Today we celebrate President George Washington and President Abraham Lincoln.
George Washington set the tone for the office and the nation. His leadership and example in office remain the standard we expect from our leaders.
Abraham Lincoln kept our nation together, among many accomplishments.
Neither was perfect. No one is. But they each set our nation on a course of honor, dignity and world leadership.
* How likely is it that California could experience an earthquake like the one in Turkey and what would be the impacts on small businesses?
*What lessons can we learn from how small businesses have fared in other natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina or Superstorm Sandy?
*How are small businesses currently managing their natural hazard risk and where are the gaps in preparedness?
*How will the recently passed California legislation providing grant funding for seismic retrofit of soft-story apartment buildings help small businesses?
* How do I estimate the potential property and business impacts on my current building or one I am thinking of buying?
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the San Gabriel Valley Women’s Summit will return on March 7, 2022. This year’s keynote speaker will be Rachel McClements, Chief Operating Officer of Five Acres, a non-profit focused on the well-being and mental health of children and families, and striving for a permanent, loving home for all children.
Formerly named the Duarte Women’s Business Expo, the event was the creation of the late city of Duarte Mayor and Councilmember Tzeitel Paras-Caracci with the intent of hosting a day for current and aspiring women business owners to learn and grow. Recognizing that the COVID-19 pandemic changed the work and family dynamics for many women, this year’s organizers renamed the event to the San Gabriel Valley Women’s Summit to expand the audience to women throughout the San Gabriel Valley coming from all walks of life, career paths, and different times within their workforce journey. Whether pivoting careers, returning from caregiving, or just getting started, this year’s theme, “Hello, Women of 2023!” welcomes all women to learn, grow, and support each other together.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Click here for the flyer:
Ticket price is $85.00 for an individual ticket and $750 to be a table sponsor. Other sponsorship opportunities are available too (see attached).
The Summit will take place on Tuesday, March 7th from 11:30 – 6 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Monrovia-Pasadena (924 W Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA). The event will include a lunch and a networking happy hour. Register and see event details as they become available at: SGV Women's Summit 2023 (duartechamber.com)
Need a last minute reservation to show your most special person (people) how much you care?
Check out the Pasadena Chamber members here for dinners, sweets and more:
http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/directory/restaurants-catering
http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/directory/bakeries-chocolates-desserts
http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/directory/flowers-gifts
http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/directory/ice-cream-yogurt
http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/directory/coffee-tea-boba-and-juices
Spring arrives in just about a month and a half, and boy, is this one going to be spectacular. After all the winter rain, the Descanso Gardens will be bursting at the seams with blooms of every variety this March including tulips, cherry blossoms, lilacs, irises, camellias, daffodils and much, much more. Come experience the splendor first-hand with a variety of activities designed to inspire, educate and delight.
SHIKI: The Four Seasons in Japanese Art: February 18–May 21
SHIKI: The Four Seasons in Japanese Art brings the exquisite designs of the seasons in Japanese art to Descanso’s Sturt Haaga Gallery from February 18 to May 21. This exhibition from the Scripps College collection in Claremont, features common seasonal motifs, featuring delicate items such as a bowl with wisteria blossoms gracing the interior or maple leaves embellishing a kimono. Augmenting the exhibition, programs will include Gallery tours and talks along with hands-on activities to engage families and individuals in the process of creating.
LA Blooms:
Spring/Summer Hours begin March 20
Descanso will keep its doors open from 5–7pm daily from March 20–August 31, 2023. Stroll through the garden after work on a weekday or soak in seasonal blooms on a weekend evening.
Spring Bloom Tours. March 17 & 18, April 21 & 22, May 19 & 20. 11am–noon
Join us for a guided walking tour and see what’s blooming at Descanso. Meets at Center Circle.
Cultivate: 2nd Friday of each month: April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11
Come see what happens in the garden during extended hours. Take a tour, dance to music amongst the flowers, learn about nature, enjoy food and drink. Grab some friends and enjoy the gardens in a new way.
Earth Day California Blooms Display. Tuesday, April 18–Sunday, April 23.
Enjoy a floral display that celebrates the beauty of California native flowers
About Descanso Gardens
Founded as a public garden in 1953, Descanso Gardens is located at 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011. Descanso Gardens is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults; $11 for seniors and students with a school I.D.; $5 for children 5 to 12, and free for children under 5.
Descanso Gardens is a member-supported garden accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and the National Register of Historic Places. Join Descanso Gardens and enjoy free admission and early entry year-round. Information: (818) 949-4200 or descansogardens.org.
