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Mountain View News Saturday, July 6, 2024

The Pasadena Chamber of 
Commerce Inaugural Gala

San Marino Upcoming 
Events & Programming

Parks After Dark Programs 
Return to City of Pasadena

 
The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services 
Department (PRCS) invites you to the 13th annual Parks After 
Dark (PAD) program series. PAD takes advantage of Pasadena’s 
beautiful summer evenings by activating park spaces to provide 
youth and their families opportunities to experience healthy, safe 
recreation programming. Activities run on Thursdays, Fridays, and 
Saturdays from July 11 – August 10 and include sports leagues and 
tournaments, recreation activities, movies, swimming, and more.

Parks After Dark Activities

 For all ages to enjoy and participate in, unless otherwise specified. 
Registration is not required unless noted in the activity description.

Parks After Dark Kickoff Festival | Thursday, July 11, 5-9 p.m., 
All Ages

Robinson Park Baseball Diamond, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave.

Join us for the Parks After Dark kickoff on Thursday, July 11, 6-9 
p.m., at Robinson Park featuring FREE food, inflatable games, arts 
and crafts, a live DJ and more! Join us for an exciting evening of 
softball action! Watch as community members go head-to-head 
against the Pasadena Police, followed by games from the City of 
Pasadena EAB Softball Tournament. Support your local teams and 
enjoy a fun-filled day at the ballpark!

Movies in the Park | Fridays, July 12 – Aug. 9, 7 p.m., All Ages

Various Pasadena Parks

 Our popular Movies in the Park series is back! Come early to 
find a great viewing spot and participate in pre-movie activities, 
including arts & crafts and games. Movies begin at dusk.

Trolls Band Together., Fri., July 12, 7 p.m., Villa Parke, 363 E. Villa 
St.

Kung Fu Panda 4, Fri., July 19, 7 p.m., Grant Park, 232 S. Michigan 
Ave.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Fri., July 26, 7 
p.m., Victory Park, 2575 Paloma St.

Migration, Fri., Aug 2, 7 p.m., Washington Park, 700 E. Washington 
Blvd.

Wish, Fri. Aug 9, 7 p.m., Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave.

Concerts in the Park |Saturday Aug. 3, and Aug. 10, 6-9 p.m., All 
Ages

La Pintoresca Park, 1415 N. Raymond Ave.

Memorial Park, 85 E. Holly St.

 Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music in the serene 
surroundings of our local parks. Let the twilight enhance your 
outdoor concert experience as you unwind, connect with your 
community, and revel in the enchanting melodies under the 
summer sky.

Glow Sports | Thursdays, July 18, and Aug. 1, 8-9:30 p.m., All Ages

Thursday, July 18, Villa Parke Softball Field, 363 E. Villa St. and 
Thursday, Aug. 1, Victory Park, 2575 Paloma St.

 Join us as we light up the night with fun interactive carnival-
style games. Invite family, friends and neighbors to this friendly, 
nontraditional setting that will delight everyone.

5 vs. 5 Adult Basketball | Thursdays, July 18 – Aug. 8, 5-9 p.m., 
Ages 18+

Robinson Park Recreation Center Gym, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave.

 Pasadena is well-known for having skilled basketball players! 
Register your team to compete and demonstrate your game. All 
levels are welcome. Teams are guaranteed one 20-minute game per 
week for four weeks in Robinson Park’s gym.

5 vs. 5 High School Basketball | Saturdays, July 20 – Aug. 10, 6-9 
p.m., Ages 14-18

Robinson Park Recreation Center Gym, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave.

 Pasadena is well-known for having skilled basketball players! 
Register your team to compete and demonstrate your game. All 
levels are welcome. Teams are guaranteed one 20-minute game per 
week for four weeks in Robinson Park’s gym.

7 vs. 7 Adult Soccer | Thursdays, July 18 – Aug. 22, 5:30-9 p.m., 
Ages 18+

Villa Parke Turf Field, 363 E. Villa St.

 7 vs. 7 soccer games are fast-paced, high-scoring, and big fun! Two 
games will be played simultaneously. All teams are guaranteed one 
game per week for five weeks.

Boxing Clinic | Friday, July 26, 5-7:30 p.m., Ages 8+

July 16 at Victory Park, 2575 Paloma St.

 Geared towards non-experienced participants who are interested 
in learning the fundamentals of Olympic-style boxing. Workout 
will consist of stretches, foot work, punching and self-controlled 
movement. This would be a non-contact workout full of fun, fitness 
and wellness.

Aqua Boogie Nights | Saturdays, July 13 – Aug.10, 6-9 p.m., All 
Ages

Honorable John J. Kennedy Pool, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave.

Villa Parke Pool, 363 E. Villa St.

 Get ready to boogie Saturday nights! Join us for swimming, 
music, and dancing. Proper swim attire is required; Participants are 
encouraged to come dressed and ready to swim. Lifeguards on duty. 
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit CityOfPasadena.
net/Reserve for locations.

Teen Glow Party | Thursday, July 25, 6-9 p.m., Ages 12-17

La Pintoresca Teen Education Center, 1415 N. Raymond Ave.

 Calling all Teens! Have fun with us at a glow dance party with glow 
sticks and high-energy dance music. Make new friends and enjoy a 
fun night at our teen center.

Aztec Dance Yankuititl | Saturday, July 27, 4-9 p.m., All Ages

Villa Parke Gymnasium, 363 E. Villa St.

 Open for all ages, Aztec Dance is an opportunity to learn traditional 
Aztec dance steps, movement, and drum rhythms. Lessons start 
with basic movements and then progress to choreographed dance 
steps. This activity is accompanied by live Aztec drumming.

 Activities are subject to change without notice. For more 
information, visit CityOfPasadena.net/Parks-And-Rec or call (626) 
744-6530.

Luce Puppets: Splashy Sea Saga

Monday, July 8 at 1 PM, Children’s Room

 Sail the Seven Seas with Sailor Sam and his little pal Salty as 
they search for adventure, treasure, and…a boat that won’t 
sink! Kids ages 3+ are invited to join in the slapstick hijinks 
and meet mythical creatures along the way: a giant octopus, 
a dangerous bunny, a fearsome dragon, and a rather unusual 
sea monkey. Registration is not required.

Proactive Planning for Retirement

Wednesday, July 10 at 1 PM, Barth Community Room

 Planning to retire soon and have questions? Come learn 
about 49 Financial’s holistic, proactive planning strategy 
from two of Los Angeles’ top advisors. Registration is not 
required.

Baby Sensory Gym

Friday, July 12 at 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM, Barth Community 
Room

 Sensory play has the benefits of allowing children to connect 
ideas with concrete experiences, stimulating the brain, 
and helping to develop fine and gross motor skills. Babies 
are invited to stretch their muscles at the Library’s first-
ever Baby Sensory Gym! They will move through different 
stations to help grow their little minds and bodies. The 9:30 
AM session is for 4-18 months old and the 10:30 AM session 
is for 19 months-2 years old. Registration is recommended.

Summer Sunset Concerts

Friday, July 19, August 2, 16, Lacy Park

 Grab your chairs and blankets to carve out your spot in the 
middle of Lacy Park and enjoy 3 free concerts this summer! 
Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and drink, 
or purchase concessions from a variety of food trucks. Join 
us on July 19 at 6 PM for Stone Soul, August 2 at 6 PM for 
Alan Chan Jazz Orchestra, and August 18 at 5:30 PM for a 
multicultural concert! Registration is not required.

Annual Bulky Item Pickup Event

 On Saturday, July 20th, Athens Services will be conducting 
its Annual Bulky Item Pickup event in the City. Residents 
who have bulky items such as mattresses, furniture, or 
appliances that they would like to dispose of should call 
(855) 557-1007 or schedule online ahead of time. Please make 
sure the items have been set out at the curb or designated 
pickup location by 5 AM on Saturday, July 20. No e-waste 
or household hazardous waste is allowed. For a full list of 
eligible items, please see the above flyer. Should you have any 
questions, please call 888-336-6100.

DID YOU KNOW?

66% of parents said they would pay more for a babysitter that 
has safety training.

 Enroll your tweens and teens in the Crowell Public Library’s 
Safe Sitter® Class on July 13 from 9 AM – 3 PM in the Barth 
Community Room so they are ready for this important rite 
of passage! Babysitting is a great way to earn a little extra 
money and develop a young teen’s sense of responsibility. In 
partnership with San Antonio Regional Hospital, this class 
is designed to prepare tweens and teens (ages 11-13) to be 
safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings, 
or babysitting. Attendees will learn safety skills, childcare 
skills, life and business skills, and first aid and rescue skills, 
including CPR. Space is limited and registration is required.

Fire Department Recent Happenings

 On June 27, Chief Rueda led San Marino and San Gabriel 
command staff and our newest Public Safety Commissioner 
Eliot Hodges through a classroom orientation and an aerial 
tour of the San Gabriel Mountain foothills, and the major 
drainages impacting our City. The tour consisted of an 
overview of Area C wildland areas, narrated by Chief Rueda, 
followed by a tour of the Verdugo Fire Communications 
Center in Glendale. Thank you to Verdugo and Los Angeles 
Fire Department Air Operations for assisting with this 
training opportunity.

 On June 27, the Institute for the Redesign of Learning in 
South Pasadena held a gallery showing for the Transition & 
Adult Service (TAS) program’s photography class. Students 
of the class had visited the San Marino Fire Department in 
April 2024 and many of the pictures taken during that visit 
were featured in the show. Thank you to the TAS program 
for allowing us to be part of such a great event!

 San Marino Firefighter/Paramedic Shawn Stewart brought 
home a gold medal from the 2024 California Firefighter 
Summer Games for Team Bowling. Firefighter Stewart’s 
team consisted of firefighters from the South Pasadena and 
Alhambra Fire Departments. Their team competed against 
other four-person teams from throughout California. 
Congratulations to Firefighter Stewart, South Pasadena 
Firefighters Benites and Tregenza, and Alhambra Fire Chief 
Ragusa!

Meetings

Public Safety Commission

Monday, July 15 at 6:00 PM; City Hall Council Chambers 
and Zoom and Zoom (Public Access)

 The Viennese Ballroom at The 
Langham Huntington Hotel 
was the setting for the annual 
Pasadena Chamber Inaugural 
Gala on June 28, 2024. During 
the hosted cocktail reception, 
180 guests were treated to 
appetizers, a hosted bar and 
jazz by Art Deco Entertainment 
along with a silent auction.

 Guests included 
Congresswoman Judy Chu, State 
Senator Anthony Portantino, 
Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo 
and Pasadena Councilmember 
Felicia Williams. Other 
community and business leaders 
included Pasadena Center 
Operating Company CEO Mike 
Ross; Langham Huntington 
Hotel Managing Director and 
Regional Vice President Shane 
Pateman and Craig Washington 
who will be president of the 
Tournament of Roses for 2030.

 Former Pasadena Chamber 
Board Chairs Dennis Buckley 
of Health Advantage Physical 
Medicine, Thomas Daly of 
Lewis Roca, George Falardeau 
of Pasadena Media, Raphael 
Henderson of Wells Fargo, 
John Leano of Bryan’s Cleaners 
and Ishmael Trone of F&M 
Business Centers joined current 
and former Chamber Board 
members at the event.

 Outgoing Chair Don 
Schweitzer of Schweitzer Law 
Partners began the program 
by offering remarks about his 
tenure. “I am happy to report 
that the Chamber has gained 
more than 100 new members 
since last August,” he remarked. 
“I am especially pleased that 
our networking events have 
regained their attendance and 
are full of energy, enthusiasm 
and fun.”

 The program continued 
as California State Senator 
Anthony Portantino swore in 
Katelyn Barchowsky of Storied 
Lane Marketing as Chair of the 
Chamber Board of Directors for 
2024-25.

 In accepting the responsibility, 
Ms. Barchowsky noted that, 
“I am honored to serve as 
this year’s Chair of the Board 
of the Pasadena Chamber of 
Commerce. As the youngest 
person to step into this role, as 
well as the first in my generation 
to do so, I am looking forward 
to leading and serving alongside 
a dedicated, engaged, and 
committed Board of Directors 
and staff.”

 “The Pasadena Chamber of 
Commerce is an incredibly 
special and vital organization 
in our city, “ Ms. Barchowsky 
noted. “I have always felt that 
way as a member, and I also 
feel fortunate to have seen it up 
close as Vice Chair of Member 
Services. When speaking to new 
members, I like to share my 
experience as essentially a poster 
child for how the Chamber 
can work for you when you 
invest your time in building 
relationships. About 85% of 
my clients come directly from 
Chamber events and referrals, 
and we even bought our first 
home with a Chamber realtor 
from a Chamber member last 
year.”

 New Board member Seamus 
Gray of Pacific Premier 
Bank took the oath along 
with returning members Ms. 
Barchowsky also administered 
the oath to the Executive 
Committee members Mike 
Antenesse of Foothill Unity 
Center, Lynelle Bryant of 
MasBuild, Inc., Emilio Padilla-
Larios of the Langham 
Huntington Hotel, Don 
Schweitzer of the Schweitzer 
Law Firm and Justin Tsui of 
TeamLogicIT.

 A highlight of the evening 
was the presentation of the 
2024 Corporate Citizen of the 
Year awards to The Bakewell 
Company and Friends in Deed.

 In presenting the award to The 
Bakewell Company and Danny 
Bakewell, Jr., Ms. Barchowsky 
noted that “The Bakewell 
Company has built projects 
that brought important services 
and economic investment 
to Pasadena’s underserved 
communities. It was not easy, 
as some in our audience tonight 
know very well.”

 “As a community activist, 
Danny Bakewell, Sr. was 
instrumental in bringing 
ideas of Diversity, Equity and 
Inclusion to Pasadena and 
some of our more traditional 
institutions,” Ms. Barchowsky 
noted. “The Bakewell Family 
and the Bakewell Company 
keep pushing for justice and 
equity for everyone in our 
community.”

 “Danny, Jr. and the Bakewell 
Family continue their 
investment in underserved 
communities,” she said. “I am 
very pleased to present the 
Corporate Citizen of the Year 
award to Danny Bakewell, Jr. 
and the Bakewell Company.”

 “It is a deep honor to receive this 
recognition from the Chamber 
of Commerce,” Mr. Bakewell 
said at the event. “When we 
developed underused and 
neglected properties into two 
grocery stores in northwest 
Pasadena, we were responding 
to the needs of the community at 
a time when there was very little 
investment in our underserved 
communities.”

 Rabbi Joshua Levine-Grater 
accepted the Corporate Citizen 
of the Year award on behalf of 
Friends in Deed. In presenting 
the award, Ms. Barchowsky 
noted that over its 130 year 
history, Friends in Deed “has 
brought people together to do 
what cannot be done alone.”

 Currently, Friends in Deed 
operates The Food Pantry 
providing food assistance to 
more than 600 low-income 
and no-income families in the 
greater Pasadena and Altadena 
area each week.

Glenarm 
Street Water 
Main Night 
Construction

One Arroyo Trails Project 
Groundbreaking Ceremony

 
The One Arroyo Foundation 
and the City of Pasadena officials 
announced this week that they 
are set to come together to 
kick off the One Arroyo Trail 
Critical Linkages Project aimed 
at revitalizing the Arroyo Seco’s 
trail system.

 The event will take place at 
10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 
at Brookside Park. 

 Vice Mayor Steve Madison 
and other community leaders 
are set to give an update on 
the trail improvements and 
the reopening of the historic 
Mayberry-Parker Bridge.

 “The Arroyo Seco is the crown 
jewel of west Pasadena, and we’re 
so excited to break ground on 
this project to improve miles of 
well-loved trails in this beautiful 
natural resource,” Madison 
said. “A project of this type is 
long overdue, so thank you to 
the One Arroyo Foundation 
for helping get shovels in the 
ground.”

 Madison also said this is more 
than just a groundbreaking – 
it’s a celebration of community 
spirit and a commitment to 
preserving our beloved Arroyo 
Seco. Let’s come together to 
support a project that enhances 
our health, well-being, and 
enjoyment of Pasadena’s unique 
urban forest. Bring your family, 
friends, and neighbors for a 
fun-filled morning. Let’s make 
this day memorable as we take 
the first steps towards a brighter, 
greener future.

 For more information visit: 
cityofpasadena.net/district6.

 
Pasadena Water and Power 
(PWP) officials announced 
this week that they are 
replacing approximately 1,400 
feet of existing 12-inch cast 
iron water mainline and 8-inch 
cast iron water mainline along 
Glenarm Street from Arroyo 
Parkway to El Molino Avenue.

 According to officials, regular 
work hours are scheduled 
Monday through Friday from 9 
a.m. to 4 p.m., with some night 
work at the intersection of 
Arroyo Parkway and Glenarm 
Street to ensure the safety 
of drivers and construction 
workers. Construction at 
night is tentatively scheduledf 
rom August 12 to August 
13, Monday through Friday 
from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. These 
date ranges are subject to 
slight changes depending on 
field construction progress. 
The project team will work 
diligently to minimize the 
impact of noise.

 Pasadena Water and Power 
(PWP) provides electricity to 
more than 65,000 customers 
within Pasadena. PWP 
delivers water to nearly 38,000 
households and businesses 
in Pasadena For more 
information visit PWPweb.
com/GlenarmWaterMain.

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