Infection rates in California have been increasing since Governor Newsom loosened restrictions. Reported cases and deaths due to Coronavirus have risen recently in Los Angeles County. 

So far, Governor Newsom has indicated the state may reimpose some restrictions, but has not done so yet. There is a requirement that everyone in California wear a protective mask in public. Masks are not to protect you from other people, but to protect others from being infected by you or someone else who may have the virus but not be showing symptoms (or not care that they are). 

Safer at Home restrictions have been extended into August, 2020, in Los Angeles County. There are gradual and measured reopenings happening (see COVID-19 Updates). Governor Newsom ordered all Californians to wear face coverings when in public. He continusously revises guidelines for reopening California that provide some information on criteria counties must meet to move forward. 

While this is a tremendous burden on businesses and individuals, the safety, health and security of our families, customers, clients, empoyees and colleagues is the highest priority. Our best outcome is to keep our communities and residents safe so, once businesses are able to reopen, they can serve healthy customers who are not worried about being infected. 

That said, I hope all are safe and well.

You are invited to a Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Socialy Distanced Mixer. When: TUESDAYS at 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) You must register in advance for this meeting (if you aren't already registered): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvdO2vrDgoGta4coWZSKdD1Fq1Oj_M82_T  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

We will start (or try to, anyway) hosting remote networking events in June. Look for info on that soon. 

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On June 1, 2020, a free mobile application for restaurants was unveiled to the community. Pasadena Be Local Strong lists Pasadena area restaurants that are open for business. There are no charges to restaurants to be listed and no cost to for users to download the app. The application is a collaboration between Small World Communication and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce as part of Small World’s Be Local Strong initiative. The app can be accessed online at https://pasadena.belocalstrong.com/.

Businesses that want to be listed on the site can go to: https://belocalstrong.com/home/submit-your-listing/ and put in their information. Right now, the app only lists restaurants, but retail and service businesses will be added soon. The app is available to any retail or service business in the greater Pasadena area. Membership in the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is not required to be listed.

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The Print Spot is offering FREE Open/Closed/Taking Orders signs for any business that wants it.
To pre-order, please email Paul@pasadena-chamber.org.  

THESE ARE FREE FOR PASADENA CHAMBER MEMBERS COURTESY OF THE PRINT SPOT.

You can fill out the form and mail to: Paul Little, Pasadena Chamber, 44 N. Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106; Email to paul@pasadena-chamber.org or FAX to 626-795-5603. Download the order form here: Print_Spot_Pasadena_Chamber_window_sign_offer_flyer_FINAL.pdf

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The City of Pasadena launched expedited permit and plan check processes to facilitate the rapid reopening of qualified dining and retail establishments seeking to comply with COVID-19 protocols and social distancing requirements. The City will also allow certain restaurants to temporarily expand dining areas outdoors. The online application portal has been created to facilitate submittal of these applications and to ensure streamlined departmental review within the expedited timeliness. To learn more about these temporary regulations and processes, or to submit an online application, visit www.cityofpasadena.net/reopening-permits.  

Exer Urgent Care, an ER alternative staffed by ER doctors, provides onsite testing for COVID-19 is available at clinic locations across Southern California. Exer is now offering drive-up testing for COVID-19 in Pasadena. In Pasadena, Exer Urgent care is located at 3160 East Del Mar in Pasadena. You are advised to make an appointment in advance.

ChapCare on North Lake Avenue is also providing FREE COVID-19 testing. Call for an appointment.

THE PCC SBDC IS HERE TO HELP. No-Cost Assistance. NEW Webinars. SBDC advisors are available to meet with you via Zoom. Business growth and recovery assistance includes: Disaster Loan Applications; "Life After Covid" Business Planning; Creating New Sales Streams; Leveraging Resources; And much more; Contact us for no-cost assistance. 626-585-3105 REGISTER FOR ASSISTANCE   or CONTACT US

IF YOU NEED PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, SANITIZER OR OTHER ITEMS OR INSTALLATIONS TO MEET PUBLIC HEALTH STANDARDS PLEASE PURCHASE THOSE ITEMS LOCALLY. SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES YOU WANT TO SUPPORT YOURS!

Please follow the guidelines and maintain social distancing. If at all possible, when you are in public and could interact with anyone at all, please wear a mask. You can make your own. (Click here for a 'how-to') or purchase a mask through one of these links:

Here are some local resources you may need (and can support local businesses as you do):

The Print Spot is offering free Open/Closed/Taking Orders signs for any business that wants it. To pre-order, please email Paul@pasadena-chamber.org.  THESE ARE FREE FOR PASADENA CHAMBER MEMBERS COURTESY OF THE PRINT SPOT.

Download the order form here: Print_Spot_Pasadena_Chamber_window_sign_offer_flyer_FINAL.pdf

The Print Spot can also provide 6 feet distance floor indicators, along with signs reminding emloyees to wash hands as well as traffic directional signs for those narrow hallways. These are not free but The Print Spot is always competitive. Call The Print Spot at 323-269-4218; printspot323@gmail.com www.goprintspot.com.

Please follow the guidelines and maintain social distancing. If at all possible, when you are in public and could interact with anyone at all, please wear a mask. You can make your own or purchase a mask through s number of Chamber members.

As the businesses are reopening in Pasadena and taking every effort to ensure safety and comfort of their staff and customers, I wanted to reach out and let them know that Shield48 reusable face shields are now available in Pasadena. 
 
Shield48 is a reusable face shield used as a personal protective equipment (PPE) and manufactured in Europe in cooperation with infectology and ICU specialists in conformity with the official guidelines from CDC and WHO. Each reusable face shield set includes 3 replaceable screens that can endure 100 cycles of sanitizing. Shields48 are comfortable to wear and ensure your protection all day everyday. Download the flyer here: http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/sites/default/files/media/Rose_Walk_Global_Shield48_Flyer_USA_0.pdf

Face protection can be purchased through Pasadena Chamber member Beck and Call. Click here to email for info. They can create branded PPE equipment for you and your business.

Pasadena Chamber member Stark Spirits distillery retooled to manufacture approved sanitizer. You can find all the details here to get your cleaning and sanitizing products locally.

Maintco Corp. is a woman owned Pasadena Chamber member organization located in Burbank that caters to construction, maintenance and sanitation needs of varying industries. Maintco Corp. created its Maintco Certification Program that uses OSHA-approved processes to encourage a #SaferLA as businesses reopen and operate with the recent COVID-19 related restrictions and regulations. The 5-Step Maintco Certification Program Includes: Sanitizing the Facility - Maintco technicians will deep clean and sanitize all hard and porous surfaces using CDC-approved and EPA-registered sanitizers. Installing Air Filtration - Maintco’s certified technicians will install a CDC-recommended HEPA Filtration System into HVAC units to capture 99.97% of airborne allergens and viruses. Physical Protective Barriers - Maintco technicians will install translucent acrylic barriers or sneeze guards in areas requiring close physical contact. Touchless Technology - Maintco’s certified plumbers and electricians will install motion-sensored appliances and technology (toilets, hand dryers, lighting, air conditioning, door openers, etc.) throughout the facility. Visual Reminders - Maintco technicians will distribute informational and directional signs at entrances, restrooms, and other highly frequented areas. Contact Lindsay via phone or email for information on how a Maintco Certification can help your business promote a #SaferLA.  Email - lindsay.hornsby@maintco.com Cell - (951) 805-337

Pasadena Restaurateurs that may be reopening soon to help them accommodate their Social Distancing Seating when guests return.  Many will be using additional sidewalk space, portions of parking lots, patios and areas not currently used.  Dolphin Event Service's website has many useful selections on the header that help explain how a typical set-up is done.  Whether it be Vinyl fencing, lattice or hedge panels, barricades, or even stanchions, we can create areas with comfortable access/egress that will maintain the CDC and County distancing guidelines.  We offer discounted monthly rates designed especially for the Covid-19 crisis that are affordable.

M3 Office has solutions for social distancing and workplace safety. Download the info here:  M3 problem_solving_product_suggestions.pdf; M3_return to office items.pdf

Finding an abandoned baby in the mountains of the San Gabriel Valley inspired Azita Milanian to create the “Children of One Planet” Foundation. To learn more about this amazing and life-altering experience, go to http://childrenofoneplanet.org/howwehelp.htm. The Children of One Planet” Foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes the well-being and health of children from all over the world.  To help support our cause, please purchase necessary facial coverings for your businesses and employees.  The flier with information is here: 

 To learn more please call Azita at (626) 712-3451 or email us at azita@childrenofoneplanet.org.

Hello Pasadena businesses.  I would like to create and gift a free “Branding” photo session for your business.  I am looking for upto 5 Pasadena small businesses that have been affected by the Covid-19 shutdown.  I would like to highlight your business with a complete photo session which captures your business space, and yourself as a portrait.  Photographer Jerry Camarillo (multiple Images of Pasadena Photo Contest winner) wants to help promote you and your business.  Via social media and the like.  You are free to use the images as you’d like as well of course.  This is for you to show off what makes you, you and it fits into my tag line, ‘Reveal Your Awesome”. If it is a restaurant, I will shoot your space with 4 to 5 images, 3 to 5 dishes if possible, and yourself in the space.  I will also interview you about how you are moving forward post Covid.  A simple sentence or two can be enough, more is welcomed. This all serves as a small way in how I can be of service to you, and you are also helping me build a portfolia of “Personal Branding Photography”.  Its a win, win !  Thank you for your consideration, and let’s get back to business. Always grateful Jerry Camarillo Voted Best Photographer in Pasadena www.jerrycamarillophotography.com 626-375-6684

EVENT SPECIALISTS HAS A NEW PROTOCOL FOR CLEANLINESS AND PERSONAL SANITATION AT FESTIVALS AND LARGE GATHERINGS. You can find information here: Purely_Sanitizing_for_Fesitval_Presentation_from_Event_Specialists.pdf

 

These are the Pasadena Chamber members we know are open and/or offering online or remote activities:

NEW THIS WEEK:

The Tribeca Drive-In is bringing the big screen to The Rose Bowl-America’s backyard-this summer to help get communities back together safely through a shared cinematic experience. 30+ iconic summer blockbusters, every weekend in July, outside the Rose Bowl Stadium. With special screenings for healthcare and frontline workers and concessions from local businesses. Plus LIVE stand-up comedy from Comedy Dynamics! Tickets on sale now at TribecaFilm.com. 

The Rose Bowl Stadium is excited to announce that due to COVID-19 we are transitioning to a virtual event on the afternoon of Saturday, July 4th so Pasadena locals and international fans alike can tune in to the 94th Virtual AmericaFest on Rose Bowl LIVE. The virtual event held on the stadium's social media channels will include music from cello artist, Cecilia Tsan from the 100-inch telescope dome on top of Mt. Wilson in honor of our United States Fallen Heroes, first responders and frontline workers for their admirable work and courage during COVID-19. In addition, Mt. Wilson has been testing a special art installation called “Sunstar”, created and owned by artist Liliane Lijn and astrophysicist John Vallerga. The prism will be moving throughout the day to shine a bit of pure color from the sun over Pasadena. Focused around legacy and community-building, the one hour virtual event will feature celebrations of our United States Veterans and military personnel, messages from our community thanking first responders, frontline workers and their personal heroes for their work during COVID-19, as well as a salute to America with a message for why we celebrate the 4th of July. At the culmination of the online-based event, there will be a flyover of Pasadena and its most historic landmarks. The flyover will be viewable from many Pasadena resident’s homes, as well as streamed online, providing equal access to this free event for all. 

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, as a public service Saybrook University's Mind-Body Medicine faculty have been hosting live mindfulness meditations each weekday at 9:15am PT. During the summer months, the live program continues on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and previous recorded sessions are available to all at https://saybrookinsights.buzzsprout.com/

Kathleen's is now open for inside dining. Takeout and curbside pick up are also available.

Happy Pride Month! Check out Vroman's full list of LGBTQIA+ book recommendations here.

Fooothill Family is hosting a fun Virtual Family Challenge! This was originally supposed to be the 2^nd Annual Adventure Challenge at the Rose Bowl on June 26^th but due to COVID we needed to re imagine this event. Now it is a way to participate with family, friends and co workers and go on a scavenger hunt, do a little art and be entertained by a famous magician …. All while supporting Foothill Family from the comfort and safety of your own home! There are lots of fun details on the flyer that I have attached and the link to sign up is here: https://www.foothillfamily.org/take-action/get-involved/community-challenges You can download the flyer here: 

Shepherd's Door believes there is NO place for racism, injustice, or inequality in our Black community. We stand united with our partners, volunteers, and black constituents against racial and inequitable treatment. Shepherd's Door is providing all services virtually. We are here for you! If you need help or have any questions, contact the office at 626-765-9967 or email us at sd@shepherddoor.org. Stay Safe

ONGOING:

Burger Week 2020 is coming up Sunday, July 12^th, 2020 -Sunday, July 18^th, 2020 as Orange County and Los Angeles Countycome together for the very first time to celebrate and support restaurants all throughout Southern California. Burger Week will also be joining forces with Foodbeast and KFI AM 640’s favorite food show, The Fork Report Hosted by Neil Saavedra, and Burger Week 2020 is waiving this year’s fee to help aid in the recovery of all restaurants in Southern California, so all restaurants will be able to participate FREE OF CHARGE. Burger Week, produced by the Orange County Restaurant Association will be a first-time event in Los Angeles and second annual event in Orange County. Burger Week was created to encourage diners throughout the Southland (Orange County, Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Pasadena) to celebrate and support SoCal restaurants while enjoying America’s favorite food – the Burger! If you are able to join us for Burger Week 2020, simply Register your restaurant here at BURGER WEEK REGISTRATION 2020 by Thursday, June 25^th, 2020, so we can add your restaurant on BurgerWeek.com and we can include you in any and all Burger Week media announcements, press releases and event materials. If you have any questions regarding Burger Week 2020, please contact Pam Waitt, President of the OC Restaurant Association at 949.230.7951 or email her directly at Pam@OCRestaurantAssociation.org.

2020 is proving that access to accurate and timely information is more important than ever. That’s why more people are turning to NPR station KPCC on the radio and their website LAist to make informed decisions about the issues that affect Southern California and the world. If you’re a business, you can reach their audience as a corporate sponsor to promote your company and tell audience members about the service you provide. You could potentially reach hundreds of thousands of listeners on the air and visitors to their website. And you’ll be supporting KPCC and LAist as vital sources of local news and information. Check them out on the radio at 89.3 KPCC-FM and LAist.com. To learn more about becoming a corporate underwriter email at underwritinginfo@scpr.org or call 626-583-5235. 

Evergreen Office Building space for lease: "Let's get back to work". Garden Office Space Available.  For Tours Call Esteban Felix at Insignia PMG at  (626) 792-7500 Ex. 1003. Downliad the flyer here: 

Shiro in South Pasadena is now open for dine-in service.

The Huntington Gardens, Art Museums and Boranical Gardens will reopen the gardens on July 1 to visitors with advance tickets (we’ll reopen to members a little earlier – June 17–but please note: everyone will need advance tickets for timed entry.) For your safety and ours, everyone will be required to follow new safety protocols, in alignment with LA County’s health order and regulations for outdoor museums.  Ticket info

The 2020 Pasadena City Golf Championship will be held July 24 – 26 at Brookside Golf Club. Registration is open on our website https://2020pasadenacity.golfgenius.com/.  We would encourage you to register early to ensure a spot in this year’s championship. We had previously sold out with a waiting list. For those players currently registered, we thank you for holding on until we announced the new date. If these new dates do not work for you for any reason, you have until June 30th to request a full refund. Refunds can be requested via the event portal or by sending an email request to gm@brooksidegc.com.

In an effort to offer valuable local video content aboutPasadena to a broader audience, Pasadena Media has bolstered availability of their programming to viewers without a cable subscription. Viewers can now stream all four community television channels and access videos on-demand in high definition via the freePasadena Media app on three of the most popular Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming devices: Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV. From anywhere in the world, viewers can now watch government programming like Pasadena City Council meetings, community-centric programs likeArroyo Live, educational programs fromPasadena City College and PUSD, as well as the popular and renowned daily news program, Democracy Now.

Why donate blood to Huntington Hospital? As the only trauma center for the entire San Gabriel Valley, much of today’s medical care depends on a steady supply of blood from our generous community.  The chronically low blood supplies can affect the trauma center and the hospital’s ability to help those in need.  A donation to Huntington Hospital means blood is available for your family, friends, neighbors and community when it is needed. Unfortunately, due to the health crisis, we are unable to come to you with our bloodmobile, as it does not allow for social distancing, but you can come to us.  We are taking our community donors, half a block south of the medical campus at 800 S. Fairmount Ave.  Please call to schedule your appointment, at 626-397-5422, we welcome walk-ins, and validate parking.  However, as more donors are returning to their place of employment, we would like to make blood donation(s) more convenient for our donors.  Without the use of our bloodmobile the only way we can come to you is by holding blood drives at venues that have enough indoor space where we can set-up 3-5 beds, along with our registration, and post-donation refreshment area.  We would like to enlist the support of the Pasadena Chamber’s members that have adequate indoor space and are willing to sponsor a blood drive for Huntington Hospital.  If you don’t have the adequate space, perhaps you know someone that does.  Please contact Huntington Hospital Blood Donor Center at (626) 397-5422 and ask for recruitment, we need your help! 

Bickley Printing Company now offers banner printing. FAX IMAC Copying Offset and Letterpress Printing Bindery; Calvin E. Smith, Owner (Family Owned Since 1946) Phone/FAX (626) 792‐6594. Email: pesmith6@earthlink.net  Due to the pandemic, please call first 25 South fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105‐1905 (between Colorado Boulevard and Green Street) 90 Minutes Free Parking — Across the street in Parking Deck. Enter going East on Green Street or South on Raymond Avenue. Download the flyer here: 

Worried about the COVID slide?  According to a study put out by NWEA, students are expected to make only 70% of the progress in reading that they would normally achieve in a school year. Lindamood-Bell has been providing individualized live, online instruction since 2015! Our Learning Centers are online and ready to help children and adults learn to their potential. Lindamood-Bell'sresearch-validated instructional programs strengthen reading, comprehension, and math skills by developing the sensory-cognitive functions that form the foundation of learning.  Please call the Pasadena center at 626-396-0865 for more information or check out our website at www.lindamoodbell.com.

Visit The Crack Shack or place an online or phone order for pick-up between 4-9pm on Tuesday, June 23rd (we offer curbside!) Mention American Cancer Society when you place your order or upon pick-up! They will donate 15% from your order directly back to the organization! Download the flyer here: 

Caregiver Position Home Instead Senior Care Pasadena-The description of the job post: Job title: Caregiver (Variable Hour

Employees or Part-time); PAY: starting 15$; Office Location: 200 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena Ca, 91105 Suite #350. $15/hr with employer-sponsored health care and 401K for caregiving positions in the Pasadena area! Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference in the lives of seniors and special needs clients in the community? Then consider becoming a Home Instead Senior Care Pasadena Caregiver!

 

 

As the businesses are reopening in Pasadena and taking every effort to ensure safety and comfort of their staff and customers, I wanted to reach out and let them know that Shield48 reusable face shields are now available in Pasadena. Shield48 is a reusable face shield used as a personal protective equipment (PPE) and manufactured in Europe in cooperation with infectology and ICU specialists in conformity with the official guidelines from CDC and WHO. Each reusable face shield set includes 3 replaceable screens that can endure 100 cycles of sanitizing. Shields48 are comfortable to wear and ensure your protection all day everyday. Download the flyer here: 

To ensure we are taking the proper steps for our clients, MyImage Skin + Body MEdSpa has adjusted our scheduling structure to focus on social distancing by having no more than one client with only one employee at a time. Staff is equipped with personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of our clients. Our spa is closed to all walk-ins until further notice. We are appointment only Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm. Consultations are always FREE and ALL services are being provided. Call to find out about current promotions we have extended and added during these trying times. MyImage Skin + Body MedSpa, 119 West California Blvd. Pasadena CA, 91105; 888-955-4664

At Marriott's Residence Inn Pasadena Old Town we are committed to providing you, our valued customer, with a safe environment that aligns with expert protocols for working to defeat COVID-19. Consisting of in-house and outside experts in food and water safety, hygiene and infection prevention, and hotel operations, Marriott’s Cleanliness Council is redefining our cleaning and safety standards. The attached materials represent Marriott’s revised cleanliness procedures and protocols. We are sharing these with you today so that your teams are aware of the efforts we are undertaking to create safe spaces, safe meetings and events, and safe stays at Marriott hotels. We anticipate that these guidelines and protocols will evolve with public health and governmental recommendations. We continue to monitor and stay up-to-date on the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which can be found here. Additionally, we encourage you to reference the most recent travel guidance at www.travelguidance.marriott.com Here is the info: 

 

Learn to Code and Change the World! theCoderSchool Pasadena pasadena.thecoderschool.com, Silicon Valley’s #1 Coding School Program in Pasadena is now brought to you ONLINE for your safe learning.  For beginners to advanced, Coding for kids & adults, Broad array of languages including Scratch, Python, Websites & Much More. Courses: 2:1 Coding Instruction, Online Summer Camps. Crazy fun camps include techtalks, design thinking, interactive games. Experienced Coaches. Develop Critical Thinking. Gain Confidence. Build Character. Be ready for the Future. Online promo for summer camps at https://www.thecoderschool.com/locations/pasadena/#-camp-section. Free Trial Lessons offered. Contact Nicole at nchang@thecoderschool.com with any questions.

PLAY AT HOME WITH THE PASADENA POPS Jersey Boys stars John Lloyd Young and Erich Bergen (Madam Secretary) pay homage to the illustrious movie history of our summer home, the LA County Arboretum, where scenes from classics like Jurassic Park, Tarzan and even Jersey Boys have been filmed. Plus a swinging rendition of "When I Get my Name in Lights". Visit our website for more Play at Home with the POPS. 

PASADENA SYMPHONY PODCASTIn Conversation with Larry Blank: Resident Pops Conductor Larry Blank discusses his prolific career spanning Broadway, TV and Film. The three-time Tony nominee will also introduce a new weekly video POPSCast he is hosting with behind-the-scenes stories from Pasadena POPS soloists, musicians and composers. POPSCast premieres June 20 with special guest Principal Pops Conductor Michael Feinstein.

Join Dani Ryckman, Fusion Academy's head of school, to learn about the many, many opportunities for learning this summer at Fusion Pasadena! We have: Summer Camps; Classes for Credit; Tutoring/mentoring; Test prep; College Counseling and a bodacious enrichment program! And best of all, our summer pricing is 20% less than during the regular year! RSVP here

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) Governing Board recently approved $15.4 million in funds from the California Air Resources Board for the Replace Your Ride program. As part of the program, residents living in the District can receive up to $9,500 to purchase a newer and more fuel-efficient, including electric, vehicle at reduced cost, in exchange for retiring their older gas or diesel-burning vehicle. Applicants can also choose to scrap their older vehicle in exchange for a voucher that can be used for public transportation including Uber, Lyft, ridesharing and vanpooling. For a full list of requirements and to apply for free, please visit ReplaceYourRide.com and select the GetStarted tab.

Pasadena Magazine is putting together a special Pasadena Strong section in which advertisers could voice their support for the community and contribute financially at the same time. With 10% of all ad buys going to local charities supporting Covid19 relief support this is our way of giving back as a magazine and a brand. Download the flyer here: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kiddie Academy of Pasadena is OPEN FOR IN-PERSON CAMP THE SUMMER! We are an educational childcare that welcomes children from infants to school age. Tired of having your kids sit at home on the screen all day? Bring your child to a stimulating environment this summer where they can experience sports camp, STEM learning, field trips (for school agers), giant tortoises and lots more, all done with safe social distancing practices! We are open 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday. We provide healthy cooked meals and snacks, qualified and educated teachers, and a nurturing environment that inspires children to love learning. Email pasadena@kiddieacademy.net or call (626) 606-2800 for a virtual tour. Download the flyer here:  CampVentures 2020-06-04.pdf

Judson International School is pleased to announce their plan to begin classes on August 18 back in their school building. Judson will be having all classes K-12 on campus, full-day five days per week. The school will be implementing health protocols to keep their students safe, such as increased hand washing and sanitizing throughout the day, classroom cleaning, and temperature taking without resorting to extraordinary measures.  Judson School’s small class sizes and the layout of their building which provides much open-air space between classrooms will also naturally help promote health.  Judson International School recognizes that being in a community and with friends is also a key aspect of overall health and well-being. Judson’s Health and Safety Task Force will be creating protocols and space configurations over the summer.  To learn more about Judson International School, visit www.judsonschool.org or email info@judsonschool.org.

Here at the First Tee Greater Pasadena, we are preparing to conduct our summer session starting the week of July 6^th through July 12^th and run for 8-consecutive weeks. Registration is now open for the summer session on our website. To view our current summer session schedule and to register, PLEASE CLICK HERE. Understand that we (FTGP) must follow the safety guidelines of LA County and the local cities where each golf course is located. If for some reason group instruction restrictions will not be lifted by July 6^th, we will postpone and push-back the start date for summer until those restrictions are lifted. Currently, we our conducting a non-instructional/non-tournament or non-league program called, “Let’s Go Play With A First Tee Coach”. This program allows (3) participants to play 9-holes with a First Tee Greater Pasadena coach. PLEASE CLICK HERE to view this new program on our website. Let’s GO PLAY WITH A First Tee Coach is currently being held during the month of June. If group instruction restrictions are not lifted by Juy 6^th, we will continue to offer this program until group instruction is allowed.

Whitmore Rare Books is open to clients by appointment only, which can be booked online or by phone. Our shop is operating Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 and Saturday 10:00-5:00. We request that shopping appointments be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance for the health of clients and staff, to ensure that we can provide a pleasant and sanitary space.   Masks are required for entry and must be worn at all times.  We ask that all clients maintain a distance of 6’ or more when working with team members on their collections. We encourage clients to shop our online inventory and select curbside pickup or shipping whenever possible.  WhitmoreRareBooks.com Phone: (626) 714-7720. Email: info@WhitmoreRareBooks.com

Following the successful launch of curbside pickup service at Pasadena Central Library, Pasadena Public Library has expanded curbside pickup service to seven of its branch libraries. Curbside pickup service is now available Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Central Library and Allendale, Hastings, Lamanda Park, La Pintoresca, Linda Vista, San Rafael and Santa Catalina Branch Libraries.

Clearman’s restaurants – North Woods Inn and The Galley – reopened their dining areas Monday. All restaurants are following Los Angeles County’s protocols ensuring safe food preparation, food handling and dining services. Seating capacity is now 60 percent at each restaurant to meet physical distancing requirements. Brennan recommends customers make reservations for Steak N’ Stein and North Woods Inns in San Gabriel and La Mirada. To make dining reservations go online at www.Clearmansrestaurants.com (reservation availability varies by location). No reservations are available at Clearman’s Galley (The Boat).id=7o8qW5VM3EuKrhlviqyxthSvKd4I73VEhnXj576r3tpUMTMxWVhPREVQNk5aUDNOOFNNOTdPMEVRWi4u

For 20 years, The Gabriella Foundation has been transforming lives and communities through the power of dance. As we all face the challenges of these extraordinary times, we realize that dance and movement have never been more important to the physical and emotional health of the inspiring youth we serve. With this in mind, we have found new ways to bring Everybody Dance! into the homes of our students and families - including 130 weekly Zoom ballet, hip hop, jazz, modern and tap classes, Tik Tok dance challenges, and the sharing of video dance classes with our school partners to support distance learning programs. With your support, Everybody Dance! will emerge from this crisis stronger and more vibrant!

Whether it be on campus or through Kidspace-At-Home, the museum provides play-based programs and activities, which promote curiosity, imagination, and exploration. These informal learning opportunities are critical for healthy child development. In addition to providing resources during this time of closure, we are also taking necessary steps to be well-prepared to re-open the campus when the time is right. However, without operational revenue, such as general admission, memberships, group visits, camps, and site rentals, we face significant financial challenges. Now, more than ever, we need your help to keep Kidspace strong! Show your love for Kidspace. Remember, EVERY gift will be matched dollar for dollar! DONATE TODAY

Virtual Studio is Pacific Crest’s program of online education in the performing arts. These include private lessons and a growing catalog of courses in webinar and master class formats. Private Lessons: Custom individual instruction with Pacific Crest educators, where you choose your level of intensity and set your goals. Whether you’re playing for fun, building your technical skills, or preparing for an audition or assignment — our private lesson program is for you. Register for a single lesson, or choose a six-pack or 12-pack. You choose the start date; you choose the end date. And you can renew as many times as you wish. Webinars: Exciting live trainings allow you to live chat directly with the expert while on the training. Some are stand-alone trainings, while others are multi-day. Pacific Crest webinars also include the webinar recording, slides, and bonus materials. Private coaching opportunities may also be available as part of your registration fee. Master Classes: Engaging sessions with experts in performing arts education and leadership. Pacific Crest master classes offer the experience of being in class, while participating from the comfort of your home. Like our webinars, some of these are stand-alone sessions. Others are multi-day “conferences.” Learn more at pacific-crest.org/vs

Express Employment Professionals in South Pasadena is a leading staffing provider helping job seekers find work with a wide variety of local businesses in the San Gabriel Valley area. Because we're locally owned, we live in and work in this community and have a vested interest in its success. We work with job seekers to help them find the right job for their skills and experience. Express Employment Professionals provides employment services and workforce solutions to employers throughout our community. Our vision is to help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people. Contact us today to get started on finding the right fit for you. 709 Fremont Ave, Suite A, South Pasadena, CA 91030, (626) 844-3562. <https://www.expresspros.com/southpasadenaca/>https://www.expresspros.com/southpasadenaca/ https://www.yelp.com/biz/express-employment-professionals-south-pasadena https://www.facebook.com/ExpressSouthPasadenaCA/ http://bit.ly/SthPsGgle

You can find May Catering's most current menus at www.may-catering.com. We also offer FREE Delivery and Custom menus for Graduation Celebrations as restrictions are being loosened.

Huntington Association Management has continued to work ‘round the clock since mid-March.  We assist nonprofits negotiate this health crisis by helping directors and boards of charities and business groups with timely communication to members and supporters.  But that’s just the basics.  We are designing ways to help nonprofits cut costs, retain membership, pivot to virtual meetings and seminar delivery, and strategize what the future of the organization may look like.  We are even planning interesting virtual fundraisers and conferences.  Time to reinvent.  We focus on the nonprofit sector that may need assistance more than any other. Huntington Association Management www.associationmanagement.biz 26-292-1095 Contact: Patricia Rosengren

Right At Home Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley, In Home Care & Assistance is fully operational with our regular office hours, as we are defined as “essential services” to our clients, who rely on our care to provide care and support for daily essentials, such as:  Meal preparation; Grocery Shopping; Transportation to medical appointments, pharmacy, errands (with caution and distancing during this time); Personal care (showering, bathing, hygiene); Companionship – which right now is key due to isolation and other factors that can affect the mental and physical health of our loved ones; Light housekeeping; Household support and assistance

Pinot's Palette offers online painting classes with take-home kits. The info is here: https://www.pinotspalette.com/pasadena

Pasadena Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine, Orange Coast Magazine, and Sacramento Magazine are hosting a webinar next Thursday 5-14. It is presented by "nationally known marketing expert Ryan Dohm" on marketing strategies to help you thrive post covid. The registration is below if you have anybody that might be interested.  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/821242134186126605

Robert Hall & Associates has been offering professional tax preparation and accounting services to individuals and businesses in California since 1971. Over that time, we have grown from a single person firm to California’s best and most trusted tax firm processing more than 10,000 tax returns annually. We are one of the largest and most trusted tax firms California with more than 500 5-star reviews on Google and Yelp. We have also won numerous awards including winning the Glendale’s Best Accounting Firm for the 7 years in a row. Tax consultants have a track record of helping individuals and businesses of all sizes with day-to-day accounting and tax issues. We look forward to exceeding your highest expectations. To learn more about how we can save you money on taxes and help you grow your business, please contact us for a free consultation now. https://www.roberthalltaxes.com/contact/

As today we start to reopen our businesses to the public, as per our state government, Paulie Technologies is running a special on security cameras for the month of May only, and at this great price orders must be in by May 15^th, as supplies are sometimes shaky given or recent turbulent times. The 1080P Wifi Camera is installed for you at your place of business or home by securely connecting wirelessly to your home wifi, and is fully controlled and viewable on your iPhone or Android anywhere at any time.  A highly recommended fully functional camera with Pan/Tilt/Zoom, with Night Vision, Motion Detection for recording on-demand Video with 2-way audio at a great price! Promo Offer includes. Physical Installation plus setup on your cell phone is included with each new 1080P fully-functional camera, all for only $125.00. Offer is good for the month of May only and order requests must be received by May 15^thby calling 626-658-7556 or emailing spauli@paulitechnologies.com with your request. For more details visit:  https://www.paulitechnologies.com/back-to-business-sale/ Best of luck everyone returning to work!!

Golf resumed at Brookside Golf Club officially on Friday May 8th.  Several new restrictions will be in place in order to keep our staff and patrons safe.  Prior to booking your tee time please review these restrictions so there are no issues when you arrive to Brookside. BROOKSIDE COVID-19 GOLF RESTRICTIONS or BOOK A TEE TIME NOW

Chef Tony Lancaster and Hope Cafe and Catering offers low cost Curbside and Take Out from our Pasadena location Mon-Fri, limited menu but limited cost. Breakfast $5 Lunch $8 and Dinner $12 for Family Pack for 4 $40. You can also order groceries through Hope Cafe and Catering. http://www.hopecafeandcatering.com

The Pasadena Playouse started online classes in May. www.pasadenaplayhouse.org for info.

If you are in need of resources in Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog or other languages our multilingual cancer information specialists are available to

assist you. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 for support from anywhere, any time. #stillattackingcancer Real Men Wear Pink = Men Fighting Breast Cancer Breast cancer affects everyone women and men. That's why we're recruiting men to fight breast cancer through Real Men Wear Pink. This distinguished group of community leaders is determined to raise awareness and money to support the American Cancer Society's mission and save more lives than ever before from breast cancer. Every dollar raised helps the American Cancer Society save lives from breast cancer through early detection and prevention, innovative breast cancer research, and patient support. Thanks to the passion of our Real Men Wear Pink supporters, we're able to make a huge impact on the mission to end breast cancer. For more information contact Robin Hall at robin.hall@cancer.org (graphic attached.)

Good Spirits are Coming Your Way! In this time of social distancing, The Foundation for Living Beauty is hosting an online auction featuring all the things we want right now – wine, whiskey and other great stuff! From May 9 - 15, you can bid on great items and have them sent directly to you!  Living Beauty has converted our programming to online activities, and is providing more than 900 women with cancer access to meditation, yoga, education and sisterhood support, and most recently provided them with a day long virtual retreat filled with wellness.  We need the support of our community to reach out to these women, now when they need it most.  Please join us and bid on some great items!  Register here: https://goodspirits.givesmart.com.  Questions?  Call Nancy Davidson at (626) 862-5458 or email nancy@livingbeauty.org. 

Vroman's Bookstore has a wide range on live, online events. Visit www.vromansbookstore.com for info.

HI Friends, since March 27, NOOR, has donated over 6,000 servings of our nutritious, plant-based soups to our local senior centers, foster homes and to anyone who stops by NOOR each Friday between 3pm-5pm. We have supported this program on our own and as the demand for donated meals continues to grow, we are asking our friends to support this community effort through donations and/or SHARING this post. Join us in taking care of each other. ❤️ #noorsoup https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-to-continue-to-feeding-our-community 

Pasadena Kitchens is a family owned retail shop that specializes in major home appliance sales and install, appliance parts sales, and remodel. We also carry window and wall air conditioners, sinks, faucets, counter tops, tile, cabinetry and more. We will be open from 10am-2pm weekdays and 11am-3pm on Saturday during the COVID pandemic. Please be sure to call ahead of time to ensure your appliances or parts are in store before pick up. We are still doing deliveries and installations in-home as well as minor repairs. We will still assisting our customers by phone or by email during our normal business hours 10am-6pm weekdays and 11am-3pm on Sat. (626) 793-0641 Sales@pasadenakitchens.com https://pasadenakitchens.com/

Pasadena POPS is offering online concerts. For Play at Home with the POPS subscribe to our Youtube channel.

Gerry Rothschild (of Gerry Rothschild Band fame) can provide a concert on your block. No payment required, just tips and in introduction. Here's how it works (from the troubador's own email: Driveway concert on your block: 1 1/2 hour concert. I play for tips but have a sign with suggested tip $20.00. I’ll have a tip jar spaced away from me and I’ll also have my Venmo handle on a sign.  The block will need a host. It’s up to the “host”  to get the word out to everyone on the block.  The more people who are able to attend makes it more worthwhile. “Host” will introduce me letting people know who I am and that I am a professional musician who is playing for tips. Please encourage them to tip and mention the suggested amount of $20.00.  Below you will see what the host at the last one put out.  Of course this is just an example. I need electricity at the “stage” location.   I can’t play on grass. I play a wide variety of songs and will take requests and play them if I know them. Concerts are in late afternoon or evening but need to end at least 1hour before dark.

Mobility Works Pasadena is still open for business during this unique time we are experiencing. Our hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM for sales, service, and rental. Saturday’s  by appointment only between the hours of 9AM-1PM for sales. We are offering free home pick ups and delivery service to come see our wheelchair accessible vans or to get client’s existing wheelchair van serviced. If you have questions about the purchase, rental, or servicing of a wheelchair van, please give us a call directly at 626-584-8181. Also, you may check out our website for more information - https://www.mobilityworks.com/ Thank you and we look forward to assisting your mobility needs!

At Laura Acupuncture Clinic we remain open to help with non-Covid-19 issues.  We want to do our part to help ease the load on Urgent and Hospital care facilities. During this time, we are keeping our regular hours (mostly by appointment) — including Remote Consultations and Home delivery of Traditional Chinese Medicinal herbs and teas.  We are also taking many extra precautions to keep our staff and our patients safe, including spacing out appointments to isolate patients, taking temperatures, using masks, disinfecting and rotating rooms to keep them empty for at least 3 hours between use. Remote Consultations / Home Herbal Delivery If you prefer to avoid an office visit, or are experiencing symptoms, we offer remote consultations by phone appointment.   Traditional Chinese Medicine has many Herbal combinations, and teas, to help alleviate symptoms and strengthen the immune system.   We can discuss your personal situation and recommend possible herbal alternatives to help target your specific situation, or simply calm your nerves. We provide home delivery. Business Hours:   M-F 10-6 pm,  Sat 10-4 pm. 

Due to the recent stay at home order and pandemic, local health community organization, Day One, is offering free COVID-19 healthy tips for Alcohol selling businesses. If you are interested in receiving a free poster please contact Ashley Carrasco at AshleyC@godayone.org.

The YWCA remains dedicated to empowering girls through this epidemic and beyond.  We are determined to provide the girls with an amazing experience through our partnership with YWCA Glendale on our summer camp. Camp Rosie: Girls on the Rise will continue to focus on empowerment, life skills, culture, and their future regardless of whether that will be virtually or in person. Your donation makes the below possible: Financial Literacy Workshops; Google Coding Workshops; Safe Dates Workshop Series; Career Exploration with diverse female speakers including engineers, artists, scientists, and doctors; Higher Education Exploration including a deep dive into possible majors, virtual campus tours, and discussions with current students; Cultural Exploration through virtual tours. We need your help to sponsor our program to continue and support our community.

Rose Bowl Live presents weekly entertaining and informational online presentations. Get the info by cluicking here. 

We at Century Rooter Service and Plumbing are here for you, were open 24 hours a day every day! for service and emergencies. We are in this together. RemembetIf it dosen't flush we'll come in a Rush!

Citrust Insurance Agency is still open and assisting individuals and small businesses to ensure they have health coverage through this time. We also assist everyone who is facing financial hardship to apply for subsidies through the government to reduce their health insurance premiums. Please call Edsel D'souza/Jonathan Edewards at 310-717-3147.

Hearken Creative is still busy working on marketing projects for local and international clients, doing art direction (annual reports, newsletters, magazines) and crisis-related video marketing as well. Need help using video during the COVID-19 crisis to deliver your message? It’s not hard to film yourself and get the word out to potential customers. Call us! http://www.hearkencreative.com

Vroman's is Bringing Author Events to You! Introducing Vroman's Live: our new virtual series of author events through Crowdcast. We hope you'll join us online! More events are being added daily so be sure to visit our website for updates at www.vromansbookstore.com.

From the Pasadena Symphony and POPS: PLAY AT HOME WITH THE POPS-to catch all the music with Play at Home with the POPS subscribe to our Youtube channel.  PASADENA SYMPHONY PODCAST is conversations and performaces-the next best thing with Inon guest starring in this week's podcast episode, which premieres today. Check it out on their Youtube Channel. 

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We encourage everyone to support our retail members who are not able to be open by purchasing gift cards. Visit our directory listings for retail businesses here: http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/directory/shopping-retail. Your support now may make the difference for these fellow Chamber member businesses.

Likewise, our beauty shops and salons are reopening. Many offer gift cards or would welcome hearing from their customers. Many also offer gift cards. Here is a link to our beauty and salon members: http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/directory/beauty-beauty-supplies-barbers 

Fitness, Yoga and Wellness members are also struggling as they await the chance to re-open. Many are offering online instruction and support or have at-home kits you can purchase at significant discounts. You can find the list of our members in those categories here: http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/directory/fitness-personal-training-services-yoga

Grocery stores and hardware stores remain essential businesses and can be open. Check for store hours before you go. 

Cleaners and laundry services also remain open. Some, such as Bryan's, offer free delivery. You can find our member businesses here: http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/directory/laundry-linen-cleaning-services

Also allowed under the Safer at Home regulations are junk hauling and home maintenance companies that service your plumbing, heating/air conditioning and more. You can find them here: http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/directory/junk-removal and here: http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/directory/heating-air-conditioning

FOR THOSE NEEDING ACTIVITIES or ENTERTAINMENT CHECK THESE:

NASA is putting together resources and activities with hands on material for all ages: https://science.nasa.gov/get-involved/nasaathome

Vroman's Bookstore has activities for kids (and adults, too) online. Click ere for info. Buy a gift card to support Croman's while the store is closed. 

2. Virtual Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens and more: flinging our virtual gates open wide and inviting you in to EXPLORE, LEARN, LISTEN, and feed your desire for knowledge and beauty. Check out our just-launched podcast series, The Collections, entertain the kids with paper doll Fanny Gray, or just chill with a relaxing visual holiday in the gardens! For kids, they have a downloadable paper doll: Print now  and a background to color: Victorian interior

You can also enjoy the Huntington'sBotanical Collections Tours - Take a virtual stroll through more than 120 acres of The Huntington's renowned gardens and The Huntington Digital Library - The Huntington Library houses more than nine million items - a fraction of which is available in digitized form, including manuscripts, maps, photos, printed books, prints & ephemera, architectural projects, the Civil War and more.

Saybrook University’s Mind and Body Medicine department’s daily mindfulness meditation. Now that we all have to “Stay Safe at Home”, it can be lonesome and challenging. A daily meditation can help keep our mind  centered and healthy in such trying times.  The event starts at 9:15 am PDT for 15 minutes. Go to: https://www.gotomeet.me/LuannFortune/mindfulness-meditation-moments OR dial in using your phone: 1 866 899 4679 | Access Code: 195-157-605

The public is invited to explore the USC Pacific Asia Museum collections online at https://pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu/directory/collection/.

The Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau has a photography guide to Pasadena. Want to get a nice walk (while maintaining social distancing) and maybe take some pretty photos. Click here for the guide.
 

RESTAURANTS 

We have been highlighting our member restaurants in an effort to help them weather the COVID-19 edidemic and the required closures which are necessary to safeguard the wellbeing of all of us.

Many are still operating, but offering delivery, take-out and curb-side pick up. Please check with the restuarant before visiting as there are closures daily and those may not be reflected here. 

Pasadena Chamber member restaurants are open for take-out and/or delivery and safe, socially distanced dine-in service. SOME MAY HAVE SPECIAL MENUS (PLEASE call before visiting as some may have closed since this was sent): 
 

• Alexander's Steakhouse

• All India Cafe

• Arroyo Chop House

• Bacchus Kitchen

• Baja Fresh

• Bistro 45

• Bone Kettle

• Buca di Beppo in Pasadena
• Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine

• California Pizza Kitchen

• Celestino Ristorante

• Chaaste Family Market

• Chick-fil-A

• Choza 96

• Cindy's Restaurant

• Clearman's Galley, aka The Boat

• Clearman's North Woods Inn

• Coffee + Plants, LLC

• Colombo's Italian Steakhouse & Jazz Club

• The Counter

• Crack Shack Pasadena

• Dan Modern Chinese

• Dave & Buster's

• DogHaus - open for take out or delivery
• Domino's Pizza- (626) 794-3030
• Edwin Mills by Equator El Cholo - take out and delivery with select menu

• El Portal Restaurant

• Entre Nous

• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

• Foothill

• Granville

• The Great Maple

• Green Street Restaurant in Pasadena - take out and delivery

• Green Street Tavern

• The Hat

• Hope Cafe & Catering in Pasadena - catering orders only 

• Il Fornaio

• Kathleen's Restaurant

• Kings Row Gastropub

• The Kitchen for Exploring Foods

• La Grande Orange Cafe

• La Tea Da

• Lavender & Honey Espresso Bar

• Lucky Baldwins Delirium Pub and Cafe, Lucky Baldwins Trappiste Pub and Cafe

• Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue

• Margarita's

• Maria's Italian Kitchen

• McDonald's

• Mijares Mexican Restaurant

• Mi Piace in Pasadena- will reopen for take out and delivery on 3/31
• NOOR in Pasadena- soup for those in need of a good meal
• Nothing Bundt Cakes in Pasadena - open for pick up

• Osawa Shabu Shabu & Sushi

• The Pan

• Panda Restaurant

• Parkway Grill

• Pasadena Sandwich Company

• Paul Martin's American Grill

• Pie'N Burger

• President Thai Restaurant

• Raffi's Catering and Banquet

• The Raymond 1886

• Roscoe's House of Chicken n' Waffles

• Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Pasadena - open for take out orders

• Shiro Restaurant

• Slater's 50/50

• Smitty's Grill

• SORRISO-Bar Celona

• The Stand

• Stonefire Grill

• Sushi Roku in Pasadena - curbside pick up and delivery
• The Raymond in almost South Pasadena - curbside pick up, take out and delivery

• True Food Kitchen

• Umami Burger Pasadena

• Urth Caffe

• White Horse Bar Lounge

 

OTHER OFFERINGS:

Law firm Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo are offering free webinars for small to medium sized businesses about issues related to Coronavirus and the workplace. These webinars will focus on the coming aftershocks of managing the continuity of business operations, proper implementation of new procedures & policies, keeping your workforce productive, all while trying to limit organizations’ liability.  Click here to register. 

HELP NEEDED - CALLS FOR ASSiSTANCE

1. Pasadena Community Foundation is collecting donations to help local people impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic with food aid and other help. If you would like to donate to assist people in the Pasadena community, click here: https://pasadenacf.org/

2. Huntington Hospital is in dire need of blood donations. The need for blood is ongoing, and we now experiencing a severe blood shortage. As the only trauma center in the entire San Gabriel Valley, we rely on your generosity in order to help us keep a full supply of blood. Your support is extremely valuable as it makes a huge difference in meeting the health needs of our community.

In relation to the coronavirus, it is important that you are aware that blood donation is still a safe practice.  There is no evidence that this coronavirus is transmissible by blood transfusion, and there have been no reported cases of transfusion transmission for any respiratory virus, including this coronavirus. Out of an abundance of caution, please note, that if you have traveled to: *China (including Hong Kong and Macau); *South Korea; *Japan; *Italy; *Iran ;  in the last 28 days, please do not donate blood at this time.  You will be eligible to donate 28 days after your departure from any of these countries. In addition, please note that at each blood drive and our Donor Center, our employees follow thorough safety protocols, including wearing gloves, routinely wiping down donor-touched areas, using sterile collection sets for each donation, and preparing the arm for donation with an aseptic scrub.  We believe these mitigation measures will help ensure blood recipient safety, as well as staff and donor safety in reducing contact with those who may potentially have this respiratory infection. It is vital that we continue messaging to our community, the importance of blood donation from eligible, healthy donors at all times. Anyone that donates blood at Huntington Hospital from now through the end of April will receive 2 movie tickets or a $20 gift card (Target, Starbucks, In-N-Out or Amazon).     If you are currently eligible, please contact the donor center and schedule your next donation at (626) 397-5422.   We are located at 711 S. Fairmount Avenue, Pasadena 91105.  Our hours of operation are, Monday – Thursday 9:30am to 4:30pm, Friday - 7:30 to 2:30pm.  We validate your parking.

Donors must be 100% healthy, have a meal before donating, be well hydrated and bring a picture ID that contains your date of birth(preferably driver license). We appreciate your continued support, especially during this challenging time with the coronavirus. Please invite your family, friends and colleagues to support us. Huntington Hospital, Blood Donor Center (626) 397-5422.

3. The City of Hope Blood Donor Center continues to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on our blood supply as well as those of other suppliers.  As the situation is evolving, there have been fewer donors due to cancelled blood drives resulting in less blood available for our patients. Over the last week we’ve experienced an even greater impact to the blood supply and there is really no substitute for donated blood.  Consequently, it has become even more important that donors like you continue to donate blood.  Individuals are not at risk of contracting COVID-19 through the blood donation process or via a blood transfusion. At this time we are only taking blood and platelet donations at City of Hope Blood Donor Center on Our Duarte Campus By Appointment Only. Visit iDonateBlood4Hope.org or call 626-218-7171. Our operators will guide you through a health screening and schedule your appointment.

4. Non-profits throughout our communty are suffering, as well. If you can be supportive NOW, please do so. Here is where you can find information on our non-profit members: http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/directory/index-alpha

Those wanting to donate blood through the Red Cross can click here to make an appointment.

We are very grateful for the support we have already received from community members who want to help Pasadena Highlands, our residents and staff. During this unprecedented crisis, we anticipate an increase in the shortage of medical supplies and our top priority is the safe delivery of care to our residents. We are accepting donations. If you have any of the below items or have questions about donations please reach out to me, Stephanie Walters, Executive Director by email at swalters@wqliving.com or by phone at 626-317-0160. To prevent anyone from unintentionally spreading germs during this time our community is closed off to visitors for the safety of our residents and staff. Donation items may be left on the table outside our main entrance. Here is what is needed: Personal Protective Equipment: N95 Masks-Surgical Masks-Procedure Masks-Paper Masks (with ties or elastic)-Isolation Gowns-Paper Protective Gowns. Cleaning Supplies: Disinfectant wipes/bleach wipes-Lysol. Activities: Unopened puzzles-Unopened individual games

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Flawless Fitness offers live Zoom/Skype training as well as custom programs with video instruction.   Melody Schoenfeld, 2019 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year; Personal Fitness Professional's Personal Trainer of the Month, February 2020. http://www.melodyschoenfeld.com; http://www.pleasurenotmeatingyou.com; http://www.melodyschoenfeld.blogspot.com

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Final Touch Media is still full steam ahead! We are currently helping our clients with digital advertising to boost their business even when customers can't come to them in person. I'd be happy to speak with any businesses in the chamber about strategies for their particular business at any time. They can contact me directly by email: kyle@finaltouchmedia.net or visit our website: https://www.finaltouchmedia.net

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The Dynamic Advantage is offering our "Take Out Fitness - COVID-19 Strength Kit", Includes four pieces of tubing with combinations that provide up to 60 lbs of resistance, two styles of anchoring straps, a DVD, our "Where The Rubber Meets The Road" ebook, and participation in our Zoom Dynamic Strength Training online. one more thing  $89! that is $40 off.

Here's the link to Bryan's Cleaners and Laundry's message on our website:   https://www.bryanscleaners.com/a-message-from-scott-bell-president-ceo-of-bryans-cleaners-laundry-regarding-covid-19/

Some key points: Our plant remains fully operational; If you are hesitant to go about your routine errands during this time, we offer FREE pick-up and delivery to your home or office; Dry cleaning your clothing is safe and does not pose a risk to the spread of the virus; The CDC advises that the dry cleaning process, which includes cleaning and pressing, is effective on most viruses; As is true with other viruses, laundering in hot water of 160°F and with chlorine bleach is the most effective method for sanitizing laundry; If hot water and chlorine bleach are not safe for the items, then laundering with a disinfectant product is another option; The CDC states that laundering with detergent alone is also an effective method.  

Assistance for the Elderly, Disabled or Health Concerns Effective immediately: to continue to serve our community for those who cannot venture outside to grocery shop, fulfill medications, or basic necessities, POST PACK & SHIP will do them FREE OF CHARGE.  We will submit a receipt and can be reimbursed via check for the items. Godspeed and bless you all. 

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Mindfulness at home with Saybrook University. You are invited to join Saybrook University’s Mind and Body Medicine department’s daily mindfulness meditation.  Now that we all have to “Stay Safe at Home”, it can be lonesome and challenging. A daily meditation can help keep our mind  centered and healthy in such trying times.  The event starts at 9:15 am PDT for 15 minutes. Go to: https://www.gotomeet.me/LuannFortune/mindfulness-meditation-moments OR dial in using your phone: 1 866 899 4679 | Access Code: 195-157-605
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The Original Top’s, a classic Pasadena institution and long-standing restaurant has been serving comforting and approachable scratch made food since 1952 and they are now offering Take-Out and Drive-Thru to help feed families during this time. The Original Top’s offers Breakfast Take-Out until 11:00 am which includes selections such as the Steak & Egg Burrito made with Carne Asada, scrambled eggs, homestyle potatoes, jack and cheddar cheese, and for Lunch Take-Out, guests can opt for the Famous Pastrami with a slowly marinated special au jus, piled high on a French Roll with mustard and pickles. For something warm and hearty, guests can order the Chili Bowl made with The Original Top’s signature chili and diced onions, Zucchini Sticks or French Fries. For something sweet, save room and order a vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry Old Fashioned Shake. The Original Top’s offers Take-Out and Drive-Thru from 6:30 am to 11:00 pm; 3838 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107; 626.449.4412; www.TheOriginalTops.com

At Ultimate Health, I've decided to give people an option.  I'm streaming free workouts on my facebook page, every day until the end of the month.  Everything from seated workouts for the elderly to Cardio Kenpo.  Some are live streaming and some are pre-recorded.  The schedule is on the FB page, and it's open to anyone.  If possible, maybe you can pass this along to all the members.  www.facebook.com/ultimatehealth.coach 

Mamma’s Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta is open to service you. - We understand that everyone has different comfort levels. We offer no a contact delivery (option). - We offer take-out. - We just installed a Hands-Free hand sink in our pick-up/ordering area for customers. 1007 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pas

Things to do from non-Pasadena Chamber members (for adults and kids):

Watch LA-centric movies: Click here for a list compiled by our friends at Discover Los Angeles. (They don't highlight Pasadena (of course): https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/things-to-do/100-hours-of-amazing-los-angeles. (Ok, this could involve Netflix or Amazon Prime, but... )

The Aquarium of the Pacific is offering the Aquarium Online Academy to bring educational programming as well as fun and entertaining activities to the community. Find both on-demand videos and activities for all ages and a schedule of interactive live programs with educators, from grade-specific virtual classroom sessions to engaging segments with the Pacific Pals puppets.

Masters of the American West is the signature exhibition of the Autry Museum, featuring 64 of the top contemporary artists working in the Western genre. Virtual visitors can browse this year's artists and their work,

Experience The Broad from home by browsing the museum's incredible online collection and viewing the various YouTube playlists, including The Un-Private Collection, Summer Happenings, Gallery Talks, and Special Exhibitions.

Opened during the 1984 Summer Olympic Games, the California African American Museum (CAAM) houses a permanent collection of 4,000 objects of art, historical artifacts and memorabilia. CAAM invites you to #MuseumFromHome on their social channels (@caaminla) and via their YouTube channel.

The California Science Center has launched Stuck at Home Science, a family-friendly space to fight boredom and continue your child's science learning with easy to follow activities. 

A hidden gem on the UCLA campus, the Fowler Museum houses collections that feature hundreds of thousands of cultural objects from Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas - past and present. Browse the Fowler's Digital Collection of more than 2,000 objects by geographic region, culture, date/era and medium.

“How to Explore Art While the Getty Galleries Are Closed” compiles art books, online exhibitions, podcasts, and videos from the vast collections of the J. Paul Getty Museum.

Grtty Online exhibitions: Michelangelo: Mind of the Master; Assyria: Palace Art of Ancient Iraq; Käthe Kollwitz: Prints, Process, Politics

Getty Art History resources: Online Art History lessons such as Bauhaus: Building the New Artist; Virtual libraries with 350+ Getty Publications and a massive archive of 100,000+ digitized art books dating back to the Renaissance; Getty Art Podcasts: Art & Ideas & Recording Artists

The GRAMMY Museum is debuting never-before-released digital Public Programs from their archive. The Museum’s Public Programs digital series features intimate sit-down interviews with artists and musicians in its 200-seat Clive Davis Theater. A new program will be released every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 11:00 am PST.
Explore the Hammer Mmuseum's Watch + Listen online archive, featuring hundreds of videos from past public programs, from post-screening Q&As to lectures such as:

• A lecture series on Vincent van Gogh's career with art historian John Walsh
• Q&As with the actors and filmmakers behind 2019's top films, from Parasite to The Farewell
• Readings with renowned writers like Jamaica Kincaid and US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo
• Conversations with artists and Hammer curators

Built 1919-21, the iconic Hollyhock House was Frank Lloyd Wright's first architectural project in Los Angeles. In July 2019, the Hollyhock House became the first LA landmark designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To increase access, the Virtual Tour allows users to experience all of Wright's masterpiece, including first and second-floor spaces that are mobility inaccessible. Selected objects throughout the house have pop-up descriptions with optional audio, indicated on screen by a + sign.

Founded in 1984 as the Santa Monica Museum of Art, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (ICA LA) moved to a 12,700 square-foot facility in Downtown LA that opened in 2017 and features 7,500 square feet of exhibition space. ICA LA invites virtual visitors to explore their #MuseumfromHome online exhibitions - Ree Morton: The Plant That Heals May Also Poison and Ann Greene Kelly.

The largest art museum in the western United States, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) houses a collection that includes nearly 130,000 objects dating from antiquity to the present.

LACMA has revamped their homepage with a nearly endless archive of digital media: Watch - Short films, exhibition walkthroughs, and documentaries; Listen - Curated audio soundtracks, compositions, and live recordings; Learn - Online courses, lectures, and teaching resources; Read - Articles, interviews, and exhibition catalogues; Browse - Artworks from our permanent collection

L.A. Theatre Works (LATW) was founded in 1974 to give voice to underrepresented groups, bring attention to new plays and playwrights, and produce plays that address critical historical, cultural and social issues. Today, LATW is the nation's leading producer of audio theatre. Whether it's classics or the latest hits from New York and London, the LATW audio library has something for everyone. New shows launch every week - stream online or listen to the National Broadcast Series on KPFK in L.A. and on affiliates in more than 50 U.S. markets.

Named “America’s finest chamber orchestra” by Public Radio International, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) is a preeminent interpreter of historical masterworks as well as a champion of contemporary composers. LACO AT HOME allows people everywhere to engage and listen to spellbinding performances — no subscription, sign-up, or payment required. All broadcasts can be livestreamed at laco.org/broadcasts and streamed on-demand at laco.org/on-demand. The streaming lineup launches on March 28-29 with music by Stravinsky and Prokofiev alongside works by Ravel and a West Coast premiere from composer and artist-in-residence Missy Mazzoli. 

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is launching Virtual MOCA on Monday, March 23. This new daily series will be available on the museum's website and across its social channels. Each day will have a different theme.

From the Edible Garden to exciting special events, the official Natural History Museum of LA YouTube channel is filled with bingeable content for you to enjoy the museum from afar

For car buffs, The Vault at the Petersen Automotive Museum is a bucket list experience - an extraordinary collection of 250 iconic and rare cars from around the world exhibited in a renovated 60,000 square-foot underground space. During the extended hiatus, The Vault is offering Livestreaming Tours led by Collection Manager, Dana Williamson. The 60-minute live tour will take viewers closer than any tour has before, including under the hood and even inside some of the vehicles!

More than 1,200 leading museums around the world have partnered with the Google Cultural Institute to create the Google Arts & Culture website and app.