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Located on Colorado Boulevard? Route 66 Historic Preservation Grants Available
CHR66A is pleased to invite you to a Zoom meeting regarding available Route 66 grants!
The Road Ahead Partnership announced its next round of Preservation and Economic Development Micro-Grants.
There will be 14 grants of $2,500 each. Four of these grants are reserved for Auto Repair facilities located on Route 66.
The grant applications must be submitted online no later than July 27. More information can be found at route66centennial.org.
Grant Coaching Session! Lynne Miller, CHR66A Trustee and our grant specialist, has scheduled a Zoom meeting at 9:00 am on Wednesday, July 8, to discuss the grant and, hopefully, provide helpful hints for completing the application.
The California Historic Route 66 Association invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.; Topic: Preservation /Economic Development Grant Opportunity; Time: Jul 8, 2026 09:00 AM Pacific Time(US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9611945998?pwd=ckhmQktEYzZTVC9Xc25hUjRXT3VmUT09&omn=85491288539
Meeting chat link https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/85491288539
Free Concert Series Returns to Pasadena’s Memorial Park Bandshell
Ten Saturday shows will fill the historic Gold Shell through September, backed by a new three-year grant
A season of 10 free outdoor concerts opens at Memorial Park on Saturday, July 11, marking the first Levitt-branded music series at the park’s Art Deco bandshell since 2017.
The Levitt VIBE Pasadena Music Series will bring shows to the park’s 1930 “Gold Shell” every Saturday through Sept. 12, from 6 to 10 p.m., at 85 E. Holly St. in Old Pasadena. The series is presented by the Pasadena Recreation and Parks Foundation (PRPF) and the city’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, in partnership with the Old Pasadena Management District, according to a City of Pasadena press release announcing the season.
Here is a link to the PasadenaNOW story: https://pasadenanow.com/main/free-concert-series-returns-to-pasadenas-memorial-park-bandshell-july-11-after-nearly-a-decade-long-break
Pasadena’s Parks After Dark Returns for 15th Summer Season
The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCS) invites the community to celebrate the 15th annual Parks After Dark (PAD) program, returning this summer with free family-friendly activities, sports, movies, swimming, and special events throughout Pasadena parks.
Running July 9 through Aug. 14, Parks After Dark transforms local parks into vibrant gathering spaces where residents can connect with neighbors, stay active, and enjoy summer evenings together. This year’s program will also feature hands-on STEM activities led by scientists and engineers from Caltech at select events.
Minimum Wage Increased to $18.57 per Hour in Pasadena Beginning July 1, 2026.
Pasadena’s citywide minimum wage increased to $18.57 per hour for all businesses—regardless of size—effective July 1, 2026. This marks a $0.53 increase from the previous $18.04 rate and applies to both adult and minor employees who work two or more hours per week in Pasadena.
Required Postings: Employers are legally required to display the official poster. You can download it here: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/planning/code-compliance/minimum-wage-ordinance/
LA28 Informational Webinars Open to Anyone Seeking Information on Vending, Tickets, Volunteering and More
You are invited to join LA28's Community Relations team for "First Friday's" webinars. Please use this link to register: LA28 Community Relations “First Fridays” Webinar Series.
As a reminder, these webinars provide high level updates on progress towards the 2028 Games. These are easy ways to listen in and hear the latest from our community relations team. Attendees have the opportunity to ask questions.
You are encouraged to share the information about the webinar widely. All registered guests will receive the Microsoft teams link the Thursday evening prior to the webinar.
LA28 Opportunities
This opportunity has been posted on RAMPLA for Olympics. Business Must Be Registered in RAMPLA.org to be considered.
As part of ongoing efforts to ensure LA28 Olympic & Paralympic procurement opportunities are accessible, we are sharing the following new & reposted Expression of Interest Forms (EIO) on RAMP LA:
Name: LA28 - Wood Flooring for Sport Courts and Subfloors
Link: https://www.rampla.org/s/procurement-announcement-details?id=a1NQl000003jFh7
Post Open Date: 06/10/2026
Due Date: 06/26/2026
Name: (Re-post) LA28 - Ecommerce Marketing Sourcing Activity
Link: https://www.rampla.org/s/procurement-announcement-details?id=a1NQl000003TrnB
Post Open Date: 06/10/2026
Due Date: 06/17/2026
You can register for RAMPLA and receive notifications here: https://www.rampla.org/s/user-registration
Be part of the solution - support Make Real Change - help prevent homelessness in our community
The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Foundation is reviving the community effort to alleviate homelessness in our community. Working with Friends in Deed, we are raising money to support the effort to prevent homelessness in the greater Pasadena area.
100% of funds raised will be donated to Friends in Deed to support their efforts to keep people housed.
You can find more information here: https://pasadenachamberfoundation.org/about
You can donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=T3OFLZ9DlmE5hEbtta6MaXXq6DzGFbOoyNkTSNBT4n84jiggy4Lbqu31h9n1rANT1uxXfg2wp7IKdtR_
We hope to engage the business community in our efforts. You can put a poster in your window, inform your customers about the initiative nd donate to make areal difference in the lives of families at risk of homelessness.
Pasadena Water and Power commercial electric customers are eligible for a rebate
PWP commercial electric customers are eligible for a rebate of $0.40 / Watt, up to a maximum of $80,000 per meter, when they purchase and install a new, permanent, rooftop solar PV system or expand an existing system.
For a limited time! PWP is not charging plan review and inspection fees for solar and battery systems. The fee waivers apply only to PWP‑related solar and battery project costs. Structural, Building & Safety, meter, and other non‑energy‑related fees may still apply.
Installing a rooftop solar PV system on your business is an environmentally conscious way to offset your energy usage, contribute to the City of Pasadena’s climate action goals, and save on your utility bill. In addition, when combined with on-site battery storage, the excess green energy produced from solar panels can be stored within the battery unit, which can allow for an independent source of power during utility outages and provide critical grid flexibility.