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SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE HONORED AT 2023 

CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY


Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) recently commended 
the Sierra Madre Playhouse as a leading 
“Non-Profit of the Year” in the San Gabriel 
Valley, as community leaders gathered at 
2023 Congressional Leadership of the Year 
Awards. This event recognizes the diverse 
leadership and volunteerism in the cities 
making up California’s 28th Congressional 
District. Each of the honorees were selected 
from nominations submitted by members 
of their community.

Other community groups honored included 
The Claremont Forum, Foothills Community 
Scholarship Foundation of La Canada 
Flintridge, and Friends in Deed. 

Community leaders honored included 
Abel Ramirez, Dianne Lewis, Tin Tran, 
Nicholas Quach and Shirley Virginia Kelley 
Bellemeur.

“The selected groups and individuals received 
this honor because of the remarkable, 
commendable work they have accomplished 
in their field,” said Rep. Chu. “The honorees 
are leaders who have stood out because of 
their drive and commitment to support our 
communities, help vulnerable populations, 
and carry us through difficult times. They 
are heroes that inspire us all.”

The Sierra Madre Playhouse is in its 99th year. Beginning as a cinema during the silent film era, the Playhouse is now a cherished dramatic 
arts venue with a remarkable legacy of high-quality productions. The Sierra Madre Playhouse stands out as a non-profit civic 
organization with enduring significance in the arts community. Surviving a challenging two-year pandemic closure, the Playhouse has 
re-emerged with renewed vigor, presenting a diverse and ambitious performance calendar.

Among its recent achievements, the Playhouse partnered with the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) to provide an enriching 
experience for 800 sixth graders through performances of Lauren Gunderson’s acclaimed drama “Silent Sky”. The Playhouse’s pursuit 
of excellence continues to exceed expectations, resonating with audiences from all walks of life.

The Sierra Madre Playhouse uplifts, educates and inspires through the performing arts. It is located at 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra 
Madre, CA 91024. For more information about its upcoming programs, go to http://sierramadreplayhouse.org or call (626) 355-4318.

Sierra Madre Playhouse board members Paul Scranton and Eileen Walker flank Rep. Judy Chu.

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SIERRA MADRE COMMUNITY 

FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 

GRANTS

The Sierra Madre Community Foundation recently 
awarded the following two grants to local organizations: 

• The Sierra Madre Public Library received a grant
for its Walk This Way Adven-ture in Memorial Park.
The beloved program provides a unique and engaging
experience for the entire community, including young
families, seniors, and children of all ages. The success
and longevity of the program have brought about the
need to replace the hardware components, including the
metal frames, sandwich boards and plastic page covers,
all of which were originally donated in 2020.

• Sierra Madre Search & Rescue received a grant
to help modernize its mobile command infrastructure
and rescue operations. This grant will be used to pur-
chase satellite messenger services and search mapping
software to enable Search & Rescue to manage searches
more effectively. The services and soft-ware will help the 
teams find missing hikers faster and better ensure the
safety of the rescue teams by providing live tracking of
crew locations and allowing for secure text messaging.

“So far this year, we have provided grants totaling more 
than $11,000,” said Vicky Ryan, co-chair of the Sierra 
Madre Community Foundation. “Thanks to the generosity 
of our residents, we’re well-positioned to provide 
a deeper level of support to local community organizations, 
events and programs.” 

In addition to soliciting donations to support and enhance 
the community, the Sierra Madre Community 
Foundation assists other local community groups in the 
collection and distribution of their funds that enable 
ongoing program support and continued operations. 

Learn more at sierramadrefoundation.org.

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