These Pasadena Chamber member businesses want to keep you informed about their events, specials, sales, activities and more.
The Pasadena Chamber wants to help you get the word out about your activities, events, business milestones and more. 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 Pasadena Chamber is very excited about a new benefit that provides our members with discounted instructor-led training in web design, technology, and content creation courses. Through a unique partnership withChamber member eClasses.org we are able to offer our members and their friends, family, and staff a significant discount on all online enrollments.
Visit the course list and pricing at pasadena-chamber.eclasses.org.
About eClasses.org: Since 1998 eClasses.org has been a leader in online training. It offers a catalog of over 80 online courses covering the breadth ofweb work, from social media to HTML; from web marketing to mobile app development.
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For the first time ever, the Rose Bowl will be starting guided TOURS that will be open to the public. This exclusive opportunity will grant access to
behind-the-scene locations such as the UCLA Locker Room, the newly renovated Suites and Club seating, the 1922 Locker Room, the Press Boxes, the actual Playing Field and more. Give your employees, or friends and family this great opportunity to brush up on their knowledge of one of the oldest and most prestigious stadiums in the world. For more information on the tours, please call Emily Kain at 626-275-2714 for more details.
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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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Do your children know how to respond during an emergency or what to do when confronted by a stranger? If you are unsure about your answers to these questions, then you might consider enrolling your child in the Pasadena Kids Safety Academy. This is a 7-week program for youth ages 6 to 12 and their parents or guardian. The program is taught by the Pasadena Police Department, the Pasadena Fire Department, and other City Departments and it is sponsored by the Pasadena Police Foundation.During the program, attendees will meet at various locations in Pasadena for seven (7) consecutive Saturdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The first session is scheduled for June 15, 2013 at the Pasadena Police Department.
The Pasadena Police Department is now accepting applications for the summer academy program. Space is limited and classes will quickly so early registration is recommended. Enrollment is free and includes snacks and beverages. Should you and your child wish to participate, please contact Police Specialist Karla Kauhola at kkauhola@cityofpasadena.net, or call (626) 744-7657.
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Pasadena Water and Power will be requesting an increase to the cost of water purchased from the Municipal Water District. The proposal calls for several step increases over the next few years. Increases will be discussed at a public hearing on MOnday, June 17th at 7pm. For more information, download the info here:
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Add a sexy, dramatic glow to your next event with Town & Country Event Rentals' new Translucent Cube Tables! The battery operated LED light fixture allows for transitional color fades or can be set to one color; lasting more than 8 hours. The milky white plexiglass cube measures 21" square, 18" high, and includes a 21" glass table top. Larger round or square glass tops are available upon request.
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City of Pasadena Enterprise Zone, The Foothill Workforce Investment Board, and the Employment Development Department invite you to attend aFREE SEMINAR on how to access state and federal tax credits and cash subsidies for your business. Wednesday, May 22, 2013. 8:30am to 9:30a. University Club of Pasadena 175 North Oakland Avenue Continental breakfast and free parking is provided. At the workshop we will provide you with information on applying for and receiving tax credits through the State Enterprise Zone Program and Federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit and cash reimbursements up to $7,000 for you new hires through the On the Job Training Program. This seminar is open to business owners, financial officers, operating officers, human resource personnel and other decision makers. R.S.V.P’s are required and seating is limited. Please emailmalva@cityofpasadena.net to reserve your space. For additional information, you may contact Melissa Alva at 626-744-7347 or Julie McElrath at 626-304-8903.
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The University of Phoenix College of Education invites you to celebrate teaching and learning with an opportunity to… REFRESH AND RECHARGE at the College of Education Spring Institute: Differentiation Through the Common Core and Beyond: By Teachers for Teachers DATE: Saturday, May 18th.TIME: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Registration begins at 8:00 am (Continental Breakfast included). LOCATION: La Palma Learning Center 6 Centerpointe Drive, La Palma, 90623. Join us for a morning of complimentary workshops for current and future teachers. FOUR HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AVAILABLE. Register at: http://uopxsoutherncalifornia.eventbrite.com/
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Arcadia High School Theatre Department has been selected as one of 4 schools Southern California to perform at the Pantages
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The Pasadena Museum of History presents A Year in the Life of a Tournament of Roses President - May 28. Learn about the life of a Tournament president as Sally Bixby, President 2012-2013 of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, tells us what it was like to be President of the Tournament of Roses, where she provided leadership for the 124th Parade and the 99th Rose Bowl Game. The culmination of twenty-three years as a Tournament volunteer, she'll relate her adventures this past year as she and her husband, Harlan, traveled all over the United States, to Asia, Mexico and Central America visiting the bands that were in the Parade and experiencing other festivals. The program takes place at a lovely one-acre home and garden, lush with roses and cacti. Address provided upon reservation.
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Join Art Center College of Design and the Civic Projects Foundation on June 1st for an engaging and thoughtful panel discussion about The Car in 2035: Mobility Planning for the Near Future, a new book offering an artful and refreshingly multifaceted view of the future of mobility, focusing on the car, the street, and public policy in Southern California. For more info or to RSVP click here.
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Neo Ensemble Theatre hosts Drag Queen Bingo (that's right! Drag Queen Bingo!) on May 15th from 9-11pm at 8288 Santa Monica Blvd. W. Hollywood. Not only that, Lily Tomlin and Bob Bergen (Voice of Porky Pig) lend their talents as celebrity bingo callers for Drag Queen Bingo. What: Neo Ensemble Theatre Kathryn Joosten Project Launch Party. When: May 15th 9-11pm. Where: Hamburger Mary's in West Hollywood. Price: $20 suggested donation at the door - includes entry and bingo card. Info: More info can be found and donations can be made at www.neoensembletheatre.org
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Did you know that New Moon Textiles has been in existence for 2, 5, and 10 years? Dorine and Bobbie started their online/quilt show vending business in 2003, they opened the store on Washington Blvd. in 2008 and moved to Colorado Blvd. in 2011 – all in the month of May! We are way overdue for a big celebration and want to share it with all our loyal customers. So we are announcing a two week long grand anniversary sale starting Saturday, May 11 and lasting thru Sunday, May 26.
Here are the rules for this event: Mention that you have come for the anniversary sale and we’ll give you a small gift! For the 2 year anniversary we are offering: 20% off all thread that is not already on sale, 20% off all books not already on sale. For the 5 year anniversary we are offering: 50% off prices of selected sewing machines; 50% off all sale fabrics, patterns, and books. For the 10 year anniversary we are offering: Buy 10 fat quarters (18” x 22”) of fabric and receive 2 free; 10% off all fabric, notions, patterns not already on sale.
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The Members of the University Club of Pasadena cordially invite you to a special luncheon that has been designed exclusively for community leaders in Pasadena on Friday, May 17th, 2013 at 11:30 AM. Featured speaker at the May Leaders' Lunch is Lt. (Ret) Phlunte Riddle. Download the flyer here:
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The Breeders’ Cup World Championships returns to Santa Anita Park for its 30th running on November 1 and 2. And as a friend of the Breeders’
Don’t miss the chance to secure your spot to see the best thoroughbreds in the world compete over the richest two-days in sports. For more information or help purchasing your tickets, please call 877-575-9742. Click here to buy your tickets now!
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Come to Kings Row Gastropub for Firestone Walker Sucaba and Parabola Tapping and Trivia !!!! Wednesday May 29th - 6pm. Firestone Walker Trivia Night! - Assemble a team of 4. The trivia will revolve around Firestone Walker Brewing Co. and test your general “Beer Knowledge”. The wining team will receive a $100 in prizes, as well as special small release beers from Firestone Walker!! Great Beers will be available on tap from Firestone Walker too! Such as Sucaba, Parabola, and more!!! Come out, Drink and Win!!
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Join The City of Pasadena for an exciting family fun day at La Pintoresca Park, 45 E. Washington Blvd., from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, May 25, 2013, during Pasadena’s 19th Annual Family Fun Day and Resource Fair.
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A Noise Within (ANW), the highly regarded classical repertory theatre company, announces acting, production and theatre management internships for the fall season. The program, which begins August 5, 2013, is open to all aspiring professional artists but geared toward actors looking for classical training to jumpstart a professional career or to prepare for graduate work in theatre.
The application deadline is July 19. Acting Interns pay a $550 class tuition fee. A limited number of scholarships are available. Admission to the Acting Internship program is by audition; admission to the Production Internship program is by interview and portfolio/resume review. Applicants may apply online at anoisewithin.org/internships. Acting applicants must submit a headshot, acting resume and a $50.00 application fee, which is applied towards tuition upon acceptance. There is no application fee for production or theatre management internships. For more information, please call 626-356-3104.
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Friday June 14th, 2013 LA Concert Group is bringing Flamenco guitarist Grisha Goryachev to Noor in downtown Pasadena. Since his last 2 solo debut concerts - produced by LA Concert Group and ItsMySeat in June 2008 and March of 2011-Flamenco aficionados and followers have praised the musical elegance of Grisha Goryachev's art. Known for his technical precision and fast arpeggios, Grisha Goryachev performs many styles of Flamenco with infallible rhythm. Enter Promo Passcode NOOR during checkout to receive 10% off ticket price. WHERE: Noor - Sofia Ballroom / 260 E Colorado Blvd / Pasadena, CA / 91101 Event Website: http://www.laconcertgroup.
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Walter Mosely discusses and signs Little Green at Vroman's on Sunday, May 19th at 4pm. Easy Rawlins is back (almost literally from the dead after the car wreck that ended Blonde Faith, his last outing) and cruising the streets of the Sunset Strip circa 1967, in search of a young black man who has gone missing—and maybe of his own rebirth.
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You are invited to Goodwill Southern California's 15th Annual Hope, Jobs & Futures event in honor of outstanding achievers, graduates and valued business partners. Wednesday, June 12, 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Expect to be inspired! We look forward to seeing you. RSVP by Monday, June 3 to Erin Cooper ecooper@goodwillsocal.org or call323.539.2152
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For a book that won't be published for another 10 months, "A Stitch Of Time" by Lauren Marks is already making waves. The website Pasadena Advertising designed for her, astitchoftime.com, has been called "extraordinary and compelling" by medical professionals, speech and language specialists and neuroscientists here and abroad since it went live in January. This week it won two advertising design awards. On Tuesday came The Communicator Award, honoring excellence in marketing and communications, and on Thursday we were notified we had won a Hermes Platinum Award from the international Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals.
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A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, continues this season’s “Words Within” Wednesday night play reading series with four free, one-night-only readings this summer at its Pasadena theatre: THE HEIRESS by RUTH AND AUGUSTUS GOETZ, based on the 1880 Henry James novel Washington Square, on June 5, 2013, 7 pm; THE GHOST SONATA by AUGUST STRINDBERG, considered one of the world’s greatest modern playwrights, on June 19, 7pm; GALILEO, a timeless classic by BERTOLD BRECHT on July 24, 7 pm; and LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT by EUGENE O’NEILL on August 14, 7 pm. The readings feature A Noise Within resident artists as well as artists from the theatre company’s current repertory productions.
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Need to brush up on Excel? This week, at Women At Work is offering Excel 1 Tuesday morning from 10:00 a.m. to noon and Excel 2 on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. – noon. Later this month take the opportunity to learn how to make it all work together with a two-part MS Integration class on May 21st and 28th from 5:30 – to 7:30 pm.
BRAND NEW IN JUNE ! Demystifying the Grant Funding Process: From Start to Funded Three part workshop, meeting for three hours on June 14/ 21 and 28
Classes are at the Women At Work Career and Job Resource Center, 3871 E Colorado Blvd., in Pasadena. Call 796.6870 for more information or to register.
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On June 19, 2013, at 6:00 pm - 8:00pm, join Wells Fargo and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce for a business mixer. Please RSVP to 626-351-4960.
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It is always a good time to be in the Dog Haus, Pasadena and Alhambra’s go to eatery for an exciting and delicious variety of gourmet hot dogs burgers, sausages and more.
But here are the aMAYzing reasons people should visit Dog Haus this month!
- May is National Hamburger Month and May is National Egg Month. Dog Haus has both…on the same grilled Hawaiian roll!
- Dog Haus is home to many award-winning burgers that have fried eggs on top of them such as its signature Freiburger (100% natural Black Angus beef burger topped with white American cheese, fresh cut French Fries, Haus Slaw, Fried Egg and Mayo)
- Dog Haus burgers with fried egg toppings also include The Hangover and Little Mule
- May 28 is National Hamburger Day – On this special day, Dog Haus is offering $5.00 Freiburgers and free egg toppings on any item
- Dog Haus dominated the 2013 Pasadena Cheeseburger Week Challenge garnering four top honors including Best Gourmet Burger, Best Traditional Cheeseburger, Best Slider and Best Bar Burger (Dog Haus Biergarten)
- Among its many distinctions, CNN recently named Dog Haus one of their Top 5 Places To Eat A Hot Dog In The USA – Dog Haus burgers are equally unique and delicious.
For more information about Dog Haus, visit doghausdogs.com or call 626.796.HAUS. Dog Haus can also be found on social networking sites including facebook (Dog Haus), Foursquare (Dog Haus) and twitter (dog_haus).
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The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority has approved a marketing agreement with IMG College, LLC that will link the Burbank Bob
Hope Airport with UCLA Athletics and designate the Airport as the “Official Airport of the Rose Bowl Stadium.” IMG College is the official marketing representative of UCLA Athletics and the Rose Bowl Operating Company. The Authority approved the execution of a three-year marketing agreement effective May 15, 2013 totaling $309,000.
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Starting in May, the Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden will be open to the public on the last Sunday of every month. Reservations are necessary and can be made starting the first day of the month by emailing info@japanesegardenpasadena.com. On May 26th, from 11:00 - 3:00, experts in the ancient art of origami will offer demonstrations and instruction. The garden is located at 270 Arlington Drive, Pasadena CA 91105. Reservations are $7.50.
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The eccentric art of customizing printed books by adding illustrations is the focus of a new exhibition going on view at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens in July. “Illuminated Palaces: Extra-Illustrated Books from The Huntington Library” runs from July 27 to Oct. 28, 2013, in the West Hall of the Library.
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The City of Pasadena is installing new Pay and Display parking meters in downtown. For more information, downlad the info here:
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A new NASA/JPL airborne mission has created the first maps of the entire snowpack of two major mountain watersheds in California and Colorado, producing the most accurate measurements to date of how much water they hold. The data from NASA's Airborne Snow Observatory mission will be used to estimate how much water will flow out of the basins when the snow melts. The data-gathering technology could improve water management for 1.5 billion people worldwide who rely on snowmelt for their water supply.
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SINGERS WANTED for Verdugo Hills Showtime Chorus.....Just average women's voices are ideal for singing 4 part harmony, a cappella, barbershop style. We are a teaching organization, so you don't have to read music or play an instrument. But you do have to love to sing! We rehearse every Wed., 7 pm, Westminster Pres. Church, 1757 No. Lake Ave. Parking and entrance are in the rear. Enjoy a "girls night out"....bring a friend. Husbands or boyfriends....does your lady like to sing? Tell her about us. Call or email: Judy 323-819-9829 judysingbass@yahoo.com
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The Burbank Bob Hope Airport is currently promoting two opportunities for travelers to win big and save money. In a summer-long promotion, the Airport is partnering with Camarillo Premium Outlets to offer vouchers for Outlets coupon books to Airport parking customers in all Airport lots who
park for at least three days. This program runs from May 1-August 31, 2013.For the Airport’s Facebook followers – which now number over 5,000 – the Airport is partnering with Alaska Airlines, Universal Studios Hollywood, Budget Rent A Car, the Hotel Amarano, and DeBell Golf Club to host a “Win a Trip to Tinseltown” social media contest from May 1-May 31, 2013. One winner will receive two round-trip Alaska Airlines tickets with a destination of Burbank Bob Hope Airport; a four-day car rental from Budget; a three-night stay at the Hotel Amarano in Burbank; two tickets to Universal Studios Hollywood; and two rounds of golf at DeBell Golf Club. Contest entries can be submitted using the sweepstakes form found on the Airport’s official Facebook page, which includes “liking” the Airport on Facebook. Only one entry per contestant is permitted. The winner will be publicly announced on June 17, 2013.
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Have a “wheelie” good time with family and friends during the entire month of May discovering the joys and excitement—plus the health and environmental benefits—of riding a bicycle, especially with all of the free, fun activities during Pasadena’s Bike Week May 13-18. Pasadena’s Bike Week, www.cityofpasadena.net/trans/bikeweek, is an annual week-long celebration of all things bicycle co-sponsored by the City and CICLE (Cyclists Inciting Change thru Live Exchange (CICLE) www.cicle.org as a safe, sustainable way to get around town.
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At Vroman's on Thursday, May 16, 7pm, Anchee Min discusses & signs The Cooked Seed. An immigrant story that takes Min from the shocking deprivations of her homeland to the sudden bounty of the promised land of America, without language, money, or a clear path. It is a hard and lonely road. She teaches herself English by watching Sesame Street, keeps herself afloat working five jobs at once, lives in unheated rooms, suffers rape, collapses from exhaustion, marries poorly, and divorces. But she also gives birth to her daughter, Lauryann, who will inspire her and finally root her in her new country. Min's eventual successes - her writing career, a daughter at Stanford, a second husband she loves - are remarkable, but it is her struggle throughout toward genuine selfhood that elevates this dramatic, classic immigrant story to something powerfully universal.
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May 13 through May 19 is National American Craft Beer Week and Dog Haus Biergarten is paying heed to the holiday by serving up $4.00 beer specials from open to close, fun times and freebies! Dog Haus Biergarten, which is primarily an American Craft Beer bar, is joining the country in the celebration by only pouring American Craft Beer at a reduced price for the week. Featured draft beer on special includes New Belgium - Dig Pale Ale, Oskar Blues, Mama’s Little Yella Pils and Golden Road Hefeweizen, all for $4.00 a glass!
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Arroyo + Pasadena Weekly PROUDLY REQUEST YOUR PRESENCE IN ARROYO WEDDING GUIDE. Join us for our annual Wedding Guide, a glossy, full color booklet created to ensure that your ad will look better and last longer. Get the combined strength of four distribution methods to reach the right target audience with one ad. 20,000 copies inserted into and mailed with Arroyo Monthly
Ad Rates: Full Page $1455;Half Page $885;Quarter Page $525; Eighth Page $340.Issue Date 5/30.Deadline 5/20. For more information or reservations call your sales rep at 626.584.1500----------------
King’s Row Gastropub and Congregation Ale House Pasadena Chapter are teaming up to bring you, the residents of the Rose City and outlying areas a wickedly fun collaboration beer fest! On tap at each locations will be a plethora of rare, unique and fun collaboration beers! We have worked together to cook up some prizes for those that qualify: Here’s how it works –1. Come to King’s Row Gastropub or Congregation Ale House, Pasadena, to get started. 2. Pick up your ‘Collaboration Beer Festival Passport.’ On the Passport there are 7 spaces per side for the bartender to stamp when you purchase a qualifying beer at either location. 3. Once you’ve selected and enjoyed one of the qualifying collaboration beers, make sure to have your server or bartender stamp your passport so that you get credit for the beers you purchased! 4. Upon filling all the spaces on your passport with stamps (7 on each side), turn in your passport to a member of the staff at either King’s Row Gastropub or Congregation Ale House, Pasadena. 5. Stay tuned to find out who wins! We will be picking the winners on Monday, May 20th. See below for the list of prizes! Grand Prize from Kings Row Gastropub: Guided Beer Tasting and Dinner for 4 from Kings Row Gastropub! The lucky winner will join James Willis, our Certified Cicerone for a beer dinner with 4 of His or Her friends. James will pair up beers from the winners favorite styles with the different courses of the meal and talk a little about each one. Get ready to get nerdy! Grand Prize from Congregation Ale House Chapters: Brewing a batch of beer on their brand new brewing set up at the Azusa Chapter! Collaborate with the Congregation Ale House Brewers to make some of the delicious suds we all crave.
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Chamber member Mitch Dorger of Win-Win Workplace Solutions is helping present a Business of Non-profits seminar and workshop May 21st at Wrigley Mansion. Download the flyer here:
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Los Angeles Medical Center Honored with a National Environmental Award. LAMC was one of ten Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers in Southern California who received national environmental excellence awards from Practice Greenhealth in recognition of our efforts to reduce waste and prevent pollution. Practice Greenhealth is a national membership organization for hospitals and health systems committed to environmentally responsible operations and care. Kaiser Permanente Southern California was presented with four "Partner for Change Awards" and six "Partner Recognition Awards" at the 2013 CleanMed conference, an annual premier national environmental gathering for leaders in health care sustainability.
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SYNERGY HomeCare offers a free publication titled "Let’s Talk: A complete guide on how to handle ’The Conversation’ about your aging parents’ home care needs." The how-to guide includes tips on the best time to broach the subject, and how to break the ice and enlist other family members in the conversation. To get your copy, contact Alice Yip of your local SYNERGY HomeCare office at 626-844-3333or visit www.synergyhomecare.com .
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You can learn from Health Insurance Broker John Barrett about the Affordable Care Act and its impact on your business by subscribing to John's e-newsletter. Click here to read the most recent edition.
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A Noise Within (ANW), the highly regarded classical repertory theatre company and a leading force in arts education, presents SUMMER WITH SHAKESPEARE, a three-week summer program for youth ages 10 to 18 which demystifies Shakespeare's verse and grooms young artists to be Shakespearean performers. On a deeper level, this camp, which runs from June 24 to July 13, 2013, at the company's new state-of-the-art theatre in Pasadena, illuminates a connection to the patterns of the human condition inherent in Shakespeare's works.
Classes are weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost for the three-week camp is $825. Space is limited. To register for SUMMER WITH SHAKESPEARE or for questions, call 626-356-3104 or visit www.ANoiseWithin.org.
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The Buffalo Buffalo Burger is Slater's 50/50's Burger of the Month for May.
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Burbank Bob Hope Airport is partnering with Thanks Again, a rewards program that allows travelers to earn miles and points at over 170 participating airports, neighborhood businesses, and local tourist attractions. Bob Hope Airport will be the only L.A.-area airport offering Thanks Again for the next year. Customers can register debit or credit cards to earn airline miles whenever they purchase goods and services at participating locations. Interested travelers can enroll in the program now, although they will not be able to earn points at the Airport until June. Travelers who register cards that already earn miles, points, or cash back, can earn additional Thanks Again rewards on top of the rewards they already receive. To enroll in the Thanks Again program, visit the Thanks Again website.
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Pasadena Magazine releases its May/June Women's Issue, the first with our new Editor in Chief, Maria Russo. Anchoring the issue is a special Portfolio devoted to Groundbreaking Women, including former U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, who is bac k from Washington, D.C. and running for a spot on the L.A. County Board of Supervisors; the director Allison Anders; the former fashion model and pioneering journalist of gang life Leon Bing; and scientist Dr. Sossina Haile.
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Pete Whan of Keller Williams Real Estate is hosting his Quarterly Business 2 Business Mixer! Wednesday May 22, 2013, 5:00-7:00PM. Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant at 80 West Green Street in Pasadena http://www.bucadibeppo.com/restaurants/ca/pasadena/please bring a friend in business.
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Renewing Chamber member WestsideRentals.com is the definitive marketplace for connecting landlords and tenants in Southern California. Since 1996, we've helped more than 1 million renters search for housing. Hundreds of thousands of SoCal landlords look to WestsideRentals.com to assist them in finding responsible tenants to fill their vacancies.
The typical SoCal renter spends 40-50% of their disposable income on rent. Having access to the most continuously updated database of vacancies provides knowledge and information about the rental marketplace that can result in savings in monthly rent payments that pay for the membership fee many times over. New features on our service permit Members to contact Landlords, AS WELL AS to be approached by Landlords seeking tenants.
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New Moon Textiles' Sewing Club meets May 23, 7pm-9pm. $5 lecture. Bobbie and Dorine or guest speakers show you the latest and greatest in notions, patterns, techniques and more. This is a very social evening with lots of comraderie and show-n-tell. A fat-quarter is the prize for bringing your latest project to show off. New Moon Textiles.1756 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106. http://www.newmoontextiles.com/newmoontextiles@att.netPhone:626.578.9432
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A Noise Within presents the Spring Repertory Season: THE GRAPES OF WRATH | “A treasure… go see this powerful piece.” – The Stage Struck Review. EURYDICE | GO! - LA Weekly. THE BEAUX' STRATAGEM | Critic's Choice - Los Angeles Times.
A Noise Within is offering a special Pasadena Chamber Member Discount!* Receive $10 off tickets for the following performances (5/9 - 5/12).
Enter code: CHAMBER10 at online checkout to redeem this limited offer! *Subject to availability. Cannot be combined with other offers. For more information about our Spring 2013 Productions and to purchase tickets, visit www.anoisewithin.org | 626.356.3100
For Mothers Day, you can take your mom (or someone else) to A Noise Within for only $80 for a pair of tickets.
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Get a signed copy of Dan Brown's new book, Inferno at Vroman's. The first 40 customers who order & pre-pay for a copy of Inferno, on sale May 14, will receive a signed edition and be entered to win a copy of a limited 10th anniversary edition of The Da Vinci Code. To place an order, please call our Will Call Department at (626)449-5320.
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Sulflow Auctions hosts a live antique auction at King Richards Antique Center in Whittier on May 18 (Preview May 17th). Forget reality TV, come watch a real live auction! click> Auction website
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Please join me for a bite and support your Red Cross. Reservations are not required but encouraged, please just tell them you are dining for theAmerican Red Cross. Wednesday, May 15, 2013, hours 11:30am-2:30pm and 5pm-9pm at Cafe Bizou at 91 North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena. American Red Cross will receive at least 20% of all dine-in and take-out proceeds.
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New Pasadena Chamber member Towhey's at 1224 North Atlantic Boulevard (at Huntington) in Alhambra celebrates its 70th Anniversary and Re-dedication Of The Rose Room and historic photo gallery of some of San Gabriel Valley's historic photos on May 15, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Present owner Jim Christos and Jerry Twohey, former owner will officiate over the celebration in addition to city officials. On Wednesday, May 15th from 11am to 1pm. For information call 626/284-7387 or visit www.twoheys.com. We are very pleased to have another local culinary classic as part of the Pasadena Chamber.
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Save the date! Step up with family, friends and community members on Sunday, September 15, 2013 for the 4th Annual Kidney Walk at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena presented by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Serving Southern California. The NKF is announcing committee leadership/volunteer opportunities and the availability of corporate sponsorships.
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Veterans seeking employment and employers seeking employees are invited to attend a Veterans Employment Forum on May 15th in Long Beach. Download the Flyer here:
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Introducing the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce member/employee Home Buyer Rebate Program! Purchase a property using Lucent Properties and receive a 20% rebate at the close of Escrow. Please feel free to contact us to take advantage of this great program. Harry Khayalian, Lucent Properties, Broker/Owner, DRE#01237831. 626-390-2544
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Rosemary Children’s Services 50th Annual “An Evening with Star Chefs” will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013 from 5-9pm at the historic Pasadena City Hall (100 North Garfield Ave Pasadena). Tickets are on sale now! General Admission is $125.00 before May 31st and $150.00 after May 31st. To purchase tickets, volunteer, host a booth, or to become a sponsor call Kristi Lopez at 626-844-3033 ext. 211 or email klopez@rosemarychildren.org.
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The National Hispanic Media Coalition's (NHMC) 2nd annual one-day conference, MediaCon 2013, will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA. MediaCon is a high- profile media and entertainment event that convenes media advocates and influencers, industry executives and celebrity talent to network, discuss industry trends and gain insight on emerging issues. Register by May 15 and save $50 on your MediaCon registration. Visit http://mediacon.eventbrite.com/ and select Early Bird Registration.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House has a special Mothers' Day for special moms. MOTHER'S DAY IS MAY 12. PLAN AHEAD. Moms love being surrounded by the whole family. Get everyone together this Mother’s Day for an unforgettable meal at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Sizzling steaks, succulent seafood, fine wines, and indulgent desserts, cooked to perfection and served by our highly experienced and attentive staff. Make this a truly special day. Make your Mother’s Day booking early >>
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Yes, at Le Monseur we've had work done. http://www.vflyer.com/home/home/flyer/3602087 has now officially launched.
Celebrate with us by keeping your ties in perfect rotation for the next five months...Join our Boys Box Club.
Pasadena Chamber members receive 10% off call today 626-569-TIES.
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Pacific Clinics Fiesta Brunch: Please join us on Sunday, May 19, 2013, as Pacific Clinics hosts a fundraising fiesta brunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at El Cholo Café (at Paseo Colorado), 260 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, Ste. 203, Pasadena, CA 91101. Proceeds will assist Pacific Clinics and its Portals division, in its ongoing mission to provide services to people of all ages. Pacific Clinics has been providing quality mental and behavioral healthcare throughout Pasadena and the Greater San Gabriel Valley since 1926. Ticket prices $100 adults/$25 children. For more information on sponsorship and ticket purchases, send an email to irodriguez@pacificclinics.org.
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Pasadena Museum of History presents I Do! I Do! Pasadena Ties the Knot,a two-part exhibition showcasing the wedding dress as an icon of social customs through the decades from the mid-nineteenth century to present day. Part I of the exhibition, which runs through July 14, displays historic wedding dresses from the Museum's Costume and Textile Collection and presents the local narratives associated with the gowns. Exhibition donors include: Elizabeth Smalley, M.D., Donald Bergmann, Suzanne Ehrmann, Sheryl and Ed Peters, Roberta and Larry Dumas, and PMH's Textile Arts Council.
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Focus on the Subject: The Art of the Harari Collection (on view through March 30, 2014 at Pacific Asia Museum) features works from the renowned Harari Collection, showing how Japanese artists appreciated landscapes, physical beauty and pursuits like poetry and tea ceremonies. Acquired in the 1980s with the support of several generous donors, the Harari Collection of Japanese Edo (1603-1868) and Meiji (1868-1912) era paintings and drawings is one of the most significant groups of works on paper at Pacific Asia
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Reading Partners is recruiting volunteers to tutor children in local elementary schools. Our tutors range from high school students looking for community service hours to retirees with some extra time. We provide an easy-to-follow curriculum. No previous tutoring experience is necessary.
California Pizza Kitchen is initiating a loyalty card program. It is being tested in the Pasadena location (on Los Roble in Plaza las Fuentes) and Manhattan Beach for now. Joining this program is free and very simple—for every $100 a guest spends in the restaurant, they receive $5 pizza dough on their loyalty program account. They will also receive “surprises and delights” throughout the way.
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Nicholas Poshek and Mass Mutual has a special offer on Long Term Care insurance for Pasadena Chamber members. You can find significant savings. For all the info, download the flyer:
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Pasadena Heritage will present Pasadena 1940 Forward: Three Views of the Recent Past, featuring presentations and discussion by three noted architectural historians, Alan Hess, Barbara Lamprecht and Daniel Paul. The setting will be the dramatic 1975 Pasadena Presbyterian Church, designed by Pasadena architect John Gougeon. Unique views and perceptions of the evolution of Pasadena’s residential architecture will be the focus, from mid-century masterpieces to planned communities and their places in this community’s rich architectural tradition. The program will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2013 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets went on sale April 11th. Pasadena 1940 Forward: Residential Architecture of the Recent Past is a drive-yourself tour of 6 exceptional Modern-era homes in the Pasadena area. Experienced docents will lead tours through each featured private home, providing guests with a multi-faceted exploration of the work of several distinguished architects. Included on the tour will be Pasadena architect Lawrence Test’s own home, recently restored and open to the public for the first time. Other homes selected for the tour will represent the work of some of the most noteworthy practitioners of residential architecture in Southern California after 1940. The tour will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tickets went on sale April 11th.Tickets for these events will go on sale April 11th. To order tickets and for more event information, please visit www.pasadenaheritage.org or call 626-441-6333.
Pasadena Heritage members, friends and visitors will have more opportunities to tour Pasadena’s original downtown. New for 2013, the Old Pasadena Walking Tour is being offered monthly on the first Saturday of each month. Old Pasadena is now a premier shopping and dining destination, but was once a blighted, under-utilized area. Without Pasadena Heritage, it would have been demolished! When founded 35 years ago, saving Old Pasadena was a top priority. Now it is one of the finest examples of downtown revitalizations in the country. As you wander Old Pasadena with one of the trained docents, you will find many beautiful and unusual details. During the research process, it was discovered that the old alleyways had remained virtually unchanged since Pasadena’s earliest days. Some alleyways even retain their historic signs, which are protected today. First Saturdays in 2013: May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, and December 7.
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Brookside Golf Club hosts Sunday golf specials. Visit www.brooksidegc.com for details and information.
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Please welcome the Dragon Times newspaper, the newest publication from Beacon. Dragon Times is a Chinese language paper delivering local news to the world’s largest and most successful Chinese-American population—those who live and work right here in San Gabriel Valley. Dragon Times is the first and only publication of its kind, and its intention is to build a bridge between the Chinese and American communities. For information on advertising in the inaugural issue (publication date Feb 21, 2013), contact Chamber Ambassador and ad sales representative Victor Buell, Beacon Media: (626) 301-1010 or VBuell@BeaconMediaNews.com.
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Punchcard is a local shopping app where you earn personalized rewards everywhere you shop. Punchcard provides consumer rewards and on the merchant side, it allows you to identify NEW local customers and retain them by pushing them offers and incentives to come back – spending more and spending faster.
As part of the Chamber’s outreach to get our membership all of the tools to keep a better more profit producing relationship with their customers, we have asked Punchcard to provide a special rate to Pasadena Chamber of Commerce members. Normally $99 per month the Chamber has secured a rate of 50% off that price for any member who signs up for 6-months (goes mont-to-month thereafter). Want to attract more new loyal customers and keep your current customers coming back again, and again. Give Robert Ross (VP, Sales) at Punchcard a call (707-483-5385) or email him at robert@punchcard.com and mention the 50%-off Chamber of Commerce rate.
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The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens is mounting a special exhibition, “Cultivating California: Founding Families of the San Marino Ranch” (on view Feb. 16 through May 13 in the West Hall of the Library), timed to correspond with the centennial year of the city of San Marino, Calif. With more than 75 historical items drawn from The Huntington’s collections and those of the San Marino Historical Society and the Pasadena Museum of History, the exhibition tells the story of the Wilson, Shorb, and Patton families, who helped transform a region of one-time Spanish land grants into an agricultural paradise between the years 1854 and 1904. Rare family photographs, letters, legal documents, maps, and artifacts will be on display.
This spring, The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens will present a major exhibition exploring a colorful and captivating aspect of California’s natural history: its wildflowers. “When They Were Wild: Recapturing California’s Wildflower Heritage,” on view March 9–June 10 in the MaryLou and George Boone Gallery, will showcase more than 300 items—drawings, paintings, herbarium specimens, and other objects—that trace the journey of California’s plants from the flower fields into the home garden.
The life of Junípero Serra (1713-1784)—and his impact on Indian life and California culture through his founding of missions—is the subject of a comprehensive, international loan exhibition this fall at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens. The show runs from Aug. 17, 2013, to Jan. 6, 2014, in the Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art.
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The Ice House comedy club presents:
The always hilarious, sometimes provocative ADAM CAROLLA returns to the Ice House on Tuesday, June 4, when he will perform a live podcast show at 8 p.m. Tickets for this special event show are $30 and are on sale now at www.icehousecomedy.com (626-577-1894).
ADAM CAROLLA is best known as a comedian, actor, radio personality, television host and NY Times best-selling author. He currently hosts The Adam Carolla Show, which holds the Guinness Book of World Records for "most downloaded podcast.
Adam Carolla will perform one (1) show at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4. Tickets are $30 and are available at www.icehousecomedy.com or through the Ice House box office at 626-577-1894. This is special event show.
The Ice House is excited to welcome the return of Comedy Central star and audience favorite BRAD WILLIAMS on May 31 and June 1. ADAM RAY(Funnyordie.com, MTV's Human Giant, ABC's According to Jim) will join him
Comedian BRAD WILLIAMS has lived a true comic Cinderella story. Born with Achondroplastic dwarfism, Brad would endure countless taunts and gawks from classmates and random people on the street. Instead of crying about it, Brad turned to humor. He has appeared on numerous TV shows including Mind Of Mencia, Live at Gotham, The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Pitboss. Brad has also performed for the troops all over the world.
Brad's show is high energy. Robin Williams called him "Prozac with a head." Brad's ability to make humorous observations on disability, relationships, sex, and race are winning over audiences and proving that anyone can overcome their shortcomings.
Brad Williams will perform four (4) shows on May 31 and June 9.
The Ice House Comedy Club is excited to welcome back the groundbreaking comedy of MAZ JOBRANI on June 7 through 9.
Maz Jobrani is a founding member of The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, which aired on Comedy Central in 2007. He has had two Showtime comedy specials, I Come In Peace and Brown and Friendly, and performs stand-up comedy around the world, including the Middle East, where he performed in front of the King of Jordan.
The complete show schedule for May 23 through June 2 is listed below:
Thu. 5/23 - 7 Comics for $7 with Brian Dunkleman and more - 8 p.m.; $7 /// Comedy Juice (Special Event) - 10 p.m.; $10
Fri. 5/24 -- Call for Details - 8:30 & 10:30 p.m.
Sat. 5/25 - Private Event - 6 p.m. /// Call for Details - 8 & 10 p.m.
Sun. 5/26 --Call for Details - 7 p.m. /// Fernando Flores' Comedy Meltdown - 9 p.m.; $12.50
Mon. 5/27 - Closed
Tues. 5/28 - Closed
Wed. 5/29 - Rudy Moreno's Wednesday Comedy Showcase - 8 p.m.; $12.50
Thu. 5/30 - 7 Comics for $7 with Nick Cobb and more - 8 p.m.; $7 /// Comedy Juice (Special Event) - 10 p.m.; $10Fri. 5/31 -- Brad Williams featuring Adam Ray (Special Event) - 8:30 & 10:30 p.m.; $20
Sat. 6/1 - Brad Williams featuring Adam Ray (Special Event) - 8 & 10 p.m.: $20
Sun. 6/2 --Marc Maron (Special Event) - 7 p.m.; $25 /// Call for Details - 9 p.m.
Mon. 6/3 - Closed
Tues. 6/4 - Adam Carolla (Special Event) - 8 p.m.; $30
Wed. 6/5 - Rudy Moreno's Wednesday Comedy Showcase with a live taping for Comedy Time Network - 8 p.m.; $12.50
Thu. 6/6 - 7 Comics for $7 with Huck Flynn and more - 8 p.m.; $7 /// Comedy Juice (Special Event) - 10 p.m.; $10
Fri. 6/7 - Maz Jobrani (Special Event) - 8:30 & 10:30 p.m.; $30
Sat. 6/8 - Private Event- 6:30 p.m. /// Maz Jobrani (Special Event) - 8 & 10 p.m.; $30
Sun. 6/9 - Maz Jobrani (Special Event) - 7 p.m.; $30 /// Call for Details - 9 p.m.
