The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce welcomes information from members. We are pleased to add items submitted by members to our monthly printed newsletter as well as post them on our blog and include the information in our email blasts. If you have information you would like to share with your fellow members, please emailpaul@pasadena-chamber.org.
Community Bank at 505 East Colorado Boulevard welcomes Chamber members to an Open House and Welcome Reception for Ron Samuelson on Thursday, April 29th at 5:00 p.m. Enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres and wine with friends as we welcome a new manager to Community Bank.
The Theatre at Boston Court presents PLAY/ground a fesitvasl of new play readings on Saturday, March 13th and Sunday, March 14th. See a reading of a new work for free. For information visit www.bostoncourt.com.
Historic First Lutheran Church hosts a Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, March 27th at 11:00 a.m. in the courtyard of the church at 808 North Los Robles Avenue in Pasadena.
You can join the Bryan’s Cleaners March Madness Online Basketball Pool through CBS Sports by visiting bryanscleaners.mayhem.cbssports.com. Pick your winning college basketball teams, compete against fellow chamber members in the pool, root for your favorites and let John at Bryan’s Cleaners know you appreciate their sponsoring the pool.
Bolton and Company presents a FREE seminar, The New 401K Playbook: An Insider’s Perspective for Safeguarding Plan Sponsors by Designing a Successful Plan at the Westin Pasadenaat 191 N. Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 (self parking is hosted) on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. Presenters are Philip Steele, founder and CEO of Pension Architect, and Jason Robert, partner of the law firm of Reish & Reiche. For information or reservations visit www.boltonco.com.
The Lamanda Park Branch of the Pasadena Public Library hosts Lip Reading and Memory Enhancement Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. at 140 South Altadena Drive in Pasadena.
Pasadena Museum of History storyteller Sunny Stevenson celebrates National Kite Month with children of all ages on April 14th at 10:30 p.m. at the San Rafael Branch of the Pasadena Public Library at 1240 Nithsdale Road in Pasadena.
Joyce Millikan of Working Faith is helping organize the 2010 Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast which will take place on Thursday, May 6th from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. at the Pasadena Hilton. JPL Mars project leader Jennifer Trosper, twice recognized at the White House for her team’s work, is the keynote speaker. Tickets are $25 each and can be reserved by calling 626-486-0691 or you can register online at www.workingfaith.com by May 1st.
La Salle High School welcomes the original three members of the 80’s all-girl band,The Bangles, who shot to rock superstardom with hits including “Walk Like An Egyptian”, “Eternal Flame”, “Manic Monday”, “In Your Room” and more will appear in concert in the Duffy Lewis Gymnasium at La Salle on Saturday, March 13. Lead guitarist, Vicki Peterson and drummer, Debbi Peterson, as well as rhythm guitarist, Susanna Hoffs have graciously donated their time, along with Pasadena’s own Blind Like Sam and other special guests, to perform at this fundraiser to support activities of La Salle’s Visual and Performing Arts Department. Tickets for the show are available at the advance sale price of $25 for adults and $20 for students/children 18 and under on the school website www.lasallehs.org. Questions? Leave a message on the Bangles Hotline at (626) 696-4415 or e-mail thebangles.lasalle@live.com.
Celebrate the Grand Opening of Legacy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at 2560 E. Colorado in Pasadena on Friday, March 19th at 5:30 p.m. with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Stop by and check out the facility and see a Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense Demonstration at 6:30 p.m.
Please join University of Phoenix Southern California Campus as they present their new Pasadena Student Resource Center on Friday, March 26, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Experience a Classroom Sampling (15 minutes modules every half hour: Trends in Higher Education, Forging your Future, UOPX Overview) followed by a Ribbon Cutting begins at Noon. Refreshments, Raffles, Tours. Validated underground parking is accessible behind the building on Garfield Avenue. RSVP via the internet to: http://pasadenagrandopening.eventbrite.com/
If you are interested in having the Chamber celebrate a milestone for your business please email Kelly@pasadena-chamber.org.
Pasadena Highlands, an independent and assisted living facility located at 1575 E. Washington Blvd., is hosting the American Red Cross for a disaster education seminar on March 25th at 7:00 p.m. Learn skills that can keep you and your family safe in the event of an emergency. This event is free to the public. Please RSVP to (626) 791-1981.
The Wellness Community’s 18th annual Angel Gala will be held on Saturday, may 1st at the Pasadena Convention Center honoring Dennis and Carolyn Lee and the Los Angeles County -University of Southern California Women’s & Children’s Hospital.
Equal opportunity offender Steve McGrew, the redneck on acid, appears at the Ice House from April 1st through 4th. For information or reservations visit www.icehousecomedy.com.
Pasadena Water and Power has instituted a rebate program that gives commercial customers rebates for installation of water saving devices. For more information visit www.pwpweb.com.
The Pasadena Museum of History presents Textile Arts-Quilting in the 21st Century on Tuesday, March 23rd at 7:30 p.m.. Reservations are suggested. For more information visit www.pasadenahistory.org.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo performs on Friday, March 12th at 8:00 p.m. at Beckman Auditorium at Caltech. For tickets or information visit www.events.caltech.edu.
The Pasadena Symphony presents Eternal Mozart on Saturday, March 19th at 8:00 p.m. at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
Vroman’s Bookstore hosts the 9th annual Book Bus Ride to the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at UCLA on April 24th and 25th. For more information or to reserve your place on the bus, visit www.vromansbookstore.com.
Stage 6 of the Amgen Tour of California bicycle race starts at Pasadena City Hall on Friday, May 21st. Professional bike racers will cross the Colorado Street Bridge, pass the Rose Bowl and head into the Angeles Crest on the way to Big Bear.
WOW! Productions presents the Cherry Blossom Festival SoCal on April 10th and 11th in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo neighborhood. contest as part of the Cherry Blossom Festival SoCal. Visit www.cherryblossomfestivalsocal.org for more information on events, activities and performances.
Karen Hoffman was named Product Design Department Chair at Art Center College of Design.
Philly’s Best has $5 cheesesteaks for a limited time only. Visit the 220 South Raymond Avenue location to take advantage.
A Noise Within presents William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing through May 21st. Andrew Traister directs Clifford Odets’ Awake and Sing! through May 23rd. For more information or tickets to see this award-winning repertory company visit www.anoisewithin.org.
The Pasadena Police Activities League hosts the 9th annual Golden Badge Awards dinner at the Westin Hotel on March 18th. Former Pasadena Police Chief Bernard Melekian will be honored. For information call (626) 791-1225.
Pasadena Child Development Associates hosts a spring picnic to benefit children with developmental delays and disabilities on Saturday, April 17th at Lacy Park in San Marino. For information, call Amber at (626) 793-7350.
Art Center for Kids hosts an Open House on the hillside campus on Sunday, April 11th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Take a look at the work of the young artists in the program and enjoy Art Center’s beautiful hillside campus.
The Pasadena Historical Museum presents Pasadena Patron: The Life and Legacy of Eva Scott Fenyes,an in-depth examination of the life and legacy of one of early Pasadena’s most prominent and influential women. Southern California residents receive $1 off the price of regular admission.
Green Technology hosts the Green California Summit and Exposition from March 16th to 18th at the Sacramento Convention Center. For information visithttp://www.green-technology.org/gcsummit/images/GCS09_prospectus.pdf. To register go to https://www.smartreg.com/webreg/GCSE10/
Oedipus El Rey by Luis Alfaro opens at The Theatre @ Boston Court on February 27th. Directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera, the classic tale is reimagined in an East Los Angeles bar. For tickets or information, call (626) 683-6883 or visitwww.bostoncourt.org. Boston Court hosts special events to complement Oedipus El Rey: LIVE WIRED Thursday, March 4 after the 8pm performance – A post-show party for young urbanites featuring beer, pizza and a live DJ. LATE NITE SALONFridays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26 after the 8pm performance – Want somewhere to go after you see the show? Stay and talk about the play over a complimentary glass of wine with some of the show’s creative people. TALKBACK with the cast of Oedipus El Rey, Sunday, March 14 after the 2pm performance and Thursday, March 18 after the 8pm performance.
Episcopal Home Communities will host a coming out party for their new Sophie Miller Foundation on Tuesday, April 20th at 6:00 p.m. at Tournament House in Pasadena. For information call (626) 300-6215.
Intimate Opera Company presents Tosca, Puccini’s opera of lust, love and betrayal on Saturday, April 10th at 2:00 p.m. at Westminster Gardens in Duarte, on Friday, April 16th at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 18th at 2:00 p.m. in the Piazza Ballroom of the Sheraton Pasadena. For more information visit www.intimateopera.net.
The Pasadena Junior League hosts a statewide conference for the State Public Affairs Committee of the Junior League at the Hilton Hotel from March 19th through March 21st. 50 to 70 women from across California will discuss pending legislation, discuss issues such as healthcare, violence prevention and family support. Organizers are compiling gift bags for visitors. If you would like to donate a certificate, discount coupon or giveaway item, call (626) 200-6659 or email angelamblair@yahoo.com.
PIHRA, an organization of human resources professionals, offers Chamber members the opportunity to take part in seminars and meetings hosted at Huntington Hospital on the second Tuesday of each month. Through a reciprocal agreement, PIHRA is offering Chamber members the opportunity to participate at PIHRA member rates. For more information or to attend these informative events, email pihra3@yahoo.com.
The Lincoln Training Center hosts the 26th Annual Affair of the Heart celebrating everyday heroes on March 20th. For more information visit www.lincolntc.org.
Top Chef Michael Voltaggio prepares gourmet cuisine in the Dining Room at the Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa. For information or reservations call (626) 568-3900 or visit www.pasadena.langhamhotels.com.
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