Mountain View News Saturday, October 17, 2026 

Pasadena 
AdaptiveSports FestivalReturns

 The City of PasadenaParks, Recreation and 
Community Services 
Department (PRCS), in 
partnership with TriumphFoundation, announced 
they will host the annualPasadena Adaptive SportsFestival on Saturday, Nov. 
7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 

p.m. at Brookside Park, 360
N. Arroyo Blvd.
This free, inclusive event 
welcomes individuals of 
all abilities to experience avariety of adaptive sportsand fitness activities, 
including pickleball, tennis,
rugby, adaptive archery,
disc golf, boxing, basketballand dance. The festival 
will also feature a resource 
fair and an interactive art 
workshop.

 All equipment will beprovided, and trained 
coaches and instructors 
will be available to assist 
participants. Lunch will 
be provided to registeredattendees. 

“Every individual 
deserves the opportunity 
to experience the joy, 
confidence and sense 
of belonging that sports 
can bring,” said Koko 
Panossian, director of 
Parks, Recreation and 
Community Services. “TheAdaptive Sports Festival 
helps break down barriersto participation, connectsindividuals and families 
with valuable resources, andcelebrates the strength andabilities of our community.” 

Triumph Foundation 
is currently seeking 
participants, volunteers, 
sponsors, and communitypartners to help make this 
event a success.

 To register, participate, orvolunteer, visit the TriumphFoundation at TriumphFoundation.
org/ASF or 
email info@triumphfoundation.
org. And to 
watch videos of previousyears’ events, please visitTriumph-Foundation.org/
ASFvideos. 

Celebrate 
Dia de Los 
Muertos (Dayof the Dead) 


Join friends and neighborsOctober 30 at Villa Parke 
Community Center to 
celebrate Dia de Los 
Muertos (Day of the Dead).
The event runs from 5:00 

p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
Commemorate the 
centuries-old holiday withdance performances, artsand crafts, food available 
for purchase and “ofrendas,” 
altars honoring the lives ofthe deceased.

 Villa Parke is located 363 
E Villa. 
For more information,
please call (626) 744-6530. 

Proclamation Recognizes National 
Domestic Violence Awareness Month 


At the Pasadena City Council have lost their lives, recognizes 
meeting Tuesday night, Pasadena the strength of survivors, and 
Mayor Victor Gordo presented highlights the importance of 
a proclamation recognizing access to safety, resources, and 
October as National Domestic support. 
Violence Awareness Month This year’s national campaign 
(“DVAM”). Representatives theme, “With Survivors,
from the Commission on the Always,” calls on individuals and 
Status of Women, the Parks, communities to turn awareness 
Recreation and Community into meaningful action byServices Department, and the promoting survivor safety,
City Attorney/Prosecutor’s offering support, and standingOffice participated in the in solidarity with those impacted 
recognition (pictured above). by abuse. 
Members of the Pasadena According to officials, local 
Police Department’s Special and confidential support is 
Victims Unit (“SVU”) were also available. Peace Over Violence 
present to show their support. provides services to individuals 
Representatives from Shepherd’s affected by sexual assault,
Door and Peace Over Violence intimate partner violence, and 
joined the event to receive the stalking. Residents in the West 
proclamation and demonstrate San Gabriel Valley region can 
their commitment to supporting contact Peace Over Violence at 
survivors and raising awareness 626-793-3385. The Los Angeles 
of domestic violence. Rape and Battering hotline offers

 The proclamation encouraged confidential, nonjudgmental 
the community to increase emotional support, advocacy, 
awareness of domestic violence, information, and referrals 24 
acknowledge its impact on hours a day for individuals 
individuals and families, and affected by sexual assault or 
support those affected. National intimate partner stalking. 
Domestic Violence Awareness Shepherd’s Door also supports 
Month honors victims who individuals in the Pasadena 

City and Chamber PresentEconomic & Business Summit 

The City of Pasadena and 
the Pasadena Chamber of 
Commerce announced that they 
are inviting leaders of business 
and industry in Pasadena 
discuss our local economy, 
their industries and the future 
of business in Pasadena at the 
seventh Pasadena Business and 
Economic Summit on Thursday,
October 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 

1:30 p.m. in the MediterraneanRoom at Brookside Golf Club. 
There is also free parking in theRose Bowl lots adjacent to the 
club. 
Jennings Imel will provide thekeynote address, including aneconomic overview and some 
thoughts on what can be expectedin the coming months and year.
Mr. Imel is vice president ofthe Western Region at the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce.

 Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordowill welcome guests.

 The event will feature 
an economic overview of 
Pasadena with a look at current 
development and economic 
initiatives in Pasadena from 
Pasadena Deputy Director ofPlanning and Development 
Jason Mikhaelian.

 Former Chamber Board Frank 
Girardot, journalist, author andfounder of Viewoak Strategieswill moderate a panel discussionon Pasadena as an innovation 
hub. Panelists include intellectual 
property attorney Tom Dalywith Womble Bond Dickinson,
University of Southern CaliforniaVice President of Strategic 
Partnerships and Innovation 

Andy Wilson and TaylorLenton, director for corporatepartnerships at CalTech.

 Cost to attend the Pasadena 
Economic and Business Summit 
is $90 and includes the programand lunch. A corporate table ofeight, which includes signageand recognition on the program,
costs $900. Parking is free in theadjacent Rose Bowl lots.

 “The Economic and Business 
Summit is an opportunity todrill down on the local economyand examine forces that mayhave an impact locally,” saidPasadena Chamber CEO Paul 
Little. “This is a wonderful 
partnership between the Cityand the Chamber bringinguseful, important and sometimescontroversial information to 
our business community. It isalso a great opportunity to learnabout emerging initiatives andimportant contributing sectors 
to our economy.”

 Each year, The City of Pasadenaand the Pasadena Chamber 
of Commerce collaborate to 
present the Economic and 
Business Summit, a frank 
and open discussion of the 
economic health and the future 
of business in Pasadena. Business 
and community leaders fromthroughout the greater Pasadenaarea convene to hear information 
and insights from leaders ofindustry and government.

 Brookside Golf Club is located 
1133 Rosemont Drive. 

To attend sign up and payonline at pasadena-chamber.org 
or by calling the Chamber office 
at 626-795-3355. 

community. The organizationcan be reached by phone at 626765-
9967 or by email at sd@
shepherddoor.org. Their listed 
office hours are Monday throughThursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Cultural 
Thursdayat the 
Pasadena 
Senior Center

 Legends of Lore ofHaunted Architecture

 Get ready for Halloweenwith an exploration of spookysites and haunted houses in 
‘Legends of Lore of HauntedArchitecture,’ a virtual 
Cultural Thursday event at thePasadena Senior Center on 
Thursday, October 22 at 2 p.m.
via Zoom.

 This journey into the 
unknown will be led bypresented Eleanor Schrader,
an award-winning educator,
lecturer and author. The event 
will explore some of America’smost infamous haunted sites,
visiting the eerie architecturethat houses lingering spiritsand unexplainable events. 
Haunts include the RMS 
Queen Mary, the WinchesterMystery House, the Trans-
Allegheny Lunatic Asylum,
the Pink House Restaurant,
and many more. Schrader willalso share how architectural 
styles and history intertwineto create spaces filled withmystery and supernatural lore.

 The event is free for 
Pasadena Senior Center 
members and only $5 for nonmembers, 
and reservations 
are required to receive theZoom link. To register 
or for more information, 
visit pasadenaseniorcenter.
org, then click on Lectures& Classes, then Cultural 
Thursdays.

Eleanor Schrader is an award-
winning educator, lecturer, 
and author. She lectures 
worldwide on the history offurniture, decorative arts, 
architecture, and interiors 
and leads art and architecture 
tours throughout the world.
She has been named a 
Distinguished Instructor at 
UCLA Extension, where sheteaches history of architecture,
interior design, furniture, anddecorative arts. She is also 
Professor Emeritus of Art and 
Architectural History at SantaMonica College.

 To learn more visit: 
pasadenaseniorcenter.org or 
call 626-795-4331. 

Pasadena Police to Host 
Boo Bash with the Badge 


The Pasadena Police 
Department, in partnershipwith the Pasadena Police 
Foundation and Day One, areinviting the community to 
their annual Trunk or Treat 
Halloween Extravaganza 
October 29 at Centennial 
Square. The event is set to 
run from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. 
“Bring your little ghostsand goblins to trick-or-treatsafely among creativelydecorated police vehicles 
and community trunks. 
There will be games, music,
activities, and of course tons 

of treats.”

 This family-friendly eventwas created to give childrenand young adults a safe,
healthy, and happy place tocelebrate Halloween. 

This is one of Pasadena’s 
most boo-tiful communityevents of the year. Join 
members of the Pasadena 
Police Department and 
the community for a 
frightfully fun evening. For 
more information, contact 
Community Services OfficerHilda Jurado hjurado@
cityofpasadena.net. 

Barger Urges Residents to

Prepare for Wildfire Risk 


Los Angeles CountySupervisor Kathryn Bargeris urging residents to preparefor heightened wildfire risk asthe National Weather Service 
forecasts a Red Flag Warningthrough tonight. Strong SantaAna winds, low humidity,
and warm temperaturescould contribute to rapid firespread, while Public SafetyPower Shutoffs and weather-
related power outages arealso possible.

The Los Angeles CountyEmergency OperationsCenter and Joint Information 
Center are now activated and 
stand ready to coordinatepreparedness efforts, 
response resources, and 
public information.

“Residents need to take 
these conditions seriously 
and prepare now,” said 
Supervisor Kathryn Barger.
“Strong winds can cause firesto spread quickly, leavinglittle time to react. Have youremergency supplies ready,
keep your devices charged,
and be prepared to evacuateif necessary.”

 Supervisor Bargerencourages residents to signup for Alert LA County,
monitor official updates,
and prepare a go-bag withmedications, important 

documents, and essential 
supplies for their familiesand pets. Residents shouldidentify evacuation routes 
and be ready to leave 
immediately if ordered. Withpotential power shutoffs,
households should also 
charge phones and backupbatteries, stock drinking 
water and nonperishable 
food, and make backup 
arrangements for medical 
equipment that requires 
electricity.

 “The Fifth District is home to 
some of the most fire-pronecommunities in Los AngelesCounty, from the foothills tothe Antelope Valley and theSanta Clarita Valley,” addedSupervisor Barger. “We knowhow quickly these conditionscan turn dangerous, and weknow that preparation saveslives. I urge every householdto treat this warning as a callto act today.”

 Residents can find wildfire 
preparedness guidance, 
evacuation information,
and emergency checklists atReady LA County. Residentsshould continue monitoringofficial County and local citycommunications for updatesand follow all evacuation 
instructions from emergencyofficials. 


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