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Mountain Views News Saturday, March 15, 2025

Annual Egg 
Bowl Hopping 
Back to 
Pasadena

Pasadena Chamber to 
Host First Spring Soiree 

 


 The Pasadena Chamber 
of Commerce is set to host 
its first spring celebration to 
commemorate the birthday 
of both the Chamber and its 
predecessor organization, 
the Pasadena Board of Trade. 
The festive and fun evening 
will be held at the beautifully 
remodeled Pasadena Elks Lodge 
at 400 West Colorado Boulevard 
on Friday, April 4th beginning 
from 6:30 to 10pm. The evening 
will include a cocktail reception, 
live Rock ’n Roll music, a poker 
tournament, liquor toss and 
much more.

 “Everyone is welcome at the 
celebration of our Chamber 
birthday as we honor a few of 
our long-standing members 
with drinks, food, music and 
games in the historic Pasadena 
Elks Lodge,” said Katelyn 
Barchowsky of Storied Lane 
Marketing, current Chair of the 
Chamber Board of Directors. 
“With the recent fires, we also 
wanted to honor a few of our 
members who really stepped up 
during the disaster to help our 
neighbors.”

 The evening’s festivities kick 
off at 6:30 p.m. with a hosted 
cocktail reception featuring 
live music from Art Deco 
Entertainment. Later, the 
evening’s poker tournament 
will include prizes of $500, $250 
and $100 gift cards for the top 
three finishers. There will also 
be champagne pong, a liquor 
toss and other games and fun 
activities for those who may not 
want to play poker.

 “We wanted to bring everyone 
together to do something fun 
to celebrate the Chamber’s 
birthday,” Ms. Barchowsky 
remarked. “This event combines 
a brief recognition program with 
a really great night of music, 
games, and camaraderie.”

 The Board of Trade was 
organized and incorporated 
in March, 1888. In March of 
1919, the Board of Trade re-
incorporated as the Chamber 
of Commerce and Civic 
Association of Pasadena. 
The brief program will also 
honor unsung heroes from 
among the Pasadena Chamber 
membership who helped with 
relief efforts following the 
Eaton/Altadena Fire.

 Tickets are $150 per person for 
admission to the complimentary 
cocktail reception. Poker players 
pay $200 for a seat at the tables 
that includes the complimentary 
cocktail reception and the 
party’s other activities. 
Sponsorships are available for 
$1,500 and $3,000 and include 
hosting an honored guest and 
seats at the poker tables or other 
game participation.

 Everyone can register and 
pay for the Spring Soiree at: 
pasadena-chamber.org/content/
spring-soiree-celebration.

 “Everyone 21 and over is invited 
to join the fun as we celebrate 
the Chamber, its members and 
our collective contributions to 
our community,” said Pasadena 
Chamber President and CEO 
Paul Little. “You certainly do 
not have to be a member to 
appreciate or benefit from the 
work the Chamber and the 
Board of Trade have done to 
build, support and promote our 
community. Nor do you have to 
be a member to come out for an 
evening of fun and games.”

 Pasadena Parks, Recreation 
and Community Services 
Department and the Rose 
Bowl Stadium announced 
Monday the return of the 
annual Egg Bowl – a free 
spring inspired community 
event on Saturday, March 29 
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 
Rose Bowl Stadium.

 The Egg Bowl will feature 
egg hunts for kids up to 12 
years old and will begin at 
10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. 
Limited tickets for the free 
egg hunts are available at: 
CityOfPasadena.net/Reserve. 
Registration is now open. 
Every-BUNNY counts, so 
please be sure to register all 
members in your group. Each 
person must have a ticket to 
enter the event. 

 After the egg hunt, head 
over to the spring festival 
with free family-friendly 
activities, games, arts and 
crafts, inflatable games, food 
for purchase and more! 

 This year’s event will not 
include the Bunny Brunch.

 Free rides to and from the 
Egg Bowl will be offered on 
Pasadena Transit Route 51 
buses all day. The Route 51 
runs every 22 minutes between 
7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Additional 
service will be added to the 
route between 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 
p.m. to run every 11 minutes. 
The route travels between 
Old Pasadena & Memorial 
Park Gold Line Station along 
Fair Oaks Avenue to the Rose 
Bowl. The Rose Bowl Stadium 
is a 5-minute walk from the 
nearest Pasadena Transit bus 
stop. View the route map and 
schedule at PasadenaTransit.
net. Free parking is available 
in Lot F. 

 The Egg Bowl is sponsored 
by the City of Pasadena, Parks, 
Recreation and Community 
Services Department and the 
Rose Bowl Stadium. 

 For more information, 
please visit RoseBowlStadium.
com. In case of moderate-to-
heavy rain, the event will be 
canceled. 

City Seeks Input on Former Kaiser Property

 Pasadena city officials 
announced Tuesday that they 
are set to hold a community 
meeting March 27 to help 
shape the future of the 2.38-
acre site at 434-470 North 
Lake Avenue –Formerly 
owned by Kaiser Permanente 
and used for outpatient and 
administrative services.

 According to a statement, as 
the city explores development 
opportunities for this 
property, it is committed 
to including the voices of 
residents in the planning 
process. The meeting will 
provide an opportunity 
for the community to 
learn about the property’s 
potential development and 
the North Lake Specific Plan, 
which outlines standards 
that promote development 
distinctive to the character of 
North Lake Avenue. This is 
an opportunity for residents 
to contribute their ideas 
and offer feedback on what 
they would like to see at this 
location.

 The community meeting will 
take place on March 27, from 
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lake 
Avenue Church. Attendees 
will have the opportunity to 
hear from city officials, and 
participate in discussions 
that will influence the 
development direction. This 
event aims to create an open 
dialogue between the city and 
its residents, ensuring that 
the development considers 
the needs and desires of the 
Pasadena community.

 Parking for the event is 
available in the church 
lot. Signage and balloons 
will guide attendees to the 
Church’s Rose Room on the 
second floor of the Family Life 
Center. “The City of Pasadena 
is dedicated to creating a 
vibrant and sustainable future 
for this neighborhood, and 
we need your voice to make it 
happen. Don’t miss out on the 
opportunity to have a lasting 
impact on the future of North 
Lake Avenue.”

Masters 
Series at 
the Senior 
Center

 The life of Charmian 
London, Jack London’s 
widow, will be explored

Creating Defensible 
Space: Your First Line of 
Defense Against Wildfire

 An exploration of ‘modern 
woman’ Charmian Kittredge 
London, writer, muse, 
conservationist and the 
widow of literary icon Jack 
London will be shared in the 
Spring Masters Series event 
on Tuesday, Mar. 25 at 2 p.m., 
onsite at the Pasadena Senior 
Center.

 Retired Huntington Library 
curator of literary manuscripts 
Sue Hodson will share stories 
of this remarkable woman in 
the two-hour presentation, 
entitled “Charmian London: 
New Woman, Mate-Woman.” 
Kittredge London (1871-
1955), while best known as 
the wife of Jack London, also 
excelled in literary, musical 
and other endeavors, and was a 
working woman at a time when 
most middle and upper class 
women were not, countering 
traditional woman’s roles at 
the time. Jack and Charmian 
were equal partners, calling 
one another “Mate-Man” 
and “Mate-Woman” as they 
adventured around the globe. 

 The Masters Series event is 
$15 for Pasadena Senior Center 
members, and $18 for non-
members and reservations 
are suggested. To register or 
for more information, visit: 
pasadenaseniorcenter.org and 
click on Lectures and Classes, 
then Masters Series Lifelong 
Learning, or call 626-795-
4331.

 Sue Hodson is the retired 
curator of literary manuscripts 
for The Huntington Library, 
where she administered all 
the British and American 
literary collections, including 
the papers of Jack London. 
A Fellow of the Society of 
American Archivists, she 
continues to write and speak 
on literary and archival topics. 
She cowrote Jack London, 
Photographer, published in 
2010, and her most recent 
book is I Promise You I’ll Be 
Home, a volume of the Korean 
War letters of Al Martinez.


Support the Senior Center at 
Hawg Heaven BBQ Restaurant

 Supporting local businesses 
giving back to the Pasadena 
Senior Center is a great way to 
make a positive impact. Join 
your fellow members and staff 
for lunch or dinner at Hawg 
Heaven all day on Wednesday, 
March 19 to help support PSC.

 Hawg Heaven, located in the 
heart of Old Pasadena, will 
donate 20 percent of its dining 
profits to PSC throughout 
the day on March 19. Diners 
are asked to print out the 
Hawg Heaven flyer at www.
pasadenasenior.org (click on 
Dine Out & Benefit PSC) and 
give it to their server at the 
restaurant. Diners may eat at 
the restaurant or order takeout. 
Proceeds will benefit programs, 
activities and services of the 
Pasadena Senior Center. 

 With a hearty menu featuring 
tasty barbeque fare, including 
ribs, brisket, chicken and game 
meats, Hawg Heaven also serves 
handcrafted pizzas, sandwiches, 
burgers and even vegan/
vegetarian options. Family 
meals are also an option for 
large groups.

 Hawg Heaven BBQ is located 
at 119 E. Colorado Blvd., in the 
heart of Old Town Pasadena and 
will be open Wednesday, March 
19, from 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 
p.m. For more information 
about Hawg Heaven BBQ, visit: 
hawgheavenbbq.com.

 To learn more about 
the Senior Center visit: 
pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call 
626-795-4331.

Altadena 
Revealed: 
Reflections of 
People & Place

 Pasadena Fire Chief Chad 
Augustin wants residents to 
prepare ahead of wildfire season 
by creating defensible space. 
This buffer zone between your 
property and the surrounding 
area helps slow or stop wildfire 
spread while providing 
firefighters a safer area to defend 
your home.

 Follow these key strategies to 
create a safer environment and 
improve wildfire resilience.

Home Ignition Zones

- Wildfire risk is highest within 
100 feet of your home. Reduce 
flammable materials in three key 
zones:

- Immediate Zone (0-5 feet): 
Use fire-resistant materials and 
remove combustible debris.

- Intermediate Zone (5-30 feet): 
Trim tree branches 6-10 feet 
from the ground and replace 
flammable mulch with gravel.

- Extended Zone (30-100 feet): 
Keep vegetation thinned and 
well-maintained to slow fire 
spread.

Fire-Resistant Home Features

- Roofing & Vents: Install Class 
A fire-rated roofing (metal, 
composite, tile) and screen attic 
vents to block embers.

- Siding & Windows: Use 
noncombustible siding (brick, 
stucco, fiber cement) and dual 
pane tempered glass windows to 
withstand heat.

- Decks & Porches: Keep 
areas clear of debris and never 
store flammable materials 
underneath. 

Emergency Preparedness & 
Evacuation

- Ensure clearly marked street 
names and address numbers for 
emergency responders.

- Maintain a 12-foot-wide 
driveway with 15 feet of vertical 
clearance for fire trucks.

- Create and practice an 
emergency action plan, 
including evacuation routes and 
a meeting place.

- Conduct an annual insurance 
policy checkup and maintain a 
home inventory for quick claims 
processing.

 Taking these steps can 
significantly improve your 
home’s wildfire resilience. For 
more resources, visit Firewise.
org

 Join Historical Societies for 
the first event March 28 in this 
new monthly lecture series 
exploring Altadena’s history, 
architecture, and identity. 
Historian Michele Zack will 
present Altadena: Between 
Wilderness and City, tracing 
the town’s development and 
its unique sense of place. 

 The talk will also inform 
community recovery efforts 
following the Eaton Fire. 
Presented by The Foothill 
Catalog Foundation, Altadena 
Heritage, the Altadena 
Historical Society, Bungalow 
Heaven Landmark District, 
and Pasadena Heritage, and 
hosted by Altadena Libraries.

 The event will take place 
from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the 
Altadena Main Library 600 
East Mariposa Street. More 
information and tickets are 
available at: pasadenaheritage.
org.


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