The Pasadena / San Gabrial Valley Journal News - Black African American Business, Educational and Social News

Pasadena Deltas Present a “Celebration of Excellence”

On Saturday, May 18, 2013, the Altadena Senior Center was filled with community members, elected officials, school personnel, family and friends as the Pasadena Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted its annual luncheon in honor of the 2013 Academic Award recipients. During lunch, Miss Trinity Skinner graced the audience with a wonderfully performed musical selection. The room was uniquely decorated in an educational motif, setting the stage for the program, which was opened by President Ellen Ligons. The invocation was bestowed by Chaplain, Esther Watkins and a motivating keynote address was delivered by Mr. William Syms, City of Pasadena Neighborhood Connection Program Coordinator. Juanita West Tillman, Chair of the Luncheon Event Committee, introduced Mr. Syms.

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Our Future Is In Good Hands: Knowledge Is Power

Pasadena, CA - On Saturday, May 25, 2013, before a crowd of over 900, the Quality of Life Center, Inc. "Bright Future Scholars" Leadership Development Program held its Graduation and Awards Luncheon at the Pasadena Convention Center. The processional was graciously led by Dean of Scholars, Dr. Sandra E. Thomas, assisted by Honorary Dean of Scholars, Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich.

Attending mentors who have been of unimaginable assistance and support included: Congresswoman Judy Chu, California State Senator Carol Liu, Former California Assemblymember Anthony Portantino, Mayor of Pasadena Bill Bogaard, Los Angeles County Sheriff Leroy Baca, Pasadena Chief of Police Phillip Sanchez, Altadena Sheriff Captain John Benedict, Los Angeles County Fire Department Battalion Chief Ron Larriva, Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Jon Gundry, Pasadena City Attorney Michele Bagneris, Pasadena Superior Court Judge Philip Soto, Superior Court Judge Lia Martin, and two retired Altadena Sheriffs Captains, Roosevelt Blow and Steve McLean.

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Summer Meal Program for Pasadena Area Children & Youth

For the 33rd consecutive year, the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) will offer free breakfasts and lunches for children and youth 18 years old or younger this summer through the 2013 Summer Food Program.

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and PUSD's food services division and operated by PUSD, the city of Pasadena and other organizations, the free meals will be served at schools, parks and other sites throughout Pasadena, Altadena and Sierra Madre. Children do not need to pre-register to receive a meal.

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