotFest proceeds will benefit Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services,  the largest provider of children’s mental-health services in Los Angeles County.

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General Networks hosts an informational lunchtime seminar on Cloud Computing on January 26, 2012, at 11.30am at Mijares Mexican Restaurant in Pasadena. (145 Palmetto Drive). Click here to download the flyer:

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The sixth annual Green California Summit will be held on April 26-27. You can find out information and sign up at www.green-technology.org.

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Desert Solar would like to offer Pasadena Chamber members 10% off the total cost of any solar system. Our website is www.desertsolar.org and our phone number is (760) 669-5460.

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Mijares is giving back to our community with our local business discount! Show your Company ID, Business Card, or Pay Stub and SAVE $2.00 off our Lunch Buffet or 15% off you meal, Monday – Friday 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Your company needs to register with Mijares for you to take advantage. If your company is not included and you are a local business, let Mijares know that you would like to receive a discount on our Weekday Buffet!
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Visit www.hometownpasadena.com for the latest news from the eclectic folks at Prospect Park Media.

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Women at Work hosts a drop in resume critique service on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. It costs $20 for a 15 minute session. Visit at 3871 East Colorado to polish up your resume.

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Budget Rent-A-Car offers Pasadena Chamber members a free upgrade to the next car class up to a full sized car and 10% off standard rates. Call 626-449-0226 for details or to reserve your car.

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You can volunteer to help Foothill Unity Center provide food and much more to needy families throughout the holidays (and all year long). Visit www.foothillunitycenter.org for more information.

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Bistro 45 offers a special prix fixe menu Tuesdays through Thursdays. Choose from appetizers, entrees and dessert for $40 per person (tax, tip and beverage not included). Taste the best Pasadena has to offer in a uniquely elegant setting. Visit www.bistro45.com for information.

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Pacific Asia Museum hosts Auspicious Beauty: Korean Folk Painting  through March 25, 2012. Minwha, or folk painting, during the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), serves as the exhibition’s entry point to Korean culture, reflecting societal values, religious ideas, and popular humor. Auspicious Beauty introduces popular themes in minwha and illuminates their meanings, functions and patrons. Usually placed in a room in folding screen format or hung on walls in scroll format, this genre illustrates various subjects such as scholar’s equipment, characters related to Confucian virtues, and natural themes such as birds-and-flowers and a range of animals.  These minwha not only decorated the rooms of many households but were also understood to bring good luck, ward off evil spirits, and depict moral virtues. Visit www.pacificasiamuseum.org for more information.

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Talk About Parenting’s Shirlee Smith hosts a blog full of insights, ideas and opinions. Click here to view the blog and sign up.

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Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine offers a variety of FREE seminars and workshops on health and health-related topics. Find out about all the offerings at www.MariaMD.com.

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Comedian Dom Irrera has one of the most natural styles in all of stand-up comedy. His act consists of an intricate mix of stories and characters woven together in ways that make almost any crowd laugh until it hurts. Irrera is set to perform one night only at The Ice House on Friday February 3.

Nominated, six times for an American Comedy Award, Dom Irrera’s stand-up material was honed in a multi-generational Italian household in South Philadelphia with his mother, sister, grandmother, uncles and cousins all under one very big roof. A great-grandmother even lived across the street. Together there were three floors and four generations of family.

His first big break was his performance on Rodney Dangerfield’s Nothing Goes Right comedy specials for HBO. In 1989 Irrera’s own HBO One Night Stand earned him his first CableACE award for Best Stand-Up Comedy Special. In 1995 he won a second CableACE for the Showtime stand-up series he hosted, Full Frontal Comedy. That same year he received a second CableACE nomination in the writing category for his work on Comedy Central’s animated series, Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist

He has performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The View, and he has made several appearances onOprah. Recent credits include an all-new stand-up special titled Comedy Central Presents, which aired on the cable network this past summer.

Dom has performed at Montreal’s prestigious “Just for Laughs Festival” and the “Cat Laughs Festival” in Kilkenny, Ireland (he’s made more appearances at both festivals than any other American comic).

Dom Irerra will perform two (2) shows on February 3. The complete show schedule for January 27 through February 5 is listed below.

Fri. 1/27 – TBA

Sat. 1/28 – Fritz Coleman’s Funraiser and Clean Comedy Nite – 6pm; $17.50 /// Bill Maher (Special Event) – 8pm; $45 /// TBA -10pm

Sun. 1/29 –Hypnotist Mark Sweet “I did…What?!? - 7 p.m.; 17.50 /// Fernando Flores – 9 p.m.; $12.50

Mon. 1/30 – CLOSED

Tues. 1/31 – CLOSED

Wed. 2/1 – Rudy Moreno’s Latino Comedy Showcase -8 p.m.; $12.50

Thur. 2/2 – 7 Comedians for $7 – 8 p.m.; $7 /// Comedy Juice – 10 p.m.; $10

Fri. 2/3 –Dom Irrera (Special Appearance) – 8:30 & 10:30 p.m.; $17.50

Sat. 2/4 –Fritz Coleman’s Funraiser and Clean Comedy Nite- 6pm; $17.50 /// Steve White 8 & 10 p.m.; $17.50

Sun. 2/5- Closed for Super Bowl

There is a two-drink minimum and patrons must be at least 18 to attend.  The Ice House is located at 24 N. Mentor Ave. in Pasadena. On Fridays and Saturdays, a limited number of VIP packages are available for an additional fee. VIP includes front of the line pass, access to the VIP lounge, complementary appetizers in the VIP lounge and preferred reserved seats in the first two rows. For more info or to purchase tickets, call 626-577-1894 or visitwww.icehousecomedy.com.

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FREE Economic and Entrepreneur Summit January 26th

January 21st, 2012 · Pasadena Chamber Events, Pasadena Chamber members

The Foothill Workforce Investment Board is partnering with the City of Pasadena and the Community Education Center at Pasadena City College to present the 2012 Economic and Entrepreneur Summit on Thursday, January 26th from 8am to 12noon at the Pasadena Center at 300 East Green Street in Pasadena.

Morning Keynote Speaker USC Marshall School of Business professor Larry Harris will discuss how Our Lives Will Be Different! The short- and long-run implications of

  • aging populations,
  • growing middle classes in the emerging markets,
  • rising resource costs,
  • expanding entitlement programs,
  • increasing political partisanship, and
  • innovative technologies

on

  • economic growth,
  • inflation,
  • taxes,
  • retirement incomes,
  • social stability, and
  • real estate values and stock market prices

in Los Angeles, the United States, and the rest of the world.

Larry Harris holds the Fred V. Keenan Chair in Finance at the USC Marshall School of Business.  His research, teaching, and consulting address regulatory and practitioner issues in trading and in investment management.  He has written extensively about trading rules, transaction costs, and market regulations.  His introduction to the economics of trading, Trading and Exchanges: Market Microstructure for Practitioners (Oxford University Press: 2003), is widely regarded as a “must read” for entrants into the securities industry.

Chairman Harvey Pitt appointed Dr. Harris to serve as Chief Economist of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in July 2002 where he continued to serve under Chairman William Donaldson through June 2004.  As Chief Economist, Harris was the primary advisor to the Commission on all economic issues.  He contributed extensively to the development of regulations implementing Sarbanes-Oxley, the resolution of the mutual fund timing crisis, the specification of Regulation NMS (National Market System), the promotion of bond price transparency, and numerous legal cases.  Harris also directed the SEC Office of Economic Analysis in which 35 economists, analysts, and support staff engage in regulatory analysis, litigation support, and basic economic research.

Professor Harris currently serves on the boards of Interactive Brokers, Inc. (IBKR), the Clipper Fund, Inc. (CFIMX), and CFALA, the Los Angeles Society of Financial Analysts.  He also serves as research coordinator for the Institute for Quantitative Research in Finance (the Q-Group).  He is a former associate editor of the Journal of Finance, the Review of Financial Studies, and the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis.  Other professional service has included year-long assignments to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and to the New York Stock Exchange immediately following the Stock Market Crash of 1987.  Dr. Harris has also worked at UNX, Inc., an electronic pure agency institutional equity broker, and at Madison Tyler, LLC, a broker-dealer engaged in electronic proprietary trading in various markets.

Dr. Harris received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago in 1982.  He also is a CFA charterholder.

The Economic and Entrepreneur Summit is free. To preregister, visit www.pasadena.edu/cec.

Download the flyer here:

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Promote your business to Rock ‘n Roll Marathon participants and spectators

January 21st, 2012 · advertising

Pasadena businesses are invited to get involved with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon benefiting CureMito. The Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon will take place on Pasadena streets on February 19th. As many as 20,000 people are expected to visit Pasadena to participate, cheer on the runners and enjoy the day’s activities.

The days surrounding the race bring a number of spectators into the Pasadena area which presents an opportunity to showcase Pasadena businesses.

If you would like to offer promotions to the runners and spectators who will be in town the days prior to and during the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon on February 19th, your business will be included in the “Things to do in Pasadena” page on the website.

Businesses offering special promotions will be added/linked to the race web page at http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/pasadena.

For more information or to get involved, please contact Margie Martin at 858-450-6510 x 6761 or mmartin@competitorgroup.com.  For more information regarding the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon, please visit http://www.cityofpasadena.net/specialevents/rock_n_roll/.

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