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ALTADENA - SOUTH PASADENA - SAN MARINO

Mountain View News Saturday, August 3, 2024

Pasadena Community 
Foundation CEO to Retire 

San Marino Upcoming 
Events & Programming

PEDAL Team Conducts 
Elder Financial Abuse 
Community Outreach

 Following 22 years of 
leadership, Jennifer DeVoll 
(pictured) President and CEO 
of Pasadena Community 
Foundation (PCF) announced 
Thursday her plans to retire in 
June 2025. 

 “Jennifer’s vision and steady 
hand have been vital not only 
in growing the Foundation’s 
assets and grant programs 
significantly, but also in 
positioning PCF as community 
leader and a respected partner 
with the City of Pasadena, 
educational institutions, and 
nonprofit organizations,” said, 
Maggie Sabbag, Pasadena 
Community Foundation Board 
Chair

 Sabbag added, “We have 
experienced tremendous growth 
during Jennifer’s tenure thanks 
to her vision and integrity. 
When she arrived in 2002, we 
had $16 million in assets and 
two grant programs. Today we 
stand at $180 million in assets 
that support 11 grant programs 
and countless scholarships that 
uplift our community. With 
her deft blend of strategy and 
empathy, Jennifer has stewarded 
this organization so thoughtfully 
and formed an enduring legacy 
in the process. It will be difficult 
to fill her shoes.”

 The last five years have been 
a notable period of dynamic 
expansion for the Foundation 
under DeVoll’s leadership. She 
oversaw PCF’s adept response 
to the Covid pandemic that 
included frontline support for 
food pantries, PUSD students, 
social services, and the vaccine 
rollout. The housing crisis has 
also focused PCF’s attention: 
Jennifer helped craft PCF’s 
Affordable Housing Initiative, 
which has granted nearly $1 
million to create over 100 
housing units since 2019. And, 
in recognizing that education is 
a fundamental cause for many 
PCF stakeholders, DeVoll has 
guided the organization to 
create numerous opportunities 
for local students, including the 
PCF Scholars Program and the 
Petersen Scholars Program in 
support of transition age foster 
youth.

 DeVoll has provided our Board 
with enough time to engage in 
a thoughtful search process for 
her successor and for a smooth 
transition next June. 

 “To that end, we have formed 
a Search Committee and will 
engage an executive search firm 
to assist with the hiring of a new 
President/CEO,” Sabbag said. 
“We look forward to finding 
the right person to build upon 
Jennifer‘s extraordinary work 
and carry us into the future. 
PCF will celebrate the legacy of 
Jennifer next spring; details to 
follow soon.”


National Night Out 2024 at Lacy Park

 Join us for National Night Out 2024 next Tuesday, August 6, from 
6-10 PM at Lacy Park! 🎉 We'll have a DJ, a Movie in the Park (Paw 
Patrol), games, and food trucks! National Night Out promotes 
positive police-community partnerships. Don't miss out on an 
unforgettable night. See you there!

Starbucks in San Marino - Temporary Closure

 The local Starbucks (2265 Huntington Drive) will be temporarily 
closing for construction. The last day of business will be Sunday, 
August 4th. The store will be fully closed from August 5th through 
August 29th, with a planned reopening on Friday, August 30th. 
Thank you for your understanding.

City Treasurer - Volunteer Position Available

 The City of San Marino seeks to fill an opening for City Treasurer. 
The City Treasurer, in collaboration with the Finance Director, 
oversees the City’s investments and advises the City Council. 
Knowledge of the collection and accounting of municipal funds 
is essential. Appointment of the position will be made by the San 
Marino City Council and is for a four (4) year term of office. San 
Marino residency is required. Interested persons should visit the 
City’s website or contact the City Clerk for additional information 
and application materials. The deadline to submit an application 
is Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Summer Concert on August 17

 The Old Mill Foundation is excited to host our final summer 
concert, Rich Hinman vs. Adam Levy, on Saturday, August 17th. 
Gates open at 7 PM and music starts at 8 PM. Members $30/ticket, 
non-members $40/ticket. Purchase your tickets at our office 
Tuesday to Sunday between 11-2 PM, or online.

Nomination Period - Ends August 9

 The Nomination Period for the City of San Marino 2024 General 
Municipal Election closes on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 5 PM. The 
requirements for candidates for elective offices of the City are 
listed online. Qualifying individuals may contact the City Clerk's 
Office at (626) 300-0705, during normal office hours, or email 
CityClerk@SanMarinoCA.gov. For more information, visit our 
elections page.

Theodore Payne Foundation - Native Plants Class

 What are California native plants? Where do they grow? Why 
are they important? Join the Theodore Payne Foundation for this 
FREE online class as we discuss the beauty of California native 
plants and their relationship with pollinators, people, and places.

 In honor of the Summer Olympics, the Theodore Payne 
Foundation is offering this introductory class in multiple 
languages...starting in English! Then followed by consecutive days 
in Mandarin, French, and Spanish. What better way to brush up 
on your language skills? 

Happy Hour: Summer Bingo Bash

Friday, August 9 from 1 – 3 PM, San Marino Community Center

Cost: R $14 / NR $17

 Get ready to shout “Bingo!” as you play rounds of exciting bingo 
with your friends! Win fabulous prizes and more with every 
winning card! We’re serving up a delicious feast of food, bingo, 
and prizes! Don’t miss out on the fun! This event is open for active 
adults ages 55+. Registration is required; no refunds.

Huntington Nurses Health Screening

Wednesday, August 14 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM, Barth Community 
Room

 The Huntington Nurses offer free blood pressure and glucose 
screenings. Please plan to fast 2 hours prior to having glucose 
checked. These blood pressure and glucose evaluations can lead to 
prevention and early detection of the “silent killer” diseases such 
as hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes. Health screenings 
will be held every second Wednesday of the month. Registration 
is not required.

Health & Wellness Talk: Peripheral Neuropathy

Wednesday, August 14 at 1 PM, Barth Community Room

 Peripheral neuropathy is a multifaceted neurological disorder 
characterized by damage or dysfunction of the nerves outside 
the brain and spinal cord. It manifests through a diverse array 
of symptoms, including numbness, tingling, pain, and muscle 
weakness, which can significantly impact an individual’s quality 
of life. As we delve into this topic, Bhavesh Trikamji, MD will 
unravel the complexities of its causes, explore the diverse array 
of symptoms it produces, and discuss the current landscape of 
diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Join us in gaining a deeper 
understanding of peripheral neuropathy and its far-reaching 
implications on individuals’ wellbeing. Registration is not 
required.

Joyful Living Happy Life

Sunday, August 18 from 2:00 – 4:30 PM, Barth Community Room

 This workshop gives you tools to face challenges in the workplace, 
social life, and family life. Join the Unified Charity Foundation 
as they talk about the customs and traditions in a new land and 
how to remove cultural obstacles to prosperity. Registration is not 
required.

Design Review Committee

Wednesday, August 7 at 6:00 PM; Barth Room and Zoom (Public 
Access)

City Council Meeting

Wednesday, August 14 at 6:00 PM; City Hall Council Chambers 
and Zoom (Public Access)

 
Assistant City Manager, 
Nicholas Rodriguez, 
announce Thursday that 
the Pasadena PEDAL team 
(Pasadena Elderly and 
Dependent Adult Liaisons) 
working in concert with the 
Pasadena Department of 
Transportation has posted 
English and Spanish language 
elder and dependent adult 
financial abuse public service 
announcements (“PSA’s”) in 
20 bus stop shelters citywide 
and in all 26 Pasadena 
Transit buses. The PSA 
project was supported in part 
by a grant awarded by the 
Office for Victims of Crime, 
Office of Justice Programs, 
U.S. Department of Justice 
to USC, and the PSA’s were 
exhibited during the month 
of July.

 Established in August 2021, 
the PEDAL team includes 
representation from various 
City departments, USC’s 
Keck School of Medicine, 
Huntington Hospital and 
WISE & Healthy Aging and 
focuses on improving the 
quality of life for the City’s 
elder community, including 
the more than 3,000 residents 
in over 100 skilled nursing 
facilities, assisted living 
facilities and long-term 
care facilities, by leveraging 
members’ knowledge, skills 
and abilities necessary to 
raise awareness of focused 
healthcare matters; resolve 
issues important to facility 
residents, their families and 
healthcare professionals; 
and conduct community 
outreach, code enforcement 
and, if necessary prosecution.

 Elder financial abuse public 
information and outreach 
is vitally important to our 
community because the 
majority of such incidents go 
unidentified and unreported 
as victims may choose not 
to come forward out of fear, 
embarrassment, or lack of 
resources. The PEDAL team 
encourages any older adult 
whose money or property 
was taken without their 
permission, and all other 
persons who know an older 
person whose money or 
property was taken without 
their permission to call the 
Pasadena Police Department 
at (626) 744-4501 and/or 
Los Angeles County Adult 
Protective Services at (833) 
401-0832.

Chorale Announces 2024-
2025 Concert Season

 


 City Manager Miguel 
Márquez announced 
Thursday the initiation of 
the recruitment for the next 
Director of Public Works. 
The application process for 
this position is slated to begin 
in August with screenings 
and interviews taking place 
in September and October 
he said.

 “The public is encouraged 
to attend a virtual meeting 
to provide input about the 
most important qualities that 
potential candidates should 
have,” Márquez said. 

 The executive search firm of 
Peckham and McKenney will 
facilitate the executive search 
and the virtual public forum.

 “Community input 
is incredibly valuable 
in appointing the best 
individual to lead the 
Department,” Márquez said. 
“I encourage all members 
of the community to attend 
the upcoming forum and 
share their thoughts on 
the characteristics and 
professional background they 
feel would be most important 
in the new director.”

 The community forum 
will take place on Zoom on 
the following date and time: 
Monday, August 5, 2024, at 
6:00 p.m.

For Meeting information 
visit: cityofpasadena.net/
city-manager/news.

 Anyone who would like 
to offer input but cannot 
attend the meeting can do 
so online at Bit.ly/Pasadena 
PWDirectorSurvey

Director of 
Public Works 
Recruitment

 The Pasadena Chorale is excited to announce its 2024-2025 concert 
season. This expansive year features an extraordinary lineup of 
performances that highlight the richness of American choral music 
and showcase the talents of its 90-member ensemble. The season 
introduces the new SUNDAY SERIES, a set of intimate concerts at 
Altadena Community Church featuring a select group of 24 singers 
from the Chorale. Additionally, the full Chorale will be showcased 
in the WEDNESDAY SERIES, consisting of four major concerts 
that celebrate the diversity and vibrancy of American choral 
traditions. The Pasadena Chorale’s 2024-2025 season will open 
with the first performance in its SUNDAY SERIES, Sonic Bloom, 
on Sept. 9, 4pm at Altadena Community Church.

 “The Pasadena Chorale is growing, and that means more concert 
offerings and options. If you haven’t heard the Pasadena Chorale, 
there’s a lot to discover this year, ” said Founding Artistic & 
Executive Director Jeffrey Bernstein. “We’re proud to offer so many 
choral experiences at no cost to the community.”

2024-2025 SEASON – TWO CONCERT SERIES

SUNDAY SERIES: 24 Voices, Intimate Acoustics:

• Sonic Bloom | Sep 8, 2024

4pm, Altadena Community Church

A showcase of sumptuous vocal harmonies featuring works 
by Ysaye Barnwell, Samuel Barber, Elaine Hagenberg, and the 
premiere of Jeffrey Bernstein’s “Sinfonietta.”

• Twilight of the Year | Dec 14 & 15, 2024

Sat 7:30pm & Sun 4pm, Altadena Community Church

Luscious choral music of the season.

• Rebirth | Mar 9, 2025

4pm, Altadena Community Church

An inspiring afternoon of sublime Renaissance choral music.

WEDNESDAY SERIES: Celebrating American Composers

Offering a deep exploration of American choral music, highlighting 
works by both well-known and emerging composers. The season 
will showcase the diversity and evolution of the American choral 
tradition, bringing to the forefront the voices of celebrated 
composers like Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein, alongside 
the innovative contributions of lesser-known talents.

• The Light of Hope Returning | Dec 4, 2024

7:30pm, First United Methodist Church Pasadena

Shawn Kirchner’s American oratorio with the composer at the 
piano.

• Sing America, Part One: I, Too | Feb 12, 2025

7:30pm, First United Methodist Church Pasadena

Exploring the American choral traditions with works by Jen Wang, 
Florence Price and Margaret Bonds.

• Listening to the Future | (Saturday) May 10, 2025

7pm, Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church

Showcasing new works composed by Pasadena area high school 
students, mentored by composer and Pasadena Chorale singing 
member Jen Wang.

• Sing America, Part Two: E Pluribus Unum | Jun 11, 2025

7:30pm, First United Methodist Church Pasadena

A grand finale featuring works by Aaron Copland, Leonard 
Bernstein, Randall Thompson, and diverse voices from today’s 
generation of American composers.

 The Pasadena Chorale, founded in 2009 by Jeffrey Bernstein, 
continues its mission to offer high-quality choral music and 
educational programs to the Pasadena community. The Chorale’s 
dedication to accessibility is evident in its “Listen First, Then Give” 
initiative, ensuring all performances are free and open to the public.

 The High Notes, Pasadena Chorale’s middle school choir, returns 
for its second season and will perform alongside the Chorale in 
Shawn Kirchner’s The Light of Hope Returning. This group has 
quickly become a community favorite, receiving a second year 
of funding from the Pasadena Community Foundation Arts & 
Culture Grant after a phenomenal inaugural year.

 Join the Pasadena Chorale in celebrating this milestone year 
with a season full of beautiful choral music and unforgettable 
performances. For more information, please visit the Chorale’s new 
website at pasadenachorale.org.


Arroyo Seco 
Golf Course 
to Hold 
Community 
Meeting

 The City of South Pasadena 
Community Services 
Department is inviting the 
community to attend the 
Arroyo Seco Golf Course 
facility planning open house 
and participate in an important 
survey designed to gather 
valuable input and feedback. 
The meeting is scheduled for 
Wednesday, August 7. There 
will be a 5:00 p.m. meeting 
scheduled for golfers, and a 7:00 
p.m. meeting scheduled for the 
public.

 According to city staff, the 
facility planning open house is an 
opportunity to have a discussion 
on the future of the golf course 
and gather the community’s 
insights and opinions through 
a comprehensive survey. The 
community’s participation 
is crucial to ensure that our 
initiatives align with the 
community’s needs and 
aspirations through a collective 
vision. 

 “We are seeking valuable input 
from the community and asking 
everyone to take a survey,” 
officials said. “Surveys are 
available at: southpasadenaca.
gov/ASGCOpenHouse.”

 For more information, please 
contact the Community 
Services Department at (626) 
403-7380

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